AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoBlack Sea Shipping: Russia struck Odesa port infrastructure again, hitting a Marshall Islands-flagged civilian vessel with a UAV; two crew members were killed and a fire broke out, as officials warned to follow safety rules. Middle East Maritime Crisis: The IMO condemned escalating attacks on commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, saying seafarers are being put at grave risk amid renewed US-Iran hostilities. UAE Visa Update: The UAE published an updated list of 107 countries whose citizens need visas in advance, including India and Iran, urging travelers to check entry rules before travel. Pacific Weather Watch: Guam forecasters say Invest 98W has fallen apart, while Invest 97W near Yap is driving rain and a short flood advisory, with no direct threat expected to populated islands. Regional Security: Pacific leaders continue reacting to China’s South Pacific missile test, with Tonga’s PM saying it “caused a stir” and that the region should not support militarising the ocean. Maritime Security (Gulf of Aden): A Marshall Islands-registered tanker reported pirate skiffs approaching and an exchange of fire, with the boarding attempt deterred.
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