Posts Tagged ‘ships’

Houthis Fire Missiles at Two Ships as Red Sea Crisis Rages on

Iran-backed Houthi rebels targeted two commercial ships sailing in the southern Red Sea following airstrikes by the United States and the United Kingdom on dozens of locations across Yemen, Iraq, and Syria over the weekend. This escalation around the maritime chokepoint has led to a blockade of ships, marking a new round of cost-push inflation […]

Exclusive: IRGC behind attack on Israeli ships in Indian Ocean

17 Jan 2024  Source: Al Mayadeen Exclusive: IRGC behind attack on Israeli ships in Indian Ocean (Al Mayadeen Net) By Al Mayadeen English Al Mayadeen’s sources specify that the one of the ships was targeted off the coast of Maldives and the second was targeted off the coast of Veraval India. Informed sources revealed to Al […]

Ukraine’s experimental DRONE BOATS strike two Russian Navy ships in Crimea

(NaturalNews) Ukrainian drones have struck two Russian Navy ships in Crimea in two separate attacks that involved sea-borne drones allegedly carrying experimental… Source

Amazon ships goods on Maersk’s first-ever zero-emissions container vessel

The “maiden voyage” was part of a 2023-2024 agreement Amazon finalized with Maersk to transport 20,000 40-foot equivalent containers using methanol through Maersk’s “ECO Delivery” ocean product offering. Source

Worsening DROUGHT creates “big mess” at Panama Canal; 200 ships stuck in major BOTTLENECK at one of world’s most important trading routes

(NaturalNews) Ever-worsening drought conditions in Panama have created a major shipping bottleneck at the Panama Canal, which has a “parking lot of vessels” piling… Source

Research shows Carnival cruise ships emit more toxic fumes than all the cars in Europe

Research shows Carnival cruise ships emit more toxic fumes than all the cars in Europe Cruise ships are often associated with vacations and indulgence. But according to a study, they are also guilty of emitting more toxic fumes than all of Europe’s cars in 2022. The July study from The European Federation for Transport and Environment, […]

OOCL SPAIN: One of the largest container ships in the world is now in Piraeus – Watch the video

On April 17, 2023, Piraeus welcomed OOCL SPAIN on its maiden voyage – one of the largest container ships (mega vessels) worldwide and the first of its size to approach the Station’s facilities, which will now be regularly included in its itineraries. “OOCL SPAIN” – owned by Orient Overseas Container Line Europe, a member of… […]

Taiwan Suspects Chinese Ships Cut Undersea Internet Cables

“Wartime Scenario” Unfolds As Taiwan Suspects Chinese Ships Cut Undersea Internet Cables by Tyler Durden Wednesday, Mar 08, 2023 – 11:05 AM According to Taiwanese authorities, on Feb. 2, a Chinese fishing boat damaged an undersea communications cable that connects Taiwan’s main island to Matsu Islands. About one week later, a Chinese cargo ship severed […]

LIVE NOW: Where Are the Ships? Fighting a Pacific War Without American Sealift: A Hudson Institute Discussion

The U.S. maritime industry is too small to contribute enough to American military and economic security due to its shrinking size, while communist China’s maritime industry has been growing. America faces challenges. Rear Admiral Mark Buzby (U.S. Navy, ret.), former commander of the Navy’s Military Sealift Command and head of the Maritime Administration in the […]

Italy’s Far-Right Govt Closes Ports To Migrant Rescue Ships, Leaving Hundreds In Limbo

Two German-run migrant rescue ships carrying nearly 300 rescued people are waiting off the eastern coast of Sicily. Source

The Yemen Truce Is in Danger: The Aggressor’s Ships Are in the Crosshairs of the Yemeni Forces

Sep 30, 2022 By Mustapha Awada  During negotiations for the extension of the armistice agreement for a fourth time in a row and before the current ceasefire expires, Yemen’s Ansarullah movement put forward three conditions. The conditions are as follows: “Paying salaries, ending the siege on Sana’a Airport, north of the capital, and the port […]

Newsom asks ships not to use shore power while docked in order to reduce demand on electric grid

(Natural News) California Gov. Gavin Newsom asked ocean vessels to avoid plugging into shore power for several days, in a bid to bring down power demand that is currently straining the Golden State’s electric grid. Newsom extended his earlier emergency proclamation that sought to preserve power capacity that disallowed vessel operators from plugging into on-dock electric […]

Viking Ships: More than Fearsome Weapons of the Open Seas

Few things struck fear into the hearts of medieval people more than the sight of a fleet of Viking ships sailing up the coast of their homelands.  Read more Section:  Artifacts Ancient Technology News History Ancient Traditions Read Later  Source

UK Backs Plan to Escort Grain Ships Past Russia’s Naval Blockade of Ukraine

An international fleet of naval warships could break the Russian blockade of Ukraine which is preventing the export of huge amounts of food.

