Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information 2025 at 11:33 AM EDTBookmarkSaveTakeaways NEWShipping’s international regulator agreed new rules to slash the industry’s future greenhouse gas emissions paving the way for the end of oil as a maritime fuel in the decades to come Russia’s crude exports have yet to be curtailed by the latest U.S But while loading cargoes onto tankers is one thing getting them off is another — and signs are emerging that the curbs are stalling the completion of shipments only two of nine cargoes shipped from the Sakhalin Island oil and gas projects since the sanctions have discharged four are idling near the Russian port of Nakhodka one has been between Japan and South Korea since Jan 17 and another arrived Monday off its Chinese destination The last has yet to reach a location where it too is likely to idle With a combined fleet of only 10 specialized tankers typically used to haul these grades it won’t be long before shipments start to falter if the ships aren’t released So far only one of the post-sanctions cargoes has been transferred to another vessel Key Pacific grade ESPO is continuing to move with unsanctioned vessels being drafted in to replace those targeted by the U.S 2 were put onto vessels sanctioned by Washington Neither has yet attempted to offload its cargo with one idling off Kozmino since it was loaded vessel-tracking data compiled by Bloomberg show The first tanker to load a post-sanctions cargo from the Arctic port of Murmansk entered the Mediterranean on Sunday Shipping data suggests it’s heading for the west coast of India where it should arrive in about two weeks’ time New Delhi has said it won’t accept cargoes on sanctioned vessels after a deadline later this month A total of 29 tankers loaded 21.61 million barrels of Russian crude in the week to Feb vessel-tracking data and port-agent reports show The volume was down from a revised 22.5 million barrels on 29 ships the previous week Daily crude flows in the seven days to Feb Drops in flows from the country’s main Pacific port and the Black Sea was offset by an increase in shipments from Baltic terminals Flows from the smaller Baltic port of Ust-Luga remain depressed compared with levels seen before mid-December which are tied to two separate projects off the coast of Sakhalin Island Crude continues to be loaded onto specialized tankers that were sanctioned in the latest measures adopted by the U.S but long delays are emerging in delivering those cargoes A decline in the price of Russian crude added to the decrease in exports to leave the gross value of Moscow’s exports down by about $110 million to $1.39 billion in the week to Feb Export values of Russian crudes were down week-on-week between $1.70 and $2.40 a barre Delivered prices in India were also down by about $170 Observed shipments to Russia’s Asian customers including those showing no final destination rose to 2.68 million barrels a day in the four weeks to Feb but remain about 15% below the average level seen during the most recent peak in October Turkey is now the only short-haul market for shipments from Russia’s western ports 2 falling for the first time in five weeks to 339,000 barrels a day This story forms part of a weekly series tracking shipments of crude from Russian export terminals and the gross value of those flows All figures exclude cargoes identified as Kazakhstan’s KEBCO grade Those are shipments made by KazTransoil JSC that transit Russia for export through Novorossiysk and Ust-Luga and are not subject to European Union sanctions or a price cap The Kazakh barrels are blended with crude of Russian origin to create a uniform export stream Kazakhstan has rebranded its cargoes to distinguish them from those shipped by Russian companies Vessel-tracking data are cross-checked against port agent reports as well as flows and ship movements reported by other information providers including Kpler and Vortexa Ltd If you are reading this story on the Bloomberg terminal click for a link to a PDF file of four-week average flows from Russia to key destinations Catherine did not flinch from the martyrdom deny Christ and are ashamed to confess their faith would we have the courage to suffer for Christ just out for fear to be labeled as members of the Church?” Elsewhere he emphasized that “We should have the courage of the martyrs and trust in Jesus just like St Our passage from this world is fast and cannot be compared to eternal life.” the Patriarchate of Jerusalem solemnly celebrated the Sunday of the Myrrh-Bearing Women... 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decarbonisation of energy production.  the Provence Grand Large offshore pilot wind farm is located 17 km off the Golfe de Fos With an individual capacity of 8.4 megawatts the wind turbines are installed on “tension-leg” floaters and will allow the production of an amount equivalent to the annual consumption of 45,000 people Provence Grand Large will be the first floating wind turbine pilot farm commissioned in France and will thus contribute to the emergence of a new French sector working to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.  the dedicated offshore wind farm service offering proposed by the partners SPIE Industrie has been selected by EDF Renewables and its partners for the completion of inspection work particularly on safety and handling equipment as well as ad-hoc repairs to the floaters This two-year contract will begin when the wind turbines are commissioned The three partner companies were able to convince EDF Renewables thanks to an offering that combines their complementary 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skills to guarantee a qualified local workforce tomorrow,” says Aymeric Foucher The oil tanker Turba normally should have been melted down by now The 26-year-old vessel hasn’t had a full inspection since 2017 according to a database dedicated to promoting safe shipping It also lacks industry standard insurance and sails under the flag of country with a poor standing for the oversight of maritime safety But rather than being steered onto a beach in Bangladesh the 1997-built tanker is collecting heavy fuel at the Russian port of St The aftermath of European Union sanctions on Russia mean that the Turba has been enlisted into a vast shadow fleet carrying Moscow’s oil around the globe Its continued operation is a stark reminder that Group of Seven sanctions on Moscow carry an environmental risk Oil Spills and Near Misses: Growing Numbers of Ghost Tankers Ship Sanctioned Fuel The big concern is that some older vessels — the global fleet is now the oldest in almost two decades — may not be properly inspected and maintained “They’re an environmental disaster waiting to happen,” said Lars Barstad chief executive officer of the management unit of Frontline Plc owners start to consider demolishing tankers when they’re about 15 years old the ships’ fate — to be sold for scrap — is usually sealed shipowners are squeezing a few more years out because there’s money to be made 5 are forcing vessels to sail thousands of miles further At least 40 vessels hauling Russian oil to China and India between early December and early February lacked insurance from members of the International Group of P&I clubs or routine safety-management certificates didn’t have something called classification that would demonstrate how seaworthy they are The Turba brings up uncomfortable memories of one of the worst oil spills from a tanker in European history The tanker Prestige broke in half and leaked thousands of tons of heavy fuel oil onto the coast of Spain in November 2002 and beaches in Spain and Portugal were ruined The Turba is the same age as the Prestige was and it just collected the same type of cargo from the same Russian port the nation’s Federal Agency for Maritime and River Transport an entity that oversees port infrastructure didn’t respond to emailed requests for comment Spain’s merchant navy pointed out that it cannot control activity outside its territorial waters There are sound reasons for scrapping tankers by the time they’re 20 it’s about the cost of trying to keep them in service as safety and maintenance requirements become more onerous But there is also the effect of years of pounding waves saltwater corrosion and near-constant use that place a strain on hull integrity and propulsion systems Tankers normally receive inspections — known as special surveys — about every five years the economics of continuing to trade diminish sharply The surveys can cost $3 million to $4 million for big tankers and they will then require an intermediate inspection about 2 1/2 years later Port authorities also tend to scrutinize older ships more closely would — in normal times — encourage owners to sell them for scrap “Everything needs looking at — steel a shipbroker at Fearnleys Shipbrokers UK Ltd who’s worked in the industry for almost four decades banned almost all seaborne exports from its one-time trading partner and joined the G-7 in capping the price of Moscow’s crude at $60 a barrel It’s still possible to transport Russian oil at prices above the threshold but not with Western services such as insurance The net effect has been an increase in long-distance deliveries to Russia’s big remaining markets in Asia and the creation of a shadow fleet of tankers operating outside the sphere of G-7 companies The traders and shipping firms doing these deals often have opaque ownership structures Last year saw a surge in sales to unknown buyers with 100-plus oil and fuel tankers changing hands there also was a sharp decline in the number being scrapped according to Clarkson Research Services Ltd. a unit of the world’s oldest shipbroker Some of the aging ships are transferring their hazardous cargoes on the high seas often in international waters off Greece or the Spanish exclave of Ceuta in north Africa “This is a huge environmental risk,” said Adi Imsirovic a veteran oil trader who’s now director of the Surrey Clean Energy consultancy “Tankers that should have been scrapped by now are doing loads of ship-to-ship transfers of millions of barrels of oil without proper insurance.” The Turba recently transported Urals — Russia’s flagship crude grade — to India and loaded heavy fuel oil in the port of St it will involve navigating the Baltic Sea and passing several European coastlines The Aframax-class vessel’s owner is Scoot Chartering Corp. according to IHS Maritime data compiled by Bloomberg Its class was withdrawn by Bureau Veritas in 2021 Half-a-dozen tanker brokers and owners said they didn’t have a means to contact Scoot which doesn’t appear on a Seychelles corporate register The tanker flies the flag of Cameroon, one of a handful of blacklisted countries under something called the Paris MOU an international organization that promotes and coordinates safe shipping It’s the only blacklisted nation that also has a “high risk” designation Approval by a member of the International Association of Classification Societies — which the Turba lacks according to Equasis — means an audited international body of surveyors will have checked a vessel to monitor that its hull is structurally sound steering and power systems are reliable and functional The average age of the tanker fleet is now 12 years Almost a third of vessels are older than 15 and the ranks of aging vessels is forecast to expand rapidly in coming years Given the lack of clarity around ownership it’s likely the new operators don’t have the same levels of experience and professionalism normally associated with the Russian fleet said at an FT Commodities Global Summit in Lausanne 18- and 19-year-old boats transiting the Danish straits with the oil,” he said “We have changed the logistics skillset around Russian oil in a very short period.” Photograph: The oil tanker Prestige sinks off the northwest coast of Spain in November 2002 Photo credit: Douanes Francaises/Getty Images Please tell us what we can do to improve this article la ville de Port-de-Bouc sera dotée d’un nouveau collège plus grand plus moderne et exemplaire sur le plan environnemental Voilà l’annonce faite mi-janvier par les services du Département des Bouches-du-Rhône Il s’agit en fait d’une reconstruction délocalisée du collège Paul-Eluard pensée pour répondre à l’évolution démographique de la commune de Port-de-Bouc il est impossible de « pousser les murs pour agrandir le collège existant comme c’est le cas pour le collège Versailles à Marseille » nous précise-t-on au Département Le choix s’est donc porté sur la construction d’un nouveau collège sur un terrain situé à un peu plus d’un kilomètre du site actuel à l’angle de l’avenue de Provence et du chemin des Thermes Le futur collège de Port-de-Bouc pourra accueillir 728 élèves Il disposera d’une salle polyvalente de 44 places de parking et de 5 logements de fonction L’investissement pour la construction de ce futur collège est estimé à 24,3 millions d’euros entièrement financés par le Département Le début des travaux est prévu au 3e trimestre 2024 pour une livraison estimée au 1er trimestre 2026 Ce nouveau projet s’inscrit dans le cadre du Plan Charlemagne déployé depuis 2017 par