Author: Wade Villareal
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Turkey sends new drillship to eastern Mediterranean
Turkey’s newest and most advanced drilling vessel, the Abdulhamid Han, left the southern port of Mersin this week to begin its deployment northwest of Cyprus in ... -
Trump faces investigations and lawsuits as he weighs White House race
Former US President Donald Trump raises his fist while walking towards a vehicle outside Trump Tower in New York on August 10, 2022. Stringer | AFP ... -
The 40th edition of the Bristol Bay Fishtival celebrates the fishing community and its way of life
The 40th annual Bristol Bay Fishtival celebration in Naknek brought together anglers, residents and visitors for a weekend of food, music, arts and many other traditions. ... -
Cruise ship worker acquitted after nearly three years in prison | New
A cruise ship worker jailed for rape for nearly three years was found not guilty by a federal jury and was eventually able to return to ... -
Stranded beluga removed from Seine in France as part of rescue attempt | France
The beluga stranded in the Seine, in northern France, was reportedly pulled from the water early Wednesday as part of the first stage of an ambitious ... -
Adventures in Leadership helps new students transition to Elon
Air conditioning, cell phone service and a bed – all the comforts of home that 24 new freshmen left behind when they participated in the Adventures ... -
Stuart M. Cook, 83 – Eagle News Online
On August 8, 2022, Stuart McDowell Cook, 83, died peacefully at his home in Cazenovia after a long battle with dementia. Getting old, he would remind ... -
223 passengers, 37 crew safe after ship ran aground in Iloilo – Manila Bulletin
New / Visayas / 223 passengers, 37 crew safe after ship ran aground in Iloilo 223 passengers, 37 crew safe after ship ran aground in Iloilo ... -
Inland Waterway Infrastructure in the United States: Good News
Inland waterways have seen several positive developments towards the modernization of the system, especially in the past two years. The annual appropriations that fund the US ... -
5 Steam Survival Fest Games To Avoid Dying
Survival is difficult in general. First, you have to wake up, and that’s it. Survival games take that concept and say, “Fuck you, there might be ... -
In a first, a US Navy ship arrives for repair at the L&T shipyard in TN
As part of the Indo-US strategic partnership, the US Navy ship Charles Drew arrived at the Larsen and Toubro shipyard in Kattupalli here on Sunday to ... -
Stamford man returns home after crossing Atlantic Ocean from Spain despite ‘failure stunt’
STAMFORD – David Tunick arrived in Stamford Harbor on his sailboat on Wednesday after a voyage of around eight weeks across the Atlantic Ocean. Tunick had ... -
MCU Fans Hope ‘Thunderbolts’ Will Bring Back A Polarizing Netflix Figure
via Marvel Television Now that we know the Marvel Cinematic Universe will bring together its own team of anti-heroes and villains before Love at first sight ... -
Whittier receives land transfer allowing cruise dock proposal to move forward
Whittier, pictured in 2018. (Loren Holmes/DNA) WASHINGTON — The city of Whittier this week received a land transfer from the Army Corps of Engineers, a step ... -
New York Harbor’s iconic sailing experience returns to port after 9 years
Photo credit: Mike Szpot courtesy of The Howard Hughes Corporation After a nine-year hiatus, the Howard Hughes Corporation announced on Friday the return of Manhattan by ... -
The walls come off the barge English Bay as deconstruction progresses
Deconstruction work on the English Bay Barge made notable progress this week, with crews removing one of the ship’s orange walls. The three-sided barge is still ... -
On Colorado’s Yampa River, a family-friendly whitewater rafting adventure
Comment this story Comment It’s almost silent as our flotilla meanders west to the confluence of the Yampa River with the Green River. Save for the ... -
Local teens learn to navigate Pittsburgh’s rivers
On a recent sunny afternoon, three long white sailboats cut the wind on the Allegheny River. Four teenagers and three adult instructors on board pull ropes ... -
US Navy robotic minesweeper declared operational
Robotic ships have officially joined the US Navy. The Program Executive Office, Unmanned and Small Combatants (PEO USC) announced July 22 that the Navy’s Unmanned Influence ... -
How to clean up the world’s most polluted rivers
