Greece’s Corinth Canal Blocked Since January, Closed for Summer

The Corinth Canal that connects the Gulf of Corinth in the Ionian Sea with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea, was closed by a landslide in January. It was recently announced that the canal will remain closed to marine … Continue reading

French “Superyacht” Yogi Sinks in the Aegean Sea, Eight Rescued

Looking slightly like a miniature Costa Concordia, the  60.2 meter (197′) French yacht Yogi rolled and sank after reporting a ‘mechanical failure’ in high seas and Force 8 winds on Friday.  The yacht sank between the islands of Skyros and Psara, 19 nautical miles … Continue reading