China Calls on the Philippines to Stabilize Relations Amid South China Sea Dispute

March 28, 2026 – China concluded two days of talks with a Philippine delegation on territorial disputes in the South China Sea. 🇨🇳China called on the Philippines to create conditions for stabilizing bilateral relations. The two sides held a “frank and in-depth” exchange of views on international and regional issues. 🇵🇭The Philippines emphasized its principles […]

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MARAD: Vessels advised to turn off AIS in the Red Sea

The United States warns that the threat from Yemen’s Houthis in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden remains, despite the recent lull. MARAD (United States Maritime Administration) recommends that US-flagged vessels consider turning off their AIS in dangerous areas if doing so does not impact navigational safety. This is because adversaries can use electronic […]

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2026 USQE Pass Threshold

At this time, the exact score required to pass has not been published in advance. According to the regulations of the Ministry of Education and Science and the Scientific and Methodological Center of the All-Russian Federation of Professional Education, the threshold is determined by a separate decision of the examination committee after all cadets have […]

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2026 USQE for Seafarers: Dates, Format, and Important Information

The Ministry of Education of Ukraine has approved the 2026 USQE schedule for specialty271 “Maritime and Inland Waterway Transport.” 📅 Exam dates:— Bachelor’s degree: — Faculty of Professional Development: 🌍 In 2026, it has been agreed that the USQE can be taken abroad—in Chisinau and Varna. 🪪 The USQE is a mandatory exam for obtaining […]

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