A ship carrying 19,000 cattle caused a big stink in the South African city of Cape Town
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — What’s the smell? Cape Town authorities launched an investigation on Monday after a foul odor was detected in the South African city. Top UN court rejects South Africa’s request for emergency measures to protect Rafah City officials inspected the sewage plant for leaks and an environmental health team was […]
Cape Town hit by âunimaginableâ stench from 19,000 cattle on live export ship | South Africa
Authorities have launched an investigation after a strange odor spread to the South African city of Cape Town. Authorities inspected the sewage plant for leaks and an environmental health team was activated before the source of the odor was discovered. The ship was in port, carrying 19,000 live cattle from Brazil to Iraq. Zahid Badruddeen, […]
Crew Abandons ‘Sinking’ Ship Struck by Houthi Missile
The crew of a bulk carrier that was part of an operation to export Ukrainian grain and was attacked by Houthi missiles over the weekend has now been evacuated from the ship by military officials from the region. Houthis on Sunday night attacked a large cargo ship transiting the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, the narrowest and […]
Houthi rebels’ attack severely damages a Belize-flagged ship in key strait leading to the Red Sea
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) – A missile attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels damaged a Belizean-flagged ship sailing through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which connects the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, leaving the crew on board. was forced to abandon it. authorities announced on Monday. Another ship was reportedly attacked twice in the […]
CDC says unknown outbreak on Queen Victoria cruise ship
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed an “unknown” outbreak on a cruise ship. The outbreak aboard the Queen Victoria cruise ship was first reported in early February. 15 People were suffering from undiagnosed illnesses. Passengers on the cruise ship suffered from symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea. However, a mysterious disease quickly […]
Kim Jong Un draws red line at sea, promises attack on any ship in his waters
North Korea’s supreme leader has drawn a red line at sea and vowed to open fire on South Korean ships that barely cross it. Kim Jong Un reportedly attended a test launch of a new surface-to-air missile on Wednesday and instructed military officials to prepare for future attacks on South Korean ships entering North Korean […]
Environmental activists sue government to protect whales from ship collisions
A coalition of environmental groups has sued the federal government in an attempt to force the finalization of ship speed rules that the groups say are critical to saving a dying whale species. Proposed ship speed rules would require ships off the East Coast to slow down more often to save North Atlantic right whales. […]
Trinidad and Tobago Declares Emergency ‘Ghost Ship’ Oil Spill
Trinidad and Tobago declared a national emergency this weekend after a mysterious “ghost ship” caused a massive oil spill offshore, impacting the island nation’s coast. Authorities believe the ship capsized on Wednesday, but as of press time had little to say about the ship itself. Trinidad authorities found the ship abandoned, with no known owner […]
Houthis target commercial ship in Red Sea
The US military said Iran-backed Houthi rebels targeted a commercial cargo ship in the Red Sea on Monday, with its final destination being an Iranian port. Between 3:30 a.m. and 3:45 a.m., the Houthis launched two missiles from Yemen into the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. According to U.S. Central Command, the terrorists targeted the MV Star […]
Wreck of merchant ship that sank in 1940 found in Lake Superior
The wreck of the 244-foot wheat-carrying merchant ship Arlington, which sank in Lake Superior during a storm in 1940, has been discovered. Arrington’s body was found off the coast of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula in approximately 650 feet of water. Sunk on April 30, 1940, the Arlington sank beneath the waters of Lake Superior en route […]