
Korean Coast Guard Detains Russian Vessel Over Oil Spill Near Busan
The Korean Coast Guard has detained a Russian-flagged refrigerated cargo vessel after tracing it to an oil pollution incident off Busan.

The Korean Coast Guard has detained a Russian-flagged refrigerated cargo vessel after tracing it to an oil pollution incident off Busan.

For many seafarers, the ship is more than just a workplace – it's home. But recent studies paint a troubling picture of life at sea, where intimidation and harassment have become disturbingly common.

Transporting cars across the sea on Ro-Ro (Roll-on/Roll-off), Ro-Lo (Roll-on/Lift-off) vessels or ferries looks simple: vehicles drive aboard, get secured, and the ship sails away. But behind this smooth picture hides a serious risk – fire.

On September 18, the Tanzania-flagged general cargo ship Rapid ran aground near the rocky area known as Pink Rocks, off Kefken in northwestern Turkey.

The port of Amsterdam recently welcomed a majestic visitor – the Peruvian Navy’s BAP Unión, the largest sailing ship in South America and the third largest tall ship in the world.

Moving massive machinery – whether it’s a forklift, a generator, or oversized mechanical components – from ship to shore (or vice versa) is one of the most demanding tasks in the maritime industry.

🚢 The U.S. military has confirmed a second strike on a Venezuelan boat in international waters, which officials say was carrying narcotics. Three suspected traffickers were killed in the attack.