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The largest cruise ship ever built arrived in the English port of Southampton on Tuesday, ready to set sail on its maiden voyage.
Crew of a Thai navy vessel is preparing to set sail in search of 31 sailors missing after their vessel capsized, with dozens of others already hauled from the choppy waters. IMAGES
Colombo, Jun 3 (EFE/EPA).- A cargo ship carrying chemicals onboard has finally sunk nearly two weeks after it caught fire off the Sri Lankan coast, sparking worries of the an impending marine disaster on the island.The ship sank on Wednesday but not before generating potentially toxic slurry waste into the sea, leaving the authorities with more pressing concerns about an oil spill and the possible toxic effects on marine life.Officials told EFE on Thursday that they were bracing for a possible catastrophic oil spill and extensive marine pollution due to the gutted Singapore-registered X-Press Pearl vessel on fire since May 20. (Camera: CHAMILA KARUNARATHNE).SHOT LIST: THE AFTERMATH OF SINGAPORE-FLAGGED CONTAINER SHIP EXPLOSION NEAR COLOMBO, SRI LANKA.
The Grand Princess cruise ship, stranded off the California coast due to a coronavirus outbreak, approaches the state's iconic Golden Gate Bridge as it enters San Francisco Bay. The ship, which has 21 confirmed novel coronavirus infections among its 3,500 passengers and crew, has been sitting off the coast since last Wednesday. IMAGES
The Spanish city of Valencia is preparing to welcome some of the 630 migrants rescued by the Aquarius after a week stranded in the Mediterranean. IMAGES
A 250-year old waistcoat that once belonged to Captain James Cook was showcased at Aalders Auctions in Sydney on Monday. The unique piece of history is expected to fetch up to $1.1 million when it goes under the hammer this weekend. The embroidered silk waistcoat has attracted plenty of interest from both overseas and local collectors, according to Julian Aalders from Aalders Auctions.