President Joe Biden on Friday nominated Admiral Lisa Franchetti to lead the Navy, an historic step that…
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U.S. deploys more forces in Persian Gulf to curb Iranian threats
The U.S. Department of Defense has announced plans to deploy even more forces to U.S.…
Customs impounds arms, ammunition smuggled into Nigeria from U.S.
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 31 rifles illegally shipped into the country from…
U.S., others seek stronger action on illicit oil transfers at sea
The United States, United Kingdom, Denmark and other countries have called for more action, including…
U.S. container imports tumble after 2022 record levels
Import cargo volume at the United States’ major container ports is recovering from a nearly…
Columbian drug smuggler sentenced to 20 years imprisonment in U.S
Oscar Adriano Quintero Rengifo, a Colombian drug smuggler, infamously dubbed the “Prince of Semi-Submersibles” by…
U.S., Australia seize $677m cocaine off South American coast
A joint U.S. and Australian law enforcement operation busted an international drug ring after intercepting 2.4…
U.S., Fiji to establish green shipping corridor
The United States of America, the Republic of Fiji, and the Pacific Blue Shipping Partnership…
U.S. fines two Greek shipping companies $2m for pollution
Greece-based shipping companies Empire Bulkers Limited and Joanna Maritime Limited were ordered to pay $1…
U.S. fingers Iran for attack on ship in Gulf of Oman
The United States said an Iranian drone was probably responsible for an attack on an oil…
U.S. navy ship sails near disputed South China Sea Island
A U.S. Navy destroyer sailed near the disputed Spratly Islands on Saturday, the U.S. Navy said, its second such “freedom…
U.S. to reward tips on illicit cargos in the Middle East
The U.S. Navy will for the first time reward individuals for providing information that leads to…