Every year, millions of tons of plastic waste pour into the ocean, much of it coming from around 1,000 hyper-polluting rivers. And with global waste generation ... -
Conservation groups support amendments to Grand Canyon Protection Act | Williams-Grand Canyon News
GRAND CANYON, Ariz. — The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee has reviewed and proposed amendments to the Grand Canyon Protection Act, a bill that will ... -
The Hamilton family sail down memory lane at Port Dover Marina
Corrie Hoeflaak pushed her walker up the narrow wooden dock at Port Dover Harbor Marina, determined to get her first look in decades at the sailboat ... -
Cook Strait ferries under pressure, Interislander reduced to single passenger vessel due to maintenance
Scott Hammond / Stuff Inter Islander’s Kaitaki will carry out heavy work on the Cook Strait service in August, with the other two passenger vessels departing ... -
Tottenham pundit delivers Zaniolo verdict on ‘barge pole’ after transfer update
Tottenham are unlikely to attempt to sign Roma striker Nicolo Zaniolo due to his poor injury record. That’s according to Spurs insider John Wenham, who regularly ... -
Queensland floods may have spread fire ants, but minister says unlikely
The invasive fire ant, which can form a raft to move along waterways, is feared to have spread during record flooding in southern Queensland. Key points: ... -
Hickman of Flossmoor is remembered with the success of Race to Mackinac
My circle in elementary school was small and decidedly unpopular. Yet over the past decade and a half, as the age of social media began to ... -
“Maine’s First Ship” subject of upcoming lecture at Popham Library
“Maine’s First Ship” will be the final talk of the 2022 season for the Popham Beach Library’s summer series. On Thursday, August 11 at 7 p.m., ... -
This seaplane set a Columbia Cup qualifying speed record despite soaring temperatures
In June, the U-1 Miss HomeStreet Bank racing team put on a number of different propeller-speed racing suits during spring training in the Tri-Cities on the ... -
Greenpeace Rafters blocks bottom trawler from Talley to Nelson
Saturday July 30, 2022, 1:10 p.m.Press release: Greenpeace Sitting on a 6m raft displaying a ‘Stop Bottom Trawling Seamounts’ banner, Greenpeace activists blocked a bottom trawler ... -
Do Scandals Really Help This GOP Candidate?- POLITICO
Eric Greitens has been plagued by scandals – but for some of his fans that doesn’t matter. | Colter Peterson/St. Louis Post Dispatch/Polaris In 2018, Eric ... -
Nine Sri Lankan Navy sailors leave ship in United States
Sri Lankan marines (in blue camouflage) join their Australian Army colleagues during an airborne assault exercise, RIMPAC 2022 (USN) Published on July 29, 2022 00:39 by ... -
Heat kills one, river kills another as Portland sizzles
Authorities reported the first possible death from overheating in Multnomah County this afternoon amid soaring temperatures. County health officials have not released any details about the ... -
The infamous sailboat built by a sleazy Dallas entrepreneur is up for auction
One of Dallas’ most famous boats is on the auction block: Named the Whitmar, it’s a sailboat owned by Dallas contractor James Allen “Jim” Benge, and ... -
Treasures from 1857 ‘Ship of Gold’ wreck unveiled in Reno
A mysterious daguerreotype of a woman and a pair of jeans possibly made by Levi Strauss himself are among nearly 1,000 Gold Rush-era treasures recovered from ... -
Finlandia University celebrates the opening of Hirvonen Hall | News, Sports, Jobs
Graham Jaehnig/Daily Mining Gazette The former Hancock High School building, last used by the Hancock School District in 2009, began a new chapter ... -
In-Depth Analysis of the Marine Life Rafts Market with Major Key Players | BOMBARD, Eurovinil, Forwater, LALIZAS
New Jersey, United States,- The Global marine life raft market research offers in-depth analysis of the market throughout the projection period. The study includes a number ... -
Visit these places on road trips to escape the Stockton heat
Most of California, like much of the country, has been sweltering in near-record heat for the past month or so. Looking at the forecast for the ... -
Plateau government: why we will defeat APC — YYP
The Young Progressive Party (YPP) has declared that it will defeat the ruling APC in Plateau State in 2023 and take over. YYP Plateau Chairman Simon ... -
Ferry fury in Washington reaches boiling point |
SEATTLE — The shutting down of ferry lines is spiraling out of control and drivers are raging. “It makes people’s blood boil,” said Washington State Ferries ... -
