China today has sent two coast guard vessels into Japan’s territorial waters amid rising tensions between the two countries over the disputed islands in the East China Sea. The Chinese ships, including one equipped with what appeared to be an cannon, intruded into the waters near the Japan-administered Senkaku Islands on Tuesday morning, reported Japanese media. … Read more
China today has sent two coast guard vessels to Japan’s territorial waters amid rising tensions between the two countries over the disputed islands in the East China Sea. The Chinese ships, including one equipped with what appeared to be an autocannon, intruded into the contiguous zone near the Japan-administered Senkaku Islands on Tuesday morning, reported … Read more
Cargo vessels with giant 150-foot sails designed by Ben Ainslie-backed firm could take to the seas by 2022 BAR Technologies was established in 2016 by Olympian Sir Ben Ainslie The company specialises in maximising propulsion from sails via wind power It has turned its hand to commercial ventures and will make 150ft tall sails They will … Read more
These images show Britain’s HMS Queen Elizabeth leading the largest and most powerful task force assembled by a European Navy in almost 20 years. The £3billion aircraft carrier – the joint largest in the Royal Navy’s history – was the crown jewel in a flotilla of nine ships which form the UK’s new Carrier Strike … Read more
These images show Britain’s HMS Queen Elizabeth leading the largest and most powerful task force assembled by a European Navy in almost 20 years. The £3billion aircraft carrier – the joint largest in the Royal Navy’s history – was the crown jewel in a flotilla of nine ships which form the UK’s new Carrier Strike … Read more
Sea change for cruising: Desperate to get on board? These ships have been turned into holiday homes St Hilda Sea Adventures has turned its cruise ships into exclusive holiday homes They are moored in the Dunstaffnage Marina near Oban in Scotland Each one has plush guest accommodation and high quality galley facilities By Simon Heptinstall … Read more
The Royal Navy should take charge of the migrant crisis in the Channel and deploy ships to patrol UK waters, says the former First Sea Lord. Admiral Lord West’s comments to the Daily Mail support the plan by Home Secretary Priti Patel for military resources to be used to stop people trafficking. The ex-head of the … Read more
The Royal Navy should take charge of the migrant crisis in the Channel and deploy ships to patrol UK waters, says the former First Sea Lord. Admiral Lord West’s comments to the Daily Mail support the plan by Home Secretary Priti Patel for military resources to be used to stop people trafficking. The ex-head of the … Read more
A Russian submarine carrying land attack missiles has been intercepted in the English Channel by two Royal Navy warships. The Krasnodar sub was spotted passing through the Dover strait, close to UK waters. It is feared it may have breached treaty rules that forbid the route except for exceptional repair reasons. It comes as a … Read more
A massive blaze has broken out at an Iranian port, ripping through at least seven ships – the latest in a string of mysterious fires and explosions to hit the country. Dramatic video purporting to show the blaze shows thick black smoke billowing from the scene at the port of Bushehr – as men desperately … Read more