Huntington Ingalls Industries amp 39 NYSE:HII Ingalls Shipbuilding division christened guided missile destroyer Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee DDG 123 .“The christening of Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee is a significant milestone that brings our 34th destroyer one step closer to being introduced into the fle....
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The Mid Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center MARMC floating dry dock Dynamic AFDL 6 docked a dive support boat for the first time in it amp 39 s long history. This was the first time Dynamic has every docked a round bottom vessel.For the first time…....
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The d amp 39 Amico Group announced Cesare d amp 39 Amico has taken over as chief executive officer of the Italian shipowner amp 39 s dry cargo business unit.Cesare d amp 39 Amico, who already serves as CEO of d amp 39 Amico Società di Navigazione SpA, has always been directly…....
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Belgium based Euronav has ordered two very large crude carriers VLCC from South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Samho, with an option for a third.The fuel efficient newbuilds will be liquefied natural gas LNG ready, and Euronav said it is working…....
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Norwegian based Siem Offshore said it has entered into a contract with an undisclosed subsea construction company for an offshore project in the Gulf of Mexico.The project will utilize the Bahamas flagged offshore support and construction vessel…....
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Damen Shipyards Group has delivered a Multi Cat 2712 to Orkney based Leask Marine. The vessel has been delivered just six weeks following contract a result of Damen’s series building philosophy. She will perform a variety of marine engineering related tasks…....
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UK Club, an insurer of the Ever Given cargo ship which ran aground in the Suez Canal in March, said on Friday it had filed an appeal in an Egyptian court over the detention of the vessel by authorities.The Ever Given has been anchored in a lake between two sections of the canal since being dislodged....
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Rescue teams were battling against time on Friday to find a missing Indonesian Navy submarine lost in the Bali Sea with 53 crew, which would be rapidly running out of oxygen if not already crushed by water pressure.Search helicopters and more…....
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The Baltic Exchange amp 39 s main sea freight index climbed on Friday to post its best weekly gain since mid February thanks to higher demand for capesize vessels.The Baltic dry index, which tracks rates for capesize, panamax and supramax vessels ferrying dry bulk commodities, rose 38 points, or 1.....
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Published 3y-7mo-1d-3h-48m ago
Bellingham, Wash. shipbuilder All American Marine AAM said it has completed construction, launched and delivered a new 150 passenger hydrofoil assisted aluminum catamaran for Major Marine Tours. The 87’ LOA x 32’ vessel, Spirit of Matushka…....
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Published 3y-7mo-1d-16h-31m ago
Singapore has deployed a submarine rescue vessel to help with search operations for an Indonesian submarine that has gone missing, the city state amp 39 s defense minister said in a post on social media on Thursday. amp 34 The Republic of Singapore Navy amp 39 s MV Swift Rescue—our submarine re....
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Indonesia amp 39 s president ordered an all out effort to find a missing submarine in a race against time to save the 53 crew, whose oxygen supply defense chiefs said would last only until Saturday.Indonesia sent a helicopter and five ships to search…....
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Lockport, La. based Bollinger Shipyards has acquired Gulf Island Fabrication’s shipyard facilities in nearby Houma for approximately $28.6 million.The purchased site encompasses 437 acres on the west bank of the Houma Navigation Canal, of which…....
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The Association of Maryland Pilots has taken delivery of its fourth Chesapeake class launch from Gladding Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation.Twenty two Chesapeake class pilot boats have been delivered to 12 pilot associations throughout the U.S.....
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Malaysia’s Boustead Heavy Industries has won a deal for submarine facilities upkeep for the Royal Malaysian Navy.The company said Thursday that it had on April 21, accepted the Letter of Acceptance dated April 7, 2021, from the Ministry of Defence Malaysia representing the Government of Malaysia....
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Global port operator DP World on Thursday said the near term trading environment was positive as it reported a 10.2% increase in first quarter shipping containers volumes.The Dubai state owned company handled 18.9 million shipping containers in the January March period…....
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Equinor must fix a series of rule breaches exposed by a fire at its Melkoeya liquefied natural gas LNG plant in Norway last year for the plant to reopen, the country amp 39 s safety watchdog said on Thursday.The September 2020 blaze shut down production at the plant…....
