Female ferry passenger rescued off Zamboanga

Indonesian Ferry Sinks, Kills 15, 230 Rescued

By: intellectual

Indonesian transportation officials say at least nine people were killed and more than 230 were rescued Sunday after a ferry sank in rough waters near Sumatra island Indonesian transportation officials say at least 15 people were killed and more than 230 were rescued Sunday after a ferry sank in rough waters near Sumatra island.  Search ...

17 days ago

3,000 additional personnel to be inducted into Coast Guard shortly: ...

By: chnarendra

The Defence Minister Shri AK Antony today announced a quantum jump in the number of Indian Coast Guard personnel to make it a potent force to counter terrorism from the sea. Addressing the 28th Coast Guard Commanders’ Conference here, he said the Government has sanctioned nearly 3,000 additional personnel at various levels and this needs to ...

about 1 month ago

Three die as tropical storm Parma hits China

By: MrFkas

Three fishermen died as Tropical Storm Parma slammed into south China, causing torrential rain and high winds, state media said on Tuesday.Rescuers discovered their bodies after Parma hit Hainan Province on Monday, causing a boat to sink off the coast of Wanning city, according to the news agency.Nine fishermen on the vessel fell overboard,...

about 1 month ago

British Pilot Dies after Saving Nine Lives

By: DenaHart

There is only one word to describe Robert Mansell, and that is "hero."  Mr. Mansell was forced to land his airplane near the Caribbean island of Bonaire.  A tragic loss of engine power gave only the option of an emergency landing, and as any great pilot would do, he attempted to land safely.  It worked perfectly, almost. ...

about 1 month ago