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Greek Tanker Struck by Missile in Black Sea, Crew Emerges Unharmed

  A Greek‑flagged tanker sailing near the Russian port of Novorossiysk was struck by a missile but remained operational, and all 24 crew members were confirmed safe.   A Greek‑owned and Greek‑flagged tanker sustained material damage after being hit by a missile while sailing approximately 14 nautical miles off the Russian port of Novorossiysk in the Black Sea. According to authorities, the vessel—operated by Maran Gas Maritime—was not carrying cargo at the time of the strike and continued to navigate safely following the incident.  All 24 crew members on board, including ten Greek nationals, thirteen Filipinos, and one Romanian, were reported to be in good health. The impact caused damage to the starboard side of the ship, but no assistance or towing was required. The tanker remained fully operational, and no environmental pollution was reported.  Greek officials have condemned the attack as dangerous and unacceptable, noting that the incident occurred amid height...
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Air Transat Grounds Flights as Pilot Strike Looms, Focuses on Repatriating Passengers

 

An Air Transat plane is seen as an Air Canada plane lands at Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport in Montreal on Thursday, May 16, 2019.

Air Transat has begun suspending flights and arranging special services to bring customers home as contract negotiations with its pilots remain unresolved. The move comes after the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), representing 750 pilots, issued a 72-hour strike notice, raising the possibility of a work stoppage as early as December 10, 2025.

The Montreal-based leisure airline, which typically operates more than 500 weekly flights to destinations in the Caribbean, Mexico, and Europe, announced that it would gradually wind down operations between December 8 and 9. To prevent passengers from being stranded abroad, the company scheduled additional repatriation flights ahead of the strike deadline.

Negotiations between Air Transat and the union have been ongoing since last winter, but no agreement has been reached. Pilots are seeking a “modern contract” with industry-standard pay, benefits, and job security, replacing the decade-old collective agreement signed in 2015. While the airline has stated that “progress” was made in recent talks, both sides remain at an impasse.

Air Transat emphasized that its priority is to minimize disruption for customers, offering flexibility and refunds for affected travelers. The company also noted that it is working “around the clock” to reach a deal and avoid a full shutdown.

For now, passengers face uncertainty as the strike deadline approaches. The outcome of negotiations will determine whether Air Transat can resume normal operations or if the suspension will extend further into the busy holiday travel season.

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