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Dutch company Barge Master has developed a motion compensated feeder solution for the next generation of offshore wind turbines, called BM Feeder.The company said that its motion compensated platform with its adjustable payload capacity is capable of amp 34 feedering amp 34 all turbine component....
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ONEX Peace, an Aframax tanker built by Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries and delivered to its owner ONEX, has become the world’s first merchant ship to receive DNV’s SILENT E notation. The SILENT E notation ensures ships do not exceed average to moderate Underwater Radiation Noise URN levels.....
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The sailors aboard a missing Indonesian submarine have enough oxygen to last until Saturday, aboard a vessel that had been in good condition, the country amp 39 s defense chiefs said on Thursday, as the search for the submarine continued.There were no signs of the KRI Nanggala 402…....
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In announcing its 2021 Q1 interim financials, Wärtsilä said that while order intake is stable, COVID 19 continues to burden net sales and profitability. Looking ahead, while it sees near term demand as amp 34 somewhat better amp 34 , it noted that visibility…....
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A U.S. flagged tug and deck barge reportedly struck a pier and grounded while conducting docking maneuvers at the Ensenada Honda auxiliary cargo dock in Culebra Island, Puerto Rico, on Tuesday.The tugboat Don Jaime and barge Marilin H have been refloated…....
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers USACE said the New Lock at the Soo project is on schedule as construction resumes on phase one and is initiated on phase two this week.Trade West Construction, Inc., and joint venture Kokosing Alberici began…....
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The Philippines is beefing up its presence in the South China Sea and deploying more ships and an aircraft to protect its maritime territory and resources, a government task force said on Wednesday.The Philippines has ramped up its rhetoric…....
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Auxiliary wind propulsion systems provider Norsepower said it has signed a framework agreement with Keppel Offshore amp Marine’s technology arm Offshore Technology Development OTD for rotor sail installations.Under the agreement, OTD can assist to provide the initial survey…....
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The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore MPA announced two initiatives on Wednesday to reduce the shipping industry amp 39 s greenhouse gas emissions, including a S$120 million $90 million fund for a decarbonization center. amp 34 Maritime decarbonization…....
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Dry bulk shipping company Genco Shipping amp Trading Limited said on Wednesday it has reached a deal to acquire a 2016 built 64,000 dwt Ultramax bulk carrier constructed at Zhejiang Yangfan shipyard in China. The vessel, to be renamed Genco Enterprise…....
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German propulsion specialist SCHOTTEL said it aims to meet increasing demand for electronic drive concepts with its newly launched LE Drive amp 34 Embedded L Drive amp 34 .As the propulsion systems are compatible with electric motors of all types and manufacturers…....
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Francois Mayor nudged back on the power and made a subtle adjustment on the wheel as he coaxed his cargo vessel through a narrow point in the Suez Canal—not the Egyptian one, but a replica in the middle of a French forest.This stretch of water…....
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Just several months after the launch of Harren Bulkers, three 93,000 tdw Post Panamax bulkers have been secured for the company amp 39 s fleet on a long term basis.The newly formed Bremen based shipping company on Wednesday announced the acquisition of the 2011 built Post Panamax bulker Topas.....
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Indonesian rescuers searching for a submarine that went missing with 53 people on board found an oil spill on Wednesday near where the vessel dived, authorities said.The 44 year old submarine, KRI Nanggala 402, was conducting a torpedo drill…....
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JonRie Marine Winches debuted its new Series 525 Double Drum Bow Winch designed for a 6,770 HP ASD. This winch was designed for Escort operations and Long Line Towing over the stern making it suited for escorting, terminal support, towing and…....
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There amp 39 s a natural predictability to much of the dry bulk sector. Coal demand peaks in summer and winter when seasonal cooling or heating is required, and iron ore typically peaks in the latter half of the year as China imports huge quantities…....
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The Baltic Exchange amp 39 s main sea freight index surged to its highest in over a decade on Wednesday, powered by a jump in the larger capesize vessel segment on increasing iron ore shipments from Brazil.The Baltic dry index, which tracks rates for capesize…....
