Local authorities said 267 people were aboard the catamaran-type vessel when it began taking on water shortly after its departure from Kyrenia.
Category: Maritime Accidents and Safety
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Ferry Carrying Hundreds of Passengers Capsizes Off Coast of Cyprus
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Ship Exiting the Strait of Hormuz Is Attacked
The New York Times – Business:At least 17 commercial sailors have been killed in and around Iranian and Omani waters since March. Six months into the conflict, the vital waterway remains exceptionally dangerous.
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Houthis Claim Strike on Saudi Vessel as Red Sea Violence Escalates
The New York Times – On the Runway:The armed group, based in Yemen and backed by Iran, said it had launched missiles near the vital maritime trade route, in a conflict that shows no sign of abating.
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Mother and Daughter Die After Boat Overturns in New York Harbor
The New York Times – On the Runway:Police divers found a 27-year-old woman and her 5-month-old baby in the water near Liberty Island. A man was arrested and charged with reckless endangerment.
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Sailors Working in Strait of Hormuz Are Caught in Crossfire of Iran War
The New York Times – Business:Thousands of civilian workers remain stranded on ships at risk of attack by Iran. On one vessel, sailors have been held by the Iranian navy for more than three months.
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Attack on French Cargo Ship Highlights Continued Risks in Strait of Hormuz
The New York Times – Business:U.S. Central Command and the ship’s owner disagreed on whether the vessel coordinated safe passage with the United States military.
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3 Dead in Hantavirus Outbreak Aboard Cruise Ship, W.H.O. Says
The New York Times – Business:One case of hantavirus infection has been confirmed in a laboratory, the organization said on Sunday. There are five additional suspected cases.
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What Happened After a U.S. Warship Hit an Iranian Mine in 1988
The New York Times – Business:President Trump has suggested providing escorts for stranded tankers. A mine strike on a U.S. frigate in the Persian Gulf shows the perils of doing so.
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At Least 3 Ships Are Struck In and Around the Strait of Hormuz
The New York Times – Business:Three vessels were hit on Wednesday, according to a British maritime agency. The Strait of Hormuz is all but closed as war in the Middle East expands.
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Airlines Are Canceling Flights After U.S. Closes Airspace Over the Caribbean
The Federal Aviation Administration cited “safety-of-flight risks” in restricting the U.S.-controlled airspace as a result of the military operation in Venezuela.