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Ben John

@benjohn65.bsky.social
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Marine Scientist - keen on exploration, archaeology, history, astrobiology, oceanography, climate, technology, military, aerospace & universal mysteries 🌟🌎🌱

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AILERON 🇩🇪 🇺🇦 мир @aileron001.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
@benjohn65.bsky.social @mh370.io the Search for #MH370 will go on 🙏 from November 2026 to April 2027 👍👍👍
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NotBob @reallynotbob.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Pacific territories deep sea mining: the ocean floor cannot be remediated. Once nodules are lifted, the benthic ecosystem does not recover on human timescales. This is resource extraction with no undo button.
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David Pocock @davidpocock.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Yesterday I asked Anthropic about their plans for data centres in 🇦🇺 & the impact on water and electricity demand. We hear a lot about the potential of AI & data centres, but not much about the massive risks & need for safeguards against the misuse of AI & data centres guzzling our precious water.
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Anthropic to build power, fund grid upgrades for future data centres
Evan Frondorf, a senior executive at Anthropic, tells Senate committee the AI giant would invest heavily in new power supply to support its data centres.
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David Pocock @davidpocock.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Appalled but not surprised to see govt caving to the gas companies. This just makes me more determined to go harder on our campaign to get a fair return on our gas through a 25% tax on gas export revenue. Head to ourgas.com.au to add your voice. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04...
ourgas.com.au
The Great Gas Scam
TRUST. INTEGRITY. LEADERSHIP.
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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 12/05/2026
Australia Institute polling shows three in four Australians support a ban on gambling advertising. Australians lose more gambling than anywhere else in the world. It's time for the government to step up and make real changes. #auspol
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Forbes @forbes.com · 05/05/2026
Only one strand of the hantavirus—the Andes subtype—is known to spread from person to person, and it has a 40% mortality rate.
forbes.com
Officials Worry Hantavirus Aboard Cruise Ship Is Rare—And Deadly—Strain
Only one strand of the hantavirus—the Andes subtype—is known to spread from person to person, and it has a 40% mortality rate.
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David Blanchflower BSc @davidbflower.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Hantavirus may have spread between passengers on cruise ship, WHO says. 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Hantavirus may have spread between passengers on cruise ship, WHO says
Two cases of the virus, which rarely spreads between humans, have been confirmed on the ship, and three people have died.
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 08/03/2026
Families of MH370 victims call for search extension, 12 years after Malaysia Airlines jet vanished
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Families of MH370 victims call for search extension, 12 years after Malaysia Airlines jet vanished
Families of those onboard urge Malaysian government to extend contract with deep-sea exploration firm Families of those aboard Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 on Sunday urged the Malaysian government to extend a contract it signed with deep-sea exploration firm Ocean Infinity to continue a search for the aircraft that disappeared 12 years ago. The Boeing 777 was carrying 227 passengers and 12 crew when it vanished en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing on 8 March, 2014, becoming one of the world’s enduring aviation mysteries. Continue reading...
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Reuters @reuters.com · 08/03/2026
Families of flight MH370 passengers urge Malaysia to extend search reut.rs/4svKfBB
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Families of flight MH370 passengers urge Malaysia to extend search
Families of those aboard Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 on Sunday urged the Malaysian government to extend a contract it signed with deep-sea exploration firm ​Ocean Infinity to continue a search for the aircraft that disappeared 12 ‌years ago.
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H I Sutton @covertshores.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Latest photos of the sanctioned Russian LNG tanker Arctic Metagaz in Mediterranean, after being hit by USVs (surface drones). Still floating but a complete loss for Russia.
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Ben John @benjohn65.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
#Armada8606 has shifted in closer to Vung Tau, Vietnam now working shallow waters moving slowly in < 50m depth. Joining #MH370 search now unlikely this season. www.mh370-caption.net/index.php/ar...
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Ben John @benjohn65.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
#Armada8606 location in sonar calibration area ~240NM SW from Vung Tau, Vietnam working in 1500m to 500m. Sadly getting too late in season for any more #MH370 searching.
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Ben John @benjohn65.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
Is the Strait of Hormuz Open? | What Impact Will This Have on Shipping? ... youtu.be/wck_88OaQX8?... via @YouTube
youtu.be
Is the Strait of Hormuz Open? | What Impact Will This Have on Shipping? | Hormuz Data | US Sealift
YouTube video by What's Going on With Shipping?
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Ben John @benjohn65.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
#MarineTraffic is showing oil tankers (red icons) have now reduced around Strait of Hormuz area during #IranConflict www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/home/...