le Département pour la rénovation et la construction de nouveaux collèges Imaginé par les architectes Marjan Hessamfar et Joe Vérons le collège de Port-de-Bouc bénéficiera tout comme celui qui vient d’être inauguré à Lançon-Provence d’une architecture qui se veut exemplaire sur le plan environnemental avec des panneaux photovoltaïques en toiture la réduction des émissions de gaz à effet de serre grâce à une chaudière à bois et l’utilisation de béton bas carbone et de matériaux biosourcés “The best birthday present I ever got.” – Ralph Mauriello, September 6, 19581 Ralph Mauriello had been born on August 25 and less than two weeks after his 24th birthday Although he won only one big-league game and was out of Organized Baseball shortly after his 26th birthday for the balance of his life has regaled those wanting to listen – and seemingly everyone does – to stories of his time in baseball and the people with whom he interacted Ralph started playing baseball at a young age and was encouraged by his father. He remembered attending games at Ebbets Field and one was particularly memorable. Dolph Camilli and Dixie Walker were Ralph’s favorite players His father said that Camilli would not be with the Dodgers much longer Ralph asked why and his father explained that Dolph was 34 Ralph then realized that even if he played pro ball he would have to find another career after his playing days He would play catch with his dad, but the catches ended when Ralph was 12. One day, one of his fastballs hit his father on the hand and jammed his thumb. Even then, Ralph was big and playing with the older kids.6 The right-hander got his start playing sandlot ball at McCarron Park in the Greenpoint section of Brooklyn playing against older boys in the Police Athletic League during the summer of 1948 Ralph’s family moved to California shortly after he turned 14 They arrived in Los Angeles on September 1 He attended North Hollywood High School in Los Angeles After graduating from high school, Mauriello participated in the annual All-City vs. CIF game at Gilmore Field in Los Angeles, sponsored by the Los Angeles Herald-Express. He hurled five shutout innings for the All-City team, allowing two hits and striking out 11 batters, as his team won, 6-4.9 Off this performance he was selected to represent Los Angeles in the annual Hearst Sandlot Classic in New York In the game at New York’s Polo Grounds on August 20 allowing one hit and striking out three batters lost in 11 innings to the New York All-Stars Mauriello took time to visit his aunt in Brooklyn and pal around with teammate Bobby Locke He also remembered one night back in his room at the Hotel New Yorker with roommate Bob Borovicka (the other Los Angeles representative) Bob had gone 0-for-2 in the Hearst Sandlot Classic and was taking some vicious swings with his bat The bat flew out of his hands through the open window and sailed down to the street signed with Cleveland but made it only as far as Class B The folks back home got to see a pregame picture of Ralph, Bob, and Joe DiMaggio in the Los Angeles Herald-Express.10   Mauriello worked out with the Yankees and the Dodgers and he went home with a professional contract The signing with the Dodgers was announced on August 30 USC, at the insistence of baseball coach Rod Dedeaux and Ralph began classes there in the fall of 1952 After going 3-8 with Newport News (his last win coming on June 15), Mauriello was sent to Class-C Santa Barbara on July 23. In one of his more memorable outings in Virginia, on May 23, he lost a 16-inning game at Norfolk, 5-4, when infielder Charlie Neal made two errors in the final inning. In the game, Mauriello allowed 14 hits, walked 16 batters, and had a wild pitch.14 His wildness Mauriello was 6-4 with a 2.49 ERA and walked 55 batters in 83 innings playing semipro basketball with Shortie’s Café in the Los Angeles area Valley Municipal League The next year, Mauriello started his season with Pueblo in the Class-A Western League. He was with them through June 18, posting a 1-2 record in nine games. While he was there, on May 15 to be precise, he acquired a new roommate, with whom he roomed for much of his time in the minors. Jim Gentile was a hard-hitting first baseman in an organization with an abundance of hard-hitting first basemen Their adventures from Pueblo to Mobile to Fort Worth and eventually the Los Angeles Dodgers were outlined in Tales Beyond the Dugout Jim was Ralph’s best friend in baseball and served as best man at Ralph’s wedding He walked eight in each of his wins on July 26 and August 23 But his 6.2 hits allowed per nine innings led his league and secured his promotion to Double A the following season Mauriello was named to the season-end Southern Association’s All-Star team He finished in second place in the MVP balloting and won the league’s Rookie of the Year award He became the team’s first and only 10-game winner when he defeated Portland 7-1 on September 4 finished in sixth place with an 80-88 record He was charged with the loss as Pittsburgh went on to win Then Mauriello began to stumble. He dropped the ball while throwing his first pitch to Dale Long, balking the runners to second and third.27 After he hurled a wild pitch that allowed Dark to score from third, manager Walt Alston brought in Johnny Podres who secured the last four outs for Los Angeles giving Mauriello his first and what was to be his only big-league win “And I’ll swear that Alston (our manager) was out on the mound to take the ball out of my hand before the guy (Long) reached first base.” – Ralph Mauriello’s memory of leaving the game on September 27.28 Mauriello’s hopes for a second win evaporated when the Cubs scored four ninth-inning runs to win the game The season over, Mauriello, resumed his studies in electrical engineering at USC. On January 31, 1959, he married Caroline June Paulenko, known to the world by her middle name. She is a graduate of Franklin High School and was valedictorian of the Class of 1956. When they were wed, she was a mathematics major at UCLA.29 They had met during the 1957 season when Mauriello was playing with the Angels She and her sister were outside the ballpark in Los Angeles after a game between the Angels and the San Francisco Seals on June 29 Mauriello was assigned to the Dodgers’ farm club at Spokane He was the Opening Day pitcher but did not factor in the decision as Spokane lost at Phoenix On May 13 he was sent down to Victoria for the second time in as many years but showed good form in defeating Corpus Christi His complete-game outing featured 10 strikeouts He won four of his