North Sea

23 skeletons found inside World War I submarine

The submarine may have been hit by a mine as its upper deck was partially damaged.

Sep 21, 2017, 18:13 PM IST

WWI German submarine wreck found off Belgium

Divers have found a well-preserved wreck of a German submarine sunk during World War I in the North Sea which may have the bodies of its crew still on board, Belgian officials said Tuesday.

Sep 20, 2017, 00:17 AM IST

Norway to build world's first ship tunnel at sea

Norway on Wednesday unveiled plans to build the world's first sea tunnel to pass through a mountain, avoiding dangerous waters that intimidated even the Vikings.

Apr 05, 2017, 20:45 PM IST

France introduces sea patrols following terrorist attacks

A marine police spokesman has said that France has introduced sea patrols for passenger ferries to and from Britain, following the recent string of jihadist attacks in the country.

Aug 03, 2016, 18:03 PM IST

Danish F-16 jet fighter crashes in North Sea, pilot safe

The Danish military says the pilot ejected safely under "controlled circumstances".

Oct 28, 2015, 18:27 PM IST

Energy giant BP says to cut 300 North Sea jobs

Energy giant BP said it was shedding 200 staff jobs and 100 contractors in its North Sea operations on Thursday following a sharp drop in oil prices.

Jan 15, 2015, 17:55 PM IST

Oil prices climb after rough week of steep losses

Oil prices climbed Friday as the market took a breather after a turbulent week that saw sharp sell-offs and a mixed US jobs report.

Nov 08, 2014, 03:52 AM IST