Maidstone River Festival sees a raft race and illuminated boats line the River Medway in July
Splash around as the annual River Festival returns to Maidstone this month. The free festival, organized, funded and run by local volunteers, has been held along ... -
Ride on the wind | Coeur d’Alene Press
The biggest smile possible. This is how Captain Jon Totten, founder of Dogsmile Adventures, describes how Dogsmile Adventures got its name. “A dog’s smile is an ... -
White County Judge Urges Judges ‘Not To Jump Ship’ On Court Building Despite Rising Costs | New
White County Judge Michael Lincoln on Tuesday night instructed justices of the peace to “not get nervous and jump ship” over the construction of the courthouses ... -
Switzerland to release oil reserves to reduce bottlenecks
ZURICH, July 22 (Reuters) – Switzerland is releasing 245,000 cubic meters of its oil reserves to help ease supply constraints caused by low water levels affecting ... -
Staying Safe While Floating on the Boise River: “Equipment Selection Is Key”
Boise River Raft and Tube Rental and Boise Fire encourage people to use tubes made of thick layers and chambers to avoid being punctured. BOISE, Idaho ... -
Fraud case freezing order varied so lawyers for ‘Irish lord of ancient family’ can be paid
A freezing order issued against several parties accused of defrauding well-known French actor, writer and director Dany Boon out of millions of euros has been changed ... -
China’s latest carrier-based assault helicopter, often seen as a Black Hawk replica, appears in line with anti-tank missiles
China’s latest Z-20 helicopter, often touted as a replica of the American Black Hawk, has become one of the most powerful helicopters of China’s People’s Liberation ... -
DemoSATH Floater launched in Spain (VIDEO)
Spanish offshore engineering firm Saitec Offshore Technologies and renewable energy giant RWE marked the completion and launch of their DemoSATH floating wind turbine unit on Wednesday. ... -
Crews rescue a woman and her granddaughter on Cedar Lake in Minneapolis
Panic began to set in after Katie Beck realized her 72-year-old stepmother and 5-year-old daughter couldn’t get back to shore on Cedar Lake in Minneapolis. What ... -
Silver Anniversary of Hurricane Danny
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) – When Hurricane Danny made landfall twenty-five years ago, it was not a particularly strong storm. The Category 1 hurricane is only blowing ... -
Live Updates: Bitcoin Surpasses $22,000 as US Interest Rate Threat Eases
Bitcoin prices rose above $22,000 on Tuesday as expectations for aggressive interest rate hikes from the US Federal Reserve waned, stoking sentiment in the highly volatile ... -
I work on a Mississippi barge. We shouldn’t pump its waters west
I’ve seen different letters about the Mississippi River water supply for Westerners. Why don’t you take water from the ocean? It’s much closer. I know they ... -
A major figure in the entertainment industry faces a series of sexual assaults and drug charges
A New Zealand entertainment industry figure faces 28 charges, ranging from rape to supplying methamphetamine. Photo/NZME A New Zealand entertainment industry figure is facing more than ... -
Russia claims to have destroyed Harpoon anti-ship missile storage depot in Odessa
Russian high-precision, long-range missiles destroyed a depot in Odessa that contained Harpoon anti-ship missiles supplied to Ukraine by NATO countries, the Russian Defense Ministry said in ... -
Magical music and show as part of the Mitten Museum Ice Cream fundraising social event | Local News
Music, a magic show, games and ice cream await those who attend the Ice Cream Social fundraising event for the new Mitten Children’s Museum. The inaugural ... -
London’s 12 best terraces for summer 2022
From fine dining to casual pizzerias, here are the capital’s best rooftops and al fresco terraces, also chosen for their fine food and drink. The terrace ... -
Sourdough Raft Race postponed, but other river activities will cause a stir this weekend
The 2022 Sourdough Raft Race has been postponed. The race was scheduled for Sunday, but organizers elected to move it to September due to river conditions. ... -
Outside with Ruthie: Find it, fix it, and return it? The Flying Junior makes a trip to Lake George | Sports
Mom, I want a sailboat. My son Caleb bought a house on Lake Carmi this winter and decided he wanted to go boating this summer. I ... -
