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Maritime Safety

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Java Sea tragedy: 140 missing in Indonesian ferry disaster

The Virgo Transport 8 disaster, leaving 140 missing in the Java Sea, exposes a lethal gap between Indonesia’s maritime ambitions and its regulatory reality. Thi…

World Environment Indonesia

Elisabeth Saar · Sep 13, 2026 • 09:50

What Two Qingdao Fires in Six Weeks Say About Global Ports

A devastating fire aboard the Ocean Melody in Qingdao has left 20 dead, signaling a deeper crisis in the world’s largest shipyards. This investigation examines …

World Business Logistics

Rein Kaljumäe · Sep 10, 2026 • 13:27

Can Manila's Maritime Rules Survive Contact With the Sea?

The fire aboard the MV June Aster is the latest in a decades-long cycle of maritime disasters in the Philippines. As 86 people remain missing, the tragedy revea…

World Crime Philippines

Rein Kaljumäe · Sep 10, 2026 • 12:18

Why Did the Express Ferry Sink Just Outside the Harbor?

A Sunday ferry crossing turned into a disaster as the Express Passenger Ship capsized just minutes after leaving Kyrenia harbor. With 108 people still unaccount…

World Politics Northern Cyprus

Inese Kalvane · Aug 30, 2026 • 13:27