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First Wind-Powered Cargo Ship Sets Sail

A cargo ship powered by wind set sail from China to Brazil on Monday in a real-world test of the WindWings technology. The Pyxis Ocean, owned by Japanese firm Mitsubishi and charted by shipping firm Cargill, is powered by sail-shaped...

World’s Biggest Cruise Ship Faces Being Scrapped Before Maiden Voyage

Global Dream II, one of the world’s biggest cruise ships of all time, is at risk of being sold off for scrap before even setting off on its maiden voyage. The one billion pound worth cruise ship, which would have...

Lagarde: Talking About Greece and its Taxes Got me Death Threats

During an interview with the Financial Times, IMF chief Christine Lagarde talked about all major financial and political issues in China, Germany, Russia and Ukraine. However, when asked about Greece, she appeared hasty to move to other subjects. Lagarde only commented on taxation...

Attempted Abduction of Shipowner

On Thursday afternoon a group of men tried to abduct the Greek shipowner Ioannis Martinos. At least five men armed with Kalashnikovs tried to attack the young shipowner on his way back home. However, he managed to remain calm and...