Two US landing ships sunk off Devon coast in D-Day rehearsal operation to be made protected wrecks

Two American amphibian landing ships that were sunk in an ill-fated D-Day rehearsal, covered up for years by military leaders, are to be protected. More than 700 US troops were killed when they were intercepted by German E-boats off the Devon coast during Operation Tiger in 1944. LST-507 and LST-531, which were carrying hundreds of … Read more

Underwater noise pollution from ships plummets during the coronavirus lockdown

Sound of the sea: Underwater noise pollution from ships plummets during the coronavirus lockdown offering respite for ‘stressed’ whales and other marine life The COVID-19 crisis has seen a reduction in shipping traffic around the world Experts recording sound off of the coast of Canada have seen noise levels drop Researchers are now racing to … Read more

ONE-FIFTH of all global ocean cruise ships were infected with coronavirus

One-fifth of all global ocean cruise ships were infected with coronavirus, leaving at least 2,592 crew and passengers infected and killing at least 65, according to research.  Shocking new data reveals that cases of the deadly virus can be directly linked to at least 54 cruise ships, as they continued to travel the waters while … Read more

Donald Trump orders Navy to ‘shoot down and destroy’ Iranian gunboats if they harass American ships

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he had instructed the U.S. Navy to fire on any Iranian ships that harass it at sea, a week after 11 vessels from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN) came dangerously close to U.S. ships in the Gulf. ‘I have instructed the United States Navy to shoot down … Read more

Leaked memo reveals MSC will not pay some crew members stuck on its ships

Leaked memo reveals MSC Cruises ‘will not be paying some crew members who are stuck onboard its ships’ as they wait to be let back into their home countries Crew members of ships operated by MSC Cruises have reportedly been told that they will not be paid while waiting repatriation onboard the vessels   Those employees … Read more

Flight carrying 214 Brits trapped on coronavirus-hit cruise ships in Florida arrive back at Heathrow

Charter flight carrying 214 Brits who were trapped on two coronavirus-hit cruise ships in Florida finally arrive back at Heathrow after being trapped on board for days MS Zaandam and Rotterdam cruise ships docked in Florida on Thursday Officials had been reluctant to let them dock over fears of Covid-19 patients President Trump intervened to … Read more

Exhaust from commercial container ships crossing the Atlantic Ocean alter cloud composition

Exhaust from container ships crossing the Atlantic Ocean triggers cloud formation and blocks solar energy from reaching the ocean, masking the effects of global warming Researchers analyzed satellite data from a popular shipping route in the Atlantic They found greater cloud cover and more reflected energy from the sun This was caused by clouds that … Read more

UK firm Tristel ships disinfectant to China to help it deal with the coronavirus crisis

UK firm Tristel ships disinfectant to China to help it deal with the coronavirus crisis By Jamie Nimmo For The Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 23:05 GMT, 21 March 2020 | Updated: 23:05 GMT, 21 March 2020 A British supplier to the NHS is shipping disinfectant to the Chinese military to help it deal with … Read more

The Holiday Guru solves traveller queries about Nile cruise ships and UK seaside hotels

Are there any child-friendly Nile cruise ships? Where can I find a nice seaside hotel near Hertfordshire? The Holiday Guru solves traveller queries By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 14:04 GMT, 21 December 2019 | Updated: 10:42 GMT, 23 December 2019 The Holiday Guru is always on call to answer your questions.  This week’s topics also … Read more

Light pollution from ships is playing havoc with Arctic marine animals by masking natural light 

Light pollution caused by the bright beams from ships is playing havoc with Arctic marine animals by masking natural light from the moon, stars and aurora borealis. Studying the impact of light on marine life during the Arctic’s long polar night, experts found that ships can disturb marine life up to depths of 650 feet. … Read more