Ships from Turkey with humanitarian aid for Gaza denied right to sail, flags removed
Vessels attempting to access humanitarian aid from Turkey to Gaza have been denied the right to sail. according to To the Associated Press. “On Thursday afternoon, the Free Fleet Federation was contacted by the Guinea-Bissau International Ship Registry (GBISR) requesting an inspection of our lead ship, Akdenes,” the Free Fleet Federation, a group supporting the […]
Houthis Claim Attacks on Three Ships After Two-Week Terror Pause
Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels announced on Wednesday that they had resumed terrorist attacks on Red Sea shipping ships after a two-week hiatus. The Houthis said they targeted three ships, a U.S. destroyer and a U.S. cargo ship. maersk yorktown, and Israeli container ship MSC Veracruz. “Yemeni forces have confirmed that they will continue to block […]
Baltimore to open deeper channel for commercial ships starting Thursday
A deeper waterway to allow commercial ships to enter and exit the Port of Baltimore. Scheduled to open Thursdaya major step toward restarting trade after the port was closed due to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse last month. The Army Corps of Engineers opened three shallow temporary channels under part of the bridge to […]
The Navy needs ships, not excuses
The Navy doesn’t have nearly enough ships and submarines to deter or defeat China in war. It also apparently lacks the leadership to fix this dire problem. That is the only conclusion that can be drawn from the Navy’s cancellation of a traditional briefing for journalists at its annual shipbuilding trade show. According to reports, […]
Container ship’s engines die outside NYC, comes to stop near Verrazzano bridge
A large container ship lost propulsion in waters near New York Harbor on Friday evening, and tugboats brought it to a berth near the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. The scene was reminiscent of the tragedy that occurred at the Port of Baltimore last month. Another container ship collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge, toppling it and […]
Ships attacked outside of Yemen
CAIRO, April 7—British security firm Ambry said it had received information indicating a ship was attacked in the Gulf of Aden, about 102 nautical miles southwest of Mukalla, Yemen, on Sunday. “We advised people to be cautious of vessels sailing in the vicinity and to report any suspicious activity,” the company said. It did not […]
DOT Will Not Say How Many Reserve Ships Stuck
Following the initial strong public reaction from President Biden, who vowed that the federal government would do whatever it took to resolve the situation, the administration responded to early signs that the response to the Baltimore bridge collapse was failing. It shows. Questions abound, including exactly how many ships are stuck at the port, but […]
Baltimore bridge collapse spotlights past disasters caused by ships
Andy Herman, former president of the American Society of Civil Engineers, provides expert analysis of the Baltimore Bridge disaster and its potential impact on the U.S. supply chain. The recent collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland drew attention to other past cases of bridge accidents caused by ship strikes. The Francis Scott […]
Here’s the ‘ridiculous’ rule on cruise ships that travelers are blasting as a ‘rip off’
When it comes to drinking alcohol on cruise ships, there are rules that even the most avid cruise ship baffle, considering it a “rip-off.” Drink packages are a common service on cruises where guests can pre-pay to have the cost of alcoholic drinks covered at the ship’s bars and restaurants. However, there are often pitfalls, […]
Baltimore bridge collapse: search for missing people ‘top priority’ as authorities recover ship’s black box – live | Baltimore bridge collapse
Authorities recover black box from container ship, recovery operation is ‘top priority’ After the Baltimore Key Bridge collapsed on Tuesday, authorities said they had recovered a black box recorder from the ship, and rescuers focused on finding six people presumed dead Wednesday morning. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said at a news conference that the recovery […]