RIMPAC attendees discover their differences…and their similarities
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Over the next three weeks, 42 ships and submarines will participate in the Rim of the Pacific exercises off Hawaii. Military officials have ... -
Residents of rural Alaska brace for rising fuel prices
Fuel prices tend to be high in rural, roadless communities in Alaska. For a short time this spring, fuel costs in some rural towns were actually ... -
Skoda gives Karoq SUV a series of updates for 2023
Skoda has only just given its Nissan Qashqai and Peugeot 3008 rival Karoq SUV a mid-life facelift, but already the Czech marque has revamped equipment and ... -
Overview of Sailboat Ballast Water Treatment Technology Market Research with Upcoming Trends, Size, Share, Segmentation, Business Opportunities and Forecast to 2028
The latest published report “Stratagem Market Insights” provides global information on the Sailboat Ballast Water Treatment Technology Market 2022. The report summarizes the outcome of the ... -
Albanian RAT storage, COVID ship hits Sydney
Although COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations are on the rise, the federal government is ending concession cardholders’ access to 10 free rapid antigen tests on July 31, ... -
Response to consultation – Modified proposal: Revised guidelines for the trans-European transport network (TEN-T)
Bellona Europa warmly welcomes the launch of the call for contributions on the TEN-T Regulation in the wake of a new geopolitical reality and the REPowerEU ... -
Thomas R. Campbell | Obituary
Thomas R. Campbell died June 29, 2022 at his home. He received the loving care of his family and the staff of Americare Hospices. Tom was ... -
Ace Adventure Resort explains how the rafting industry is driving state tourism
OAK HILL, W.Va. (WVVA) — It’s no surprise that one of The Mountain State’s biggest draws is the scenery. People travel from across the country, and ... -
Exclusive Research Report on Integrated Ship Automation System Market, Size, Analytical Overview, Growth Drivers, Demand & Forecast Trends to 2029 Northrop Grumman, ABB, Siemens, Kongsberg Gruppen
The titled global market reports provide “Ship Integrated Automation Systems Market” Comparative analysis before and after the covid-19 market and also suggests strategies to overcome the ... -
Phitsanulokin in northern Thailand welcomes tourists for rafting on the Khek River
The Khek River is accessible for white water rafting from July until the first or second week of October. Phitsanulok Province has announced the opening of ... -
SWOT Analysis of Sailboat Booms Market by 2028
New Jersey, United States – The Sailboat Boom Market The research report aims to provide a quick overview of the overall industry performance and important new ... -
SWOT Analysis of Ship Auxiliary Propulsion Systems Market by 2028
New Jersey, United States – The Ship Auxiliary Propulsion System Market The research report aims to provide a quick overview of the overall industry performance and ... -
The fires finally extinguished on Sainte-Catherine Island
LIBERTY COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) – Georgia Forestry officials say the fires on St. Catherine’s Island in Liberty County have finally been extinguished. Last month lightning struck ... -
Ocilian lands a series of new contracts for its TV offer
German IPTV specialist Ocilion has secured a series of new contracts for its cloud TV offering. Local German service providers ETN, which operates in Emsland and ... -
A historic sailboat begins its journey to Naknek
For more than 60 years, sailboats dominated Bristol Bay’s commercial fishery. Motorized boats were illegal. Then, in 1951, the federal government finally allowed motorized fishing boats ... -
Bungie charges $284 just to ship your $185 Nerf Gjallarhorn to Canada
Did you save a couple hundred bucks for the foam Nerf version of Fatelegendary rocket launcher Gjallarhorn on pre-order today? Hope you don’t live in Canada ... -
Multiple Hours | SOHAR Port and Freezone and OOMCO Reach Bunker License Agreement
SOHAR Port and Freezone and Oman Oil Marketing Company (OOMCO) on Wednesday (July 6th) signed a license agreement to supply marine fuels to visiting vessels from ... -
Every item you can buy at the Raft Trading Post
If you need to buy or sell things in Raft, here’s your guide. Floating around the wide expanse of the ocean in Raft can be a ... -
Mike Hoy’s life is different from what he might have expected as a young man. But he feels very lucky.