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Rhode Island based owner and operator of crew transfer vessels CTV Atlantic Wind Transfers AWT has engaged classification society DNV for the company’s integrated Management System Certification as it seeks to scale up in the U.S. offshore wind industry.....
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Kishorn Port amp 39 s proposal to extend the port’s dry dock has received approval from The Highland Council. amp 34 This is a further and significant step in the regeneration of the port and dry dock, amp 34 Kishorn Port, located on the North West coast of Scotland…....
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Rolls Royce has delivered the first 16 cylinder engines of the mtu Series 8000, two 16V 8000 M71L engines built for the Taiwanese shipyard CSBC Corporation to power new patrol vessels for the Taiwanese Coast Guard. The two engines deliver 7…....
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SeaspanLNG said it has secured an approval in principle AIP with Bureau Veritas for the design of a 7,600 cubic meter capacity liquefied natural gas LNG bunker vessel.The LNG bunker vessel has been designed for ship to ship LNG transfer…....
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The United States will join an effort by the International Maritime Organization IMO to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 in the global shipping industry, climate envoy John Kerry announced on Tuesday ahead of a climate leaders summit President Joe Biden will host this week. amp 34 I want to ann....
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A ro pax ferry exploded and caught fire while berthed at Weihai Port in Shandong, China.There were no passengers on board at the time of the blast, and no injuries have been reported.According to Chinese media, the 186 meter ferry Zhong Hua Fu Qiang had departed Weihai for Dalian on Monday night…....
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Aluminum boatbuilder Brix Marine said it has delivered the 45’ by 18’4” passenger ferry Hat Island Ferry, which recently entered service for the community of Hat Island, Wash.A small, private island community in Snohomish County, Wash., Hat Island is nestled in Possession Sound between Everett....
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The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute MBARI is embarking on a new chapter in its ocean research with the construction of a state of the art ship, a vessel named in honor of MBARI’s founder, David Packard. The R/V David Packard will…....
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Shippers and carriers will soon have more flexibility in meeting service contract filing requirements as the result of a rule change approved by the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission FMC going into effect on June 2, 2021.The final rule amends…....
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Ropes manufacturer Samson says it is now offering several of its products with the option of sustainable, bio sourced fiber, enabling customers to reduce their carbon footprint.Made from climate neutral feedstock through sustainable forestry…....
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Marine and offshore services provider James Fisher and Sons on Tuesday announced the appointment of Duncan Kennedy as Chief Financial Officer and as an Executive Director with effect from May 4, 2021, when he will join the Board.Group Finance…....
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Newly launched SSY Futures Ltd announced it has completed its first Handysize 38,000 dwt FFA trades on both the Singapore Exchange SGX and European Energy Exchange EEX for the April and May contracts.Mark Douglas who is leading the new contract from SSY Futures FFA team…....
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The UK Secretary of State for Transport has appointed Christopher Rodrigues CBE as the new Non Executive Chair of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency MCA , the government agency responsible for preventing the loss of life on the coast and at sea…....
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Vane Brothers said it has taken delivery of its new 3,000 horsepower model bow tug Cape Henry from Chesapeake Shipbuilding.Cape Henry is a true sister tug of the Cape Fear, which was delivered to Van Brothers in October 2020. Both model bow…....
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A cargo ship carrying 20 crew members, nickel ore, and around 2,000 liters of diesel has run aground off the southern Philippine province of Surigao del Norte, the coastguard said on Tuesday.The cause was not immediately known, but the weather was rough in the area due to Typhoon Surigae…....
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TMC Compressors TMC , an Oslo based company supplying offshore and marine compressors, has appointed Christian Ness as the company’s new CEO.Christian Ness succeeds Per Kjellin as part of a planned generational change. Kjellin will continue…....
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America amp 39 s largest military shipbuilder Huntington Ingalls Industries HII announced on Monday that its Ingalls Shipbuilding division has received a fourth contract modification from the U.S. Navy for $107 million to provide long lead time material…....
