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Cuba confronts a US-registered speedboat amid infiltration claims and rising tensions
world2 days ago

Cuba confronts a US-registered speedboat amid infiltration claims and rising tensions

Cuba says its coastguard shot at a US-registered speedboat near Cayo Falcones, killing four and injuring six from a 10-person group; Cuba claims the passengers were armed Cubans in the US plotting infiltration and terrorism, with several detainees held. The United States is conducting its own investigation and says it is not a US-government operation, as tensions with Cuba mount amid fuel shortages and shifting oil-policy dynamics.

via The Guardian|
#coastguard#cuba#open-sea-violence
Tragedy off Chios as 14 Migrants Die in Collision With Greek Coast Guard
world25 days ago

Tragedy off Chios as 14 Migrants Die in Collision With Greek Coast Guard

At least 14 migrants died and 24 were rescued after a speedboat carrying them collided with a Hellenic Coast Guard vessel off Chios in the Chios Strait following a dangerous pursuit; a large search-and-rescue operation involving four coastguard vessels, a civilian boat, and a helicopter was under way, with injuries including several children and a pregnant woman. The exact circumstances are still being investigated.

via BBC|
#chios#coastguard#collision
"Philippines Vows Countermeasures Against China's Aggression in South China Sea"
international-relations1 year ago

"Philippines Vows Countermeasures Against China's Aggression in South China Sea"

The Philippines vows to implement countermeasures against China's coastguard for what it calls "illegal, coercive, aggressive, and dangerous attacks" in the South China Sea, with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. seeking to deepen defense ties with the United States. China accuses the Philippines of treachery and provocation, warning that it will take resolute and decisive measures to defend its sovereignty. The United States reaffirms its commitment to a mutual defense treaty with the Philippines and criticizes China's actions.

via Reuters|
#china#coastguard#international-relations
Tensions Escalate as Chinese Coast Guard Boards Taiwan Tourist Boat
international-relations2 years ago

Tensions Escalate as Chinese Coast Guard Boards Taiwan Tourist Boat

Mainland Chinese coastguard officials briefly boarded a Taiwanese cruise ship following a deadly boat incident near Quemoy, a Taiwan-controlled group of islands. The incident occurred when a boat carrying four mainland residents capsized while being pursued by the Taiwanese coastguard, resulting in two deaths. Taiwan defended its actions by stating that the boat was in prohibited waters, while mainland China announced increased law enforcement patrols in the area. Tensions between the two countries have been heightened, with Beijing claiming Taiwan as part of its territory and Taiwan experiencing increased military pressure.

via South China Morning Post|
#boat-incident#china#coastguard
"Teen Survivor's Tale and ATC Errors Emerge in Wake of Tokyo's Fatal Flight Collision"
world-news2 years ago

"Teen Survivor's Tale and ATC Errors Emerge in Wake of Tokyo's Fatal Flight Collision"

A Japan Coast Guard plane, on its third emergency mission following a major earthquake, collided with a Japan Airlines Airbus A350 at Tokyo's Haneda Airport, resulting in the deaths of five Coast Guard crew members. The Coast Guard plane had been busy with earthquake relief efforts, and the surviving pilot is under investigation after control tower transcripts suggested a miscommunication regarding runway clearance. The accident occurred at one of the world's busiest airports, which was operating at full capacity on a public holiday. The collision is being scrutinized amidst the high volume of traffic and the urgency of the earthquake response.

via Reuters|
##aviationsafety#coastguard
"Transcripts Reveal Truth Behind Near-Miss Japan Airlines Crash and Heroic Passenger Escape"
world-news2 years ago

"Transcripts Reveal Truth Behind Near-Miss Japan Airlines Crash and Heroic Passenger Escape"

A transcript from air traffic control reveals that a Japanese coast-guard aircraft involved in a collision with a Japan Airlines passenger jet at Tokyo's Haneda Airport was not cleared for takeoff, contradicting the surviving coast-guard captain's claim. The passenger jet had permission to land, and all 379 passengers evacuated safely despite a broken intercom and inoperative emergency exits. The Japan Safety Transport Board is investigating the crash with assistance from British and French agencies, as the Airbus plane and its Rolls-Royce engines were manufactured in France and the UK, respectively.

via Business Insider|
##airtrafficcontrol#aviationsafety
"Collision and Fire on Tokyo Runway: Japan Airlines Flight JAL516 and Coast Guard Plane Tragedy"
world-news2 years ago

"Collision and Fire on Tokyo Runway: Japan Airlines Flight JAL516 and Coast Guard Plane Tragedy"

A Japan Airlines plane with 379 people on board collided with a Coast Guard aircraft at Tokyo's Haneda airport, leading to a fire. All passengers and crew on the Japan Airlines flight were evacuated safely, but five of the six Coast Guard crew members were killed. The Coast Guard plane was on a mission to deliver aid after a recent earthquake. The cause of the collision is under investigation, and the incident led to the temporary closure of the airport.

via Reuters|
##coastguard#emergencyevacuation