A bungled quarantine announcement showed how Japan has struggled to deal with a spreading coronavirus challenge, including with the country’s first death.
Tag: Ships and Shipping
Trapped on a Cruise Ship by the Coronavirus: When Is Breakfast?
A two-week quarantine has left Masako Ishida and hundreds of others dealing with inconveniences and trying to figure out how to pass the time.
Sheep That Survived Cargo Ship Disaster Cheat Death Again
Weeks after more than 14,000 sheep died in the Black Sea near Romania, 180 lucky ones have been rescued by animal welfare groups, which pledged to protect them from slaughter.
Oil Prices Are Slow to Reflect U.S.-Iran Tensions
The muted initial reaction to last week’s killing of an Iranian general points to confidence that shipping lanes will be unaffected.
Japan to Deploy Destroyer to Middle East
The rare overseas mission follows an attack on a Japanese oil tanker and increased American pressure to play a more active role in the region.
Barge With 600 Gallons of Diesel Sinks Off Galápagos Islands
The spill, which occurred after a crane toppled onto a barge, forced an emergency cleanup in one of the world’s most revered natural destinations.
Cargo Ship With Almost 15,000 Sheep Overturns Near Romania
A rescue operation was underway to save the animals in the Black Sea.
39 Bodies Found in Truck Are Likely Chinese, U.K. Police Say
The driver, identified as Morris Robinson, 25, remained under arrest on suspicion of murder. Investigators were also at work in Belgium and Northern Ireland.
Norwegian Cruise Ship Passengers Live-Tweet a Mutiny
Faced with broken toilets, canceled shore visits and a lack of information, travelers on the Norwegian Spirit staged — and chronicled — a rebellion on the high seas.
Norwegian Cruise Line Passengers Mutiny Over Changed Plans and Poor Conditions
Faced with broken toilets, canceled shore visits and a lack of information, travelers on the Norwegian Spirit staged — and live tweeted — a rebellion on the high seas.