Egypt Releases Weapons Ship After Investigation

  Egyptian authorities released a ship loaded with heavy weapons and its crew three days after they were seized for entering Egyptian territorial waters in the Red Sea, two security sources told Reuters on Sunday. The Togolese-flagged ship named COMR, with a crew of 14, was escorted into the port of Safaga, 569 km (356…

Dozens Injured in Ferry/Barge Collision Off Hong Kong Island

  A passenger ferry and barge collided off Hong Kong Island on Friday night, leaving 31 people injured. Local police stated that those injured were transported to the dock immediately following the collision; 11 were reportedly hospitalized. The ferry was bound for the island of Cheung Chau and did eventually reach its destination. Details about…

The Increase in Demand of New Generation Icebreakers

  With energy and minerals being increasingly discovered in Arctic regions, and the retreat of sea ice encouraging the greater use of both the Northern Sea Route and the North West Passage, there is a new demand for icebreakers and ice-strengthened tonnage capable of working in these demanding regions. There is also increased demand for…

Navy to Commission Newest Amphib Warship Arlington

  The Navy will commission the newest San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship, Arlington, during a 12:30 p.m. EDT ceremony Saturday, April 6, at Naval Station Norfolk, Va. The ship is named for the county of Arlington and honors the first responders and the 184 victims who died when American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into…