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fromJezebel
21 hours ago

Just How Drunk Should a Cruise Ship Allow You to Be?

American cruise lines promote excessive drinking while also holding responsibility for passenger safety.
#strait-of-hormuz
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
23 hours ago

Shipping firms seek clarifications before crossing Hormuz

Shipping companies require clarifications on mine risks and Iranian conditions before navigating the Strait of Hormuz, despite its announced reopening.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

UN urges all parties' to respect navigation in Strait of Hormuz

UN Secretary-General calls for respect of navigation rights in the Strait of Hormuz amid US military blockade of Iranian maritime traffic.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
23 hours ago

Shipping firms seek clarifications before crossing Hormuz

Shipping companies require clarifications on mine risks and Iranian conditions before navigating the Strait of Hormuz, despite its announced reopening.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

UN urges all parties' to respect navigation in Strait of Hormuz

UN Secretary-General calls for respect of navigation rights in the Strait of Hormuz amid US military blockade of Iranian maritime traffic.
fromTravel + Leisure
2 days ago

What Travelers Need to Know about Insurance for a Cruise-and What It Won't Cover

"We commonly see travelers buying coverage without fully understanding what is included and excluded. We always recommend that cruisers opt for comprehensive coverage versus medical-only plans and also consider cruise-specific policies like the ones featured on our website."
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Legal migrants remain vulnerable to trafficking

Temporary work visa systems can trap migrants in debt, abuse, and fear of deportation, leading to exploitation and human trafficking.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Man arrested climbing into Israeli embassy had arrived on small boat twice, court hears

The prosecution said that the contents of one read as a martyrdom note, a note written by someone who intends to die, or expects to be killed, in the pursuit of a specific religious, political or ideological cause.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Bahamas police release Michigan man questioned after wife disappeared from their boat

Brian Hooker reported that his wife, Lynette Hooker, fell overboard from their motorboat while traveling in the Bahamas, leading to her disappearance. He stated that she had the boat's keys, which caused the engine to shut off, forcing him to paddle ashore. Strong currents subsequently carried her away, and he lost sight of her.
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World politics
fromJezebel
4 days ago

The U.S. Has Now Killed at Least 168 People in 'Narcoterrorist' Boat Strikes

The U.S. continues to conduct lethal operations against alleged narcoterrorists in the Pacific, raising concerns about legality and transparency.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Florida teenager charged with sexually assaulting and killing stepsister Anna Kepner on cruise ship

The cause of Kepner's death was determined to be mechanical asphyxia, which is when an object or physical force stops someone from breathing.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

History of flotilla campaigns to end Israel's siege of Gaza

The primary goal is to condemn international complicity in the genocide committed by Israel in Gaza, demand accountability, and open a humanitarian corridor by sea and land.
Barcelona
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Mass.'s new boating law is in effect. Here's what to know.

Massachusetts requires motorboat operators born after 1989 to complete a safety course and carry certification to avoid fines.
#migrants
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Dozens missing after migrant boat capsizes in Mediterranean

A boat carrying migrants capsized in the Mediterranean, resulting in at least two deaths and over 70 missing.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Small boat pilot' charged after four migrants drowned in channel

A Sudanese national has been charged after four migrants drowned while attempting to cross the English Channel in a small boat.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Dozens missing after migrant boat capsizes in Mediterranean

A boat carrying migrants capsized in the Mediterranean, resulting in at least two deaths and over 70 missing.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Small boat pilot' charged after four migrants drowned in channel

A Sudanese national has been charged after four migrants drowned while attempting to cross the English Channel in a small boat.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Record number of Rohingya refugees died at sea last year, UNHCR says

The UNHCR's spokesperson, Babar Baloch, described the area as an unmarked graveyard for thousands of desperate Rohingya refugees, noting that some 5,000 are thought to have drowned at sea over the last decade.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

US has struck another alleged drug-smuggling boat, US Southern Command says

US forces conducted a lethal strike on a drug-smuggling boat, resulting in two deaths and one survivor, raising legal and ethical concerns.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

US says it struck alleged drug trafficking vessel in Pacific, killing two

One survivor was recovered alive after a US military strike on a drug trafficking vessel, while two others were found dead.
UK news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

UK: Sudanese man held over migrant drownings in Channel

A Sudanese man was arrested for endangering lives during a migrant crossing that resulted in four drownings in the English Channel.
#channel-crossing
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Man charged over deaths of four people trying to cross Channel

