71.   The Diamond Grace strayed from an established shipping lane while trying to avoid other vessels in the crowded bay.

72.   The diplomatic quarrel over Greater Hanish, which dominates key shipping lanes, flared into armed conflict over the weekend.

73.   The dispute over the islands, located in major shipping lanes at the southern end of the Red Sea, led to a brief battle in December.

74.   The highest concentration of pirate attacks is in the Malacca Straits, a vital shipping lane off Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore.

75.   The islands also straddle key shipping lanes and are believed to sit atop oil and gas deposits.

76.   The islands straddle major shipping lanes and are believed to sit atop rich oil and gas deposits.

77.   The Gulf states, including Saudi Arabia, want Iran to settle its sovereignty dispute with the United Arab Emirates over three islands near shipping lanes in the Gulf.

78.   The Indonesian-registered MT Endah Lestari is lying on its side in shallow water near a busy shipping lane between Malaysia and Singapore.

79.   The islands also straddle major shipping lanes and fishing grounds.

80.   The islands are believed to sit atop oil and gas deposits, and also lie in important shipping lanes.