<p>Charges against nine Egyptian men accused over a 2023 migrant boat disaster off Greece were dropped on Tuesday, after a Greek court said it had no jurisdiction to hear the case as the shipwreck happened in international waters.</p>

<p>The men, aged between 21 and 41, were arrested hours after the boat sank and have remained in pre-trial detention since on charges of migrant smuggling, causing a shipwreck and participating in a criminal organisation. They have denied any wrongdoing.</p>

<p>The trial of nine Egyptian men accused of causing a shipwreck that killed hundreds of migrants off Greece last year began amid protests on Tuesday in the city of Kalamata.</p>

<p>Up to 700 migrants from Pakistan, Syria and Egypt boarded a fishing trawler in Libya that was bound for Italy but sank off the coast of Pylos, in southwestern Greece, on June 14. Some 104 survivors were rescued and 82 bodies were recovered in one of the deadliest boat accidents in the Mediterranean.</p>

<p>The Egyptian men, aged between 21 and 41, were arrested hours after the boat sank and have remained in police custody on charges of migrant smuggling, causing a shipwreck and participating in a criminal organisation. They deny any wrongdoing.</p>

<p>But international rights groups, defence lawyers and witnesses dispute that the men were to blame. Many claim that the coastguard was at fault, which it denies.</p>

<p>"What is ... unbearable is to convict a person for acts that he never committed and to paint his hands with blood through your own acts," defence lawyer Efi Doussi told journalists last week.</p>

<p>Early on Tuesday, the men, some of them wearing shirts, were brought into a packed courtroom as relatives, witnesses, and supporters watched from a distance.</p>

<p>Outside the court, protesters in support of the defendants briefly scuffled with police who had cordoned off the area.</p>

<p>"This crime will not be forgotten," protesters chanted. "We will become the voices of the dead."</p>

<p>Survivors told Reuters last year that a disastrous attempt by the coastguard to tow the boat caused it to capsize in some of the deepest waters in the Mediterranean.</p>

<p>Defence lawyers said the men were charged after a rushed investigation and on insufficient evidence. They accuse the coastguard of monitoring the vessel for hours before launching a rescue operation and that the coastguard tried to pull the boat into Italian waters. The coastguard has denied the accusations and has said that the those aboard the boat refused help.</p>


Charges against nine Egyptian men accused over a 2023 migrant boat disaster off Greece were dropped on Tuesday, after a Greek court said it had no jurisdiction to hear the case as the shipwreck happened in international waters.

Charges against nine Egyptian men accused over a 2023 migrant boat disaster off Greece were dropped on Tuesday, after a Greek court said it had no jurisdiction to hear the case as the shipwreck happened in international waters. The men, aged between 21 and 41, were arrested hours after the boat sank and have remained in pre-trial detention since on charges of migrant smuggling, causing a shipwreck and participating in a criminal organisation. They have denied any wrongdoing. The trial of nine Egyptian men accused of causing a shipwreck that killed hundreds of migrants off Greece last year began amid protests on Tuesday in the city of Kalamata. Up to 700 migrants from Pakistan, Syria and Egypt boarded a fishing trawler in Libya that was bound for Italy but sank off the coast of Pylos, in southwestern Greece, on June 14. Some 104 survivors were rescued and 82 bodies were recovered in one of the deadliest boat accidents in the Mediterranean. The Egyptian men, aged between 21 and 41, were arrested hours after the boat sank and have remained in police custody on charges of migrant smuggling, causing a shipwreck and participating in a criminal organisation. They deny any wrongdoing. But international rights groups, defence lawyers and witnesses dispute that the men were to blame. Many claim that the coastguard was at fault, which it denies. "What is ... unbearable is to convict a person for acts that he never committed and to paint his hands with blood through your own acts," defence lawyer Efi Doussi told journalists last week. Early on Tuesday, the men, some of them wearing shirts, were brought into a packed courtroom as relatives, witnesses, and supporters watched from a distance. Outside the court, protesters in support of the defendants briefly scuffled with police who had cordoned off the area. "This crime will not be forgotten," protesters chanted. "We will become the voices of the dead." Survivors told Reuters last year that a disastrous attempt by the coastguard to tow the boat caused it to capsize in some of the deepest waters in the Mediterranean. Defence lawyers said the men were charged after a rushed investigation and on insufficient evidence. They accuse the coastguard of monitoring the vessel for hours before launching a rescue operation and that the coastguard tried to pull the boat into Italian waters. The coastguard has denied the accusations and has said that the those aboard the boat refused help.