A Sudanese man has been charged with endangering life after four people drowned attempting to cross the Channel.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Man arrested after four die trying to cross Channel in small boat

A 27-year-old Sudanese man was arrested after four people died during a dangerous boat crossing in the English Channel.
#reproductive-rights
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

UK and France fail to agree new deal to stop small boat crossings

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Two migrants reported dead in Channel crossing as small boats deal stalls

The Independent provides critical reporting on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism funded by donations.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

UK and France fail to agree new deal to stop small boat crossings

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Two migrants reported dead in Channel crossing as small boats deal stalls

The Independent provides critical reporting on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism funded by donations.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Deaths in the Channel soared after signing of UK-France deal, report warns

The Independent provides critical journalism on pressing issues like reproductive rights and migration, emphasizing the importance of accessible news.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

'Ship disaster victims deserve to have story told'

The sinking of the Princess Alice in 1878 resulted in over 700 deaths, yet remains largely forgotten despite its significance in maritime safety reforms.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Four people die in Channel small-boat sinking

Four people have died after a small boat sank in the Channel between France and Britain, according to French local authorities. The situation is still being assessed and remains subject to change.
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

About 250 missing after boat carrying Rohingya refugees capsizes in Andaman Sea

The trawler carrying about 250 men, women and children reportedly sank due to heavy winds, rough seas and overcrowding, according to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
World news
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

The Broken System That Keeps Shipping Crews Stranded in the Strait of Hormuz

When the war broke out, we put a Warlike Operations Area Committee in place to address the protection of seafarers in the region. The organization has identified certain maritime routes in the region, including the Arabian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, and some parts of the Gulf of Oman as high-risk areas, encouraging ship owners to allow seafarers to terminate contracts if they choose not to operate in those zones.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

22 people die after six days adrift in boat attempting to reach Europe from Libya

Survivors reported that the boat had left Tobruk, Libya, on 21 March, bound for Greece, but lost its way and remained at sea for six days without food or water.
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Two aid boats go missing en route to Cuba, says Mexico

The Mexican Navy activated search and rescue efforts in the Caribbean on Thursday, in hopes to locate two missing sailboats which were carrying humanitarian aid to crisis-hit Cuba.
Miami Marlins
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Missing Cuba-bound aid boats arrive safely in Havana

"We were never in any real danger. It was not a very difficult journey. It's just a circuitous journey."
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France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

UK-France beach patrol deal to intercept small boats on verge of collapse

The UK's agreement with France for beach patrols is at risk of collapse due to disagreements over asylum seeker safety and interception numbers.
#human-trafficking
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Mexico's navy searches for two missing boats involved in Cuba aid convoy

Search efforts are ongoing for two missing sailboats from a humanitarian convoy to Cuba, with nine people on board and concerns raised by Cuban officials.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Child charged with endangering lives in Channel crossing under controversial new law

A child has been charged under a new law for endangering others during a boat crossing to the UK.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Four killed in latest US attack on alleged drug-smuggling boat in Caribbean

The Trump administration justifies lethal strikes against drug-traffickers as necessary to combat terrorism and drug trafficking into the US.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Advocates push for major probe as US boat strikes in Latin America kill 157

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights will hold its first hearing on alleged US extrajudicial killings during military strikes against suspected drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific that began in September, with nearly 157 people killed and minimal public information released.
France news
fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks ago

Migrants drown after being dropped by smugglers off Comoros

At least 18 African refugees drowned off Comoros when smugglers abandoned them in water far from shore while attempting to reach Mayotte, a French territory.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Treasure hunter freed after decade in prison for not revealing location of gold

Treasure hunter Tommy Thompson was released after 10 years in prison for refusing to disclose the location of 500 gold coins from the SS Central America, which he discovered in 1998.
Miami food
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Cuba announces fifth death after shootout with Florida-tagged speedboat

Cuba reported a fifth death from a February speedboat incident, claiming the 10 occupants were armed Americans planning terrorist attacks; six suspects face terrorism charges with weapons and ammunition allegedly recovered.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Toronto man found adrift in Atlantic Ocean pleads guilty to stealing boat | CBC News

Mohammad Yazed Saleh pleaded guilty to theft and possession of stolen property after stealing a pickup, taking a fishing boat and drifting in the Atlantic.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Hundreds feared dead in attempt to cross Mediterranean during cyclone

Up to 380 people may have drowned in Mediterranean crossings during Cyclone Harry, including a confirmed shipwreck with 50 deaths and one survivor.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Iran war will increase small boat arrivals, crime agency chief warns

