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Maritime Security: US Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Gerczak returned to Honolulu after a 52-day Blue Pacific patrol, covering 7,500 nautical miles and making port calls in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Fiji and American Samoa; the crew logged 29 bilateral and eight high-seas boardings with Pacific partners to counter illegal fishing and protect marine resources. Shipping Safety & Regulation: The World Shipping Council is urging the IMO to close a lithium battery cargo loophole tied to SP188, saying containers can be packed with thousands of small lithium-ion batteries without dangerous-goods declarations—an issue now backed by governments including the Marshall Islands. Disaster Readiness: Pacific Meteorological Council leaders highlighted progress on early warning systems and climate services, with Tonga, Kiribati and Tuvalu reporting upgrades to forecasting and hazard response. Regional Geopolitics: Pacific Islands Forum leaders met in Palau for the first time in 12 years, with debate centered on security, regional cooperation and the wider strategic environment. Maritime Incidents: Salvors reported a temperature rise aboard the fire-damaged Ro-Ro Min Jiang Kou during operations off Panama, as cooling and technical checks continue on the Marshall Islands-flagged vessel. Tourism & Trade Links: The Pacific Tourism Organisation returned to New Zealand with a multi-city roadshow promoting “Hidden Treasures,” including the Republic of the Marshall Islands.

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Jul. 29, 2026

TOP Ships sells newbuilding MR tanker SPV for about $6.5 million

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[Reportage] Trump bashes allies, but the Pacific needs them more than ever

Hankyoreh |

Owner: Hankyoreh Newspaper Corp. info about owner

Hankyoreh

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Owned By	Hankyoreh Newspaper Corp. (62,000 shareholders)
Year Founded	1988
Website	www.hani.co.kr
Domain Registration Year	1995
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Korea, Republic of, Seoul
Owner Country	Korea, Republic of

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Sep. 5, 2026

Marshall Island offers that ‘edge of the world’ feeling

Rumford Falls Times - Maine |

Owner: National Trust for Local News info about owner

Rumford Falls Times - Maine

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Owned By	National Trust for Local News (Non-profit, Tom Wiley CEO) through Maine Trust for Local News
Year Founded	1981
Website	https://www.sunjournal.com/weeklies/rumford-falls-times/
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Maine, Rumford
Owner Country	United States

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Sep. 11, 2026

World Shipping Council urges IMO to close lithium battery cargo loophole

Splash 247 |

Owner: Grant Rowles & Sam Chambers info about owner

Splash

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Owned By	Grant Rowles & Sam Chambers through Asia Shipping Media Pte Ltd
Year Founded	2012
Website	https://splash247.com/
Domain Registration Year	2014
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Singapore, Singapore
Owner Country	Singapore

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Sep. 10, 2026

JAG Alaska: Transforming Seward’s maritime industry

KBBI AM 890 - Alaska |

Owner: Kachemak Bay Broadcasting & National Public Radio (NPR) Member Network info about owner

KBBI AM 890 - Alaska

Public Broadcaster

Owned By	Kachemak Bay Broadcasting (Non-profit); National Public Radio (NPR) Network affiliate
Year Founded	1979
Website	kbbi.org
Domain Registration Year	1999
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Alaska, Homer
Owner Country	United States

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Sep. 3, 2026

Marshall Islands is a sovereign state, Heine reminds US following Trump's social media gaffe

The Pacific Island Times |

Owner: Mar-Vic Cagurangan (Editor & Publisher) info about owner

The Pacific Island Times

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Owned By	Mar-Vic Cagurangan (Editor & Publisher)
Year Founded	2016
Website	https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/
Domain Registration Year	2016
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Guam, Tamuning
Owner Country	Guam

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Sep. 5, 2026

When the world goes to war: In Marshall Islands, the impact of global conflicts is evident on the fishing table

The Pacific Island Times |

Owner: Mar-Vic Cagurangan (Editor & Publisher) info about owner

The Pacific Island Times

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Owned By	Mar-Vic Cagurangan (Editor & Publisher)
Year Founded	2016
Website	https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/
Domain Registration Year	2016
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Guam, Tamuning
Owner Country	Guam

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17 hours ago

USCGC Joseph Gerczak returns home following Blue Pacific patrol

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Seapower Magazine

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Owned By	Navy League of the United States (Non-profit, Mike Stevens CEO)
Year Founded	1915
Website	https://seapowermagazine.org/
Domain Registration Year	2000
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Virginia, Arlington
Owner Country	United States

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7 hours ago

Pacific leaders set new ocean agenda, demand strong action on climate,…

Pacific News Service |

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Pacific News Service

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Owned By	The Pacific Islands News Association Ltd (Kora Nou President)
Year Founded	2014
Website	https://pina.com.fj/
Domain Registration Year	2007
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Fiji, Suva
Owner Country	Fiji

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