Charges dropped against nine men over 2023 migrant shipwreck off Greece

<p>A massive&nbsp;shipwreck, believed to date back to the 19th century,&nbsp;washed ashore on Cape Ray Beach in Newfoundland, Canada. Officials suspect Hurricane Fiona dislodged the vessel, prompting an investigation into its origin and historical significance, as reported by the BBC.</p>

<p>Neil Burgess, President of the Shipwreck Preservation Society of Newfoundland and Labrador, expressed fascination with the find, as reported by the Guardian. He stressed on the importance of analysing the ship's construction material to determine its likely European origin, suggesting the need to consult shipwreck databases for potential matches.</p>

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<p>"If it's oak or beech or a hardwood species like that, it will tell us it wasn't made here in Newfoundland and was probably made over in Europe somewhere. There are databases of shipwrecks we can search for what was recorded as being lost around Cape Ray,'' Burgess was quoted as saying by UPI.</p>

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<p>Provincial archaeologist Jamie Brake urged caution among visitors, advising against taking souvenirs from the wreck. Brake emphasised that preserving the ship in its current condition is crucial for a comprehensive understanding of its history and context.</p>

<p>Drone footage, uploaded by user "Corey Purchase NiCor Photos," has captured the public's attention, leading to calls for a detailed assessment and preservation of the shipwreck. The video's comments showcase speculation about the vessel's age and origins, with praise for bringing global awareness to the maritime discovery.</p>

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<p>Online speculations about the ship's era and potential European roots have proliferated. Comments on the video anticipate interest from the scientific community, praising the creator for shedding light on this historical find. The public's curiosity is evident, with remarks about the haunting nature of the shipwreck.</p>

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A massive shipwreck, believed to date back to the 19th century, washed ashore on Cape Ray Beach in Newfoundland, Canada. Officials suspect Hurricane Fiona dislodged the vessel, prompting an investigation into its origin and historical significance, as reported by the BBC.

A massive shipwreck, believed to date back to the 19th century, washed ashore on Cape Ray Beach in Newfoundland, Canada. Officials suspect Hurricane Fiona dislodged the vessel, prompting an investigation into its origin and historical significance, as reported by the BBC. Neil Burgess, President of the Shipwreck Preservation Society of Newfoundland and Labrador, expressed fascination with the find, as reported by the Guardian. He stressed on the importance of analysing the ship's construction material to determine its likely European origin, suggesting the need to consult shipwreck databases for potential matches. Also read | Did Columbus spread syphilis? New research challenges longstanding theory about STD's origin "If it's oak or beech or a hardwood species like that, it will tell us it wasn't made here in Newfoundland and was probably made over in Europe somewhere. There are databases of shipwrecks we can search for what was recorded as being lost around Cape Ray,'' Burgess was quoted as saying by UPI. Watch the video here: × Cautionary note from archaeologist Provincial archaeologist Jamie Brake urged caution among visitors, advising against taking souvenirs from the wreck. Brake emphasised that preserving the ship in its current condition is crucial for a comprehensive understanding of its history and context. Drone footage, uploaded by user "Corey Purchase NiCor Photos," has captured the public's attention, leading to calls for a detailed assessment and preservation of the shipwreck. The video's comments showcase speculation about the vessel's age and origins, with praise for bringing global awareness to the maritime discovery. Also watch | Another F-16 Fighting Falcon crashes off South Korea's west coast, third crash since May 2023 Online speculations about the ship's era and potential European roots have proliferated. Comments on the video anticipate interest from the scientific community, praising the creator for shedding light on this historical find. The public's curiosity is evident, with remarks about the haunting nature of the shipwreck. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Two Swedish filmmakers named Henrik Evertsson and&nbsp;Linus Andersson have been found guilty of violating the sanctity of the grave site of MS Estonia which sank in the Baltic Sea in 1994 as 852 lost their lives.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Gothenburg district court levied fines on the two Swedes proportional to their income. Evertsson, the production manager has been told to pay a fine of $2,000 or 22,400 Swedish crowns while&nbsp;Andresdon who controlled the diving equipment will have to pay $1,800 or 18,800 Swedish crowns.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In 2019, the filmmakers, part of a Discovery Networks documentary lowered a remote-operated submersible into the sea where MS Estonia lay submerged. The duo was piecing a documentary on the sinking of the ship and investigating if the initial cause given out to the public was indeed the truth or not.</p>

