The Irish Navy’s small fleet of warships may be named for celebrated poets and playwrights, but its mission is anything but whimsical, as a record seizure of cocaine from a cargo ship showed.
Tag: Ships and Shipping
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Russia Hits Ukraine’s Ports for Second Day in a Row, Ukrainian Officials Say
The ports have been regularly struck with missiles and drones by Russian forces, in an attempt to squeeze the country’s trade with the outside world.
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In Shipping, a Push to Slash Emissions by Harnessing the Wind
More ships are running on wind power, as the global industry tries to fight climate change. One concept has backing from Abba, the Swedish pop stars.
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Amid Black Sea Threats, Ukraine Steps Up Use of New Shipping Route
The route has allowed Kyiv to revive exports of grain and other goods across the Black Sea despite Russia’s wartime threats to commercial shipping.
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Blasting Bullhorns and Water Cannons, Chinese Ships Wall Off the Sea
The world’s most brazen maritime militarization is gaining muscle in waters through which one-third of global ocean trade passes.