US aims to deploy troops on tankers to deter seizures by Iran
WASHINGTON, Aug 3, 2023 (AFP) - The United States is preparing to deploy Marines and Navy personnel aboard commercial…
3 years ago
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Strikes end at western Canada ports after deal reached
MONTREAL, Canada (AFP) -- A strike which had shut down ports along Canada's west coast, including the country's largest in…
3 years ago
Russia unveils new icebreaker in push for energy markets
SAINT PETERSBURG, Russia (AFP) -- President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday oversaw the launch of a new nuclear-powered icebreaker as Russia…
4 years ago
Iran Guards say released seized Vietnamese tanker
TEHRAN, Iran (AFP) -- Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Wednesday they had released a Vietnamese-flagged oil tanker they seized last month…
5 years ago
Ship snaps in two off Japan coast, crew safe
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- A cargo ship ran aground and broke into two off northern Japan, the coastguard said Thursday,…
5 years ago
Tanker attacked off Oman arrives at UAE anchorage
FUJAIRAH, United Arab Emirates (AFP) -- An Israeli-linked vessel that was attacked off Oman last week anchored off the UAE…
5 years ago
Megaship blocking Suez Canal may be refloated Saturday: owner
by Bassem Aboualabass CAIRO, Egypt (AFP) -- The owner of a megaship blocking Egypt's Suez Canal hopes to refloat it…
5 years ago
Japan calls off active search for missing sailors
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- The active search for dozens of sailors from a cargo ship that sank in a…
6 years ago
Man found unresponsive after ship sank in typhoon off Japan
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japan's coast guard said Friday they found a man floating face-down and unresponsive at sea as…
6 years ago
Desperate search for crew of ship sunk in typhoon off Japan
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japanese coast guard rescuers searched Thursday for the remaining 42 crew of a ship believed to…
6 years ago
Cargo ship with Pinoy crew and 6,000 cows sank off Japan in typhoon: survivor
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- A cargo ship carrying 43 crew and about 6,000 cows sank at sea after transmitting a…
6 years ago
Stricken ship behind oil spill sunk off Mauritius
PORT LOUIS, Mauritius (AFP) — The broken stem of a Japanese-owned ship which ran aground causing a devastating oil spill in…
6 years ago
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