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Ben John @benjohn65.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
Airspace from Iran to Israel clear of all commercial air traffic while many oil tankers (orange arrows) still transiting Strait of Hormuz area as shipping will take more time to clear if needed #IranConflict globe.adsbexchange.com vesselfinder.com?p=IRHOR001
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Ben John @benjohn65.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
New search proposed for missing #MH370 flight 1100km off WA coastline - US businessman Randy Rolston has identifying 1000 km2 possible crash location as he proposes a targeted search of 10 nautical mile strip in the mid-Indian Ocean off Coral Bay WA. www.news.com.au/travel/trave...
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Ben John @benjohn65.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
RV Ocean Titan departed Fremantle yesterday is equipped with 4500m AUV & ROV. No destination on VesselFinder yet. Fremantle Ports shows next port as Colombo (Sri Lanka) but seems to be heading WSW from Rottnest Island not NW towards Colombo? vesselfinder.com?imo=8835231
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Ben John @benjohn65.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
#Armada8606 has departed Vung Tau, Vietnam with destination set to Port of Jurong in Singapore (SGJUR) #MH370 vesselfinder.com/?imo=9980784
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mh370.io, compiled by Don Thompson @mh370.io · 07/02/2026
JL-M, ‘Mr Caption’, isn’t a reliable source. He’s simply guessing. As Ben says, A86-06 would be the more likely candidate to take up the search. However, to pick up as A86-05 left off requires 3x AUV & tech crew availability in Vung Tau. Note also, in its Vard handover state A86-06 is -05’s twin.
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Stephen Moran. @moranstephen1000.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
P or C ?
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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 05/02/2026
Q: “Why is the president bothered that they're investigating Bill Clinton and his Epstein ties?” Leavitt: “I think that the president has respect for…Bill Clinton. He said yesterday himself they've shared a good relationship, and that's what he was reiterating in that NBC interview.”
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Ben John @benjohn65.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
#ARMADA8605 heading east ~9kts along track to #PagoPago in American Samoa will soon be off Albany WA an historic port city on WA's south coast region. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albany,...
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Ben John @benjohn65.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Weather was nasty before #Armada8605 returned to Fremantle. However, worst weather at present 2.6m max waves & 15 kt max winds. Otherwise all ok in SIO ~34° S latitude. Ready for next phase of #MH370 search maybe via #Armada8606 still in Vung Tau. www.vesselfinder.com/vessels/deta...
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Ben John @benjohn65.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Looks like #ARMADA8605 is now heading SSW ~9 kts along track to #PagoPago not SW back out to #MH370 search area @MarineTraffic www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/home/...
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Ben John @benjohn65.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
#Armada8605 is approaching Gage Roads off Fremantle Inner Harbour. Due to depart 1800 WST today (1000 UTC). Hopefully back to #MH370 search area not #PagoPago yet...
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Denise Wheeler @denisedwheeler.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
Here's the Daily Beast article without the paywall.
yahoo.com
Woman Told FBI Trump Abused Her at 13, Epstein Files Reveal
An allegation of rape against President Donald Trump involving a 13-year-old girl is part of an explosive new tranche of documents released by his own Justice Department into the crimes of sex offende...
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Ben John @benjohn65.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
#Armada8605 has returned to ATSB #MH370 sonar test area. Maybe now recovering AUV launched on Fri 30 Jan. Vessel should start heading back towards Gage Roads anchorage later as due to arrive tomorrow morning Mon 2 Feb for possible AUV technician transfer. www.mh370-caption.net/index.php/ar...
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Ben John @benjohn65.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
NOAA contractor NV5 to begin survey in February 2026 producing public maps, images & samples of marine environment. Will increase understanding of American Samoa’s deep-ocean environment & research related to deep sea minerals. #PagoPago #Armada8605 #MH370 gcaptain.com/noaa-launche...
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NOAA Launches Deep-Sea Mapping Project Off American Samoa as Critical Minerals Race Accelerates
The United States is ramping up efforts to secure domestic sources of critical minerals with a major new seabed mapping initiative in the Pacific, part of a broader push to...
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Ben John @benjohn65.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
#Armada8605 due to return to Gage Roads anchorage off Fremantle Inner Harbour tomorrow morning Mon 2 Feb. Unclear if they will return to #MH370 search area this summer or head directly for next port still showing as #PagoPago in American Samoa. www3.fremantleports.com.au/vtmis/dashb....
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AILERON 🇩🇪 🇺🇦 мир @aileron001.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
👇😂😂😂🤦🏼‍♂️
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Ben John @benjohn65.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
#Armada8605 strangely moving slowly away was >10NM from ATSB #MH370 sonar test area. Maybe they launched AUV late yesterday & now waiting for recovery before heading back to Gage Roads anchorage off Fremantle Inner Harbour on Mon 2 February. www3.fremantleports.com.au/vtmis/dashb....
