The Iran-Venezuela tanker crisis is a potential flash-point that threatens a major escalation. Five tankers loaded with gasoline are sailing across the Atlantic from Iran to Venezuela. Using open-source intelligence it is possible to track the tankers’ progress and, if it comes to it, watch an international confrontation unfold. The 5 tankers are visible on AIS,…
A recent capital raise could help the cruise operator survive the coronavirus pandemic. What happened Shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises (NYSE:RCL) climbed more than 6% on May 15, following news of the company's debt offering earlier in the week. So what Royal Caribbean raised $3.32 billion in senior secured notes on May 13. The much-needed…
Seal Beach on May 21. (Los Angeles Times)To the editor: Despite evidence showing that wearing masks can significantly reduce COVID-19 transmission, columnist Robin Abcarian argues that the mask mandate is not a black-and-white issue and cites noncompliance among beachgoers, intransigent tweeters and the difficulty of enforcement to prove it.Masks work. It's right to wear one…
Carnival Cruise Line, whose fleet has been docked since the CDC issued a No Sail Order in March, announced plans to resume sailing in August starting with cruises out of ports in Texas and Florida. What do you think?“I’ll be sure to wipe down the hips of the person in front of me in the…
Hong Kong (CNN)Relations between the United States and China have sunk to new lows in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, with both sides hoping to make political gains by blaming the other for the severity of the crisis.US President Donald Trump blamed China for the global pandemic again on Wednesday, claiming Beijing could have…
The clouds have finally rained on the retailer. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Getty Images To absolutely nobody’s surprise, Pier 1 Imports is being sunk. It told the bankruptcy court where it has been since filing chapter 11 earlier this year that it would begin a total liquidation of its operations, shutting all its stores…
As the country reopens, it's hard to predict what cruises will look like. As long as the sailing industry is able to get back to booking cruises by late summer, Royal Caribbean (NYSE:RCL) says its business will survive. But if the no-sail ban currently in effect until July 20 is extended, and goes beyond the…
It’s been a long, arduous voyage through the storms of “being a Windows Store exclusive”, but finally, Sea Of Thieves is making landfall on Steam’s shores. Rare’s lovely little piracy sandbox will drop anchor on June 3rd, letting former Windows sailors carry their progress over to the new vessel with full cross-play between Steam, Windows…
Carnival firms up plans to start making money again. Its two smaller rivals should follow suit. There's a glimmer of hope for the cruise line industry: Carnival (NYSE:CCL) (NYSE:CUK) is drawing a new line in the private-beach sand. Despite the company cancelling even more upcoming cruises on Monday -- pushing out new dates until later…
Nova Scotia has relaxed some of the restrictions it put in place to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic.Effective immediately, provincial and municipal parks can reopen, although playground equipment will continue to be off-limits.Beaches in the province will remain closed. 2:33Coronavirus outbreak: Nova Scotia opens parks, trails, and community gardens starting Friday Coronavirus…
