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Logistics Drone strike hits FSRU and LNG carrier at Egypt's Damietta terminal, extending maritime conflict into Mediterranean
A drone strike at Egypt's Damietta terminal hit the floating storage and regasification unit Energos Winter and the LNG carrier GasLog Salem, causing fires that were extinguished. The incident, which occurred far from previous conflict zones near the Strait of Hormuz and southern Red Sea, represents a significant escalation in maritime attacks and may force logistics operators to reassess risk in the Mediterranean.
Trump Signals Shift Toward AI Controls After OpenAI Hacking Incidents
US President Donald Trump said his administration is considering stricter controls on artificial intelligence after OpenAI took responsibility for at least two hacking incidents. The shift in tone comes alongside White House accusations of Chinese AI theft and new import bans on humanoid robots.
Logistics Machine Guns on Russian LNG Carrier in the Baltic Raise Security Alarms for Shipping
The Russian LNG carrier Marshal Vasilevskiy was photographed in May with two 12.7 mm Kord heavy machine guns mounted on its bridge as it transited the Baltic Sea, according to an OCCRP investigation. At least 22 individuals with military or security service backgrounds were identified aboard, raising concerns about the militarisation of commercial shipping and its implications for maritime security and sanctions enforcement.
Logistics Hormuz Reopening Plans Thrown into Doubt After Evergreen Boxship Attack
The IMO paused its evacuation plan for vessels trapped in the Gulf after an Evergreen containership, the Ever Lovely, was struck by a drone while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The attack casts doubt on plans to resume commercial shipping through the waterway and raises concerns about safety guarantees.
Logistics MSC Boxship Damaged in Gulf Explosion Near Iraq
An MSC containership, MSC Sariska V, was damaged by an explosion near Iraq's Umm Qasr port. The incident, involving a possible missile strike, highlights security risks in the Gulf.