Japan to build hospital ships to boost disaster response in coastal areas: ‘a huge help’
The decision stems from January's Noto Peninsula earthquake, which destroyed communities and limited rescue teams' access ...
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Teenager Receives First Life-Changing Surgery as Hospital Ship Launches New Phase in Madagascar
Rosalinda, from Mananara in northern Madagascar, received free surgery on Monday, March 10th on board the Africa Mercy® ...
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My Life: The Floating Hospital
Today we meet Iona, a 15-year-old British girl who sails with her family on The Africa Mercy – a hospital ship that travels the world helping people who need it the most – and Grace ...
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China’s navy sends a steady drumbeat of ships around Australia
China’s deployment of a potent surface action group around Australia over the past two weeks is unprecedented but not unique.
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Two shipyards can build hospital ships — USC CEO
The Russian Navy currently has three Project 320 hospital ships that were built in Poland in 1980.
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Shipping celebrates Mercy Ships initiative at black-tie Houston bash
The bash at Houston’s Rice Hotel was the first in a series of planned events in preparation for Cargo Day in November. Mercy ...