last five decisions to bring his record to 4-5 with a 3.31 ERA Mauriello moved on to the Triple-A Montreal Royals on July 23 after winning his last outing with Victoria “Way back, I always figured it this way: If I stick around in the minors, I’ll get my college degree in the off-season and quit; if I make it to the majors, I’ll go ahead and get my Master’s Degree. I didn’t want to start my career at 35. I felt I had a better future as an engineer starting at 26.” – Ralph Mauriello, August 20, 1961.30 Mauriello felt that it was time to consider a career change He completed his college work by staying in school for the entire 1959-1960 school year and getting his bachelor’s degree He then reported to Montreal for his last season of professional baseball He went 7-5 for the Royals and called it a career Mauriello took a position with Litton Industries He was with Litton for 30 years and earned his master’s degree from UCLA before starting his own computer design company It was a small firm with only six employees Ralph and June had the first of their three daughters They later welcomed Gina and Michelle to the family and with six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren The professional baseball part of his life over He had often sung during the time he played ball but in the 1960s outside of work and taking an occasional turn in the mound in semipro ball He became a featured soloist for the San Fernando Valley Male Chorus and Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church choir He performed with community theater productions and was in the chorus for two operas performed by the West Coast Opera company He also did 30-minute shows for various organizations near his home He has sung the National Anthem at Los Angeles Lakers basketball games and Los Angeles Kings hockey games he has performed the anthem at least once a season at Dodger Stadium at the age of 54 and more than three decades removed from his only big-league win Mauriello was in uniform for the Outlaws in a Los Angeles area Municipal League In addition to the sources shown in the Notes and author interviews with Ralph Mauriello on January 8 Photo credit: Ralph Mauriello at the Hearst Game 1 Frank Finch “Podres to Duel Cardinals’ Jackson,” Los Angeles Times 2 Salvatore Mauriello Obituary 3 Marjorie Mauriello Baker “Just Like Nonna Used to Make,” Los Angeles Times 4 Jean Merl “Bob Baker 1947-2015: Times Journalist Fulfilled Music Dream,” Los Angeles Times 5 Correspondence between author and Ralph Mauriello 6 Mauriello grew to become 6-feet-3 and is listed at 195 pounds 7 “Hot Shots Win Extra-Innings Pitching Duel,” Van Nuys (California) News 8 “Ralph Mauriello Hurls No-Hitter,” North Hollywood Valley Times 9 “City Diamond All-Stars Top Ace CIF Squad by 6-4,” Los Angeles Times 10 Los Angeles Herald-Express 11 Jeff Meyers “Stardust Memories: 31 Years After Failing to Stick with the Dodgers Ralph Mauriello Is Still Pitching – and Pondering What Might Have Been,” Los Angeles Times 12 “Crowd of 4,392 for Opening Game at Newport News,” Hagerstown (Maryland) Daily Mail 13 Charles Karmosky “Neal Hurt as Dodgers Cash In on Portsmouth Error for 8-5 Win,” Newport News (Virginia) Daily Press 14 “Miscue Ruins Sterling Effort for Mauriello,” Newport News Daily Press 15 Ralph Mauriello Tales Beyond the Dugout: The Zany Antics of Baseball Players of the Fifties (Los Angeles: Mauriello Publishing 16 Bob Terrell “Mauriello Stops Rock Hill in Asheville Debut 5 to 3,” Asheville (North Carolina) Citizen 17 “Tourists Defeat Rock Hill Twice; Fessette Gets 19th,” Asheville Citizen 18 Bob Terrell “Reid and Mauriello Pace Tourists Win,” Asheville Citizen 19 Vernon Butler 20 “Mauriello 21 Lorin McMullen 22 McMullen “Cats Try Again for Infielder,” Fort Worth Star-Telegram 23 Frank Finch “Angels Score 5-2 Win Over Padres,” Los Angeles Times 24 “Angels Win in 9th 25 Bob Johnson “Hurlers Star for Spokane; Twin Bill Divided,” Spokane Chronicle 26 John Lyons “Mauriello Snaps Corpus Christi Win Streak,” Victoria (Texas) Advocate 27 Richard Dozer 28 Mauriello 29 “Franklin Ephebian to Wed Dodger Baseball Player,” (Los Angeles) Eagle Rock Sentinel 30 Jack McCurdy “Ex-Dodger Goes into Electronics,” Los Angeles Times If you can help us improve this player’s biography, contact us One-Win Wonders Meet the Staff Board of Directors Annual Reports Inclusivity Statement Contact SABR You don't have permission to access the page you requested What is this page?The website you are visiting is protected.For security reasons this page cannot be displayed The letter and Miriam Sternberg Wechsler | Photo: Courtesy of The National Library of Israel Dozens of personal diaries from people living through the early years of the young Jewish state (1948) have so far been handed over to the Israel National Library which Israel Hayom has been following in a series of articles in recent months Follow Israel Hayom on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram A particularly moving diary presented recently describes the life of the immigrants on the ship Exodus details the agonizing challenges they went through 1947 – one person died on one of the ships today," she writes "In the presence of all the ships that stood still for a short while he was lowered for burial in the Atlantic Ocean If we stay on the water for another two weeks Sternberg Wechsler's diary was recently presented to the Israel National Library as part of "Operation Diary" initiated by the library and Israel Hayom and it contains chilling testimonies about the lives of the 4,500 illegal immigrants who survived the Holocaust and left France in July 1947 but the British refused to allow them to disembark and settle in the country in which three passengers were killed and dozens injured the illegal immigrants were forcibly transported to deportation ships that sent them back to the shores of France The event received enormous media coverage all over the world following expressions of shock at their behavior the ships continued from the French coast to the displaced persons camps in Germany and only about one year later the illegal immigrants arrived in Israel Miriam was only 19 years old when she boarded the ship alone after her family was murdered in the Holocaust and her diary gives a glimpse into the daily life and inhumane conditions experienced by those on board the ship which was designed for only 600 passengers she describes the unbearably difficult conditions: "19.8.1947 – These bodies the hall at night looks like after a real pogrom because almost everyone is walking barefoot all day long; women and it