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Who Is In Charge of the Salvage in Baltimore? What's Going on With Shipping? March 28, 2024 In this episode - maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner - discusses the three salvage operations that have to be attempted and the lack of an incident commander to oversee the situation. #dali #baltimorebridge #baltimore #shipping #supplychain #containerships #containerships https://lnkd.in/emvrk77H

In the current edition of #AfricaBriefingMagazine, #AhmedIbrahim looks at the evolution of #piracy along the #Somalicoast and, specifically, how the #PuntlandMaritimePolice Force is combatting the resurgent sea marauders. This and many more insightful pieces in this edition: https://lnkd.in/dFfRmbUE

-- Chief Red Eagle Red Eagle or William Weatherford (1780 or 1781 - March 24, 1824) was a Creek chief. One of many mixed-race descendants of Southeast Indians who intermarried with European traders and later colonial settlers. Red Eagle was of mixed Creek, French and Scots ancestry. He was raised as a Creek in the matrilineal nation and achieved his power in it, through his mother's prominent Wind Clan, as well as his father's trading connections. After showing his skill as a warrior, he was given the war name of Hopnicafutsahia. The Creek War (1813-1814), also known as the Red Stick War and the Creek Civil War, was a regional war between opposing Creek factions, European empires, and the United States, taking place largely in Alabama and along the Gulf Coast. Red Eagle became increasingly concerned about the influx of European Americans onto Creek land and eventually led a group known as “Red Sticks,” bent on protecting their land, their way of life, and their people from intruders. Eventually the smaller forces of Red Sticks and the larger opposing forces led by General Andrew Jackson came against each other. The conflict ended in the decisive defeat of the Red Sticks at The Battle of Horseshoe Bend, near modern-day Dadeville, Alabama. Terms were drawn up that provided far less land than the Creek tribe had previously held. The quote attributed to Chief Red Eagle reads, "Angry people want you to see how powerful they are. Loving people want you to see how powerful YOU are." #inspirationalquote #motivationalquote #wisdomquotes #lifelesson

The walls of the The Cavalry and Guards Club have witnessed countless pertinent and incisive discussions over the past 134 years, and our Argyll Strategy Breakfast Briefing last week proved to be no exception. An enormous thank you to our guest speaker Andrew Monaghan for a fascinating analysis of the Russo-Ukrainian war and to Argyll Senior Advisors Natasha Groom and Price Floyd for their highly insightful perspectives on the current, and future, state of Western relations with Russia. If you would like to find out more about how Argyll Strategy can support you, do please get in touch. #RussiaUkraineWar #InternationalRelations #Geopolitics #Sanctions #ArgyllStrategy

“What’s that sound?” “When was the last time it was serviced?” “Is it time for a refit?” These questions can all be answered by the team at RMK Merrill-Stevens Is it time for a visit? If you’re not sure, the answer is probably yes. Get your free quote by contacting RMK Merrill-Stevens today! #RMKMerrillStevens #boatrepair #yachtrefit #marineservices

As part of of a piece I am writing on attacks on war memorials, it has been interesting to look at the views of those who do not believe such attacks are of concern. One complaint is that we hear too much about past sacrifice and our Anzac history. But this makes no sense because how can we ever hear “too much” about people of purpose and courage? Our present society desperately needs more good examples - not fewer - of bravery and care for others in the face of adversity. I expect it is possible people who say these things are (deep down) worried and afraid they themselves could never meet such standards of service before self. So they sneer at the legacy rather than confront their own fear. But again this makes little sense, because we know probably the vast majority of people commemorated were themselves afraid and yet proceeded to step forward anyway. Fear and anxiety is part of being human and does not preclude trying to aim for high standards. Even though obviously most of us are not called to the kind of tasks past generations were, we can still take heart from their courageous example. I find this part of the discussion quite sad and am still working out how best to respond to it. I would welcome any thoughts.

The ILA stands resolute in our fight against the scourge of automation, the greed of corporations, and the erosion of our rightful work jurisdiction. We have meticulously analyzed their global strategies designed to decimate labor, sacrificing the livelihoods of hundreds of thousands of dedicated dockworkers. The ILA will never bow to these external pressures or forces. We will be unyielding in defending the legacy our ancestors built, a legacy that enabled these companies to amass multi-billion-dollar fortunes on the backs of generations of dockworkers. The ILA is primed and prepared for any battle that comes our way. Above all, an informed and united membership is our most formidable weapon. Together, we will protect our rights, our history, and our future with unwavering determination. #Corporategreed #strike #shutdown

Last week, the US #CoastGuard's #OceanGate hearings detailed macabre hypotheses of final moments as well as maddening descriptions of willful ignorance. #Safety is not another priority that tussles for operational attention and resources. Safety is the prerequisite for any venture, business or otherwise. The #Titan submersible tragedy should haunt leaders who shortchange safeguards and safety standards whenever they squeeze toothpaste in front of the mirror. Might you have a Stockton Rush in your life, one who blatantly defies conventional safety wisdom, or genuinely believes s/he can do no wrong? As we await another week of recollection and revelation, perhaps we can reflect on some of the lessons from this #Titanic misadventure:

The Bermuda Triangle Is the Bermuda Triangle a real mystery or just a sensational concept? Every day, countless ships navigate the waters between Florida, Bermuda, and Puerto Rico, forming what we know as the Bermuda Triangle. Yet, contrary to popular belief, these ships don't vanish into thin air. Studies by the likes of Lloyd's of London Insurance and the U.S. Coast Guard reveal that ship and aircraft losses in this region are no different than anywhere else in the world. So, where does the enigma of the Bermuda Triangle originate? It's all about mystery, sensationalism, and the human mind's fascination with the unknown. Share this video if you've ever been intrigued by the Bermuda Triangle mystery! #BermudaTriangle #MaritimeMysteries #DrTimsAquatics

Happy Flag Day! In honor of Old Glory, we thought we'd share some facts about the American flag: 1. According to popular legend, Betsy Ross sewed the first American flag in 1776 after a design was presented to her by George Washington, Robert Morris, and George Ross. However, there is no historical evidence to fully support this story. 2. The first recognized Flag Day was celebrated in 1885 in Fredonia, Wisconsin, when schoolteacher Bernard J. Cigrand held ceremonies for his students to honor the flag. 3. The American flag is traditionally folded in a specific manner into a triangular shape, symbolizing the tricorne hats worn by Colonial soldiers during the Revolutionary War. 4. The world's tallest flagpole flying an American flag is located at Acuity Insurance in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. It stands 400 feet tall and flies a flag that measures 60 by 120 feet (we've never included Wisconsin so much in a post). And there you have it! Always a good thing to take a peek at the past so you can observe how it shapes your present! https://elpaviation.com/ #aviation #aviationsoftware #donthateautomate #ELP #innovatorsneverimmitators #programmersforaviators #airlines #happyflagday #oldglory #americanflag #betsyross #flagday #fredonia #wisconsin #flagfacts #patriotism #history #triangularfold #acuityinsurance #sheboygan #usflag #celebratehistory