Friday, May 28, 1971, was Senior Captain’s Day at Herbert Henry Dow High School. Michael Hoy and his friends spent the day waterskiing on Lake Wixom. ... -
Cargo ship stranded in Sydney
The Portland Bay was towed into Botany Bay after being hit by heavy seas. -AAP Picture A Hong Kong freighter that was hit by rough seas ... -
Vancouver’s iconic barge ready to be deconstructed and removed
VANCOUVER – Vancouver Pile Driving Ltd. (VanPile) has begun the process of removing Vancouver’s famous barge from Sunset Beach near downtown. The barge ran aground on ... -
Dorset residents furious over housing plans that threaten village pub
A PLANNING application for seven new houses met with a series of objections. Residents fear the proposals could ‘threaten’ the last remaining pub in the village, ... -
The largest civilian hospital ship in the world at the port of Senegal
STOCKHOLM, July 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — On behalf of Mercy Ships Charity, Stena’s RoRo was responsible for the construction of the World Mercy, the largest civilian ... -
Smiley: Barge armed with a diabolical weapon | Smiley Ander
Every Independence Day I like to tell this story about my ride on a festively decorated barge during the 4th of July Boat Parade on the ... -
Rafting Idaho’s Wild Fork of Salmon River Is “A Spiritual Experience”
I have done three rafting trips in my life. The first was a lazy day on the Snake River nearly a decade ago. The second, last ... -
‘It’s so strange to see’: Photos show Lake Mead on the verge of becoming a ‘dead pool’
Luis Sinco/Los Angeles Times (TNS) The sun started to set but the temperature hovered around 106 degrees. I was there to document one of the last ... -
Women on Waves Receives US Requests for Abortion Vessel
Abortion rights foundation Women on Waves is receiving requests from the United States for the abortion ship to set sail, the organization’s founder Rebecca Gomperts confirmed ... -
Off-shore wind power operation and maintenance services market is booming worldwide with major key players -A2SEA, MPI-Offshore, Seajacks, Fred. Olsen Windcarrier, Geosea, Van Oord, Jack-Up Barge, SEAFOX, Swire Blue Ocean, Gaoh Offshore – Indian Defense News
The Offshore wind power operation and maintenance service The research report studies primary and secondary research to effectively analyze the data. The market research also ... -
Truckee River Rafting grateful for clearer skies and better water levels
TAHOE CITY, approx. (KOLO) – Reservations are open through August 1 for Truckee River Rafting, weather and water permitting. Between covid surges, fire danger, smoke and ... -
Global Racing Sailboat Market 2022 – Major Key Players Analysis Report to 2029
The detailed analysis of the world situation Racing sailboat market provides key insights on changing industry dynamics, value chain analysis, major investment pockets, competitive scenarios, regional ... -
Cruise ship cancels rest of Alaska trip after hitting iceberg
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) — Passengers on an Alaskan cruise had a harrowing experience last weekend when their ship struck a small iceberg in an incident caught ... -
Guide to Raft Waste Cubes | Gamer on PC
You’d be forgiven for thinking Raft Trash Cubes looks like something you wouldn’t want anymore, but they’re very useful in this waterlogged survival game. Raft has ... -
Cost of SC Port’s Scuttled Cruise Terminal Project Lands | Company
The Carnival Sunshine won’t pull out of downtown Charleston until late 2024, but the State Ports Authority is already feeling the financial impact. The state-owned shipping ... -
The film has the U.S. Prime Minister, portrays Indigenous struggles
The documentary film “Minga” Voices of Resistance” had its American premiere at K’sArcus Center for Social Justice Leadership. A documentary film that had its U.S. premiere ... -
The industrial hemp industry aims for a new high
Provided Hawke’s Bay could be the key to unlocking future growth for New Zealand’s hemp industry. Once upon a time, the three-foot-tall crop growing on the ... -
Important items to craft right away
