The Sailors’ Society has launched an emergency appeal for seafarers and families affected by a devastating 6.9 magnitude earthquake in Cebu, Philippines. With over 70 fatalities and ongoing aftershocks, the charity is providing essential supplies like food and clean water, while preparing to reach the hardest-hit areas as conditions improve.
Francesco Schettino, the captain of the ill-fated Costa Concordia cruise ship, is seeking early release from his 16-year prison sentence in Italy. The tragic incident in 2012 claimed 32 lives and led to significant changes in the cruise industry. Schettino’s petition for release has sparked mixed reactions and protests.
Officials on the Caribbean island of Tobago are dealing with a growing oil spill and investigating a capsized vessel causing the environmental disaster. A massive clean-up effort is underway, with the government classifying it as a Tier II disaster. The vessel, identified as Gulfstream, has caused damage to the nearby reef.