Ships are dumping oil up to 3,000x per year in Europe’s waters, investigation finds

“Whether it is a lack of resources by relevant national authorities, or flaws in EMSA’s accountability system, bilge dumping remains an uncomfortable and toxic reality in our oceans.” Source

COVID Outbreaks Reported on 92 Cruise Ships Operating in U.S. + More

COVID Outbreaks Reported on 92 Cruise Ships Operating in U.S. + More The Defender’s COVID NewsWatch provides a roundup of the latest headlines related to the SARS CoV-2 virus, including its origins and COVID vaccines.By   The Defender Staff   Link copied Miss a day, miss a lot. Subscribe to The Defender’s Top News of the […]

Mexican Government Allowing Cruise Ships With COVID-19 to Disembark

Mexico will allow cruise ships carrying people infected with COVID-19 to dock, the country’s government announced on Tuesday. In a news release, the government said it will allow passengers who show symptoms of the virus, also known as SARS-CoV-2, to disembark but they must quarantine. Those who test positive will be provided with medical assistance. “In accordance with […]

Iran’s Javadi wins silver at 2021 World Weightlifting C’ships

TEHRAN – Mirmostafa Javadi claimed a silver medal at the 2021 World Weightlifting Championships on Sunday. The Iranian weightlifter lifted 163kg in snatch in the 81kg weight class and 204kg in clean and jerk and claimed the silver with a total of 367kg. Bulgaria’s Karlos Nasar won the gold medal with 374kg. The bronze medal […]

Iran runners-up at 2021 Asian Beach Volleyball C’ships

TEHRAN – Iran lost to Australia in the 2021 Asian Sr Beach Volleyball Championships final on Saturday. Australia’s Christopher McHugh/Paul Burnett reigned supreme with a remarkable unbeaten record at the 2021 Asian Sr Beach Volleyball Championships at Bang Tao Beach in Phuket, Thailand after beating IRI’s Bahman Salemi/Abolhassan Khakizadeh 21-16, 21-13 in the men’s gold-medal […]

France ships Police Armed to the Teeth to Black Island of Guadeloupe to Stop Vaccine Riots

    France has imposed a curfew on its overseas territory of Guadeloupe and is sending extra police to the island, citing days of “violence,” unrest and vandalism in response to harsh pandemic restrictions. “Given the ongoing social unrest and acts of vandalism, the prefect of Guadeloupe has decided to establish a curfew starting today […]

Lake Erie a Graveyard For Ships, May Hold up to 2,500 Sunken Vessels

As one of the most heavily trafficked inland waterways in the world, Lake Erie has seen more than its share of catastrophe and tragedy. While it is the second smallest of the five Great Lakes, an enormous number of ships have sunk beneath its waters, possibly as many as 2,500 according to the estimates of […]

PHOTOS: 66 Cargo Ships Hover Near L.A., Long Beach Ports; UPDATE: 100 Ships

PHOTOS: 66 Cargo Ships Hover Near L.A., Long Beach Ports; UPDATE: 100 ShipsDate: October 20, 2021Author: Nwo Report Source: JOEL B. POLLAKLOS ANGELES, California — Sixty-six cargo ships were at anchor off the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, the busiest and second-busiest container ports in the United States, respectively, on Monday as an […]

Ships Arrive From The Orient Laden With Pumpkin Spice

NEW YORK, NY—It’s October, and that means women in UGG boots are crowded around the ports to catch sight of the masts of ships returning from their journey to the Orient. For each of those massive wooden ships has a cargo hold filled with pumpkin spice, the fabled spice of autumn. Pumpkins are only grown […]

What’s Going On? The Number of Container Ships Drifting Off Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach at All-Time High

What’s Going On? The Number of Container Ships Drifting Off Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach at All-Time High Sept.20,2021 Editor’sNote: My blog is now available on Telegram. Please go to t.me/Roseramblesdotorg!There were an all-time-high 61 container ships in the queue in San Pedro Bay on Wednesday, according to the Marine Exchange of Southern […]

Record Shattered: 61 Container Ships Stuck Waiting Off California | ZeroHedge

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Italian government bans large cruise ships from entering Venice lagoon

Image Credit: Alexander Spatari/Getty Images The Italian government announced that large cruise ships will be banned from entering the Venice lagoon. Vessels weighing more than 25,000 metric tons or longer than 180 meters (590 feet) will be affected by the ban. In an attempt to keep Venice on UNESCO’s world heritage list, Italy’s cabinet of […]

Mexico Readies Navy Ships To Bring Food, Supplies To Cuba

Above photo: A Cuban flag flies over a street in downtown Havana, Cuba, July 18, 2021. Picture taken July 18, 2021. Reuters/Alexandre Meneghini. NOTE: This is an important step by the Mexican government that defies the US and demonstrates what international solidarity looks like in practice. If the United States was truly concerned about the […]

Coral disease spreading in Caribbean linked to wastewater from ships

Image Credit: ScienceNews A deadly coral disease took over Florida’s reef tract in 2014 and now is rapidly spreading around the Caribbean; the infection may be a result of ballast water from ships, according to new research. The infection, called stony coral tissue loss disease (SCTLD) has the potential to be the most deadly coral […]

Israeli Ships Not Welcome At North American Ports

Above Photo: AROC/Twitter. Trade unions and social movements in the US and Canada have joined hands with Palestinian groups and are picketing major ports to prevent Israeli ships from docking. In a major push to hold Israel accountable for its crimes on Palestinians, activists and workers’ movements have put up picket lines on key ports […]

Iran ships tankers containing 1.4m barrels of crude oil to Syria

A further 1.4 million barrels of Iranian crude oil is expected to arrive in Syria’s Baniyas port in 24 hours, according to naval tracking firm Tanker Trackers on Thursday, Anadolu Agency reports. “In roughly 24 hours from now, the first two out of three tankers shall arrive in Baniyas, Syria with around 1.4 million barrels […]

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