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Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

One ship, three deaths: the shocking truth behind working conditions on a Chinese trawler

Crew members on the Tia Xiang 5 faced severe health issues and inadequate care while working long hours under harsh conditions.
#iran
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

How Iran raised Hormuz stakes by capturing ships

Iran's capture of foreign ships escalates tensions in the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing US-Iran naval confrontations.
World politics
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

Only One Side Has Clearly Broken the Law In the Strait of Hormuz

The US/Israeli war against Iran is unlawful, while Iran's regulatory actions in the Strait of Hormuz are less clear-cut.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Iran says non-hostile' ships can pass safely through Strait of Hormuz

Iran allows non-hostile ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz amid a significant decline in maritime traffic and ongoing US-Israel negotiations.
World news
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 month ago

Shipping Firms Quietly Pay Iran Millions to Navigate Hormuz Corridor

Iran is extracting transit fees from commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, reportedly up to $2 million per voyage.
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

Crypto scam lures ships into Strait of Hormuz, falsely promising safe passage

The first warning of such a crypto scam came from the Greek maritime risk management company MARISKS on April 20, according to Reuters. The company alerted shipowners that scammers posing as Iranian authorities had sent messages to shipping companies asking for 'transit fee' payments in bitcoin or tether.
Cryptocurrency
Environment
fromKqed
2 days ago

California Asks Ships to Hit the Brakes for Whales | KQED

California's Blue Whales Blue Skies program aims to reduce ship speeds to protect whales and decrease marine shipping pollution.
#strait-of-hormuz
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

How many ships have passed the Strait of Hormuz and how many were attacked?

Ship-tracking data reveals significant maritime activity and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing conflict and US sanctions on Iran.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

UN urges all parties' to respect navigation in Strait of Hormuz

UN Secretary-General calls for respect of navigation rights in the Strait of Hormuz amid US military blockade of Iranian maritime traffic.
France politics
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Europe looks to secure shipping in Strait of Hormuz

France and the UK are prepared to lead a mission to ensure navigation freedom in the Strait of Hormuz after a peace agreement is reached.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Shipping firms seek clarifications before crossing Hormuz

Shipping companies require clarifications on mine risks and Iranian conditions before navigating the Strait of Hormuz, despite its announced reopening.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

How many ships have passed the Strait of Hormuz and how many were attacked?

Ship-tracking data reveals significant maritime activity and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing conflict and US sanctions on Iran.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

UN urges all parties' to respect navigation in Strait of Hormuz

UN Secretary-General calls for respect of navigation rights in the Strait of Hormuz amid US military blockade of Iranian maritime traffic.
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Mines in the Strait of Hormuz: How dangerous are they?

We could provide mine-clearance vessels we are good at that, Merz said, adding that a sound legal basis would be needed for such an intervention.
Germany news
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

What Travelers Need to Know about Insurance for a Cruise-and What It Won't Cover

"We commonly see travelers buying coverage without fully understanding what is included and excluded. We always recommend that cruisers opt for comprehensive coverage versus medical-only plans and also consider cruise-specific policies like the ones featured on our website."
Travel
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Powerful states are trying to sabotage decarbonisation of shipping

Pacific Island states demand strong climate shipping agreements and oppose any dilution of the Net-Zero Framework.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
3 days ago

Scammers Target Stranded Ships In Iran With Bitcoin Fees

Fraudsters are exploiting tensions in the Strait of Hormuz by demanding Bitcoin payments for fake safe passage claims to shipping firms.
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

US Coast Guard spots overturned vessel near Saipan during search for missing ship

The HC-130 Hercules crew saw the vessel early in the day about 100 nautical miles northeast of the Mariana's last known position, but authorities could not confirm its identity.
US news
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Mass.'s new boating law is in effect. Here's what to know.

Massachusetts requires motorboat operators born after 1989 to complete a safety course and carry certification to avoid fines.
Roam Research
fromWIRED
1 week ago

Spoofed Tankers Are Flooding the Strait of Hormuz. These Analysts Are Tracking Them

Disappearing ships in the Strait of Hormuz are linked to shadow fleets evading sanctions, with over half of vessels recently jamming their transponder signals.
Business
fromQuartz
2 weeks ago

Diverse Offerings & Strategic Investments Aid OMC Amid Stiff Rivalry

Omnicom's diverse portfolio and strategic investments enhance operational efficiency and shareholder value, despite challenges from low liquidity and competition.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Iran must not charge tolls in Strait of Hormuz, UN watchdog chief says

