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Dozens of Chinese ships chase Philippine vessels as US renews warning it will defend its treaty ally

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ABOARD THE BRP CABRA — As a U.S. Navy surveillance plane flew in circles, keeping a close watch, dozens of Chinese coast guard and accompanying ships chased and encircled Philippine vessels in the latest confrontation in one of the most dangerous flashpoints in the South China Sea. At the height of Friday’s four-hour faceoff in … Read more

Russian naval ships struck by exploding drone boats in the night sank to the bottom of the Black Sea, Ukraine says

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Ukraine says its sea drones hit and sank two Russian Black Sea Fleet landing ships. Video footage released by Ukraine shows the attack and its explosive aftermath in occupied Crimea. Ukraine has relied on its fleet of explosive drone boats to trouble Russian ships in the Black Sea. Ukraine’s explosive sea drones have struck again, … Read more

China keeps up military pressure on Taiwan, sending 43 planes and 7 ships near island

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TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan said Wednesday that China sent 43 military aircraft and seven ships near the self-ruled island, the latest sign that Beijing plans no let-up in its campaign of harassment, threats and intimidation. Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said the figure was current for the 24 hours up to 6:00 a.m. Wednesday and that 37 … Read more

US renews warning it will defend treaty ally Philippines after Chinese ships rammed Manila vessels

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MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The United States renewed a warning Monday that it would defend the Philippines in case of an armed attack under a 1951 treaty, after Chinese ships blocked and collided with two Filipino vessels off a contested shoal in the South China Sea. Philippine diplomats summoned a Chinese Embassy official in Manila … Read more

A woman who’s lived on cruise ships for over 10 years shared 2 things she’s not allowed to do on board

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A woman who lives on a cruise ship as a “wife-on-board” says she wouldn’t gamble on board.David Friedman/Getty Images Christine Kesteloo is a former cruise director and has lived on ships for over a decade. After losing her job in 2020, she became a “wife-on-board,” as her husband works for Holland America. Kesteloo said she … Read more

Wind-powered cargo ships with sail-like ‘wings’ could reduce fuel use by 30%

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The Pyxis Ocean sailed from China to Brazil in September 2023, partially powered by large ‘wings’. Cargill A cargo ship with a difference is set to dock at the Polish port of Gdynia early next week. The Pyxis Ocean, a bulk carrier that is 229 meters long and 32 meters wide, looks like any other … Read more

Philippine diplomat witnessed Chinese ships’ aggressive actions in disputed South China Sea

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MANILA, Philippines — A senior Filipino diplomat known for his past expletive-laced tirade against China joined a coast guard trip to the disputed South China Sea last week and saw Beijing’s ships block and nearly collide with Philippine vessels, including one he was on. Teodoro Locsin Jr. was on one of two Philippine coast guard … Read more

Meta’s planning a cheaper Quest 3 follow-up that ships without controllers

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Meta is looking down the road at a follow-up to the Quest 3, which is releasing this week, and plans to take cues from Apple’s Vision Pro while it races to mainstream its VR tech. That’s according to Mark Gurman in today’s Power On newsletter for Bloomberg, who writes that the company’s Quest headset marketing … Read more

Panama Canal reduces the maximum number of ships travelling the waterway to 31 per day

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The Panama Canal is reducing the maximum number of ships allowed to travel the waterway to 31 per day due to a drought that has cut the supply of fresh water needed to operate the locks ByThe Associated Press September 30, 2023, 7:19 PM A cargo ship sail on Pacific side toward the Panama Canal … Read more

Amsterdam needs ships to moor much less, votes to maneuver terminal out of metropolis in newest hit to tourism

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AMSTERDAM — Amsterdam needs to maneuver a cruise liner terminal out of the guts of the historic capital metropolis as the newest step in its ongoing battle towards air pollution and hoards of vacationers clogging its slim, cobbled streets. The Dutch capital is among the many picturesque European cities — from Rome to Venice to … Read more