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Hundreds of ships and boats sail into Amsterdam to mark city’s maritime history

Crowds packed vantage points along a major canal and took to the water themselves on Wednesday to watch a flotilla of hundreds of historic ships sail into Amsterdam at the start of a five-day festival celebrating the Dutch capital’s maritime history.

<p>Orange smoke signals the start of the parade. Picture: Peter Dejong/AP</p>

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Hundreds of historic tall ships heading to Amsterdam for maritime festival

German authorities have called off the search for four crew members missing after their British-flagged cargo ship sank following a collision with a larger vessel in the North Sea (Seenotretter – DGzRS/AP)

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Germany halts search for four sailors missing after ships collide in North Sea

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Navy left with two vessels to patrol as ships put on 'operational reserve'

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UK and US navies test unmanned surveillance ships in Persian Gulf

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Chemical tanker collides with cargo ship off Japan

Keen young sailors get onboard with exciting training voyage from Cork harbour

A group of 10 young sailors have taken to the waters off the south coast in a training expedition on board the Brian Boru tall ship. The 10, along with three crew members, left Cork harbour this morning.

Mon, 08 Aug, 2022

All six British naval destroyers in port amid heightened tensions with Russia

All six of the British Royal Navy’s state-of-the-art Type 45 destroyers are currently docked in port, at a time of heightened tensions with Russia.

Mon, 07 Feb, 2022

Two missing after freight ships collide off Sweden

Several ships and helicopters were sent to the scene, authorities in Sweden and Denmark said

Mon, 13 Dec, 2021

Tanker ‘safe’ after hijack reported in Gulf of Oman

Hijackers who seized a vessel off the coast of the United Arab Emirates in the Gulf of Oman have left the ship, according to the Royal Navy.

Wed, 04 Aug, 2021

‘Potential hijack’ blamed as four ships in Gulf of Oman lose control of steering

At least four ships off the coast of the United Arab Emirates have broadcast warnings that they have lost control of their steering under unclear circumstances as authorities reported “an incident” was under way in the area.

Tue, 03 Aug, 2021

4,000 tonne cargo vessel to be towed to safety today

The Lily B with a crew of nine was in danger of hitting rocks before being rescued by three lifeboat crews off Wexford

Wed, 21 Oct, 2020

Garrihy sisters on board to launch ‘Star of Doolin’ ferry to Aran Islands

‘All aboard!’ the eco-friendly passenger cruise ship which will halve the journey to the Aran Islands.

Tue, 05 Jun, 2018

Live Music Review: Choice Music Prize - 'Forget the maxim ‘Less is more’'

Forget the maxim ‘Less is more’ — judging by the Choice Music Prize event at Vicar Street, at which all ten of the acts nominated for Irish album of the year performed two songs each, more is more.

Sat, 10 Mar, 2018

Tragedy at sea lit the way to safer system of lighthouses

‘Lamentably deficient’ lighting doomed ships off our coast, but led to a proper system of lighthouses, writes Robert Hume.

Fri, 10 Nov, 2017

Record number of ships set to call to Dublin Port this year

A record 113 cruise ships will be calling into Dublin Port this year.

Wed, 27 Apr, 2016

Nato aids crackdown on people smugglers

Nato ships are on their way to the Aegean Sea to help Turkey and Greece crack down on criminal networks smuggling refugees into Europe, the alliance’s top commander said.

Fri, 12 Feb, 2016

Land ahoy as one of the world’s longest luxury liners, MSC Splendida docks in Cork

One of the world’s longest cruise liners docked in Cork today — all 333m of her.

Tue, 12 May, 2015

WATCH: Two massive cruise liners arrive in Cork and Dublin

Look at the size of them!

Thu, 07 May, 2015

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Hundreds of ships and boats sail into Amsterdam to mark city’s maritime history

Hundreds of historic tall ships heading to Amsterdam for maritime festival

Germany halts search for four sailors missing after ships collide in North Sea

Navy left with two vessels to patrol as ships put on 'operational reserve'

UK and US navies test unmanned surveillance ships in Persian Gulf

Chemical tanker collides with cargo ship off Japan

Keen young sailors get onboard with exciting training voyage from Cork harbour

All six British naval destroyers in port amid heightened tensions with Russia

Two missing after freight ships collide off Sweden

Tanker ‘safe’ after hijack reported in Gulf of Oman

‘Potential hijack’ blamed as four ships in Gulf of Oman lose control of steering

4,000 tonne cargo vessel to be towed to safety today

Garrihy sisters on board to launch ‘Star of Doolin’ ferry to Aran Islands

Live Music Review: Choice Music Prize - 'Forget the maxim ‘Less is more’'

Tragedy at sea lit the way to safer system of lighthouses

Record number of ships set to call to Dublin Port this year

Nato aids crackdown on people smugglers

Land ahoy as one of the world’s longest luxury liners, MSC Splendida docks in Cork

WATCH: Two massive cruise liners arrive in Cork and Dublin

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Mick Clifford

ships

Hundreds of ships and boats sail into Amsterdam to mark city’s maritime history

Hundreds of historic tall ships heading to Amsterdam for maritime festival

Germany halts search for four sailors missing after ships collide in North Sea

Navy left with two vessels to patrol as ships put on 'operational reserve'

UK and US navies test unmanned surveillance ships in Persian Gulf

Chemical tanker collides with cargo ship off Japan

Keen young sailors get onboard with exciting training voyage from Cork harbour

All six British naval destroyers in port amid heightened tensions with Russia

Two missing after freight ships collide off Sweden

Tanker ‘safe’ after hijack reported in Gulf of Oman

‘Potential hijack’ blamed as four ships in Gulf of Oman lose control of steering

4,000 tonne cargo vessel to be towed to safety today

Garrihy sisters on board to launch ‘Star of Doolin’ ferry to Aran Islands

Live Music Review: Choice Music Prize - 'Forget the maxim ‘Less is more’'

Tragedy at sea lit the way to safer system of lighthouses

Record number of ships set to call to Dublin Port this year

Nato aids crackdown on people smugglers

Land ahoy as one of the world’s longest luxury liners, MSC Splendida docks in Cork

WATCH: Two massive cruise liners arrive in Cork and Dublin

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Mick Clifford

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