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azernews.azworld2 days ago
India Halts New Seafarer Deployments Through Strait of Hormuz but Thousands Remain in Region
The Directorate General of Shipping issued the directive late July 15 citing heightened risks in the Persian Gulf. The move affects India's more than 300,000 seafarers who supply crews to global fleets.
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winnipegfreepress.comworld4 days ago
U.N. Refugee Agency Investigates Reports of Two Boats Carrying Rohingya Capsizing
The U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees is investigating reports that two boats carrying Rohingya refugees capsized in the Bay of Bengal after departing Myanmar's Rakhine state in late June. The agency said it is working to verify details but has not released numbers of passenger…
en.antaranews.comworld9 days ago
IMO head calls for halt to Strait of Hormuz transits
The secretary general of the International Maritime Organization called Wednesday for ships to avoid the Strait of Hormuz until crews can transit safely. Nearly 6,000 seafarers remain stranded in the Gulf after recent attacks on vessels.
The Guardianworld17 days ago
Charter boat sinks off Vancouver coast, six feared dead
Search teams recovered four people after a fishing charter sank in the Strait of Georgia on Sunday. Two survivors remain in critical condition while police investigate the cause.
South China Morning Postworld34 days ago
Taiwan Rescue Official Calls for Restart of Joint Sea Drills with Beijing at Straits Forum
Yin Liu-sheng called for renewed cross-strait maritime search-and-rescue cooperation at the Straits Forum in Xiamen on Sunday. Joint exercises stopped in 2016.
finance.yahoo.comworld43 days ago
U.S. officials rescue 240 people from sinking boat off coast, then detain them
Officials intercepted a vessel carrying 240 Haitians whose boat was taking on water. They brought the passengers ashore and placed them in custody.
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freepressjournal.inworld66 days ago
Synergy Marine Charged in Federal Probe of 2024 Baltimore Bridge Collapse
Federal prosecutors unsealed an indictment Tuesday charging the operator of the MV Dali with conspiracy to defraud the United States, failing to inform the Coast Guard of a hazardous condition, false statements and obstruction. The charges, the first criminal case tied to the dis…
koreaherald.comworld70 days ago
South Korean Team Continues Investigation Into Fire on HMM Cargo Ship in Strait of Hormuz
A South Korean government investigation team continued its review Saturday into the cause of a fire on the HMM Namu, a Panama-flagged cargo ship operated by South Korean shipping firm HMM. The vessel arrived at a Dubai shipyard Friday after the fire occurred Monday while it was s…
radio.foxnews.comworld72 days ago
Iranian Drone Strikes Malta-Flagged Container Ship in Strait of Hormuz, Injuring Eight Crew Members
Three of the seafarers remain in intensive care after the May 5 strike on the CMA CGM San Antonio near Oman, the Department of Migrant Workers said. All seven have been removed from the vessel and are receiving treatment as officials monitor their condition and assist their famil…
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investopedia.comworld80 days ago
Woman Dies After Falling from Balcony on Carnival Cruise Ship Near Catalina Island
A woman died after falling from her stateroom balcony aboard the Carnival Firenze cruise ship near Catalina Island, California. She was traveling with her family, who alerted the crew. Carnival Cruise Line's Care Team is supporting the family as authorities investigate.
investopedia.compolitics81 days ago
Passenger Fatally Falls from Balcony on Carnival Firenze Cruise Ship Near Catalina Island
A woman died after falling from her room's balcony onto the deck below aboard the Carnival Firenze near Catalina Island, the New York Post reported. Carnival crew were alerted by her family, and law enforcement will investigate today. This follows a crew member going overboard fr…
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Shipping Groups Warn Strait of Hormuz Remains Unsafe Despite Reopening Claims
Major maritime organizations have advised caution for vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, citing ongoing safety concerns. BIMCO stated the area is not safe due to unclear mine risks and recommended avoiding it. The UK Maritime Trade Operations also urged similar precautions.
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