The fun yet challenging game Raft throws players in the middle of the ocean on a raft. Players must control characters throughout the game as they ... -
Sailboat Boom Market Outlook 2022 and Growth by Top Key Players – Axxon Composites, C-Tech, Competition Composites Inc, Forespar – Designer Women
Sailboat Boom Market A study by “Verified Market Reports” provides details on market dynamics affecting Sailboat Boom market, market scope, market segmentation, and overlays on major ... -
Coast Guard tall ship ‘Eagle’ arrives in Key West
The ship stands out wherever it goes. But in little Key West, when the 295 foot US Coast Guard Cutter Eagle – dubbed ‘America’s Tall Ship’ ... -
Kirby Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2022 Earnings Release Date and Earnings Webcast
Kirby Company HOUSTON, June 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kirby Corporation (“Kirby”) (NYSE: KEX) will announce its second quarter 2022 results at 6:00 a.m. Central Daylight ... -
Wirral, mum Helen Before, will lead the raft racing team for Maggie’s Center
A Wirral mum diagnosed with terminal cancer on Valentine’s Day this year will be a team leader in a raft race for a charity supporting people ... -
Martin Courtney: Magic Sign Album Review
2020 Real Estate Album The main thing never had any luck. As vocalist and guitarist Martin Courtney recounts, the New Jersey band worked uncharacteristically on their ... -
Congress gives China a win by saving useless littoral combat ships
A war between the United States and China is much more likely in the next 10 years than is generally thought. But if China defeats the ... -
California water market | Understanding Lowrider Culture | Stacey Vanek Smith’s book “Machiavelli for Women”
Update requiredTo play audio, update the browser or Flash plugin. A tugboat pushes a barge down the Sacramento River in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta ... -
UPDATE: Identified woman died of medical emergency after weekend rafting incident in Glenwood Canyon
UPDATE, Wednesday, June 22 – The woman who died following a rafting incident in Glenwood Canyon on Saturday has been identified by the Garfield County coroner ... -
A Navy patrol vessel had a hostile encounter with Iranian boats in the Strait of Hormuz
A US Navy warship had to fire a flare and sound warnings after three Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN) ships interacted in a ‘dangerous and ... -
Inland Waterways Company Launches Barge to Ship Heating Oil – The New Indian Express
By Express press service KOCHI: To improve the movement of goods on the waterways, Kerala Shipping and Inland Navigation Corporation has launched the barge Amrutha Oil ... -
Raft Final Chapter Release Time
WePC is supported by players. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more Last update: June 20, 2022 ... -
Gull Lake Sailing School to Host Multi-Day National Championship Regatta – Brainerd Dispatch
BRAINERD — The fishing on Gull Lake is good but the navigation will be even better this week. Gull Lake Sailing School has been selected to ... -
‘Cruise Ship Killers’ brings to light a problem most people didn’t know existed
Thirty million people board cruise ships every year. While most people get on and off cruise ships without incident, deaths do occasionally occur on board. According ... -
Burton storms out door for Blues as Bulldogs blitz sends Tigers spiraling
A Set small text size A Set default text size A Set large text size The Canterbury Bulldogs won their first consecutive games for the first ... -
Community shows support for Raceland man missing on rafting trip
Residents of the Raceland area are supporting one of their own who went missing June 11 while on a rafting trip in Idaho. Central Lafourche High ... -
Help Wanted: Apply to become a lighthouse keeper on a ‘semi-remote island’ off the coast of Massachusetts
This is a seasonal volunteer position and housing is provided. Guardians will live on the island and will be responsible for mowing the lawn, maintaining trails, ... -
Jays look to Alek Manoah to face Yankees
Toronto right-hander Alek Manoah will start Saturday afternoon against the visiting New York Yankees, and the timing couldn’t have been better. The Blue Jays were beaten ...