26 AUG 2025 The human heart is an extraordinary organ. About the size of a fist, it works hard to pump over 7,500 litres of blood daily, delivering oxygen and nutrients to every part of the body while simultaneously removing waste, regulating core body temperature and supporting the health of …
Read More »COAST GUARD ARRESTS INTOXICATED MSC BOXSHIP CAPTAIN AFTER SHIP DOCKS
25 AUG 2025 The US Coast Guard arrested the master of a containership this week after the pilot guiding the ship to port reported the captain was exhibiting signs of intoxication. A field sobriety and breathalyzer test administered by the USC after the vessel docked found the captain was impaired …
Read More »MARIE MAERSK BACK UNDERWAY TO GET ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE WITH CONTAINER FIRE
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 …
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