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From Piracy to Swine Flu
There is never a dull moment in the maritime news these days. For the last few weeks, I, and much of the world, have been transfixed by the on-going piracy saga occurring in the waters near Somalia. What a difference … Continue reading
Posted in Serving our Seas Tagged Carnival, cruise line travel, Royal Carribean, Somalian piracy, swine flu, WHO Leave a comment
Extra Preparations Fail to Prevent Cruise Ship Pirate Attack
Can anything really be done? I find myself mulling this question over and over in my mind as I read about the latest pirate attack against the Italian-registered cruise ship MSC Melody. With approximately 1,500 passengers and crew onboard, she … Continue reading
Extra Preparations Fail to Prevent Cruise Ship Pirate Attack
Can anything really be done? I find myself mulling this question over and over in my mind as I read about the latest pirate attack against the Italian-registered cruise ship MSC Melody. With approximately 1,500 passengers and crew onboard, she … Continue reading
First Steps for Somalia?
I finally read something that makes sense regarding the Somali pirate problem. An international donors’ conference focused on stabilizing Somalia was held in Brussels today. The Associated Press reports that over $250 million dollars in pledges have been collected … Continue reading
Celebrate Earth Day with Personal or Public Commitment
Gibran Khalil Gibran, poet and philosopher born in 1883, in Bsharri, a mountainous area in Northern Lebanon gifted us a message about fairness toward the earth. It is timeless and reminds us of our personal responsibility toward our food, air … Continue reading
SOMALIAN PIRACY: A COMPLEX ISSUE
Like many people around the world, I continue to follow the media coverage of the piracy rampage occurring mainly off the coast of South Africa. Today’s headlines cover the arrival of the lone surviving pirate from the skirmish involving … Continue reading
Posted in Serving our Seas Tagged illegal fishing, Maersk Alabama, Piracy, Somalia, toxic waste dumping Leave a comment
Recent Sea Heroes
In past blog entries, I have mentioned my survival of the Andrea Doria tragedy, and my resulting passion for safety at sea. My recent writing has concentrated on safety precautions, safety equipment, and current rules and regulations, as well … Continue reading
Posted in Andrea Doria, Serving our Seas Tagged Captain Richard Phillips, Piracy, sea heroes Leave a comment
Piracy: Can Cruise Lines Increase Passenger Safety?
Piracy continues to be a hot topic in the news, and I find myself engulfed in the on-going saga. Somalian pirates have made good on their word to pirate more ships and take more crew members hostage in an effort … Continue reading
Posted in Andrea Doria, Serving our Seas Tagged Carnival Cruise Lines, cruise lines and piracy, Piracy Leave a comment
Pirates Unlike Captain Hook
When I was a young girl, Captain Hook of Peter Pan fame probably best represented the image of a pirate in young minds. Sword in one hand, hook in the other, he was a menacing and unlikable figure, but not … Continue reading
Springtime Preparations for a Problem-Free Boating Season
Spring is finally here, and with it comes increased activity at the docks. Boats come out of storage and boat slips fill seemingly overnight. Unfortunately, some people go from hapsad, or even mad, when problems crop up following their boat’s … Continue reading