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CRUISE SHIP SAFETY MEASURES
What cruise lines do when a passenger goes overboard at sea: An explainer on overboard protocols readers want after a rescue this dramatic.Cruise ship overboard incidents can rapidly become serious emergencies that will need immediate action from the crew and coordinated search...
Two Singapore-registered ships hit by projectiles in Strait of Hormuz, one sinksTwo container ships, GFS PRIDE and GFS GISELLE, were attacked while passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The first vessel, GFS PRIDE, sank...
Shipping ministry launches 2 credit risk insurance products for ship building industryThese policies include the Shipbuilding Project Credit Risk Insurance Policy for export projects and the Business Credit Shield Policy for ...
In 1952, the US built a ship with a secret military purpose that still holds a world speed record. Now, it’s set to become the world’s largest artificial reefThe SS United States, once a majestic passenger liner, is set to embark on a unique destiny as it plans to be intentionally sunk in Novembe...
Oman tanker attack: Union seeks 'urgent status update' on two Indian seafarers missing after drone strikeTwo Indian seafarers, Bir Bahadur Yadav and Amit Singh, are missing following a recent drone attack. The drone strike on MT Petro Dolphin o...
MEA condemns attacks on two vessels in Hormuz region, calls for de-escalationThe Ministry of External Affairs condemned drone attacks on two commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. MT Petro Dolphin and MT Valther...
Royal Caribbean cruise ship woman missing for nearly a day found alive after 20 hours in sea off GreeceA 44-year-old woman who went missing after falling overboard from Royal Caribbean’s Odyssey of the Seaswas found alive after spending nearl...
GRSE launches third of four next-generation patrol vessels for NavyGarden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers launched the third next-generation offshore patrol vessel named 'Shreyas' for the Indian Navy. The ...
22 Indian crew safe after drone attack on Panama-flagged tanker off SharjahUnion Minister Sarbananda Sonowal confirmed that all Indian crew members aboard the MT GEM NO. 2 are safe. The vessel was targeted in a dro...
USS Lincoln returns home to San Diego Bay after its long deployment in Middle EastAfter an unprecedented deployment of over 10 months, the USS Lincoln returned to San Diego Bay recently. Families eagerly awaited the arriv...
ET Evoke: ‘Shipping, moving 80% world trade, is far more volatile than stocks,’ says Harvard University's Myrto KalouptsidiMyrto Kalouptsidi, Harvard professor of international economics, explains how shipping disruptions at chokepoints such as Hormuz, Suez and ...
China militia boat spotted for first time off Taiwan's east coast, patrol findsIn August, Taiwanese defense forces detected a Chinese militia vessel cruising near Taiwan's Pacific coastline, accompanied by two other sh...
Pakistan tests terrain-hugging Fatah-4 cruise missile, see how it compares to Nirbhay and BrahMos missile in capabilitiesPakistan recent test of Fatah-4 cruise missile has ignited a debate on its capabilitbities vis-à-vis India's Nirbhay missile. India's Nirbh...
A global job spinner for Indians is now turning into a death trapIndia has emerged as the world’s second-largest supplier of seafarers, but its growing presence aboard global merchant ships has also left ...
Indian oil manager killed while sealing pump; Employees seek safety measuresAn Indian Oil retail sales manager was allegedly killed in Maharashtra while trying to seal a petrol pump that had remained dysfunctional d...
Ships take long way around as drought snarls Panama CanalThe month of August and September witnessed an impressive 70% rise in maritime traffic transiting the Strait of Magellan. This surge is pri...
MEA condemns Black Sea attack that killed two seafarers, expresses grave concern over strikes on commercial shippingIndia has condemned the attack on the commercial vessel MV ROYAD MAMMADOV that resulted in two fatalities. All three Indian nationals aboar...
SCI to help India achieve ambition of becoming top shipping nation: SonowalIndia's Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal emphasized the importance of domestic shipbuilding at the Shipping Corporation of India's anniver...
Japan sank the USS California battleship at Pearl Harbor in December 1941. Years later, it was rebuilt and returned to strike in history's last battleship duelOn December 7, 1941, the USS California tragically fell victim during the Pearl Harbor attack, leading to loss of over 100 crew members. Af...
In 1934, a luxury cruise ship caught fire off New Jersey hours after its captain died; 137 people were killedOn September 8, 1934, tragedy struck the SS Morro Castle when a fire erupted shortly after the captain was discovered lifeless. The flames ...