Maritime Security: The IMO is pushing ahead with its Red Sea Project, including a Yemen workshop to set up national and regional maritime information-sharing centers, as piracy and armed robbery keep flaring in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. Piracy Impact on Palau Shipping: A Palau-flagged bulk carrier, the Lady Naeima, was reported attacked in the Red Sea; the crew is safe, but the incident is another reminder to keep alert and use best management practices. Humanitarian Urgency: The IMO is calling for urgent action to secure the release of 44 seafarers held by Somali pirates, warning conditions are deteriorating aboard hijacked vessels. Typhoon Recovery: In Guam, U.S. Coast Guard crews are assessing Super Typhoon Bavi damage to aids to navigation and working toward reopening ports to daylight operations. Energy & Water Disruption: Guam utilities report partial restoration after Bavi, with GPA feeders and GWA wells still down from pre-storm levels. Local Reef & Food Security: Marine scientists confirm a crown-of-thorns starfish outbreak in Koror’s Ngederrak Conservation Area, while a Palau livestock forum at Ngetmeduch Park focused on food security and agritourism for local producers. Trade & Tech: Taiwan and Palau will host a Trade and Cultural Show (July 10–12) highlighting green mobility and smart tech, including a bicycle-friendly route plan from Malakal to Airai. Telecom Infrastructure: DXN won an American Samoa Cable Landing Station contract tied to the La Vasa subsea cable, boosting regional connectivity.