During the UN Security Council’s Open Debate on maritime security, India’s Ambassador P. Harish emphasized the nation’s proactive strategy to address maritime challenges. He highlighted India’s initiatives against piracy and search-and-rescue operations, advocating for global cooperation to ensure a secure maritime environment, particularly in the Arabian Sea.
The Rewriting Women into Maritime History project, launched by Lloyd’s Register Foundation in 2023, aims to showcase the contributions of women in the maritime workforce through the SHE_SEES exhibition. Featuring stories of pioneering women and contemporary initiatives, the project seeks to challenge the industry’s male-dominated narrative and promote diversity and inclusion in the maritime sector.
Firefighters and volunteers are struggling to contain a peat fire in Kuala Baram, Miri, prompting the Miri disaster management committee to request the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency for “water bombing” assistance. The fire has spread rapidly, affecting residents and causing unhealthy air quality levels in the area.