US-Iranian conflict is expected to increase small boat arrivals in Britain, according to the National Crime Agency director general.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Families of killed men file first U.S. federal lawsuit over drug boat strikes

Two Trinidadian families sue the U.S. government for wrongful death and extrajudicial killings after air strikes that killed dozens off Venezuela.
#english-channel-crossings
US politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Rubio Dodges Accountability at Senate Hearing as Deadly Boat Strikes Continue

Secretary Rubio defended rapid U.S. military escalation against drug smugglers while Congress demanded oversight after deadly strikes and a Venezuelan abduction.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The rise of the cocaine submarine podcast

These semi-submersible boats have been used for years by drug gangs to smuggle cocaine from South and Central America. In more recent months as the price of cocaine has plummeted, gangs have changed tactics: instead of letting the boats sink on delivery, they have started to reuse the vessels, setting up a refuelling platform at sea and sending the boats back so they can make as many journeys as possible.
Miscellaneous
#us-cuba-relations
fromAxios
1 month ago
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Scoop: US citizens were on stolen boat in deadly shooting with Cuba's coast guard

fromAxios
1 month ago
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Scoop: US citizens were on stolen boat in deadly shooting with Cuba's coast guard

fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Families of 2 men killed in Caribbean boat strike sue US over intentional killings'

The families of two men killed in a boat strike in the Caribbean in October are suing the U.S. government for wrongful death and extrajudicial killing. Chad Joseph, 26, and Rishi Samaroo, 41, were returning from Venezuela to Las Cuevas, Trinidad and Tobago, on Oct. 14 when their boat was struck by a U.S. missile. The two Trinidadian men were among six people killed in the strike, the fifth attack on what the Trump administration says were suspected drug-carrying vessels.
US politics
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

France detains captain of suspected Russian shadow tanker

France on Sunday took into custody the Indian captain of an oil tanker suspected of belonging to Russia's sanctions-busting 'shadow fleet' after the vessel failed to fly a flag, prosecutors said. The 58-year-old captain was in charge of the Grinch tanker, which was seized by the French navy in the Mediterranean on Thursday and is now moored, under guard, at a southern French port near Marseille.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

What we know so far about the deadly boat shooting off Cuba's coast

Cuba's coastguard killed four people and injured six in a shootout with a US-registered speedboat off its northern coast, claiming the passengers were armed Cubans attempting infiltration and terrorism.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

US strikes second alleged drug boat in a week, bringing death toll to 133

Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Caribbean and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations, the Southern Command said in a statement. The command included a video of the strike with its announcement, which shows a boat traveling through the water as it explodes into flames after being hit with what looks like a missile. The Southern Command and the Pentagon did not immediately return requests for additional information.
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Hundreds of Illegal Migrants Crossing Channel to UK Shores - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Over 400 migrants crossed the English Channel on Wednesday, with up to 450 potentially on the water, representing the highest single-day crossing attempt recorded this year.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Cuban coast guard kills 4 in US-flagged speedboat

Cuban coast guard killed four people and injured six others aboard a US-registered speedboat near Villa Clara province after the boat allegedly fired at the coast guard.
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fromWIRED
1 month ago

'Narco-Submarine' Carrying 4 Tons of Cocaine Captured by Mexico's Navy

Mexican Navy seized a semi-submersible with nearly four tons of cocaine, arrested three suspects, and disrupted a larger Pacific drug-smuggling network.
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fromFortune
2 months ago

U.S. military tracks down a sanctioned oil tanker from the Caribbean to the Indian Ocean and 'shut it down' | Fortune

U.S. forces tracked and boarded the sanctioned tanker Veronica III in the Indian Ocean to interdict illicit Venezuelan-linked oil shipments.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Loss of life was avoidable in worst small boat disaster in Channel, inquiry finds

Those on board were given orange life jackets that appeared to have been stuffed with cotton, which provided ineffective buoyancy. The Cranston inquiry found systemic failings, missed opportunities and inadequate resourcing undermined the UK's maritime search and rescue response on the night of the disaster; HM Coastguard was placed in an intolerable position with chronic staff shortages and limited operational capacity contributing directly to the failure to rescue people in the water.
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fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

US destroys another alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific

The US military on Thursday said it killed two people in a strike on a boat suspected of carrying illegal drugs in the eastern Pacific. "Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations," the US Southern Command posted on X. It added that "no US military forces were harmed" in the operation. The statement did not offer any evidence that the boat pictured was actually carrying narcotics before it was blown up in the attack.
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