Engine Room Fire on Expedition Cruise Ship Le Boreal, Passengers Evacuated

The expedition cruise ship, Le Boreal, operated by French line Ponant, has been evacuated after a fire in the engine room.  Fire broke out on the 264-passenger ship as she was sailing off the Falkland Islands early Wednesday.  The passengers were transferred … Continue reading

The Squid Wars and Outlaw Fleets in the Argentine Waters Off the Falkland Ilsands

The ongoing dispute over the Falkland/Malvinas Islands and adjoining waters, has created an opportunity for an outlaw fleet of industrial fishing trawlers to fish, and over-fish, the rich stocks of squid in Argentine waters near the islands. Illegal fishing is estimated to be … Continue reading

No Shortage of Heated Words as 30th Anniversary of Falklands War Nears, Eggs and Vegetables Run Short

The Falklands War, or the Guerra de las Malvinas, depending on which side you choose, began on April 2, 1982.  As the thirtieth anniversary of the war approaches, a war of worlds between the ex-combatants, the UK and Argentina, has escalated.  Eggs and … Continue reading

Argentine Nuclear Sub Under Construction – Threat to the Falklands?

There is open speculation that the expansion of the Argentine Navy lead by the construction of its first nuclear submarine could prove a threat to Britain’s ability to defend and hold the Falkland Islands. Argentina developing nuclear-powered submarine Argentina has … Continue reading