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Military shipbuilding ‘needs certainty for investments’

Scotland’s shipbuilding workload is “extremely encouraging” but requires certainty for investments to be made, MPs have been warned. The Scottish Affairs Committee at Westminster heard evidence from experts on Monday as part of its military ...

13 Jun 2022 at 17:38

World

Italy backs down on three migrant ships, while fourth heads to Corsica

A European humanitarian group has said its migrant rescue ship is heading towards the French island of Corsica in the hope that authorities will offer its 234 passengers a safe port, after Italy backed down and allowed migrants from three ...

09 Nov 2022 at 14:41

Sea trials under way for wind-powered sail in bid to cut shipping emissions

Sea trials have begun on a cargo ship testing out a new wind-powered sail in efforts to cut shipping carbon emissions by up to a third. Scientists from the University of Southampton are experimenting with a new wing-sail which can be ...

22 Oct 2024 at 17:03

Horse Racing

Royal Infantry confirms bumper promise on hurdling bow

Dan Skelton will gradually step Royal Infantry up in grade after he ran out a comfortable winner on his debut over hurdles in the first division of the Spectra Group “National Hunt” Maiden Hurdle at Chepstow. The five-year-old son ...

06 Nov 2024 at 17:16

Search continues for missing person in Bayesian yacht sinking

The search continues for the final person missing from the wreck of a yacht that sank off the coast of Sicily. The body of technology tycoon Mike Lynch was recovered from the luxury yacht Bayesian on Thursday, but his 18-year-old ...

23 Aug 2024 at 06:15

Travel

How I changed my view on cruises with a small ship experience in Croatia

I’d never really been a fan of cruises, having been on two large liners years ago, with not enough time to explore each port, a fight for sun loungers on deck and a daily programme of activities which left me feeling a bit ...

11 Sept 2023 at 07:30

Luxury liner sets off from Belfast after being stranded for four months

Northern Ireland

Passengers bid Belfast farewell as marooned luxury liner prepares to set off

A luxury cruise ship has set off from a Belfast dock after unexpectedly spending four months in the city ahead of a three-year voyage. Passengers cheered, applauded and hugged the liner’s chief when he confirmed on Monday ...

01 Oct 2024 at 07:18

Coffee prices to keep rising for at least another year, Lavazza warns

UK consumers will not see soaring coffee prices drop until the middle of next year at the earliest as “very challenging headwinds” continue to batter the industry, Lavazza has warned. The Italian coffee giant’s group ...

10 Jul 2024 at 10:37

Passenger died after cruise ship hit by force 11 winds in storm – report

A passenger on board the Spirit of Discovery died of his injuries after the cruise ship was hit by force 11 winds in the Bay of Biscay, a report of the incident has revealed. More than 100 guests were injured in the ...

28 Oct 2024 at 12:15

Local News

Traditional harbour crane a beautiful addition to historic Donegal pier

A traditional hand-cranked harbour crane has been installed on the old pier in Donegal Town. The old pier, known locally as the small pier, predates the main pier by the Old Abbey Graveyard. It is where steamships ...

28 Feb 2022 at 11:33

Maritime sector calls for £2bn to decarbonise ‘world-leading’ industry

Britain’s maritime industry is calling for a big increase in Government investment to help the UK lead the way in decarbonising the sector. Maritime UK, which represents the industry, has used the start of London ...

11 Sept 2023 at 07:29

World

Trump threatens to try to take back Panama Canal

Donald Trump has suggested his new administration could try to regain control of the Panama Canal that the US “foolishly” ceded to its Central American ally, contending that shippers are charged “ridiculous” ...

22 Dec 2024 at 21:40

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