El huracán Otis dejó a su paso un rastro de muerte y destrucción en Acapulco. El peor impacto lo sufrieron los trabajadores de embarcaciones, pilar de la industria turística.
Tag: Maritime Accidents and Safety
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Hurricane Otis Shatters Acapulco’s Nautical Backbone
Hurricane Otis left a trail of destruction and death but inflicted its worst blow on the yacht crews and other boat workers who are a pillar of the tourism industry.
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Sailors Trade Tips on How to Stop Orca Attacks on Boats
With a pod of the sea creatures ramming boats in the Strait of Gibraltar, some crews are turning to homegrown solutions. Can playing heavy metal really keep them away?
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Ukraine Accuses Russia of Deadly Strike on Civilian Ship in Black Sea
The episode, which killed one and injured four others, comes amid a recent uptick in military activity and attacks in the Black Sea, a hot spot in the war between Russia and Ukraine.
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Orcas Keep Sinking Boats Off Iberia, Unnerving Sailors
Orcas caused enough damage to sink a yacht in the Strait of Gibraltar last week. A small pod has been slamming boats in recent years, worrying skippers chartering routes closer to shore.