Norovirus outbreaks linked to 2 cruise ships with over 150 infected
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating two seemingly separate norovirus outbreaks linked to U.S. cruise ships. The cases have been linked to Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess and Royal Caribbean International’s Radiance of the Seas. The CDC’s Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP) is tracking a “highly contagious” outbreak after reports of passengers in distress. […]
Couple Accidentally Ships Pet Cat To California In An Amazon Return Package
A Utah couple tried to return an Amazon package when they accidentally sent their cat to California in a huge mix-up, KSLTV reported. Carrie Clark said her family’s cat, Galina, mysteriously disappeared on April 10th. according to KSLTV. “Galina has been a huge support to me and has helped me overcome many health challenges over […]
Ships from Turkey to Gaza with Humanitarian Aid Denied Passage
A ship heading from Turkey to Gaza carrying humanitarian aid has been denied the right to sail by the International Ship Registry. Freedom Frotilla Coalition (FFC), a grassroots organization organization The country, which is working to bring an “end” to “Israel’s illegal blockade of Gaza,” was contacted by the Guinea-Bissau International Ship Registry (GBISR) on […]
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 […]