Coast

Australia is currently anticipating a rare and formidable east coast tropical cyclone, one that poses a serious threat as it heads toward Brisbane, the state’s capital and its third-most populous city. Authorities have issued urgent evacuation orders for residents in flood-prone suburbs, stressing the need for action before the storm arrives. The storm's warnings span over 500 kilometers along the coast, affecting millions of individuals in Queensland and New South Wales. It feels almost surreal, doesn't it? The thought of…

ISTANBUL - In the swirling, azure waters off the coast of Somalia, lies the potential for transformative discoveries in energy. But who would've thought? Turkey's Oruc Reis vessel has recently accomplished a significant milestone. Alparslan Bayraktar, Türkiye’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, shared an update on Friday that perhaps invites a moment of reflection on the intricacies of energy exploration. The Oruc Reis, Türkiye's robust seismic exploration vessel, has successfully completed half of its seismic…

Mogadishu (AX) — In a dramatic turn of events, Algeria’s Coast Guard rescued at least 16 Somali migrants on a fraught Wednesday, their fragile boat discovered adrift amidst the often unforgiving waves, some 40 nautical miles north of the coastal town of El-Aouana in Jijel province. Can you imagine the quiet terror that grips the heart when the sea shows its indifferent face, miles from any hope? Commanded with precision by Algeria’s Naval Command, the swift operation was sparked by desperate distress signals, a clarion…

Bosaso (AX) – Picture the serene coastline of Northeastern State, Somalia, where an unforeseen drama unfolded. A bizarre scene stretched along the sands between Bosaso and Mareero, with nearly 140 dolphins inexplicably washed ashore last Thursday. It was a sight that disturbed the tranquil beauty with its tragic emergence. For those locals accustomed to the ocean’s regular rhythm, witnessing this many dolphins in distress was enough to unsettle any sailor’s nerve. Some dolphins lay lifeless, their shimmering bodies marking…

Certainly! Here's a rewritten version of the content: --- Mogadishu, Somalia – In a twist of fate that reads more like a movie script than a real-life incident, fishing off the northeast coast of Somalia became a nerve-wracking tale for Liban Hassan* when he exchanged his net for a rifle. Having spent most of his 32 years amidst the waves near Eyl in Northeastern State, he turned hijacker last year, commandeering a Chinese fishing vessel and holding its crew captive. After an intense seven-week standoff, the drama finally…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Picture this: a hijacked fishing vessel, reminiscent of a high-seas drama, finds its rightful freedom after two harrowing months held hostage off the Somali coast. The Chinese embassy confirmed the rescue, celebrating the safe return of 18 resilient crew members. Their release marks the end of a maritime nightmare that could have been lifted straight from a pirate saga. Unfolding like chapters in a tense novel, news of their liberation appeared on X—what some still fondly recall as Twitter. The embassy…

The Chinese government did not mince words when they denounced what they referred to as a "vicious act" that posed a grave threat to both the ship’s crew and the sanctity of international navigation. With a promise to tenaciously defend the legitimate rights of Chinese citizens and businesses abroad, they made their stance crystal clear. Picture the scene in late November: a ship leisurely cruising through the vast waters, suddenly intercepted and spirited away to the Xaafuun district, nestled within Somalia’s…

An unexpected tragedy unfolded on a sunny Friday afternoon in Malindi, a serene town along Kenya's north coast. The tranquility was abruptly shattered when a light aircraft made a dramatic crash landing on a roadside, claiming the lives of three individuals, according to local police. Kilifi County Police Commander, Joseph Ongwae, reported that the ill-fated aircraft, tagged as 5Y-CDC, departed from Malindi Airport, aiming for Wilson Airport in Nairobi. Trouble brewed shortly after takeoff when the aircraft, which was…

Recent vessel tracking data and military reports reveal that a Russian spy ship has recently been prowling around subsea cables in the Irish Sea, just north of Dublin. Dubbed the Yantar, this vessel is believed to be a Russian navy oceanographic research ship, boasting a crew of around 60. The Irish Naval Service is keeping a close eye on its movements as part of a coordinated, multinational intelligence operation. On Thursday, the Yantar briefly resurfaced on commercial marine tracking systems, showing up approximately 60…

Côte d'Ivoire will play a friendly match against the French team on March 25 at the Orange Vélodrome in Marseille. Patrice Beaumelle, coach of the Elephants, presented the list of 25 elements called to this meeting.…