Russian cargo ship Ursa Major sinks in the Mediterranean after an engine room explosion; 14 crew rescued, 2 missing. The vessel, under sanctions, was transporting cranes and other cargo reportedly bound for Vladivostok. Cause of the explosion remains unknown; ship sank near Spain and Algeria on Tuesday morning. A Russian cargo ship, Ursa Major, has … Read more
Two Russian oil tankers with 29 crew members aboard were severely damaged in the Black Sea during a storm, resulting in an oil spill, Russian authorities have reported. Footage released by Russia’s Southern Transport Prosecutor’s Office shows one tanker, reportedly split in half and sinking, with oil streaks visible on the water’s surface. The other … Read more
Egyptian authorities have reported that 28 people have been rescued while 17 remain missing after a tourist boat sank in the Red Sea. The distress signal from the vessel, Sea Story, was received at 5:30 am local time (03:30 GMT) on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris … Read more