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Fear of mines alone could disrupt Strait of Hormuz shipping, warns French admiral

The Strait of Hormuz has reopened under a fragile United States-Iran deal, but it remains under close watch after maritime authorities warned of suspected and confirmed mines in the area. Former French Navy Admiral Éric Lavault – who headed France's mine warfare and seabed operations, and commanded the navy's bomb-disposal…

Radio France Internationale

France arrests Russian captain of Moscow-linked oil tanker

The captain of the Tagor, a tanker suspected of belonging to Russia’s “ghost fleet” that was boarded in the Atlantic Ocean by the French Navy, was taken into custody on Tuesday, announced Brest prosecutor Stéphane Kellenberger.

France 24

France boards fourth Russian oil tanker as crackdown on ‘shadow fleet’ continues

The French Navy has boarded another oil tanker from Russia as Paris steps up its campaign against Moscow’s so-called "shadow fleet" of vessels suspected of evading international sanctions.

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A hidden world 2.5-kilometre down: How an underwater drone discovered France’s deepest shipwreck

A new era in maritime archaeology has been opened up with the major discovery of a French Navy-controlled shipwreck site at a depth of 2567 meters, far from shore at Ramatuelle in the Mediterranean Sea. According to the official Préfet Maritime de la Méditerranée report, this vessel- dubbed Camarat 4-…

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French prosecutor seeks penalty for captain in Russian shadow fleet test case

France’s crackdown on Russia’s 'shadow fleet' stepped up on Monday as prosecutors in the port city of Brest demanded a one‑year prison sentence and a €150,000 fine against the Chinese captain of the oil tanker Boracay for failing to comply with French Navy orders.

Radio France Internationale

Finland steps up undersea monitoring to prevent cable damage after string of sabotage incidents

Efforts to improve surveillance of undersea infrastructure have increased due to several incidents often involving vessels from Russia's "shadow fleet" suspected of damaging cables in the Baltic Sea.

Euronews

French navy intercepts sanctioned Russian tanker in Mediterranean

France intercepted a Russian oil tanker in the Mediterranean Sea on Thursday in a joint operation with allies targeting Moscow’s so-called shadow fleet, which enables Russia to export oil despite sanctions imposed following its 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

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Cargo vessel suspected of damaging undersea cable allowed to leave Finland

The vessel, flagged from St Vincent and the Grenadines, is believed to have dragged its anchor along the seabed for several kilometres, according to Finnish authorities.

Euronews

Ship seized in Finland suspected of cable damage was carrying sanctioned Russian steel

Countries in the Baltic Sea region have been on high alert following a string of incidents which saw undersea power cables, telecoms links and gas pipelines damaged.

Euronews

NATO defence ministers seek more arms for Ukraine as Western military support fades

A recent series of mysterious drone incursions and airspace violations by Russian war planes has fuelled concerns that President Vladimir Putin might be testing NATO’s defensive reflexes.

Euronews

Russia responds after claims its submarine surfaced off the coast of France

A state news agency said the vessel was part of a group of submarines that carry Kalibr cruise missiles

The Independent UK

How marine drones have become essential in the fight against sea mines

The western part of the Black Sea is threatened by sea mines. Hundreds of devices are a hazard to the coastal and maritime activities of NATO countries such as Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey. Sea drones could be the solution to eliminate the risk experts say.

Euronews

Two migrants die after falling unconscious during crossing of English Channel

A French Navy boat set out to make contact with the boat to recover the two people and 10 others who needed help.

The Independent UK

Two people die attempting to cross English Channel as hundreds more migrants arrive in small boats

The pair reportedly lost consciousness on a boat carrying nearly 80 people

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NATO Launches 'Baltic Sentry' Mission To Protect Undersea Cables

French Navy conducts surveillance over Baltic Sea to protect vital undersea cables amid concerns of sabotage and potential Russian involvement.

The Independent UK

Cables deep under the Baltic Sea keep getting damaged - here is what Nato is doing to protect them

Nato is deploying eyes in the sky and on the Baltic Sea to protect cables and pipelines

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Indian Navy's P8I aircraft in France for Exercise Varuna

The Indian Navy's P-8I aircraft has landed at Air Base 125 Istres-Le Tube in France, marking its first-ever deployment in Europe, to participate in the 22nd edition of Exercise Varuna with the French Navy

International Business Times

French Navy Enforces Fishing Ban To Protect Dolphins

"They see us, and we see them," said French Navy Lieutenant Dany, board commander of a nimble Falcon 50 surveillance plane flying over the vast Bay of Biscay.

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Live updates | Israel says it's prepared to fight for months to defeat Hamas

Israel says it is prepared to fight for months or longer to defeat Gaza’s Hamas rulers, as its ground offense intensifies with more airstrikes and artillery fire

The Independent UK

France says one of its warships was targeted by drones from direction of Yemen. Both were shot down

France says one of its warships in the Red Sea has been targeted by two drones coming from Yemen

Daily Mirror

Missing Titanic submarine sent distress signal before silence in mystery disappearance

Five people, including a British billionaire and father and son living in Surrey, have gone missing on a submersible that dived to the bottom of the ocean to visit the Titanic wreckage

Liverpool Echo

Huge military ships arrive in Liverpool for Battle of the Atlantic commemorations

The ships will be here all weekend

Wales Online

Royal Navy v French Navy rugby match erupted into violent battle

"They all went for a drink afterwards and there were no hard feelings" - spokesperson

Liverpool Echo

French Navy warship arrives in Liverpool

The ship participated in the bombing of Damascus and Homs in 2018

The Times of India

India, France joint naval exercise 'Varuna' starts

This edition of the exercise will witness participation of indigenous guided missile stealth destroyer INS Chennai, guided missile frigate INS Teg, maritime patrol aircraft P-8I and Dornier, integral helicopters and MiG29K fighter aircraft.

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