Why A Zoo Took 114 Years To Apologize To A ‘Caged Man’
The Wildlife Conservation Society’s apology for its 1906 exhibition of Ota Benga, a native of Congo, comes in the wake of global protests prompted by the videotaped police killing of George Floyd.
The...
Oil Prices Tumble Amid COVID Second Wave Concerns
Oil prices drop for fourth day as COVID-19 second wave worries intensify.
Brent crude futures fell 30 cents, or 0.7%, to $42.32 a barrel by 0149 GMT, after falling 31 cents.
U.S. West...
1.2 Ton Cocaine Seized from Cargo of Bagged Millet
1.2 tons cocaine bust on German freighter with Russian crew.
The cargo hold of a cargo ship UNISPIRIT was strenuously searched by Spanish police, CG and Customs teams during five consecutive days at...
Experts Explain On Wearing Masks Indoors and Outdoors
The risk of catching Covid-19 outdoors is low but there are circumstances that make it more likely. Wearing a mask is the safest option, an epidemiologist says.
If you are eating outdoors at...
New Oil Spill Cleaning Technology Breaks Down 84% of Crude Oil
In a major development, scientists have made an oil spillage cleaning technology breakthrough by using microbes, reports Down To Earth.
Crude Oil Bioremediation
Cleaning up of the oil spillage from the oceans without damaging the marine...
Active AIS Systems Key To Evade Pirate Attack, Says Gard
Despite the elevated piracy risk in the Gulf of Guinea, ships operating in the region should maintain their automatic identification systems (AIS) in operation at all times.
On 5 October 2020, the Nigerian...
The Missing Link in COVID19 Container Shipping Delays
Containers and pallets make shipping easy. During the pandemic, demand is volatile, and supply unreliable. As a result, warehouses are overflowing with the wrong inventories tying up pallets and containers. Containers—an alternative to warehouse...
Cause of Maersk Honam Fire Inconclusive – Report
A recent news report on Maersk website deals with the statement on the investigation of the tragic fire on the Maersk Honam.
Here comes the details of the tragic fire on the Maersk Honam ship.
Background
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CDC Mandates Masks on Public Transit
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance urges passengers and personnel to wear facial coverings during the entire travel journey.
The CDC advised people traveling via air, sea and land, as well...
Ro-ro Ship Stranded With Passengers After Engine Room Fire
Fire erupted in the engine room of ferry PRIDE OF HULL with 260 passengers on board, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
Fire erupted in the engine room of ferry PRIDE OF HULL, servicing Hull – Rotterdam...