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Ben John @benjohn65.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
#Armada8605 still has 2x 10ft refrigerated containers (reefers) lashed down over moonpool hatches & 3x 40ft containers for AUV deployments still onboard #MH370
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Ben John @benjohn65.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
#Armada8605 with >7m waves & 26 kt winds via @Windycom then forecast to improve next few days en route to AMC Henderson for reprovisioning 28-30 January. Hoping @Ocean__Infinity then returns directly to #MH370 search area. Tracking via @MH370_CAPTION
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AILERON 🇩🇪 🇺🇦 мир @aileron001.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
They have scanned the first planned area by now. We can only wait and hope that they have found something perhaps a small reference to #MH370 and wait for the news. Pago Pago is on the other side of the world. I dont think they came back after that turn 🤔
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Ben John @benjohn65.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
#Armada8605 has >4m waves on @Windycom & 7m waves forecast is now due at AMC Henderson 0500 on Wed 28 Jan for reprovisioning. Still unclear if @Ocean__Infinity will return to MH370 search area this season or head directly for next port now showing as #PagoPago in American Samoa.
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Ben John @benjohn65.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
#MH370 big news via @MH370_CAPTION - #Armada8605 Fremantle arrival: 29/12 at 0700 departure: 30/12 at 1800 Next port showing as #PagoPago in US Samoa www3.fremantleports.com.au/vtmis/dashb....
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AILERON 🇩🇪 🇺🇦 мир @aileron001.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
They are still working hard and searching. Unfortunately, we can't send direct messages to the team on the ship. I think they deserve a lot of respect and thanks for their dangerous work on the open sea. Let us thank them and wish them all the best! #MH370 #OceanInfinity #Armada8605
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Jeff Wise @jeffwise.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
The Ocean Infinity survey vessel Armada 86 05 has finished its third weeking scanning the seabed where MH370 is believed to have ended up after vanishing from radar screens. It made some progress but spent much of the time stymied by severe weather www.deepdivemh370.com/p/new-search...
deepdivemh370.com
New Search: Week 3 [S2Ep48 video]
It's summertime in the southern ocean, but the weather isn't playing nice. Plus: accident investigation insights from NASA
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Daily Mail @dailymail.co.uk · 21/01/2026
Air Force One makes sharp U-turn while heading to Davos as Trump's flight heads back to Maryland trib.al/49q5axw
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Air Force One finally heads to Davos after dramatic U-turn
Air Force One had to turn around back to Joint Base Andrews following what the crew called 'a minor electrical issue' on President Donald Trump's trip to Davos for the World Economic Forum.
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Ben John @benjohn65.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Huge >6m waves showing on @Windycom forecast in #MH370 search area for Sunday 25 January. #Armada8605 should be heading towards AMC Henderson for scheduled reprovisioning by then. Hoping they can avoid the worst of this bad weather.
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AILERON 🇩🇪 🇺🇦 мир @aileron001.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
They are back in the #MH370 search area. #Armada8605 Continue! go on 👍
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Ben John @benjohn65.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
#Armada8605 still has >4m waves waiting to resume AUV ops. @Windycom forecast not good before leaving ~ 24 January to AMC Henderson for scheduled reprovisioning. @Ocean__Infinity should refocus on searching for #MH370 in any data gaps closer to 7th arc on return.
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Ben John @benjohn65.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
#MH370 search update via 'MH370 Families' Facebook page
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AILERON 🇩🇪 🇺🇦 мир @aileron001.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
It looks like they had two points of interest (POIs) recently at last and are now slowly leaving the search area. What do you think @mh370.io @benjohn65.bsky.social ? #MH370 #OceanInfinity
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Ben John @benjohn65.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
Great Britain wins SailGP Perth, beating Australia and France www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
abc.net.au
Great Britain edges Australia to win SailGP event in Perth
Reigning Sail Grand Prix champions Great Britain make the best possible start to season 2026, taking the win in Fremantle with a strong two-day performance culminating with victory in Sunday's final.
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Ben John @benjohn65.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
#SailGP Perth replay now streaming via SBS On Demand www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/spo...
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Ben John @benjohn65.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
Debutants Sweden tied for lead, Australia fourth after day one of SailGP Fremantle www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01... via @ABCaustralia
abc.net.au
Debutants impress, Australia well placed after SailGP Fremantle day one
SailGP debutant Sweden is locked in a three-way tie for the lead after the first day of racing in Fremantle, with the Australian boat Flying Roos well placed in fourth spot heading into Sunday's races...
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Ben John @benjohn65.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
#SailGP Perth day 1 race is now live on YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoXD...
youtube.com
2026 Oracle Perth Sail Grand Prix | Day 1
YouTube video by SailGP
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