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ExxonMobil on Monday floated a proposal for a public private carbon storage project that would collect planet warming carbon dioxide emissions from U.S. petrochemical plants and bury them in reservoirs under the Gulf of Mexico.The plan would…....
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Panama expects to award an $18 million contract between late 2021 and early 2022 for the upgrade and operation of a large shipyard near the Canal, which has been only partially working since last year, authorities told Reuters.After taking back state owned Balboa amp 39 s Shipyard from private oper....
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Wärtsilä Voyage has signed a contract to deliver radio and integrated navigation systems for 10 icebreaking liquefied natural gas LNG carriers to be constructed for the Arctic LNG 2 project.The order was placed in January 2021 and is now in process of execution…....
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U.S. based Ecochlor has launched its new EcoOne filterless ballast water management system BWMS .“By eliminating the filter, we have taken simplicity and reliability in ballasting operations to the maximum level. Whilst, at the same time, we…....
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Fairbanks Morse shipped a PA6B STC engine to Fincantieri Marinette Marine FMM shipyard on April 16, 2021, an engine will be installed on the first ship of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces Multi Mission Surface Combatant MMSC project. Lockheed Martin is the prime contractor for the MMSC project…....
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Published 3y-7mo-4d-21h-42m ago
The U.S. Coast Guard said on Monday it will call off its search at sunset for the remaining eight crew members missing from the lift boat Seacor Power, which capsized in the Gulf of Mexico last week.The Coast Guard said its vessel and air crews…....
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ABS and Rainmaking are teaming up to support entrepreneurs with maritime decarbonization technologies in the world amp 39 s top shipping hub.ABS’ marine and offshore industry experience combined with Rainmaking’s register of decarbonization focused…....
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Published 3y-7mo-4d-22h-53m ago
A fuel cell system based on high temperature proton exchange membrane HTPEM technology from Blue World Technologies is being constructed for testing at the Alfa Laval Test amp Training Center in Aalborg, Denmark. The test installation, which will use methanol as fuel…....
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Crowley Engineering Services announced Monday it has designed the first fully electric U.S. tugboat with autonomous technology, engineered as a zero emissions, high performance solution for ship assist and harbor services.The Crowley design…....
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Bureau Veritas BV said it deployed its artificial intelligence AI solution in real survey conditions for corrosion detection during a hull inspection of a water ballast tank on a bulk carrier by an aerial drone. The test was conducted in partnership with the RIT operator…....
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Published 3y-7mo-4d-23h-57m ago
Norwegian oil and gas giant Equinor last year said that the delivery of an FPSO, being built for the Johan Castberg field development in the Barents Sea, would be delayed after the company discovered issues with the weld quality of the hull…....
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Vice Adm. Linda L. Fagan has been nominated by the White House to be the next Vice Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard. She would become the first Coast Guard female four star admiral and the third woman to serve as Vice Commandant.Pending confirmation…....
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Flensburger Schiffbau Gesellschaft FSG is expanding its management team further: in April, Carsten Treuer starts as Head of Operations and Bernd Liedtke as Head of Sales.“I am very much looking forward to working with these two shipbuilding specialists…....
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Published 3y-7mo-5d-48m ago
There amp 39 s one thing that amp 39 s certain about the price of oil, it goes up and it goes down, but nobody knows when that will happen, Jim McCaul, an expert in the offshore floating production sector for 30 years, recently said in an interview for Offshore Engineer TV…....
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Published 3y-7mo-5d-53m ago
French engineering firm GTT said it received an order from South Korean shipyard Hyundai Heavy Industries HHI for the tank design of three new liquefied natural gas LNG carriers that will be built for an Asian shipowner.As part of this order…....
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Published 3y-7mo-5d-56m ago
The Baltic Exchange amp 39 s main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships ferrying dry bulk commodities, rose to 1 1/2 year peak on Monday as demand improved across vessel segments.The Baltic dry index, which tracks rates for capesize, panamax and supramax vessels, added 47 points, or 2%, t....
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Published 3y-7mo-5d-1h-1m ago
Divers recovered two unresponsive crewmembers from the overturned lift boat Seacor Power on Friday, bringing the death count to four with nine still missing after the vessel capsized in extreme weather conditions in the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday.U.S.....
