Her original steam engine was replaced with diesel propulsion, marking her transition from SS (Steam Ship) to MV (Motor Vessel). Initially serving Costa's routes between Italy and South America ...

China's domestically built 10,000-ton-class hospital ship, the Auspicious Ark, conducted a multi-element, full-process medical rescue drill in a certain area of the Yellow Sea recently ...

Military action often means casualties, which highlights a crucial, unique type of ship often employed by navies: the hospital ship. Just as a cruise ship is often referred to as a floating city ...

A demand letter has been issued to the owner of the capsized MV Hong Hai 16 to ensure full cooperation in ... stressed the significance of the ship owner's presence in the ongoing response measures.

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard’s (PCG) first-ever hospital ship will be named after the mother of former senator and Philippine Red Cross (PRC) chief Richard Gordon. PRC said the MV ...

The Ministry of Health of Sierra Leone and international charity Mercy Ships ( ) have reaffirmed their partnership, announcing that the Global Mercy hospital ship will remain in Freetown through ...

The Chinese Navy hospital ship ‘Peace Ark’ which arrived in Sri Lanka on 21st December 2024, departed the island today (28th December), on successful completion of its formal visit. The Sri Lanka Navy ...

HMS Scimitar has been converted into the hospital ship MV Lady Jean following a construction project in Gosport. The former Scimitar-class patrol boat will now be operating in Africa as a medical ...

A ship with an infamous past sank gently to the ... After its valves were opened, it took about 1½ hours for the rusting hulk of the MV Shingle — seized 10 years ago by the Revenue ...

How cool it was to stay out late and then just walk back to the waiting ship for the night. MV Memories instantly became a comfortable and welcoming home-away-from-home for the week, whether in ...

Japan is planning to construct hospital ships that will be able to respond quickly to natural disasters in coastal areas, with one medical expert who volunteered in the aftermath of the January 1 ...

The ship may reach the UAE port within a week. A family member of a crew, wishing anonymity, said they spoke with their relative aboard the MV Abdullah. The crew members told them that two navy ...