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Circle Line is iconic for providing sightseeing cruises in New York City, offering breathtaking views of the city's skyline and landmarks. Founded in 1945, Circle Line has become one of the city's most popular tourist activities. Their cruises offer various routes, including full and partial circumnavigations of Manhattan, as well as special trips to notable landmarks.

One of their popular attractions is the ferry service to the Statue of Liberty. The "Statue of Liberty Express" or similar themed tours take passengers from Manhattan to Liberty Island, where the Statue of Liberty proudly stands. These tours offer an in-depth look at both the statue and Ellis Island and provide rich historical context through guided narration.

Circle Line’s tours are known for their knowledgeable guides who bring New York's history to life with interesting stories and facts. Additionally, the vessels are equipped with modern amenities to ensure a comfortable experience for all passengers.

If you're planning to visit, it's advisable to check their official website or contact them directly for the latest schedules, ticket prices, and any special events or promotions they might be running. It's also recommended to book tickets in advance, especially during peak tourist seasons.

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Maritime News

Environmental Disaster Most Likely Avoided After North Sea Ships Collision

4 hours ago

Fears of an environmental disaster eased on Wednesday, two days after a container ship ploughed into a stationary U.S. fuel tanker off northeast England, as the vessel's owner said the detained captain was a Russian national.The Portuguese-flagged Solong had crashed with no obvious explanation into the larger Stena Immaculate, a tanker carrying jet fuel for the U.S. military.Huge fires and explosions charred the Solong and left the Immaculate with a gaping hole, but owner Stena Bulk said most of its jet fuel cargo remained intact.Stena Bulk Chief Executive Erik Hanell said only two of 18 fuel tanks had leaked, or about 10% of the cargo.

Video Captures Ship Impact on Stena Immaculate

19 hours ago

Newly released video footage captured by advanced AI-powered cameras has provided crucial insights into the collision between the container ship MV Solong and the U.S.-flagged tanker Stena Immaculate off the port of Grimsby earlier this week.The footage, recorded by Orca AI’s SeaPod lookout unit mounted on the anchored tanker Ionic Aspis, reportedly shows the exact moment of impact. The recordings include two separate videos: one from the system’s day cameras, highlighting the dense fog that likely obstructed the Solong crew’s visibility, and another from thermal cameras, which vividly captures the container ship's approach and the explosion upon impact.

Fire Contained, Most Jet Fuel Intact on Stena Immaculate

20 hours ago

The majority of the jet fuel aboard the U.S.-flagged tanker Stena Immaculate remains secure despite a collision with a container ship off the British coast, the tanker's owner, Stena Bulk, reported on Wednesday. Only two of the vessel’s 18 fuel tanks have leaked.The incident occurred on Monday when the Portuguese-flagged container ship Solong struck the Stena Immaculate, which was carrying jet fuel for the U.S. military. British authorities have since arrested the captain of the Solong on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.The fire that had engulfed the Stena Immaculate has now been extinguished, according to Stena Bulk's Chief Executive Erik Hanell.

Salvage Ops Set to Begin as Fire Diminishes on Stena Immaculate Tanker

yesterday

A fire onboard the Stena Immaculate oil tanker has greatly diminished with no visible flames, as initial salvage activities begin in the North Sea, the manager of the vessel Crowley reported.Crowley said it is working closely with U.K. agencies to support the incident response, salvage and environmental impact mitigation operations resulting from container ship Solong striking the tanker Stena Immaculate while at anchor on Monday, March 10.Worth noting, Solong’s owner has characterized the event as a collision rather than an impact with a stationary vessel.A fire onboard the Stena Bulk-owned oil tanker Stena Immaculate has greatly diminished with no visible flames, Crowley said.

The Race is On to Find Vessel Collision Clues

2 days ago

Inevitably, when a maritime accident like the one involving U.S.-flagged chemical tanker Stena Immaculate and the Portuguese-flagged container vessel Solong happens, the first question invariably is an incredulous: "How could this happen"?Now, a relatively rare collision off the coast of Britain has sparked concerns over what went wrong despite standard safety protocols, according to three shipping and insurance industry sources.The incident, which occurred on the morning of Monday, March 10, 2025, resulted in significant damage to the tanker, leaving a gaping hole in its side, and both ships were still burning as of Tuesday. Authorities do not expect either vessel to sink.