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Samoa, Upolu: New Zealand Naval Vessel Sinks After Hitting Reef
A New Zealand Navy ship, the HMNZS Manawanui, has caught fire and sunk off the coast of Samoa after running aground on a reef, putting Government and ...

Published 10 months ago, updated 8 months ago

Zanzibar: Mandatory Travel Insurance for All Tourists Visiting the Island
The Indian Ocean island of Zanzibar has introduced a new comprehensive insurance scheme for all incoming travelers and tourists who arrive through ...

Published 10 months ago

USA: Florida Braces for Another Hurricane
Less than 10 days after Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida, the state is bracing for another potentially devastating hit from Tropical Storm ...

Published 10 months ago

Atlantic Hurricane Season: Kirk Becomes Seventh Named Hurricane
Less than a week after Hurricane Helene left a catastrophic trail of damage and destruction across south-eastern US states and with the Atlantic ...

Published 10 months ago

Greece, Lefkas (Lefkada): Swing Bridge Ceases Operation
The Lefkas Canal, which allows vessels to take a short cut between this popular Ionian island and Greece’s mainland and provides quick access from ...

Published 10 months ago, updated 9 months ago

Pacific Ocean: Blue-Water Sailors Gather Important Data While at Sea
The Pacific is the world’s largest ocean and a new citizen science initiative is empowering blue-water sailors to map marine biodiversity and ocean ...

Published 10 months ago