often happens that you wake up at night and find your neighbor's dirty feet on your stomach Women are lying half-naked and are not ashamed .. sometimes they exposed their most intimate parts while sleeping Has our situation reached such a level that it has killed even our most delicate and fine feelings?" The day before she wrote: "Today there is a hunger strike on the three ships as a sign of protest against keeping us in Port-de-Bouc Tomorrow will mark three weeks since we arrived at this port It is already clear to the whole world that we will not land on the shores of France and we are demanding that we sail away from this port." The world is probably getting used to our story and they will possibly forget us very soon because every day that passes is taken away from us forever the ninth daughter out of ten children born to Asher Zelig and Atla Zipa Sternberg her older sister who was a member of "Hashomer Hatza'ir" She was the only survivor of all her family members who remained in Poland after Jordana and another sister left in time Her parents died in the ghetto from starvation and all the others were sent to concentration camps Aliyat Hano'ar sent her to the displaced persons camp in Indersdorf to teach Hebrew to children who survived the war In July 1947 she boarded the Exodus with a group of her students and after a few months joined Kibbutz Ma'agan Michael Sternberg Wechsler's diary was added to about 90 diaries from the early years of the State that were presented to the National Library as part of the project in honor of the 75th year of the State of Israel for the purpose of preserving them in the library's collections for future generations Director of Archives and Special Collections at the National Library Matan Barzali: "We are happy to continue receiving personal diaries written in the years before and during the War of Independence [1948] as well as diaries that contain stories and experiences from the first years of the young state These can be diaries written in Hebrew or in any other language diaries of people who lived in Israel or in any other country – provided that they have stories about people from that generation The Israel National Library highly regards the preservation and documentation of history for the benefit of the future generations." "It often happens that you wake up at night and find your neighbor's dirty feet on your stomach Subscribe to Israel Hayom's daily newsletter and never miss our top stories You think I'm gonna put up with this sh*t at my bar Newly revealed SS officer tape provides direct evidence of Hitler's explicit command for Jewish extermination A group called "Youth Demand" called on protesters to come to the site Analysis  Archaeology Blogpost Business & Finance Culture Exclusive Explainer Environment Features Health In Brief Jewish World Judea and Samaria Lifestyle Cyber & Internet Sports Diplomacy  Iran & The Gulf Gaza Strip Politics Shopping Terms of use Privacy Policy Submissions Contact Us The first issue of Israel Hayom appeared on July 30 Israel Hayom was founded on the belief that the Israeli public deserves better more balanced and more accurate journalism [contact-form-7 id=”508379″ html_id=”isrh_form_Newsletter_en” title=”newsletter_subscribe”] This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page What would your ultimate sailing adventure be We have inspiration for once-in-a-lifetime trips with our 12 dream sailing experiences Whether that’s taking on a sporting challenge going on above-averagely-adventurous holidays we live in an era where ‘doing’ is more important than ‘having’ It’s evidenced by the rise in everything from ultra marathons to immersive art exhibits to Duolingo A travel trends report by Mastercard in 2023 found spending on experiences was up 65% over the previous four years while spending on ‘things’ had risen just 12% a psychology professor at Cornell University came to the conclusion that buying possessions might bring temporary happiness experiences shape us – and they stay with us forever what would be your ‘bucket list’ sailing experience We find inspiration in 12 great sailing adventures – some on your own yacht With a bit of planning you could attend some of sailing’s biggest events from your own yacht Berths in Marina Marseille old harbour will be hard to come by where Port du Frioul is just a ferry ride away Along the coast Port de Bouc Plaisance and Port Sausset-les-Pins have train and bus links to Marseilles though its marina is suitable for shallow draught yachts only When it comes to choosing America’s Cup accomodation Barcelona’s Port Olimpic marina say they aren’t yet taking reservations but have a list of those interested and plan to allocate spots closer to the Cup Barcelona also has a handy coastal train that connects holiday towns such as Blanes In Les Sables d’Olonne, Port Olona, is unsurprisingly full: 40 IMOCAs need to squeeze in But consider La Baule to the north and La Rochelle to the south but as the IMOCA fleet gathers weeks ahead of the start there will be plenty of opportunities to see these impressive machines up close crew on a traditional sailing ship delivering cargo Passages with open berths vary from a three-day hop transporting goods like Scottish whisky or French wines to month-long adventures visiting multiple trading ports across Europe or a transatlantic to collect Caribbean rum and coffee salty crew for some communal living and a degree of physical work particularly when it comes to loading and unloading the cargo but also to enjoy the chance to experience slow living and learning traditional skills handling tall ships Find out more at: fairtransport.eu; grayhoundventures.com The Bay of Biscay has a fearsome reputation hence most skippers looking to sail their own boats will aim to cross in summer when there is a better chance of settled weather between May and August But for sailors looking to gain experience of bigger conditions a skippered south-bound Biscay crossing can be a memorable way to make this right-of-passage crossing 59° North and Rubicon3 both offer Biscay crossings during the ‘off’ season This year 59° North will depart Plymouth in late September for Lagos Rubicon3 will be running a three-boat Biscay Masterclass with pre-departure workshops on heavy weather skills (last year included talks from ocean racers Mike Golding and Miranda Merron “Taking part in a training sail across the Bay of Biscay late in the season is a valuable opportunity for sailors to experience and learn how to handle heavy weather sailing but few have the chance to practise in real-life