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Two Russian warships transited the Bosphorus en route to the Black Sea on Saturday and 15 smaller vessels completed a transfer to the sea as Moscow beefs up its naval presence at a time of tense relations with the West and Ukraine.The reinforcement…....
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Huntington Ingalls Industries NYSE:HII hosted commencement exercises on Saturday, April 17, 2021, for 154 graduates of the company’s Apprentice School at Newport News Shipbuilding. Due to the COVID 19 environment, and in an effort to keep all employees…....
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Published 3y-7mo-6d-6h-51m ago
The first of three liquefied natural gas LNG battery hybrid pure car and truck carriers PCTC commissioned by Norwegian shipping company United European Car Carriers UECC was launched this week at the Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai. The…....
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Published 3y-7mo-1w-19h-51m ago
Canadian shipping company Algoma Central Corporation was fined $500,000 in the U.S. after pleading guilty to dumping wastewater into Lake Ontario.One of the Great Lakes operator amp 39 s dry bulk carriers, the Algoma Strongfield, was built in China and delivered to Canada on May 30…....
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Published 3y-7mo-1w-20h-11m ago
A second unresponsive person has been recovered from the water near a lift boat that capsized in the Gulf of Mexico, the U.S. Coast Guard said on Friday.A Coast Guard helicopter crew spotted the person in the water at 7:10 p.m. on Thursday while…....
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Published 3y-7mo-1w-21h-29m ago
The U.S. Interior Department on Friday sought to erase the Trump administration amp 39 s pro fossil fuels legacy from the nation amp 39 s public lands by revoking a suite of policies that boosted drilling and mining and ordering that climate change be put…....
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Published 3y-7mo-1w-22h-50m ago
South American logistics operator Hidrovias do Brasil S.A. has ordered a fleet of diesel/battery electric pushboats from Belov Engenharia Shipyard, in Salvador, Brazil. Construction has commenced, and the first vessel is scheduled for delivery in 2022.Designed by Robert Allan Ltd.....
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Published 3y-7mo-1w-23h-14m ago
Two crew members aboard the cargo vessel that blocked global shipping in the Suez Canal last month will be allowed to return to India owing to urgent personal circumstances, the Suez Canal Authority SCA said on Thursday.The Ever Given has been anchored in a lake between two sections of the canal s....
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Cruise industry executives met with health experts and White House staff earlier this week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC said on Friday, following criticism of its guidelines on restarting voyages.The discussion, which…....
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Published 3y-7mo-1w-1d-43m ago
The International Association of Classification Societies has named Lloyd’s Register CEO Nick Brown as its Incoming Council Chair.Brown will take up the role on July 1 this year, marking the first time that the IACS Chair has been chosen by the Association’s Members and not by rotation…....
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Published 3y-7mo-1w-1d-2h-29m ago
International Marine and Industrial Applicators, LLC IMIA , a portfolio company of an investment affiliate of J.F. Lehman amp Company JFLCO , announced it has acquired Main Industries, Inc.Headquartered in Hampton, Va., Main Industries provides preservation…....
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Published 3y-7mo-1w-1d-3h-5m ago
Cummins Inc. launched the QSK60 EPA Tier 4 / IMO III at Cummins Marine’s virtual showcase on Wednesday, April 14. The new EPA Tier 4 compliant selective catalytic reduction SCR aftertreatment system is being paired with the QSK60 engine to…....
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Published 3y-7mo-1w-1d-3h-49m ago
In January, Occidental Petroleum announced it had accomplished something no oil company had done before: It sold a shipload of crude that it said was 100% carbon neutral.While the two million barrel cargo to India was destined to produce more…....
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Published 3y-7mo-1w-1d-4h-53m ago
Retrofit of air lubrication technology achieves verified performance of 6.6% net savings during initial testing.Silverstream Technologies amp 39 air lubrication system, the Silverstream System, has reportedly delivered 6.6% fuel and emissions savings during testing on the Shell chartered 170…....
