After fiber-optic cables under the Baltic Sea were cut last month, European officials hurried to stop the Yi Peng 3. It’s still at anchor there, with no update on three nations’ investigation.
Tag: Maritime Accidents and Safety
Nigeria Boat Capsizes, Killing at Least 27
Rescuers were searching for survivors after the vessel, taking passengers to a food market, capsized along the River Niger, officials said.
7 Still Missing After Tourist Boat Sinks in Egypt
The vessel was hit by a large wave in a part of the Red Sea coast that is known for diving and snorkeling.
60 Dead After Boat Capsizes in Nigeria
The boat was carrying about 300 people on the Niger River. Rescuers continued to search for survivors.
60 Dead After Boat Capsizes in Nigeria
The boat was carrying about 300 people on the Niger River. Rescuers continued to search for survivors.
Dozens Feared Dead After Migrant Boat Sinks Off Canary Islands
At least nine people are known to have died in a sinking off the Canary Islands and 48 more are missing, the latest disaster on the perilous Atlantic crossing from West Africa.
21 Migrants Missing After Boat Capsizes Off Italy
Seven survivors were rescued from the boat that sank after leaving Libya. A crackdown by Italy has reduced migration, but not the high death rates that come with crossing the Mediterranean.
At Least 12 Die Trying to Cross English Channel, French Officials Say
Over 60 people were crowded into a small boat that “rapidly and brutally” broke apart off the coast of France, authorities said.
China and the Philippines Collide Again in the South China Sea
The United States condemned the episode near Sabina Shoal in the South China Sea and reaffirmed its defense treaty with Manila.
Dragons and Sharks on a Beach Near You: The Story of the Great Lego Spill
Nearly five million Lego pieces plunged into the sea in 1997. The pieces are still showing up — on England’s coast, in Ireland, Belgium, France and possibly at the beach near you.