24 AUG 2025 More than a week after the crew of the containership Marie Maersk reported smoking coming from containers, the fire is controlled but likely still burning. The ship has resumed sailing as it works to get additional help from shore in its efforts to extinguish the fire. “One …
Read More »TURKEY BARS SHIPS WITH TIES TO ISRAEL AND SUSPENDS ALL TRADE
23 AUG 2025 The Turkish government has reportedly taken steps to suspend trade with Israel and stop the movement of ships between the two countries, as well as possibly international shipping with an Israeli connection. The full extent of the moves is unclear pending official government statements, but it comes …
Read More »SHIP WITH CRITICAL AID FROM CYPRUS FOR GAZA IS HOLDING 48 HOURS OFFSHORE
22 AUG 2025 The latest effort to get a meaningful amount of aid into gaza for residents is underway, but appears to have been slowed as the vessel is circling off the coast near the port of ashdod, israel. The ship had been scheduled to dock on tuesday night, august …
Read More »CAPTAIN OF EAGLE S SAYS DRAGGING ANCHOR, CABLE DAMAGE WAS ACCIDENT
21 AUG 2025 The week before the trial is due to begin in Helsinki, Finland, over the damage to five subsea power and communication cables, Swedish public broadcaster Yle has released an interview with the captain of the tanker Eagle S. The broadcaster posted excerpts online (in English) during which …
Read More »EXTERNAL FIRE TEAMS REACH MARIE MAERSK OFF AFRICA
20 AUG 2025 The container fire that started a week ago aboard the Marie Maersk is continuing to burn, according to the latest update from the company. Additional resources have been brought to the vessel, which is holding off the coast of Africa, and they believe the fire is contained …
Read More »5 WAYS GINGER IS GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH, ACCORDING TO SCIENCE
19 AUG 2025 From warming winter teas to zesty stir-fries, ginger (Zingiber officinale) has long been a kitchen staple. But beyond its culinary charm, this spicy root has a rich history in traditional medicine – and modern science is catching up. Studies now show that ginger may offer a wide …
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