conditions,” explains Rubicon3 founder Bruce Jacobs “This experience is critical because it helps bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and the actual skills needed if you ever encounter heavy weather.” Biscay has a fearsome reputation and for many sailors it is their first taste of bluewater sailing We had a rotating watch standing on the bow looking for growlers Andy Schell, 59° North founder, says their Farr 65 Falken crossed Biscay in both March and September 2023 “Both offered pretty typical – read ‘heavy’ – conditions September gave us a very good weather window and Falken had a heavy but mostly reaching and running passage 59° North always start their trips from the west – departing from Ireland or Plymouth “I think the stereotypical ‘Biscay bashing’ happens most often to boats who are further inshore on the shallower continental shelf,” explains Schell “You get this sort of worst-case scenario where cruisers who are new to offshore sailing want to go ‘offshore’ to get across Biscay but don’t go far enough offshore to make it more manageable.” Besides the confidence making the trip with an ocean-ready 60-footer can give he says a westerly route offers several advantages: “easier wave action when or if the weather does pipe up; a lower risk of orcas further off the coast; and more time and sea room to heave-to when needed.” The passage isn’t solely something to be endured as crews leave an increasingly chilly Britain for some late season sun and warmth in southern Europe “The thought of sailing across Biscay terrified me and was far beyond what I felt capable of taking on,” says Anna Wenneker “I learned so much – be more worried about some things and less worried about others – but I also just had a proper adventure I usually charter a boat and have a lovely holiday but I’ve been craving a proper sailing adventure and this was it.” Find out more at: rubicon3adventure.com; 59-north.com Explore Norway’s Vega archipelago in a unique expedition available through Kraken Travel The nine-day passage includes stops to climb the Seven Sisters mountains and go on an eagle safari before the unforgettable finale – a coastal race to the truly unique Træna Music Festival Described as the world’s most beautiful festival it sees live music performances atop windswept islands and even in caves and rock gorges Find out more at: kraken.travel Kraken Travel also organises expeditions along the Helgeland coast some of Norway’s most pristine waters – but with a twist the seven-night trip combines exploring stunning islands with a beach cleaning programme to help preserve the incredible ecosystem the world’s only Arctic whisky distillery to sample and it makes for a memorable cruise with a purpose there has been an uptick in crew wanting to explore beyond their usual cruising grounds and get more out of their time on water,” observes Kraken Travel co-founder Mike Pickering “Using sailing to get closer to nature has become a common theme There has been a real shift towards sailing holidays being more than just sailing.” In an age where nearly the entire planet is mapped by satellite the notion of stumbling on an undiscovered island seems destined to remain a fantasy But there are still places in Europe where you’re likely to be the only yacht Despite lying midway between Madeira and Lanzarote the Selvagem Islands are a small archipelago few cruisers have heard of was keen to visit the islands due to their biodiversity After picking up the sole mooring buoy in an anchorage to the south-west of Selvagem Grande they met the island’s nature wardens (apply online in advance) “We had the most amazing few hours hiking among juvenile shearwaters and tracking the endemic Selvagem wall geckos Our boys were also blown away to discover they were the only children to have landed on the islands all year.” No matter how many times you’ve seen it in photos, the experience of flying over water is breathtaking. Foiling is booming – not only for grand prix racers but probably at your local sailing club or beach thanks to the popularity of wingfoiling and ever growing range of foiling dinghies If you fancy a go but – perhaps wisely – feel like warm water might make the learning experience more fun many sailing beach club holidays now offer a foiling experience while Wildwind in Greece uses ILCA/Laser dinghies with ‘Glide Free’ foils to let first time flyers try it out in a familiar boat “Foiling in a Laser is a great starting point for someone learning the ropes as it still relates to basic sailing skills meaning people with less experience can still have a go,” explains Ashley Deaton the Laser allows for you to make mistakes without the risk of hurting yourself.” Minorca Sailing has a fleet of Skeeta and Nikki foiling dinghies “The Skeetas are great for adults and older teenagers and come with two different size rigs depending on the conditions “The Nikki is ideal for children and younger teenagers – we’ve had children as young as eight years foiling Wind conditions are also perfect to get up on the foil and sustain flight but not so much that it becomes too much of a handful,” explains Minorca boss Ian Aldridge Alternatively, if you want to take on the Waszp there’s nowhere better to learn than iconic Lake Garda Sail Garda offers a 10-hour multi-day course for experienced dinghy sailors to get to grips with the foiling design (choose your own accommodation locally) Find out more at: minorcasailing.co.uk; sailgarda.com; markwarner.co.uk; wildwind.co.uk Selkie is a Stiffkey Cockle owned and skippered by Blakeney local Zoe Dunford who knows the creeks and coast waters of North Norfolk like the back of her hand – each year she walks the routes at low tide observing the changes to the ever-shifting sand bars and channels She offers custom day trips that can include wild swimming and spectacular wildlife watching – at this time of year sailing past seals then skeins of pink-footed geese in autumn and winter Rarer visitors that keen birdwatchers may spot include wheatear Though an idyllic experience to share with non-sailing family she also frequently welcomes seasoned sailors and can offer gentle instruction on handling the gunter-rigged Stiffkey Cockle and all trips include tea and homemade cake Find out more at: staynextthesea.co.uk Taking on the Northwest Passage in a 100-year-old but open berths are available to join the 1915-built Tecla on a series of high latitudes adventures building up to a full Northwest Passage attempt next summer (they’ve completed it twice in 2019 and 2023) and went through a full restoration in 2021 Twelve guest