All articles tagged with #ship
Originally Published 1 year ago — by TODAY
A Carnival cruise ship experienced a fire at sea, possibly due to a lightning strike, prompting the activation of the ship's fire suppression system. The incident occurred while the ship was en route to the Bahamas, and no injuries were reported among the passengers and crew.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC News
An explosion suspected to be an attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels occurred near a ship in the Red Sea, causing no damage, with the rebels not immediately claiming responsibility. This follows a recent fatal strike on a commercial ship in the Gulf of Aden and other attacks, as the group aims to pressure Israel over the conflict with Hamas, targeting vessels unrelated to the conflict.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
A ship carrying 19,000 live cattle from Brazil to Iraq caused a foul stench in Cape Town, South Africa, prompting an investigation by city officials. The ship, which became the source of the sewage smell, has drawn criticism from animal welfare groups, with the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals expressing concern about the animals' conditions. The ship's docking in Cape Town has sparked condemnation from political parties, with the Democratic Alliance highlighting the perilous conditions faced by the animals during live export. This incident follows a recent case of a ship carrying thousands of cattle and sheep being stranded at sea, raising further scrutiny on the welfare of livestock during sea transport.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco
Protesters gathered at the Port of Oakland to demonstrate against a US government ship, the Cape Orlando, which they believe is carrying weapons and military equipment destined for Israel. The group called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and expressed concern over the loss of innocent lives.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by USA TODAY
A Norwegian Cruise Line ship, the Norwegian Prima, broke free from its mooring ropes in Belgium due to unexpectedly strong side winds. The incident caused a gangway to fall into the water, but no injuries were reported, and all guests and crew are safe. The ship was on a 10-day sailing from Reykjavik, Iceland, to Southampton, England. Cruise industry experts note that while it is rare for cruise ships to break free from moorings, extreme weather conditions can sometimes lead to such incidents.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
The world's first three-year cruise, scheduled to sail from Istanbul on November 1, is in crisis amid concerns about the suitability of the ship and refund demands. The entire team at Life at Sea Cruises, which was set up specifically for the project, has parted ways with Miray Cruises after an apparent breakdown in communication. It's still unclear whether the voyage will go ahead on board MV Gemini, or a different ship. Miray Cruises has refunded reservation fees for less than 10 cruisers to date.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
A large ship, identified as the Research Vessel Petrel, partially tipped over in a dry dock in Edinburgh, Scotland, leaving 25 people injured. The ship, funded by the late Microsoft founder Paul Allen, has been in long-term mooring since 2020. Strong winds are believed to have caused the incident, which occurred just before 8:30 a.m. local time.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ABC News
A research vessel named Petrel, previously owned by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, tipped over in a dry dock in Scotland, injuring 25 people. The ship had become dislodged from its holding due to strong winds. The Scottish Ambulance Service said 15 people were taken to the hospital, while 10 others were treated and discharged at the scene. The Petrel had been moored since 2020 due to challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ABC News
A ship named Petrel, previously owned by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, tipped over in a dry dock in Scotland, injuring 25 people. The ship had become dislodged from its holding due to strong winds. The vessel was equipped with deep-sea exploration technology and had led several high-profile missions to locate historic shipwrecks. The ship had been moored since 2020 due to challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BBC
A research vessel, Petrel, has tipped over at a dockyard in Edinburgh, injuring 25 people. Fifteen people were taken to hospital and ten were treated at the scene. A major incident was declared after the 3,000-tonne vessel became dislodged from its holding on a dry dock. Emergency services, including five ambulances, an air ambulance, three trauma teams, a special operations team, three paramedic response units, and a patient transport vehicle, were sent to the scene. People have been asked not to attend A&E at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh unless it is an emergency.