Visit to New Orleans features tall ships and military vessels over the weekend
New Orleans Welcomes Sail 250 Celebration NEW ORLEANS — The waterfront resonated with the calls of ship whistles this week as New Orleans played host to the first event of Sail 250, a national tribute marking America’s 250th birthday. Tall ships and naval vessels from many countries lined up along the Mississippi River, allowing the […]
Taiwan reports that China sent out over 100 ships following the Trump-Xi meeting.
China Deploys Over 100 Ships Near Taiwan On Saturday, the Secretary-General of Taiwan’s National Security Council, Joseph Wu, stated that China has sent more than 100 vessels into the waters surrounding Taiwan. This development came just a week after a meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Wu expressed concerns, indicating, “In […]
Two Additional Ships Targeted Near Strait of Hormuz – One Captured, One Destroyed
Two ships were recently attacked near the Strait of Hormuz, including an Indian cargo vessel that caught fire and sank off the Omani coast. Additionally, another ship was reportedly “seized by unauthorized persons” while anchored, as it headed towards Iranian waters. The Indian vessel, identified as the MSV Haji Ali, was about 175 feet long […]
Guest Dies After Leaping from Ship’s Balcony
Tragic Fall from Carnival Cruise Ship Efforts to save a passenger who fell overboard from the Carnival Liberty during a Bahamas voyage this week were ultimately unsuccessful. The incident occurred when the unidentified man climbed over the balcony railing of his stateroom and jumped into the ocean, as reported by Fox News. Carnival, which operates […]
CDC: The likelihood of Hantavirus from cruise ships affecting the U.S. public is ‘low’
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has designated the hantavirus outbreak on a Dutch cruise ship as a Level 3 emergency, representing the lowest tier of the agency’s response framework. Officials have indicated that while the overall risk to the public is considered low, health agencies are actively monitoring the situation. Additionally, […]
Authorities apprehend 28 individuals in a large child pornography crackdown involving 8 cruise ships, including one linked to Disney.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Arrests 28 on Disney Cruise Ship Last month, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents boarded eight cruise ships, including a Disney vessel, in San Diego, California. They arrested 28 individuals during a significant investigation into Child Sexual Exploitation Materials (CSEM), according to officials. Federal agents were reported to be […]
‘Project Freedom’ gains traction with 11 ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz as Trump remains vague about his limits on Iran
WASHINGTON — Activity in the Strait of Hormuz saw a rise on Tuesday, coinciding with the Pentagon’s “Project Freedom,” which is part of President Trump’s strategy to challenge Iran’s continued aggression in the region. During the 24 hours that ended at 6pm, at least 11 vessels transited the crucial oil passage, marking a notable increase […]
How cruise ships create a perfect setting for illness
Setting off on a dream cruise often brings to mind exciting adventures, and maybe a little sunburn or seasickness seems insignificant. However, over 150 people, including 17 Americans, find themselves stuck on a luxury cruise ship off the coast of West Africa amid concerns about hantavirus infections. So far, at least seven passengers have reported […]
US military escorts cargo ships through the Strait of Hormuz amid Iranian attacks
U.S. Operation in the Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Tensions The situation unfolding in the Strait of Hormuz is anything but calm, with U.S. forces actively responding to threats from Iran. They’ve managed to intercept missiles and drones while taking out vessels targeting ships in this crucial waterway, which is vital for global trade. According […]
Trump States U.S. Will Support Stranded Ships in Strait of Hormuz
Trump Announces “Project Freedom” to Aid Ships in Strait of Hormuz President Trump declared on Sunday that the U.S. would initiate an operation, referred to as “Project Freedom,” starting Monday. This operation aims to assist foreign ships trapped in the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing that any interference with these humanitarian efforts would be met with […]