Some 321 tankers and cargo vessels are now stuck waiting to transit the Suez Canal which has been blocked for the past five days. Authorities have so far been unsuccessful in their attempts to dislodge the massive 1,900-ft long Ever Given, which is firmly lodged around 3.7 miles north of the southern entrance of the … Read more
Waiting for your delivery? Join the queue! Astonishing satellite image reveals the vast bottleneck of ships waiting to get through Suez Container ship Ever Given remains lodged in the Suez Canal, causing traffic jam Goods including oil, furniture, beer and even live animals are being held up Analysts say an estimated £290m worth of trade … Read more
Why are there so many ships ‘floating in the sky’ around Britain? Boats appear to be sailing in mid-air thanks to bizarre optical illusion Several boats appear to have been floating in the sky across the UK this week The rare phenomenon has been seen in Cornwall, Devon and Aberdeenshire Unusual sight is known as Fata … Read more
China today has sent two coast guard vessels into Japan’s territorial waters amid rising tensions between the two countries over the disputed islands in the East China Sea. The Chinese ships, including one equipped with what appeared to be an cannon, intruded into the waters near the Japan-administered Senkaku Islands on Tuesday morning, reported Japanese media. … Read more
China today has sent two coast guard vessels to Japan’s territorial waters amid rising tensions between the two countries over the disputed islands in the East China Sea. The Chinese ships, including one equipped with what appeared to be an autocannon, intruded into the contiguous zone near the Japan-administered Senkaku Islands on Tuesday morning, reported … Read more
It’s carry on cruising! Holiday ships could set sail again from January after coronavirus lockdown as ministers discuss ‘phased restart’ for the industry Cruise industry suspended since July, Foreign Office issued advice against them Hundreds of cruise ships now tied up including more than 30 at ports around UK Discussions about phased restart for industry … Read more
Cargo vessels with giant 150-foot sails designed by Ben Ainslie-backed firm could take to the seas by 2022 BAR Technologies was established in 2016 by Olympian Sir Ben Ainslie The company specialises in maximising propulsion from sails via wind power It has turned its hand to commercial ventures and will make 150ft tall sails They will … Read more
Britain’s jetpack commandos of the future: The Royal Navy enlists stunt men in Iron Man-style jet suits to prove how jetpacks could be used to storm ships The ‘wearable flight system’ has five engines mounted to the arms and the back Jet suit can fly for up to eight minutes at a time and reach … Read more
Sea change for cruising: Desperate to get on board? These ships have been turned into holiday homes St Hilda Sea Adventures has turned its cruise ships into exclusive holiday homes They are moored in the Dunstaffnage Marina near Oban in Scotland Each one has plush guest accommodation and high quality galley facilities By Simon Heptinstall … Read more
The Royal Navy should take charge of the migrant crisis in the Channel and deploy ships to patrol UK waters, says the former First Sea Lord. Admiral Lord West’s comments to the Daily Mail support the plan by Home Secretary Priti Patel for military resources to be used to stop people trafficking. The ex-head of the … Read more