Residents in Hull are alarmed by smoky conditions and a strong odor after a fire broke out on the cargo ship Altay at Albert Dock. Several businesses have closed, and police advise motorists to exercise caution. Humberside Fire and Rescue is on-site, urging locals to keep windows closed.
More than 230 passengers and crew on a luxury cruise from England to the Eastern Caribbean were affected by a norovirus outbreak. The Queen Mary 2, Cunard’s flagship liner, isolated 224 passengers and 17 crew members with symptoms of diarrhea and vomiting. The C.D.C. is monitoring the situation and implementing sanitizing measures.
A cargo ship collided with an oil tanker carrying jet fuel for the US military off the coast of Hull, England, causing both vessels to catch fire. Video footage showed thick black smoke billowing from the ships. Fortunately, all 37 crew members on board were safe, with one individual hospitalized.
Seawork, in partnership with Maritime UK and the Solent LEP, is hosting a careers event on June 13, 2024. The European Commission emphasizes the need for investment in skills and career development in the Blue Economy. Testimonials from last year’s event highlight the success and impact of the Careers Fair. Contact Seawork to participate.