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<p>However, as it turns out, the film crew managed to find a massive hole in the hull of the ship, raising serious doubts over the previous investigations. In 1997, the official investigation concluded that the bow shield had failed, damaging the bow ramp and flooding the car deck.</p>

<p>The judge, however, hearing the case stated that the shipwreck was a grave site for a large number of people and protecting its sanctity was more important.</p>

<p>"There is a strong public interest in maintaining the grave peace around MS Estonia, which is the burial ground for a large number of people. Protecting the sanctity of the dead is more important than protecting freedom of expression and information," said judge Goran Lundahl.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It is pertinent to note that MS Estonia, carrying 803 passengers and 186 crew was en route to Stockholm from Tallinn when it sunk.</p>

<p>A year later in 1995, Sweden, Estonia, and Finland agreed to designate the spot where the ferry lay as a grave site after deciding not to salvage the wreck. Thus, it became illegal to disturb the site.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The filmmakers used a German-flagged ship in international waters to reach the spot with their instruments as Germany had not signed the accord.</p>

<p>Consequently, the two Swedes initially were not held accountable. However, later it was argued that 'Estonia Law' applied to the duo as they were Swedish.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While the filmmakers have been fined, their findings, revealed in the documentary have forced Sweden and Estonia to open a fresh investigation into the case.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Two Swedish filmmakers named Henrik Evertsson and Linus Andersson have been found guilty of violating the sanctity of the grave site of MS Estonia which sank in the Baltic Sea in 1994 as 852 lost their lives.

Two Swedish filmmakers named Henrik Evertsson and Linus Andersson have been found guilty of violating the sanctity of the grave site of MS Estonia which sank in the Baltic Sea in 1994 as 852 lost their lives. The Gothenburg district court levied fines on the two Swedes proportional to their income. Evertsson, the production manager has been told to pay a fine of $2,000 or 22,400 Swedish crowns while Andresdon who controlled the diving equipment will have to pay $1,800 or 18,800 Swedish crowns. In 2019, the filmmakers, part of a Discovery Networks documentary lowered a remote-operated submersible into the sea where MS Estonia lay submerged. The duo was piecing a documentary on the sinking of the ship and investigating if the initial cause given out to the public was indeed the truth or not. Read more: All you need to know about the Swedish parliamentary elections However, as it turns out, the film crew managed to find a massive hole in the hull of the ship, raising serious doubts over the previous investigations. In 1997, the official investigation concluded that the bow shield had failed, damaging the bow ramp and flooding the car deck. The judge, however, hearing the case stated that the shipwreck was a grave site for a large number of people and protecting its sanctity was more important. "There is a strong public interest in maintaining the grave peace around MS Estonia, which is the burial ground for a large number of people. Protecting the sanctity of the dead is more important than protecting freedom of expression and information," said judge Goran Lundahl. It is pertinent to note that MS Estonia, carrying 803 passengers and 186 crew was en route to Stockholm from Tallinn when it sunk. A year later in 1995, Sweden, Estonia, and Finland agreed to designate the spot where the ferry lay as a grave site after deciding not to salvage the wreck. Thus, it became illegal to disturb the site. The filmmakers used a German-flagged ship in international waters to reach the spot with their instruments as Germany had not signed the accord. Consequently, the two Swedes initially were not held accountable. However, later it was argued that 'Estonia Law' applied to the duo as they were Swedish. While the filmmakers have been fined, their findings, revealed in the documentary have forced Sweden and Estonia to open a fresh investigation into the case. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>A cargo ship ran aground and broke into two off northern Japan, the coastguard said Thursday, with the crew of the Panama-flagged vessel taken to safety.</p>

<p>Aerial images showed the separated stern of the Crimson Polaris tipped upwards and the other part of the stricken boat listing into the sea.</p>

<p>A fuel leak from the ship has spread around 24 kilometres (15 miles), a coastguard spokesman told AFP, but the extent of any environmental impact was unclear.</p>

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<p>The 39,910-tonne vessel, the "Crimson Polaris," was carrying wood chips when it ran aground on Wednesday morning in Hachinohe harbour. It managed to free itself, but due to poor weather was unable to move far and ended up anchoring about 4 km (2.4 miles)out from the port.</p>

