Sailing News

• Sailor cleared of sexual assault after telling court they are innocent due to their demisexuality
  
  Able Seaman Triss Smythe, 23, is demisexual which means they have to have a strong emotional bond with someone before they can think about sexual contact, Bulford Military Court heard.
  Daily Mail.  Thursday, 6 Oct 2022.
• Royal Navy engineer, 23, 'violated' a male colleague by 'grinding' against him, court martial hears
  
  Royal Navy engineer Triss Smythe, 23, horrified a fellow sailor by hugging him from behind and kissing his neck 'passionately' before pressing against him, a court martial heard.
  Daily Mail.  Tuesday, 4 Oct 2022.
• Ocean freight orders are signaling a big drop in consumer demand
  
  Maritime shipping orders were down 20% in September and October looks similar as consumer demand drops and carriers cancel as many as half of vessels sailings.
  CNBC.  Monday, 3 Oct 2022.
• Labor, management denounce Biden administration's maritime waiver
  
  Labor unions representing American merchant sailors and ship owners are lashing out at the Biden administration for granting a waiver to a law enacted to protect the U.S. commercial maritime industry.
  Washington Times.  Sunday, 2 Oct 2022.
• Military Judge Acquits Sailor Of Setting Fire That Destroyed Amphibious Assault Ship
  
  'The Navy could have never prevented'
  Daily Caller.  Friday, 30 Sep 2022.
• This 150-Year-Old Cruise Line Will Recreate Its Maiden Voyage On A Special Transatlantic Sailing
  
  One of the longest-running travel companies in the world, Holland America Line will celebrate this milestone birthday with a special crossing on October 15th.
  Forbes.  Friday, 30 Sep 2022.
• Sailor Acquitted of Setting Fire That Destroyed $1.2 Billion Navy Ship
  
  A Navy judge cleared Seaman Recruit Ryan Mays of all charges over the fire that engulfed the U.S.S. Bonhomme Richard in 2020.
  New York Times.  Friday, 30 Sep 2022.
• Cruise lines cancel voyages as Hurricane Ian hits Florida
  
  Carnival and Disney offer refunds and credits after pulling the plug on sailings planned from now-shuttered ports.
  CBS News.  Wednesday, 28 Sep 2022.
• Boat captain charged in fatal parasailing trip off Florida Keys
  
  A Florida Keys boat captain has been arrested on manslaughter charges in connection with the parasailing death of an Illinois woman earlier this year.
  CBS News.  Thursday, 22 Sep 2022.
• Sailor accused of setting fire to warship was angry about being assigned to deck duty
  
  A young sailor accused of setting fire to a US Navy warship was angry about being assigned to deck duty after failing to become a Navy SEAL, according to prosecutors.
  Sky News.  Tuesday, 20 Sep 2022.
• WATCH: Multiple waterspouts spotted spinning in Mediterranean
  
  Four distinct waterspouts were spotted by the crew of a yacht sailing off the coast of Mallorca in the Mediterranean.
  ABC News.  Monday, 19 Sep 2022.
• Goodwill store finds WWII letters sailor sent from Great Lakes Naval Station near North Chicago
  
  A Kentucky Goodwill store is looking for the relatives of a serviceman who was stationed in Illinois 80 years ago.
  ABC News.  Sunday, 11 Sep 2022.
• South Uist ferry sailings set for disruption
  
  CalMac has warned the Lochboisdale terminal will have to be closed to allow for repairs to its linkspan.
  BBC News.  Thursday, 1 Sep 2022.
• Lankford presses Pentagon to explain 'horrific' conditions for unvaxxed sailors seeking religious exemptions
  
  A top GOP senator is demanding the Pentagon provide Congress answers regarding allegations that unvaccinated Navy sailors are being transferred into deplorable living accomodations.
  Fox News.  Tuesday, 30 Aug 2022.
• Ponant And Smithsonian Journeys Partner On Special 2023 Voyages
  
  The French cruise line Ponant has teamed up with Smithsonian Journeys on a series of co-branded sailings for 2023 designed to enlighten travelers with the in-depth knowledge of Smithsonian experts.
  Forbes.  Sunday, 28 Aug 2022.

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