Russia is resorting to sinking ferries in the Kerch Strait to protect the Crimean Bridge from attacks, Ukraine’s military intelligence (HUR) said on Aug. 22.

The HUR said that Russian forces believe the submerged boats will provide a protective lane in the water in front of the bridge. One ferry has already been sunk and Russia plans to sink at least six in total, the HUR said.

https://kyivindependent.com/military-intelligence-russia-sinking-ferries-in-attempt-to-protect-crimean-bridge/

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Island nation Taiwan dispatched its aircraft and activated its shore-based missile after spotting two Russian warships in its waters near the eastern coast. The presence of Chinese vessels in Taiwan waters is nothing new but the presence of Russian warships is very unusual. Watch this video to know more. #taiwan #russia #unitedstates #warships #china #martime #navalbase #maritime #chinanews #taiwannews #putin #russianews #islandnation Hindustan Times Videos bring you news, views and explainers about current issues in India and across the globe. We’re always excited to report the news as quickly as possible, use new technological tools to reach you better and tell stories with a 360 degree view to give you a better understanding of the world around you.
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Orca reportedly rams into yacht off coast of Shetland

An orca has reportedly rammed into a yacht which was sailing from Lerwick to Bergen.

It is believed to be the first such instance of an orca attacking a boat in the North Sea.

There have been recent reports of orcas attacking boats in the Strait of Gibraltar and near to Portugal.

https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/2023/06/21/orca-reportedly-rams-into-yacht-off-coast-of-shetland

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Panama Canal: Drought threatens one of the world’s most important shipping routes

A lack of rainfall has forced the Panama Canal to reduce shipping traffic.

The water supply crisis is threatening the future of this important maritime route which links the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.

https://www.euronews.com/green/2023/04/26/panama-canal-drought-threatens-one-of-the-worlds-most-important-shipping-routes

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Lighthouse workers will be balloted on strike action, in a historic first for the sector.

Staff on the NLB maintain & operate lighthouses, beacons & buoys at sea

Unite has pointed to a two per cent offer from the NLB following a pay freeze last year – which, it says, amounts to a substantial real terms pay cut over two years.

https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/2023/03/28/lighthouse-workers-to-be-balloted

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See the full #Conference Programme for 'The Life, Times, and Heritage Futures of the Gloucester'
Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery
12−13 May 2023
Speakers include: Steve Pincus, Mark Knights, Alex Hildred, Fred Hocker, Karin Bowie, Richard Endsor, Rebecca Herrisone & divers Julian & Lincoln Barnwell & #Gloucestershipwreck Project team
To book your place, see: https://store.uea.ac.uk/conferences-and-events/faculty-of-arts-and-humanities/conferencesevents/the-life-times-and-heritage-futures-of-the-gloucester-a-seventeenthcentury-thirdrate-warship
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