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The United States Coast Guard successfully rescued a 72-year-old passenger from Holland America Line’s Koningsdam on Thursday following a medical emergency that occurred 300 miles off the coast of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.

On July 1st, 2024, an incident occurred at the Port of Baltimore involving the MV Bellavia, a 965-foot cargo vessel flagged by Liberia. Shortly after departing the Seagirt Marine Terminal, the Bellavia experienced a brief loss of power. The ship was unable to maintain course and promptly returned to its berth.

The U.S. has been actively tracking Russian warships and aircraft expected to arrive in the Caribbean for a military exercise in the coming weeks, marking a significant move by Russia as tensions continue to escalate over Western military support for Ukraine. This development, disclosed by U.S. officials on Wednesday, highlights Russia's strategic response to the ongoing conflict.

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The USCG received a distress call from the man at 8 a.m., where he reported that his 40-foot sailing vessel was taking on water. He activated his emergency position using a radio beacon.