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Saildrone Explorer unmanned sea drones are being tested (Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dawson Roth/US Navy via AP)

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UK and US navies test unmanned surveillance ships in Persian Gulf

The UK and US navies have held a joint drone drill in the Persian Gulf, testing the same unmanned surveillance ships that Iran has twice seized in recent months in the Middle East.

This Xin Hai 99 initially began to sink following the incident (Kyodo News/AP)

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Chemical tanker collides with cargo ship off Japan

A Japanese chemical tanker has collided with a cargo vessel off the coast of south-western Japan.

<p>Matthew O'Doherty, Sam Lawry, Michael Doherty, Heather Mannix, Sacha Forde, Thomas Dodd, Ryan Sharp, and Luke Nelson with first mate Hugh Byrne, on board the Brian Ború tall ship, which sets sail along the Cork coastline today as part of the Cork Sail Training Bursary scheme. Pictures: Cathal Noonan</p>

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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.

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

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Two missing after freight ships collide off Sweden

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Tanker ‘safe’ after hijack reported in Gulf of Oman

‘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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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

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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