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Mexican navy sailing ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge, killing 2
The New York TImes, Published on 18/05/2025
» NEW YORK — A Mexican navy sailing ship on a goodwill tour drifted directly into the underside of the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday night, smashing its masts and rigging and killing two people.
Activists say drones hit aid boat heading for Gaza
AFP, Published on 02/05/2025
» NICOSIA - A group of activists organising an aid boat for Gaza said it was attacked on Friday by drones in international waters off Malta as they headed towards the Palestinian territory, accusing Israel of attacking the vessel.
Norwegian diver found safe off Malaysia, search for 3 others continues
Reuters, Published on 07/04/2022
» KUALA LUMPUR: A Norwegian woman who disappeared while diving off Malaysia's southeastern coast was found safe on Thursday, maritime officials said, as a search continued for three other missing people.
Burning cargo ship spews toxic gas off Canada's Pacific coast
AFP, Published on 25/10/2021
» MONTREAL - The Canadian coast guard has evacuated 16 people from a burning container ship that is expelling toxic gas off Canada's Pacific coast, but there is "no safety risk" to those on shore, authorities said Sunday.
Egypt to release megaship impounded over Suez blockage
AFP, Published on 07/07/2021
» CAIRO: Egypt is set to release the MV Ever Given on Wednesday, over 100 days since the megaship was refloated after blocking the Suez Canal for six days, crippling global supply lines and costing billions.
'Ever Given' free, opening way for Suez traffic
New York Times, Published on 29/03/2021
» The mammoth cargo ship blocking one of the world’s most vital maritime arteries was wrenched from the shoreline and finally set free Monday, raising hopes that traffic could soon resume in the Suez Canal and limit the economic fallout of the disruption.
UN experts arrive in Mauritius to assist in oil spill
AFP, Published on 12/08/2020
» PORT LOUIS (MAURITIUS) - A team of United Nations experts arrived on the island nation of Mauritius on Tuesday to aid efforts to prevent an oil spill from further damaging its pristine environment.
Russia says has handed ships back to Ukraine ahead of summit
AFP, Published on 18/11/2019
» MOSCOW - Russia said Monday it had handed over three navy ships it seized a year ago from Ukraine, in the latest move to ease tensions between the two countries ahead of a crucial summit.
Iran Guards seize 'foreign tanker' accused of fuel smuggling
AFP, Published on 18/07/2019
» TEHRAN - Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Thursday they had detained a "foreign tanker" and its crew for allegedly smuggling fuel, the latest incident in a tense standoff in the Gulf.
Frenchman savours triumphant barrel crossing of Atlantic ocean
AFP, Published on 09/05/2019
» FORT-DE-FRANCE - A 72-year-old Frenchman arrived on the Caribbean island of Martinique Thursday to celebrate crossing the Atlantic in four months carried by the currents in a custom-made barrel.