Maritime Safety & Seafarers: India moved to protect its crews after a run of Gulf ship attacks, including a fresh diplomatic protest over U.S. strikes that killed three Indian mariners; meanwhile, India’s MEA and the seafarers’ union pushed back on false claims about another attack on the Marshall Islands-flagged tanker MT Liaki Freedom, saying all crew were safe—an important reminder for operators in the region where misinformation is spreading fast. Clean Shipping for the Pacific: Pacific transport ministers signed the Pacific Blue Shipping Partnership in Majuro, with Fiji, FSM, Kiribati, Nauru, Marshall Islands, Tuvalu and Vanuatu backing a coordinated shift toward low-carbon vessels, resilient ports, and workforce support. Shipping Investment Signals: Euroseas ordered two additional 1,800 TEU feeder containerships for delivery in 2028/2029, pointing to continued fleet modernization despite a tight feeder market. Energy & Infrastructure Security: A broad coalition of countries, including the Marshall Islands, condemned a drone attack on the Barakah Nuclear Plant, calling it a violation of international law. Climate Leadership: Ahead of COP31, the Pacific formally appointed Marshall Islands’ Kristina Eonemto Stege (Oceania), PNG’s Ruel Yamuna (climate finance access) and Fiji’s Inia Seruiratu (ocean) to elevate Pacific priorities globally. Disaster Preparedness: Guam launched wildfire training for local agencies, reflecting rising fire risk across the Pacific. Space Logistics (Marshall Islands link): NASA’s Swift Observatory rescue mission is set to launch from Kwajalein Atoll later this month, with LINK encapsulated for transport—another high-profile logistics milestone tied to the Marshall Islands.