Twenty apprentices from the Grand Bahamas Shipyard have traveled over 4,000 miles to The Engineering College in Birkenhead, England, to enhance their marine engineering skills. This 18-week program, in partnership with Cammell Laird, equips them for future work on cruise ships and tankers, marking a transformative step in their careers.
On the night of February 8, 2000, the crew of the British research vessel, RRS Discovery, braved a fierce storm in the North Atlantic with waves as high as a ten-story building. The captain and crew’s quick actions prevented a potential collision with a trawler, highlighting the importance of vigilance during extreme weather conditions.
The Explorer of the Seas, a Royal Caribbean International cruise ship, faced a terrifying ordeal in near hurricane-force winds. Passengers slid around as the ship rolled dramatically, with injuries reported. Captain Frank’s quick response led the ship back to Las Palmas for medical assistance. Despite weather monitoring, unforeseen challenges can arise at sea.
A product tanker was robbed by armed pirates in the middle of the Atlantic, a rare occurrence outside of piracy hot zones. The crew was unharmed as the pirates took money and ship property before fleeing. The incident, 363 nautical miles south-southwest of the Cape Verde islands, is being investigated by officials.