crew join three permanent crew to run a three-watch pattern and handle the twin masts and six sails – spars are traditional wooden This year the Tecla is setting off on a tour of the Americas with the opportunity to join stages ranging from 10 to 50-plus days After a Viking route passage in June from Scotland Tecla will cruise Greenland before dipping its bows into the Northwest Passage Tecla will sail to South Georgia and Antarctica a full Northwest Passage attempt is scheduled for July 2025 from the Aleutian Islands in Alaska – truly an adventure of a lifetime Find out more at: anotherworldadventures.com One of the most eye-catching launches in recent years has to be the Sunreef Eco 80 with its in-hull solar panels (200,000 views and counting on our YouTube video tour) fully spec’d Eco 80 available for skippered charter in the Caribbean this winter The catamaran combines electric engines and solar with luxury living (Rafael Nadal is a Sunreef power cat owner) and four crew to tend to your every need Find out more at: DIYachting.co.uk Top of many sailors’ wish-lists, an Atlantic crossing is a true bluewater adventure If you’re not in a position to skipper your own yacht across then going for a first transat as a crewmember can be a great way to enjoy the experience without the responsibility of the preparation Every year dozens of sailors complete the ARC rally as charter guests – last winter more than 160 people made the crossing as a paying guest on 21 yachts “Paying for a berth on a charter boat is a great way to achieve a sailing bucket list it’s also a popular way to try out ocean sailing before committing with your own boat,” explains World Cruising Club boss Paul Tetlow “A boat owner planning a family and friends adventure can sail with a charter company to get an insight into the practicalities of ocean sailing as part of their decision-making process “An ocean crossing in any boat is a good way to work through decisions about the suitability of your existing boat and even fundamentally whether you like ocean sailing Sailing with the ARC adds an extra layer of confidence that the boat has met a published list of safety requirements.” you can use the uninterrupted crossing to hone a new skill Rubicon3 offers a celestial navigation transatlantic passage each year and they have proven highly popular (this year’s is already sold out but there’s an eastbound transat next spring) says: “Sailing is more about connecting with nature than relying on technology “That’s why it’s magical to have the skills to turn off the screens and plotters and use the sun Find out more at: worldcruising.com; rubicon3adventure.com Legendary yachting photographer Rick Tomlinson is hosting a photographic safari to South Georgia this November, aboard the Pelagic 77 Vinson of Antarctica, run by Skip Novak’s Pelagic Expeditions The month-long expedition will set off from Stanley in the Falklands – weather permitting – on a 750-mile passage to South Georgia The proposed itinerary includes visiting King Haakon Bay the vast King penguin colony of Salisbury Plain in the Bay of Isles and the former whaling station at Grytviken Nordenskjold Glacier in Cumberland Bay East is a must-see highlight and there will be ample opportunities to capture incredible wildlife and landscape images under Rick’s guidance Find out more at: pelagic.co.uk The June 2025 issue of Yachting World is out now .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Jessica Strachan | The Flint JournalCassi Alexandra | The Flint Journal Susan Williams-McLean holds a painting by Monique Veyssiere Williams-McLean met Veyssiere in New York City for the first time this November Sprinkled throughout Susan Williams-McLean’s Flint home are the mementos of a true friendship: boxes of letters gifts and trinkets collected over the 60 years she’s been friends with a pen pal she’d never met a retired nurse from Genesys Medical Center a 69-year-old retired school teacher and artist "I've always wanted to see her and never lost that hope on a three-day trip to New York City that was marked by lots of sightseeing and plenty of catching up When Williams-McLean was just 10 years old she was assigned a pen pal by a nun teaching a geography course “We were studying the world and the nun in charge of us had a list and gave everyone in the class a pen pal to write to Then we were to report back if we heard anything in response I was a lucky one that got a letter from this ‘Monique Veyssiere,’ ” she explained As one of six children raised in a home on Flushing Road “When I got a letter with all these stamps on it Williams-McLean and Veyssiere wrote back and forth about all kinds of things — everything and nothing at all They got to know each other through photos anecdotes and sharing bits of everyday life but we never missed a Christmas,” Williams-McLean said “And we always talked about visiting for years As that seemed to have become the reality of their friendship it was a more than a surprise when Williams-McLean received a letter earlier this fall with an unexpected invitation: “Dear Susie I hope you are in good health and you enjoyed your summer,” Veyssiere’s letter began “I had a dream since 1978 to cross the Atlantic Ocean on a cargo or container ship ...” Her letter went on to explain that she had learned of a cargo company that would allow cruise passengers on a ship’s upper deck 24 and her visa would permit up to a three-day trip to the ship’s destination — New York City I’m going to be there,’ ” Williams-McLean said Neither of them had been to New York before and there was a lot of preparation to get done With an exchange of e-mail addresses to communicate more quickly Williams-McLean booked her non-refundable flight and hotel room The next note that Williams-McLean received seemed to shatter those plans “When I arrived home from booking (the trip) there was her e-mail stating that the civil riots in France had caused the dock workers to strike and they were not going to allow her ship or any other ship to dock,” Williams-McLean said “I was devastated that I had made plans for a dead-end trip I told her I would go to New York City alone and try to have fun alone as my trip was scheduled and a refund was not possible.” Williams-McLean said Veyssiere’s son Oliver wrote to say he was personally driving Veyssiere to Italy to reach the boat there “She will be on that boat,” he promised Williams-McLean 7 and felt like a mouse in a maze … with thousands of other mice running around,” Williams-McLean said adding there was a city-wide marathon taking place which made even using a taxi