‘Promising’: Navy Ship Carries Out Vital Task That Could Give US Edge Over China If War Broke Out In Taiwan
The U.S. Navy conducted the first successful replenishment of a warship weapons system at sea using the Transportable Rearmament Mechanism (TRAM) of the USS Chosin, officials announced Friday. During a demonstration 30 miles off the coast of San Diego, sailors aboard the cruiser USS Chosin used a hydraulically-powered TRAM to insert an empty missile shell […]
Female captain not to blame for sinking of $61M navy ship: New Zealand defense minister
New Zealand's defense minister has hit back at claims that appointing a female captain to command the $61 million naval ship ultimately led to its sinking. The Navy's diving and hydrographic surveying vessel “Manawanui'' sank on Sunday on a reef off the coast of Samoa where it was conducting a survey. The 75 crew and […]
Cruise passengers airlifted from ship off Florida coast ahead of Hurricane Milton’s wrath
Dramatic footage has captured sick passengers being evacuated from the luxury liner in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean as the cruise ship ran aground several miles off the coast of Florida as it awaited Hurricane Milton. The Sun Princess was forced to turn around before entering Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, ahead of […]
$100 million naval ship under command of lesbian captain runs aground, catches fire, and sinks
The official is Under investigation The circumstances that led to the sinking of a $100 million Navy ship commanded by a lesbian captain with no experience in commanding a ship. This incident was New Zealand's first naval loss since World War II. “Now we are faced with an environmental disaster caused by the very people […]
Ship in dire need of repairs carries explosive cargo — but can’t dock because ports fear Beirut-type explosion
Ports across Europe are salvaging badly damaged cargo ships because of their potentially explosive cargo. The cargo included a pile of Russian fertilizer, which one foreign ambassador described as a “giant floating bomb.” But the 20,000 pounds of ammonium nitrate aboard the MV Ruby isn't the only thing giving port officials pause. Despite a much […]
Biden refused to board British naval ship due to ‘too many steps,’ Boris Johnson claims
President Biden refuses to visit Royal Navy's new flagship aircraft carrier due to high step count, gives Boris Johnson's wife 'a little sparkle' during 2021 visit, says former British prime minister, forthcoming claimed in his autobiography. The president and Mr Johnson met ahead of the G7 summit in Cornwall, where the British government “proudly stationed” […]
Wreck of WWII ‘Ghost Ship of the Pacific’ discovered off California
A wreck once known as the mysterious “Ghost Ship of the Pacific,” which fought on both sides of the Pacific theater during World War II, has been discovered off the coast of California in “exceptional” condition. The remains of the 100-year-old Navy destroyer USS Stewart were discovered about 3,500 feet under the sea in the […]
Cruise ship travelers go viral on social media for hiding rubber ducks on board
Travelers aboard cruise ships around the world are taking a new approach to souvenirs by bringing or leaving rubber ducks around the boat. The trend is for people to buy rubber ducks and hide them in areas around cruise ships. Last year alone, TikTok videos of users hiding and finding ducks received thousands of views. […]
Cruise ship stranded in Ireland for months returns to port — hours after setting off on world voyage
A luxury liner that was stranded in Northern Ireland for four months finally set off on a global voyage, but was forced to return to port almost immediately on Tuesday. Villa Vie Residence's Odyssey was due to leave Belfast in May before it suffered repair problems, but it set sail on a three-year journey late […]
Cruise ship surgery that slices giants for mega profits
Have you ever wondered how cruise lines meet the insatiable demand for bigger and better ships? It turns out they have a trick up their sleeve that's as great as building a new ship from scratch. Dive into the fascinating world of cruise ship jumboization. Get security alerts, tips from experts – Sign up for […]