🚢 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.
🌊✨ Some ships are simply too important (culturally, technically, or emotionally) to be broken up for scrap. Across the world, conservation teams, naval architects and museum curators breathe new life into these vessels, transforming corroded hulls and tired decks into immersive time capsules.
When we picture a ship at sea, we imagine a solid, invincible giant slicing through the waves. But even the most advanced vessels aren’t immune to hull breaches. Whether it’s a rusty seam, an unexpected collision, or a design flaw, when water starts rushing in, the crew has only moments to react.
Once hailed as the fastest ocean liner ever built, this magnificent vessel still holds a special place in maritime history. 🌊✨
The chain thunders, the deck shudders, and for a few moments, everyone holds their breath. Anchoring a ship is one of those rituals that looks routine from shore – but for the crew, it’s a mix of engineering, precision, and raw danger.
The plight of 19 abandoned crew members aboard the tanker Global Peace has escalated into a full-blown humanitarian crisis, drawing urgent appeals from the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) for the UAE to step in.
When it comes to safety at sea, lifeboats are among the most critical pieces of equipment on board. One of the most dramatic and effective types is the Free Fall lifeboat – a capsule-like boat designed to be launched by gravity, dropping straight into the water.