The International Maritime Organization opposes Iran's proposed tolls for the Strait of Hormuz, deeming them illegal under international law.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

'Ship disaster victims deserve to have story told'

The sinking of the Princess Alice in 1878 resulted in over 700 deaths, yet remains largely forgotten despite its significance in maritime safety reforms.
World politics
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Trump risks confidence in U.S. role as guardian of global shipping | Fortune

Withdrawing US security from the Persian Gulf could disrupt global commerce and energy markets significantly.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

A national scandal': trawlers scour seabeds of supposedly protected UK waters

Marine protected areas in England are ineffective as industrial trawlers continue to overfish and damage ecosystems despite their designated protection.
Travel
fromBusiness Matters
4 weeks ago

How Cruise Tourism Supports Global Port Economies

Cruise tourism significantly boosts port city economies through various sectors like hospitality, logistics, and local businesses.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Adrift Russia tanker risks Mediterranean ecological disaster

The Russian gas tanker Arctic Metagaz was attacked, causing environmental risks due to fuel leakage and potential explosions.
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

The Broken System That Keeps Shipping Crews Stranded in the Strait of Hormuz

When the war broke out, we put a Warlike Operations Area Committee in place to address the protection of seafarers in the region. The organization has identified certain maritime routes in the region, including the Arabian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, and some parts of the Gulf of Oman as high-risk areas, encouraging ship owners to allow seafarers to terminate contracts if they choose not to operate in those zones.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Damaged Russian tanker carrying natural gas floats into Libyan waters

The Arctic Metagaz was part of a Russian shadow fleet used to circumvent sanctions imposed on the country's oil and gas after its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. It was struck in a suspected drone attack close to Maltese waters earlier this month, causing a huge hole.
Europe news
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

UK assists France to seize Russian tanker suspected of flying false flag

French forces, with UK assistance, seized a Russian oil tanker suspected of violating international sanctions in the Mediterranean.
#shadow-fleet
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

At least nine people dead, dozens missing as boat sinks off Djibouti coast

A boat carrying over 300 migrants sank off Djibouti, resulting in at least nine deaths and 45 missing, with 266 survivors rescued.
#maritime-accident
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Warnings Putin's ageing oil tankers could cause a 'catastrophic spill' in the Channel - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Russian shadow fleet is a ticking environmental time bomb. The question isn't if there will be a catastrophic spill, it's when. Older tankers can suffer from metal fatigue, corroded hulls, and overall structural deterioration, significantly increasing the risk of structural failures at sea.
Environment
Science
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

The navy veteran guiding cruises away from storms

A former Royal Navy meteorologist remotely monitors global weather to guide cruise ships, advising captains to avoid storms and ensure passenger safety and comfort.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Fishing crews in the Atlantic keep accidentally dredging up chemical weapons

Recovered CWMs continue to pose worker and food safety risks. Because of ocean drift, storms, and offshore industries, sea-disposed CWMs locations are largely unknown and potentially far from their originally documented dump site. The three incidents exposed at least six crew members to mustard agent, which causes blistering chemical burns on skin and mucous membranes.
Miami Marlins
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Wife of captain of oil tanker captured by US forces starts legal action to free him

We submit that Natia Dzadzama's husband, of Georgian nationality, was unlawfully detained and held by the US navy in Scotland since 7 January, on the marine vessel known as the Marinera and formerly known as Bella 1. The captain's wife is reasonably concerned about her husband's safety and security on the ship, and today we are seeking the intervention of the Scottish court of session in order to protect the legal rights of her husband.
Law
#extrajudicial-killings
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Advocates push for major probe as US boat strikes in Latin America kill 157

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights will hold its first hearing on alleged US extrajudicial killings during military strikes against suspected drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific that began in September, with nearly 157 people killed and minimal public information released.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Advocates push for major probe as US boat strikes in Latin America kill 157

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights will hold its first hearing on alleged US extrajudicial killings during military strikes against suspected drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific that began in September, with nearly 157 people killed and minimal public information released.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

A US Navy oiler ran hard aground after its captain urged a last-minute shortcut: 'Let's try to shoot the gap'

A US Navy fuel ship ran aground in September 2024 after the captain ordered a risky shortcut through restricted waters, causing over $20 million in damage due to poor decisions and failure to follow navigation procedures.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Russian container ship captain jailed for six years over fatal North Sea collision

A captain received six years for gross negligent manslaughter after his ship collided with a stationary tanker, causing an explosion that killed one crewman.
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

What Happens If You Skip the Cruise Ship Safety Drill?