<p>"Crimson Polaris ran aground in Hachinohe port in Aomori," said the spokesman, who declined to be named.</p>

<p>"All the 21 crew members -- Chinese and Filipino -- were rescued safely," he said.</p>

<p>Three patrol boats and three aircraft were dispatched after the ship ran aground on Wednesday in the port off Japan's northeastern coast.</p>

<p>Authorities were trying to contain the oil leak but had not yet been able to erect an oil fence around the boat, the spokesman said.</p>

<p>"The patrol boats will operate overnight" to avoid collisions, he said, adding that no other ship was known to be involved in the accident.</p>


A cargo ship ran aground and broke into two off northern Japan, the coastguard said Thursday, with the crew of the Panama-flagged vessel taken to safety. Aerial images showed the separated stern of the Crimson Polaris tipped upwards and the other part of the stricken boat listing into the sea.

A cargo ship ran aground and broke into two off northern Japan, the coastguard said Thursday, with the crew of the Panama-flagged vessel taken to safety. Aerial images showed the separated stern of the Crimson Polaris tipped upwards and the other part of the stricken boat listing into the sea. A fuel leak from the ship has spread around 24 kilometres (15 miles), a coastguard spokesman told AFP, but the extent of any environmental impact was unclear. VIDEO: A cargo ship ran aground and broke into two off northern Japan, the coastguard said Thursday, with the crew of the Panama-flagged vessel taken to safety pic.twitter.com/Vr6HEMg5KA — AFP News Agency (@AFP) August 12, 2021 × The 39,910-tonne vessel, the "Crimson Polaris," was carrying wood chips when it ran aground on Wednesday morning in Hachinohe harbour. It managed to free itself, but due to poor weather was unable to move far and ended up anchoring about 4 km (2.4 miles)out from the port. "Crimson Polaris ran aground in Hachinohe port in Aomori," said the spokesman, who declined to be named. "All the 21 crew members -- Chinese and Filipino -- were rescued safely," he said. Three patrol boats and three aircraft were dispatched after the ship ran aground on Wednesday in the port off Japan's northeastern coast. Authorities were trying to contain the oil leak but had not yet been able to erect an oil fence around the boat, the spokesman said. "The patrol boats will operate overnight" to avoid collisions, he said, adding that no other ship was known to be involved in the accident.

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<p>A Japanese ship that ran aground off Mauritius caused an oil spill into the ocean&nbsp;and has started off an environmental catastrophe.</p>

<p>It has now been revealed that the&nbsp;ship, that spilled almost&nbsp;1,000 tonnes of oil, passed the latest annual inspection in March with no problems, Japan's ClassNK inspection body confirmed.</p>

<p>The ship, known as&nbsp;MV Wakashio, is owned by Nagashiki Shipping and operated by Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd. Mitsui has now set up a task force to look into this matter.</p>

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<p>"We will do our utmost towards resolving the situation quickly," the company said in a statement. Mitsui will also be sending a personnel to the site of the spill to help the task force.</p>

<p>The company has also claimed that the impact on earnings from the spill would not be big enough to&nbsp;to warrant a financial disclosure.</p>

<p>Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth said the ship has now stopped leaking oil into the Indian Ocean but the island nation must still prepare for "a worst case scenario".</p>

<p>The oil spill caused an environment emergency in Mauritius.</p>


A Japanese ship that ran aground off Mauritius caused an oil spill into the ocean and has started off an environmental catastrophe. It has now been revealed that the ship, that spilled almost 1,000 tonnes of oil, passed the latest annual inspection in March with no problems, Japan's ClassNK inspection body confirmed.

A Japanese ship that ran aground off Mauritius caused an oil spill into the ocean and has started off an environmental catastrophe. It has now been revealed that the ship, that spilled almost 1,000 tonnes of oil, passed the latest annual inspection in March with no problems, Japan's ClassNK inspection body confirmed. The ship, known as MV Wakashio, is owned by Nagashiki Shipping and operated by Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd. Mitsui has now set up a task force to look into this matter. × "We will do our utmost towards resolving the situation quickly," the company said in a statement. Mitsui will also be sending a personnel to the site of the spill to help the task force. The company has also claimed that the impact on earnings from the spill would not be big enough to to warrant a financial disclosure. Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth said the ship has now stopped leaking oil into the Indian Ocean but the island nation must still prepare for "a worst case scenario". The oil spill caused an environment emergency in Mauritius.

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