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World's largest cruise ship to set sail as industry rebounds
AFP, Published on 09/08/2023
» TURKU (FINLAND) - With cruise bookings seeing a resurgence after the Covid pandemic caused luxury liners to mothball, a Finnish shipyard is putting the final touches on what will be the world's largest cruise ship.
Megatanker that blocked Suez Canal to be released
AFP, Published on 05/07/2021
» CAIRO - The megatanker retained by Egypt since it blocked the Suez Canal in March will be released Wednesday, after the authority that manages the vital waterway said a deal was reached with its Japanese owners.
Massive container ship blocks Suez Canal
AFP, Published on 24/03/2021
» CAIRO: A giant container ship has blocked the Suez Canal in Egypt, tracking websites showed on Wednesday, bringing marine traffic to a shuddering halt along one of the world's busiest trade routes.
Fighting on the beaches: Mauritius rallies after oil spill
AFP, Published on 12/08/2020
» MAHéBOURG (MAURITIUS) - The stench of oil from the grounded ship was overwhelming and Vikash Tatayah's eyes stung as he mopped up the sludge lapping the unspoiled Mauritian shoreline that he has spent his life protecting.
Greeted, trolled and flamed: Prayut on Facebook
AFP, Published on 16/10/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha received what seemed like a year's full of social media 'welcomes' as he opened new accounts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram on Monday.