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Tag: Ships and Shipping
Cruise Ship Stranded Off Norway Reaches Shore After Harrowing Rescue Effort
The Viking Sky was carrying more than 1,300 people when it sent a mayday alert Saturday. After recovering the use of some engines, the ship finally limped into port.
A Forgotten Italian Port Could Become a Chinese Gateway to Europe
Despite American objections, Italy is set to become the first Group of 7 nation to participate in Beijing’s vast One Belt, One Road infrastructure project.
Hong Kong, Crossroads of the Criminal Wildlife Trade
Despite reforms, the territory is a linchpin in the global traffic in illegal animal parts.
Philippines Should Take Over Shipyard to Keep It From Chinese, Officials Say
President Rodrigo Duterte has pursued a China-friendly policy, but it is not clear what he thinks of proposals for the government to control the shipyard at Subic Bay.
Russia Slowly Throttles a Ukrainian Port
When Russia fired on Ukrainian naval vessels, some say it was looking to rewrite the rules in the Sea of Azov and possibly elsewhere, just as China has done in the South China Sea.
In Standoff With Russia, What Does Ukraine’s Martial Law Decree Mean?
Here are some important questions, and answers, in the latest confrontation between Russia and Ukraine.