Cruise Incident (Marshall Islands-flagged ship): A 62-year-old British woman was found dead in her cabin as a cruise ship docked at Santorini. Crew discovered her on Sunday, and Greek authorities opened a preliminary investigation, ordering an autopsy after her body was taken by boat to Athinios and then to the General Hospital of Thira. Police said there are no suspicious circumstances and early indications point to a sudden medical episode. Weather Watch (Marianas/Marshall Islands): Typhoon Dolphin is rapidly intensifying in the western Pacific and is expected to pass well north of the Marianas as a super typhoon, though forecasts warn of increasing seas and swells for mariners. Maritime Security & Trade (Red Sea): With Houthi threats continuing, some oil tankers are rerouting—empty ships are heading to Egypt’s Sidi Kerir to load Saudi crude as Red Sea traffic remains uncertain. Nuclear Legacy (RMI): A new U.S. Congress-ordered study is set to examine risks from the Runit Dome “nuclear tomb” on Enewetak Atoll as rising seas push water toward buried radioactive waste. Local Tourism (RMI): The Marshall Islands Pocket Guide launched, featuring 136 articles on Majuro and the outer atolls, developed with OCIT support to boost regional and international visibility. Regional Health (WHO Western Pacific): Hong Kong’s TACO launched a 2026 tobacco control training program with a record 900+ registrants, including participants from the Marshall Islands and other Pacific nations. Shipping Finance (Marshall Islands-linked firms): Global Ship Lease updated its Q2 earnings call timing to Aug. 5; Safe Bulkers reported Q2 results and declared a dividend; and multiple tanker and drybulk companies issued updates on fleet values, newbuild deals, and earnings schedules.