From humongous megaships to luxurious yacht-like vessels, cruise travelers all love to grumble about the same thing-taking time out of their first day on board to complete the mandatory safety drill. Despite the efforts cruise lines have made to make them shorter and easier to complete, some guests are tempted to ignore the calls to report to their muster stations-especially in the rare occurrence of a full, in-person drill.
Travel
France news
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

Some 60 French-owned or -flagged commercial ships blocked in Gulf

Approximately 60 vessels are trapped in the Persian Gulf unable to transit the Strait of Hormuz due to escalating Iran-US-Israel conflict, with crews sheltering in ports as Iranian forces close the strategic waterway.
#maritime-security
World news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Strait of Hormuz escalation exposes growing risks to commercial shipping - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Maritime risk in the Strait of Hormuz has escalated sharply with confirmed vessel strikes, port disruptions, and navigation interference affecting regional shipping operations.
World news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Strait of Hormuz escalation exposes growing risks to commercial shipping - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Maritime risk in the Strait of Hormuz has escalated sharply with confirmed vessel strikes, port disruptions, and navigation interference affecting regional shipping operations.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Strait of Hormuz: Which countries' ships has Iran allowed safe passage to?

Iran selectively allows ships from certain countries through the Strait of Hormuz while blocking US and allied vessels, causing global oil prices to surge above $100 per barrel.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

US bullying' could scupper carbon levy on shipping, warn experts

US pressure has successfully reversed Panama's support for a proposed carbon levy on shipping, threatening global efforts to reduce maritime greenhouse gas emissions.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

A US Navy destroyer and a support ship collided in the Caribbean during an at-sea resupply gone wrong

A US Navy destroyer and a support ship collided in the Caribbean during a replenishment-at-sea; two personnel suffered minor injuries and are in stable condition.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Baltimore bridge collapse: crew members from ship still held by US two years on

Several crew members of a ship that collided with a bridge in Baltimore almost two years ago are still being held in the US by federal authorities despite the fact that no criminal charges have been brought against them. In the early hours of 26 March 2024, the MV Dali departed the port of Baltimore bound for Sri Lanka. While navigating the Fort McHenry channel, the 1,000ft-long Singapore-flagged cargo vessel lost power before striking the bridge. The impact resulted in the deaths of six people who were working on the bridge at the time.
US news
Environment
fromFast Company
2 months ago

This new tech turns cargo ship exhaust into limestone

Modular containers by Seabound capture up to 95% of ship exhaust CO2 using lime pellets that convert emissions into limestone.
#middle-east-conflict
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Maritime and port workers: how is the Middle East conflict affecting you?

Middle East conflict disrupts Strait of Hormuz shipping, forcing vessel diversions, port delays, and confining cruise ship passengers amid heightened security concerns.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Maritime insurers cancel war risk cover in Gulf: Will it spike energy cost?

Insurance companies are cancelling war risk coverage for Middle East Gulf vessels as US-Israel-Iran conflict disrupts shipping, damages tankers, and strands approximately 150 ships near the Strait of Hormuz.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Maritime and port workers: how is the Middle East conflict affecting you?

Middle East conflict disrupts Strait of Hormuz shipping, forcing vessel diversions, port delays, and confining cruise ship passengers amid heightened security concerns.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Maritime insurers cancel war risk cover in Gulf: Will it spike energy cost?

Insurance companies are cancelling war risk coverage for Middle East Gulf vessels as US-Israel-Iran conflict disrupts shipping, damages tankers, and strands approximately 150 ships near the Strait of Hormuz.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

US seizes sanctioned oil tanker in Indian Ocean

US forces boarded the Panama-flagged, sanctioned tanker Aquila II after tracking it from the Caribbean, targeting shadow-fleet oil transfers tied to Russia and evading sanctions.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

One survivor reported, two killed in US boat strike in the Eastern Pacific

The latest bombing brings the total death toll from US boat strikes to 125 since September, raising human rights concerns. The administration of President Donald Trump has announced United States' latest boat strike in international waters, which killed two people in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. Friday's attack brings the total number of bombings to at least 36 since Trump began his campaign on September 2. An estimated 125 people have been killed, including the two latest casualties.
World news
World news
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Attacks on GPS Spike Amid US and Israeli War on Iran

GPS jamming and spoofing attacks have disrupted over 1,100 ships in the Strait of Hormuz since February 28, making navigation critically dangerous and threatening vital oil trade routes.
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