next to impossible Williams-McLean and Veyssiere’s hotels were three miles apart Williams-McLean says she happily walked the three miles to meet her friend for the first time “The hotel was huge,” Williams-McLean said “It had so many floors and I was walking in and out of the hallways and past all these doors Then I saw a woman standing there and I knew right away it was her.” The two women spent hours in the hotel room sharing recent photos of their families and enjoying each others’ company though we already knew each other,” Williams-McLean said She said in France when you really love someone you kiss them on both cheeks Williams-McLean explained that since it was likely the only time her friend would get to see the city With a French-English pocket dictionary in hand saw Times Square and took photographs from the top of the Empire State Building we did up New York OK,” she said with a laugh During those two days they just got lost in the city together “Every so often Monique would just clap her hands together and say “It was hard to part so what we did was make the plan that I’ll go to France within a couple of years,” McLean said They’re are back to corresponding — through e-mail now — sharing photos and stories of their time together “I even left her a crystal Statue of Liberty in her luggage — one for her and one for Oliver,” Williams-McLean said “I wanted to send her home with something special and that was the highlight of her trip here I’m just thankful to that sister who assigned (pen pals) one who encouraged and inspired her students and it changed my life,” Williams-McLean said “It's been a 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This is now pushing up home insurance premiums, especially in Bouches-du-Rhône, which is now in the top three of the most expensive departments for home insurance costs in France, reports BFMTV The situation looks likely to reoccur this year the Bouches-du-Rhône prefecture has placed around 30 communes under a state of drought alert Read also: How do I see if any drought rules are affecting my French home? Read also: 84 areas of south of France declared drought disaster zones: what changes?  The full list of communes affected by the new catastrophe naturelle decree is:  This small department on the German border is home to the historic city of Strasbourg French succession laws can qffect inheritance of property from a step-parent Couple may sue French council over drainage issues in their bargain property As stated in its Ambition 2040 strategy its fundamental long-term goal is to build the sustainable Mediterranean city of tomorrow meaning a both socially inclusive and climate-resilient city Aix-Marseille Provence (AMP) believes in innovative diversity these specific features are its driving force for innovation innovating is not only an opportunity to create wealth but it is also a vital path to tackle its challenges Aix-Marseille-Provence is the second largest metropolis in France this young organisation is made-up of 92 municipalities ranging from very small villages to big cities like Marseille The local authority manages the territory’s ecological transition and is in charge of strategical fields such as public transport economic development and environmental protection AMP is a mosaic of people and cultures with significant social contrasts The northern Marseille hosts some of the poorest districts in Europe while the city’s southern areas or even Aix-en-Provence have a very wealthy population Aix-Marseille is also unique for the diversity of its landscape and nature It has huge natural areas and a very long coastline and it is one of the only urban areas in the world hosting a National Park Its territory is also one of the largest industrial areas in Europe with leading companies in high-tech sectors AMP is particularly impacted by the challenges of the 21st century notably social inclusion with the northern districts of Marseille suffering from unemployment and poverty Facing air quality challenges, the metropolis has developed the European DIAMS project that transforms the way air quality is monitored and managed by providing 2000 citizens and communities (40 schools equipped) with individual sensors and collecting their data in order to inspire urban policies Building on an exceptionally rich and diverse ecosystem the city supports its innovation ecosystem and help startups to grow It has become an efficient matching tool between our calls for innovation and local solutions the international summit that attracts African start-ups with the ambition to strengthen their international attractiveness develop business and accelerate their global impact Euroméditerranée in one key initiative that illustrates its ability to tackle social environmental and urban issues through innovation This project is the largest urban renewal project in Europe yet located in one of its poorest districts It is also a model for innovation for the renovation of the most vulnerable neighbourhoods Euroméditerranée is a testbed for the experimentation of innovative processes and tools promoting the green and digital transition of cities Euromediterranée is committed to duplicating these solutions throughout the city of Marseille and the whole metropolitan area It also gives opportunity to accelerate innovative companies especially through the open innovation initiative called « Med’innovant » HARARE – Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Finance Permanent Secretary has come under scrutiny after an investigation revealed that he has purchased 12 luxury properties in affluent suburbs of Johannesburg raising concerns over unexplained wealth and potential corruption The investigation by NewsHawks uncovered that Guvamatanga owns properties in upmarket areas and primarily in the exclusive Dainfern Golf Estate The total value of these properties runs into millions of US dollars sparking questions about his ability to accumulate such wealth given that he has previously struggled to explain his sources of income Guvamatanga’s Johannesburg properties These revelations raise concerns about potential corruption failure to declare assets as mandated by government policy as Guvamatanga had previously faced criticism over his unclear financial dealings and his explanations for the source of his wealth is likely to intensify calls for greater transparency and accountability in Zimbabwe’s public sector as well as raise further questions regarding his financial activities Copyright © 2025 | The Zimbabwe Mail Online - Your News! 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