Water transport
Nurdles: the worst toxic waste you’ve probably never heard of
Billions of these tiny plastic pellets are floating in the ocean, causing as much damage as oil spills, yet they are still not classified as hazardous
Karen McVeigh
29, Nov, 2021 @7:15 AM
A catamaran and a plan: desperate to get home, New Zealanders set sail across the Tasman
With government-controlled quarantine spots in very short supply and long waiting lists for flights home, some stranded citizens are taking to the seas
Eva Corlett in Wellington
27, Oct, 2021 @2:43 AM
Canada container ship fire: ‘bomb cyclone’ storm may hinder effort to assess damage
Blaze on freighter ship has been largely contained, but officials won’t be able to determine damage amid wind and rain
Leyland Cecco in Toronto
25, Oct, 2021 @3:56 PM
UN chief urges airlines and shipping firms to do more to cut emissions
António Guterres says current efforts are more consistent with global heating ‘way above 3C’
Fiona Harvey Environment correspondent
14, Oct, 2021 @3:38 PM
Skipper recalls ‘evasive’ submarine off Cornwall as trawler sank in 2004
Inquest in London hears crew who went to assist French trawler Bugaled Breizh tell of sub’s movements at scene where five died
Steven Morris
05, Oct, 2021 @1:52 PM
Former teacher to paddle into Torquay after epic voyage around Britain
Brendon Prince to become first to circumnavigate mainland on standup paddleboard, all to raise awareness of water safety
Steven Morris
14, Sep, 2021 @2:56 PM
France accuses Patel of blackmail in row over Channel migrants
Interior minister says UK plans to return boats of vulnerable people would not be accepted
Rajeev Syal, Jamie Grierson and Angelique Chrisafis in Paris
09, Sep, 2021 @6:45 PM
Concern for migrants’ safety as hundreds resume Channel crossings
RNLI lifeboat charity experiences especially busy day after recent run of bad weather halted crossings
Tom Ambrose
06, Sep, 2021 @9:15 PM
Two divers presumed dead after vanishing near wreck off Cornwall
Helicopter and lifeboats take part in search after men fail to return from exploring HMS Scylla on Friday
Tom Ambrose
04, Sep, 2021 @12:16 PM
Amazing Grace: artist’s tribute casts new light on Victorian rescue heroine
Grace Darling’s role in saving the survivors of a shipwreck off Northumberland is to be commemorated on the anniversary of the feat
Vanessa Thorpe
15, Aug, 2021 @6:45 AM
‘Lovely to be back onboard’: Princess cruise ships return to sea
Sailing restarts after Covid pause with ‘seacations’ sporting reduced capacity and tracking technology
Gwyn Topham Transport correspondent
07, Aug, 2021 @7:00 AM
Secret buyer nabs Microsoft grandee’s superyacht for £200m
For £1m a week you can rent 126-metre ship built for Paul Allen, which has eight decks, two helicopters, two subs and a recording studio
Rupert Neate Wealth correspondent
06, Aug, 2021 @3:00 PM
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