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The largest passenger liner of its time, which set the transatlantic speed record in 1952, is being prepared for sinking off the coast of Florida. The project is intended to create a habitat for marine life and a diving attraction, but has sparked environmental disputes.
Aziz KarimovFinancial Times reports that the war between Russia and Ukraine has made the Black Sea the most dangerous shipping area: since the beginning of 2026, at least 40 sailors have died there — more than in the Strait of Hormuz. War-risk insurance rates reach 15% of a vessel's hull value, and strikes on commercial ships are hitting global supplies of fuel and food.
Aziz KarimovAccording to the Financial Times, citing shipowners and maritime associations, the Black Sea in 2026 became more dangerous than the Persian Gulf: more than 570 incidents and the deaths of at least 40 sailors. Among the causes cited are Ukraine’s attacks on Russian vessels and retaliatory strikes on Ukrainian ports. Turkey has handed the parties proposals for a ceasefire in the region.
Aziz KarimovThe Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said a second supertanker carrying more than 2 million barrels of oil hit a mine and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel was traveling along an 'unauthorized' route with its positioning systems switched off. Data on the ship, crew and consequences have not been disclosed.
Otabek YusupovThe British maritime agency UKMTO reported that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains roughly 70% below pre-war levels amid ongoing attacks on commercial vessels. Over the week, 125 outbound and 129 inbound transits were recorded, along with 12 attacks, including the sinking of a container ship after it was struck by a projectile on October 13.
Otabek YusupovNew Delhi urged Moscow and Kyiv to stop attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea, where Indian seafarers are at risk — India supplies more than 12% of the world's maritime personnel. After the deaths of two crew members aboard the MV Royad Mammadov, India is promoting an initiative for safe passage of ships, but Russia has not yet publicly backed a binding agreement.
Aziz KarimovOn Tuesday, October 13, 2026, two commercial vessels were attacked by drones in the Black Sea off the Bulgarian coast. The vessel HS Dignity, flying the flag of Guinea-Bissau, sank 17 nautical miles from Krapets; according to preliminary data, five people were rescued and 11 are missing. All 15 crew members of the vessel Chelsea 3 (seven Ukrainians and eight Azerbaijanis) were evacuated. Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev summoned the Russian ambassador, saying there is no direct evidence, but that “logic points to a benefit
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