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Yahoo
19 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
John Konrad: US-China trade deal; containerized drones; Greta gets deported
On episode 848 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by gCaptain's John Konrad to talk about global turmoil in maritime. First, they're looking at the US-China trade deal that President Trump just announced. What does it mean for relations between the two superpowers, and how will it impact freight? Operation Spiderweb has drone warfare at top of mind, but it's also something John Konrad has been warning about for years. Konrad explains why the US needs drone carriers now. They'll also look at Greta Thunberg getting deported from Israel and the state of U.S. shipbuilding. Plus, a massive Canadian cross-border drug bust involving truckers; a UNFI hack starts to hit store shelves; a bicycle-riding attorney wants to ban spiky truck hubcaps; and new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM's Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Visit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts The post John Konrad: US-China trade deal; containerized drones; Greta gets deported | WHAT THE TRUCK?!? appeared first on FreightWaves.
The Independent
14-03-2025
- The Independent
Police given more time to question collision captain amid inquiry ‘complexities'
Police questioning the captain of a container ship which crashed into a US oil tanker in the North Sea say they have been given extra time to hold the 59-year-old Russian 'due to the complexities of the incident'. Humberside Police confirmed on Friday that magistrates had granted a further extension to the time detectives can hold the sailor, who was arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter on Monday evening, hours after the collision between his vessel, the Solong, and the Stena Immaculate off the east coast of Yorkshire. Thirty-six people from both vessels made it ashore but one member of the crew of the Solong remains unaccounted for and is presumed dead. A force spokesman said on Friday: 'The man was arrested late on Monday evening and he has remained in custody since this time with an additional 36-hour extension granted by the magistrates' court on Wednesday March 12, and now a further 24-hour extension granted yesterday afternoon, Thursday March 13. 'Additional time has been imperative to the investigation due to the complexities of the incident with the vessels in the sea, the number of witnesses involved and establishing any scenes to collate and gather information and evidence. 'Extensive lines of inquiry are continuing, and further updates will be provided when we can.' The police statement continued: 'Specialist officers are continuing to support family of the missing crew member of the Solong, who is believed to be deceased. 'Our thoughts are with the family at this incredibly difficult time.' The Stena Immaculate is still at anchor at the point where the collision happened, which is about 12 miles off the East Yorkshire coast, near Withernsea. The Solong drifted south of this location, to a point where it could be seen off the Lincolnshire coast, and on Thursday chief coastguard Paddy O'Callaghan said it 'continues to be held in a safe location by tug'. Mr O'Callaghan said the coastguard 'continues to support the joint response to the collision', adding that small pockets of fire are still reported to be on the top deck of the Solong and specialist vessels are supporting the firefighting efforts. Salvors have boarded the vessels to assess the damage while surveillance flights continue to monitor the two ships. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said on Thursday the situation was 'reasonably contained'. Pressed on calls for a Cobra meeting to assess the potential environmental damage, he said: 'We are absolutely monitoring this 24/7 and I've got teams doing that and assuring me of what's going on. 'At the moment, the situation is reasonably contained. And, obviously, we will do whatever is necessary.' US-based maritime news website gCaptain said it was told by a US official at the White House that foul play had not been ruled out. The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB), which will lead the safety probe into the incident, has said that the Solong 'altered course' at about 1.30am on Monday, as it passed to the east of Longstone lighthouse, on to 'a heading of approximately 150 degrees', which is a south-east direction. The crash happened eight hours and 17 minutes later. The ship was travelling at about 16.4 knots, the MAIB added, the equivalent land speed for which is 18.9mph. The Solong frequently travelled between Grangemouth in Scotland and Rotterdam and regularly used the route it took on the day of the collision, the statement added.
The Independent
13-03-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
North Sea collision: Police granted more time to question ship's captain
Police have been granted a time extension to question the Russian captain of a container ship that collided with a US oil tanker in the North Sea. The 59-year-old captain of the Solong, which struck the US tanker Stena Immaculate off the east coast of Yorkshire on Monday, will be detained for an additional 36 hours, Humberside Police said. The man was arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter and taken into police custody. Detective Chief Superintendent Craig Nicholson said: "An extension has been granted by the magistrates' court to detain the man in custody for a further 36 hours. 'Detectives are continuing to question him following his arrest on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter in connection with the collision.' The force is also supporting the family of a Solong crew member who went missing after the crash and is presumed dead. Chief coastguard Paddy O'Callaghan said the Stena Immaculate remained at anchor, while the Solong was being held by a tug in a safe location. 'Small pockets of fire are still reported to be on the top deck of Solong and specialist vessels are supporting the firefighting efforts. 'Salvors will only board the vessels when it is safe to do so. Aerial surveillance flights will continue today to monitor the vessels.' He said the counter pollution and salvage team has a response in place 'should it be required'. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said on Thursday the situation was 'reasonably contained'. 'We're obviously monitoring it all of the time. In terms of the cause of it, that's yet to be determined,' he said. 'There's a process now in place with an arrest. But we have to get to the bottom of it. 'But the immediate thing is to deal with the problem in front of us, which is the aftermath of the collision.' He added: 'I'd just like to acknowledge the good work of those that are actually out there doing really hard work in very difficult circumstances, which they did not expect to be in. 'I pay tribute to them.' Pressed on calls for a Cobra meeting to assess the potential environmental damage, he said: 'We are absolutely monitoring this 24/7 and I've got teams doing that and assuring me of what's going on. 'At the moment, the situation is reasonably contained. And, obviously, we will do whatever is necessary.' US-based maritime news website gCaptain said it was told by a US official at the White House that foul play had not been ruled out. Transport minister Mike Kane told MPs something went 'terribly wrong' for the crash to happen, but there was 'no evidence' of foul play. The Marine Accident Investigation Branch, which will lead the safety probe into the incident, said the Solong 'altered course' at about 1.30am on Monday, as it passed to the east of Longstone lighthouse, on to 'a heading of approximately 150 degrees', which is a south-east direction. The crash happened eight hours and 17 minutes later. The ship was travelling at about 16.4 knots, the MAIB added, the equivalent land speed for which is 18.9mph. Container ships typically travel at 16-24 knots. A team of inspectors was immediately deployed, and inquiries have focused on gathering witness accounts and obtaining digital data, the MAIB said. Solong frequently travelled between Grangemouth in Scotland and Rotterdam and regularly used the route it took on the day of the collision, a statement added. 'Thirty-six crew from both vessels were recovered but tragically one member of crew from Solong remains unaccounted for,' the MAIB said. 'As well as continuing to gather witness accounts, further investigation work will look to establish the navigational practices on board both vessels, the manning and fatigue management, the condition and maintenance of the vessels involved, and the environmental conditions at the time.'
