Incidents
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How Yachts Contribute to Trans-Atlantic Cocaine Trade
A yacht, found off the coast of Portugal with the country’s largest-ever haul of cocaine, illustrates how these smaller, private vessels have become a favoured modus operandi to move cocaine between Latin America and lucrative European markets. Portuguese and Spanish authorities seized 5.2 tons of cocaine, valued at $232 million,…
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Distressed cargo ship caught in storm in Taiwan Strait VIDEO
General cargo ship LUCKY was caught in rough weather, understood disable, on Oct 28 off Taichung, western Taiwan, Taiwan Strait. She was probably, anchored, suffered massive water ingress, and developed a heavy portside list up to 25 degrees. 7 crew were said to be evacuated, salvors of the Taiwan Maritime…
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Disabled container ship adrift close to Spanish coast, Atlantic
Container ship ELBSKY suffered mechanical failure and was disabled at around 1200 UTC Oct 27 42 nm off Finisterre, Spain, and started to drift towards the Spanish coast, while en route from Rotterdam to Lisbon. As of 1430 UTC Oct 28, she was some 12 nm off Finisterre, with Spanish…
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LAFD’s staff shortage during fire season causing firefighters to worry
LAFD is facing staffing shortages, which have plagued the department for years. But with the city’s vaccination mandate approaching, some LAFD members are concerned. LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles City Fire Department is facing staffing shortages, which have plagued the department for years, but with the city’s vaccination mandate…
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Bulk carrier TRUDY second cocaine bust, this time in Rotterdam
Bulk carrier TRUDY hit headlines twice recently, first when French police seized the ship in the English Channel on Oct 1, took her to Dunkirk, and found some 1.1 ton of cocaine in the cargo hold; second when on Oct 10 the ship was literally, hijacked during the night Oct…
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Expedition cruise vessel Ocean Odyssey hits water
The expedition cruise vessel Ocean Odyssey (CruiseMapper), a ULSTEIN CX103 design, was successfully launched at the CMHI Haimen yard on 23 October 2021. The vessel is one in a series of cruise vessels contracted by the U.S.-based SunStone Ships. Owned by SunStone Ships, the ‘Ocean Odyssey’ is marking the charterer…
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Cash, guns, cocaine and a suspected terrorist captured in international border operations
An international operation aimed at strengthening passenger controls at a number of seaports and airports linking North Africa to Southern Europe has yielded 29 arrests for a variety of offences, including one on terrorism charges. The individual concerned, arrested in Algeria, was subject to an INTERPOL Red Notice for terrorism…
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MSC LUCIA container ship was attacked by piracy in the Gulf of Guinea
Reporting indicates that the containership MSC LUCIA has been boarded by an unknown number of attackers 86nm SW Agbami Terminal. A naval vessel is inbound. The incident is understood to be ongoing according to DRYAD GLOBEL news Vessels transiting the area are advised to exercise extreme caution. Oct 25, 1600,…
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Dutch tanker aground off Isle of Wight, UK
Product tanker CHEM ALYA ran aground off the westernmost tip of Isle of Wight, UK, English Channel, at around 1500 UTC Oct 25, shortly after leaving Fawley. Apparently, the tanker veered off the fairway. No damages reported, so far. A tanker is bound for Alexandria Egypt. Oil/Chemical Tanker CHEM ALYA…
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Capesize bulk carrier and cargo ship collided in Marmara sea, both heavily damaged
Bulk Carrier BENITAMOU heading to SUEZ CANAL, EG with reported Estimated Time of Arrival at 2021-10-26 20:00 LT (UTC +3) local time (in 2 days, 3 hours ) Capesize bulk carrier BENITAMOU and general cargo ship BC VANESSA collided in Marmara sea halfway between Sarkozy, Tekirdag, and Gelibolu, Canakkale, at…
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