Ship Carrying BMWs And Mercedes Still Ablaze Off Dutch Coast For The 2nd Day
A cargo ship carrying 3,000 BMW and Mercedes-Benz cars caught fire off the coast of the Netherlands and burned for two days.
After 3 Years And $200 Million In Upgrades US Navy’s USS Boxer Still Cant’ Get To Sea
Specific instances of maintenance casualties owing to operational security are only sometimes discussed, per Abrahamson.
Watch: Container Ship Slams Into Pier At Port of Caniçal While Docking
Container Vessel ‘Ilha da Madeira’ struck the pier at the Port of Caniçal while docking on Monday afternoon.
Watch: What Is Container Lashing And How It’s Done?
Container lashing is a process of securing containers together on board a ship.
Video: Why is the Panama Canal so important?
The Panama Canal is an artificial waterway connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans across the Isthmus of Panama.
EU Launches Investigation Into Border Agency’s Role In Rescue In Deadliest Migrant Shipwreck
The involvement of Frontex in a fatal shipwreck in the Mediterranean will be investigated by the EU Ombudsman.
Watch: Bulkheads In Ships Explained
A bulkhead is a vertical partition wall subdividing the ship’s interior into watertight compartments.
What Is A Chain Hoist Or A Chain Block?
Chain hoist, also known as chain block is a portable device used to raise or lower a load manually. Chain hoists are designed for lifting and handling.
Italy Seizes A Record 5.3-Tonne Cocaine Off The Southern Coast Of Sicily
Italian authorities have seized 5.3 tons of cocaine haul being shifted between vessels off Sicily’s southern coast, per police reports on Friday.