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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.
afr.com
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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Ben John @benjohn65.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Statement from Malaysian Govt to update families today via Facebook www.facebook.com/groups/49568...
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Ben John @benjohn65.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
MH370 Families statement on 12th Anniversary #MH370 via Facebook www.facebook.com/MH370Families
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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
I'm confused by your comment as Cape Leeuwin is located on SW tip of Western Australia and is not part of Wharton Basin? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Le... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wharton...
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Cape Leeuwin - Wikipedia
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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
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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
Have any oil or LPG tankers been hit & damaged yet in Strait of Hormuz area during current 2026 #IranConflict? (#ChatGPT public analysis) chatgpt.com/share/69a39a...
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ChatGPT - Tanker Damage in Hormuz
Shared via ChatGPT
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Ben John @benjohn65.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Is...
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2026 Israeli–United States strikes on Iran - Wikipedia
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Ben John @benjohn65.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strait_...
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Strait of Hormuz - Wikipedia
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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
ex USNS Titan (T-AGOS-15) then NOAAS Ka'imimoana (R 333) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USNS_Ti...
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Ben John @benjohn65.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
RV Ocean Titan provides platform for survey & science applications with silent running capabilities, a sonar gondola enabling surveys at higher speeds. She has extended cruising capabilities, large lab area, diesel electric propulsion & is Ice Class C. psgllc.com/vessels/ocea...
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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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Ben John @benjohn65.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
I don't think A8604 will be involved in next phase MH370 search unless another Armada vessel is going to meet up in Port Louis for AUV container garage transfers. I'm watchin A8606 still at Vung tau to see if the do some more sea trials or AUV testing soon... www.vesselfinder.com/vessels/deta...
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ARMADA 86 06, Offshore Support Vessel - Details and current position - IMO 9980784 - VesselFinder
Vessel ARMADA 86 06 (IMO 9980784, MMSI 563307700) is a Offshore Support Vessel built in 2025 and currently sailing under the flag of Singapore.
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Ben John @benjohn65.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
www.theguardian.com/music/2019/o...
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Highway to Hell: 10km of major Perth highway to shut for AC/DC covers concert
Ten slow-moving trucks topped with bands will take over Canning Highway in March – 40 years after Bon Scott’s death
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Ben John @benjohn65.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
Steve`n`Seagulls played at 'Highway to Hell' a fantastic concert along Canning Hwy, Perth in 2020 www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZS1...
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Steve`n`Seagulls - You Shook Me All Night Long (Official Video)
YouTube video by SteveNSeagullsVEVO
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Stephen Moran. @moranstephen1000.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
P or C ?
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Ben John @benjohn65.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
Or Finnish 'hill billy' version of Thunderstruck by Steve'n'Seagulls (LIVE) ? www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4Ao...
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Thunderstruck by Steve'n'Seagulls (LIVE)
YouTube video by Steve “Steve'n'Seagulls” Seagulls
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Ben John @benjohn65.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
2CELLOS - Thunderstruck by ACDC is one of my favourites www.youtube.com/watch?v=uT3S...
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2CELLOS - Thunderstruck [OFFICIAL VIDEO]
YouTube video by 2CELLOS
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Ben John @benjohn65.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
Flight-capable Airwolf helicopter modified Bell 222 fitted with fake "turbojet" engines & intakes, in-air refueling nozzle, retractable machine guns & retractable rocket launcher "ADF Pod" on belly that could rotate 180 ° for side targets. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airwolf...
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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 · 06/02/2026
Still nothing new showing on 'MH370 Families' Facebook page www.facebook.com/MH370Families
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MH370 Families
MH370 Families. 20,948 likes · 51 talking about this. Association for Families of the Passengers and Crew on board MH370. https://twitter.com/cryfortruth http://instagram.com/cryfortruth
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Ben John @benjohn65.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
I wish OI & Malaysian Govt were better at communicating search status via regular updates about any changes especially 🙏🏼
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Ben John @benjohn65.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Trump administration eyes US Pacific territories as it moves towards deep-sea mining by expanding its search for seabed minerals in US territories, announcing a new survey mapping more than 100,000 km2 of American Samoa waters. #Armada8605 #PagoPago www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
abc.net.au
'A really big threat': US territories brace for Trump's deep sea mining
A Trump administration push to begin deep-sea mining is gathering momentum — and stirring alarm in United States Pacific territories.
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Ben John @benjohn65.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Seems likely that @Ocean__Infinity may have sub-contracted #ARMADA8605 to be involved in @NOAA @NV5_inc contract for deepwater minerals survey project: NOAA Launches Deep-Sea Mapping Project Off American Samoa as Critical Minerals Race Accelerates 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 · 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 · 04/02/2026
Yes, sadly looks like #ARMADA8605 is now heading SSW along #PagoPago track not SW back out to #MH370 search area: Destination PAGO PAGO, SAMOA ETA: Feb 23, 12:00 (in 19 days) www.vesselfinder.com?imo=9980772
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Ben John @benjohn65.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Fremantle Ports shipping expected movements: www3.fremantleports.com.au/vtmis/dashb....
www3.fremantleports.com.au
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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...
gcaptain.com
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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