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Published 3y-7mo-1w-1d-6h-13m ago
Singapore based gas carrier operator BW LPG has sold Very Large Gas Carrier VLGC BW Empress.BW Empress was built in 2005 and has a carrying capacity of 77,330 CBM. amp 34 The sale has generated approximately US$ 40 million in liquidity and an expected net book gain of approximately US$ 10 millio....
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Published 3y-7mo-1w-1d-7h-55m ago
The U.S. Coast Guard said Thursday it is still searching for 12 people missing from a lift boat that capsized in extreme weather conditions Tuesday in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico.Coast Guard vessel and air crews have worked with other local agencies…....
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Published 3y-7mo-1w-1d-19h-37m ago
Iron ore shipments on the Great Lakes totaled 1.3 million tons in March, a near match to 2020. However, loadings trailed the month’s five year average by 13.5%, according to the Lake Carriers’ Association LCA .LCA, which represents the U.S. flag Great Lakes fleet…....
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Published 3y-7mo-1w-1d-21h-32m ago
French engineering firm GTT said it has developed the NO96 Super+, an evolution of the NO96 Cargo Containment System CCS , to help reduce the evaporation of liquefied natural gas LNG cargoes during operations, Having recently received an…....
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Published 3y-7mo-1w-1d-21h-52m ago
The Baltic Exchange amp 39 s main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships ferrying dry bulk commodities, rose to its highest level since September 2019 on Thursday as demand strengthened across vessel segments.The Baltic dry index, which tracks rates for capesize…....
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Published 3y-7mo-1w-1d-22h-53m ago
A Crowley ship assist and escort tug serving the Bay of San Francisco is now running on cleaner burning biofuel, in line with Crowley Shipping amp 39 s commitment to sustainable operations that decrease the carbon footprint and greenhouse gas impacts of maritime operations.The Veteran…....
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Published 3y-7mo-1w-2d-1h-41m ago
The Town of Hempstead Harbormaster on Long Island recently took delivery of the first Stormer Marine workboat built under a license agreement by SAFE Boats International. The 6.8 meter Porter 68S, delivered in late January, was recently put…....
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Published 3y-7mo-1w-2d-1h-55m ago
The U.S. Coast Guard is studying and seeking public comment on the Columbia River entrance in the Pacific Northwest as it seeks to validate the adequacy of the existing aids to navigation system, as well as to get a better understanding of the…....
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Published 3y-7mo-1w-2d-3h-15m ago
Dr. Anil Sharma is a wealth of knowledge on ship scrapping, having started GMS 25 years ago, getting into the business of buying and disposing of old U.S. MarAd and Russian navy ships as a sideline while teaching as a college professor in Maryland.....
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Published 3y-7mo-1w-2d-3h-19m ago
Maersk Tankers announced it has sold six Long Range 2 LR2 product tankers in an en bloc transaction.All six of the vessels were or will be built at Dalian shipyard in China, including one in 2020 and the remaining five in 2021, Maersk Tankers…....
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Published 3y-7mo-1w-2d-3h-43m ago
Swedish power firm Vattenfall has chosen Hvide Sande Harbour in Denmark as its service port for Vesterhav Syd and Nord wind farms in the Danish part of the North Sea. The move will create around 50 new jobs.Danish Energy Agency has approved…....
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Published 3y-7mo-1w-2d-4h-24m ago
Longer sailing distances cushion fall in US crude oil exportsTon mile demand generated by US crude oil exports has fallen by 9.7% in the first two months of 2021 compared with the start of 2020. The fall could however have been much worse In volume terms…....
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Published 3y-7mo-1w-2d-4h-49m ago
Dutch maritime heavy lift transport and installation contractor Jumbo and German based breakbulk and project cargo shipping company SAL on Thursday announced the launch of their joint venture Jumbo SAL Alliance, dubbed amp 34 a new powerhouse in the…....
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Published 3y-7mo-1w-2d-6h-34m ago
The United States stands ready to facilitate maritime border talks between Lebanon and Israel that will have benefits for the crisis hit Lebanese economy, a U.S. envoy said on Thursday.On a visit to Beirut, Under Secretary of State David Hale…....
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Published 3y-7mo-1w-2d-6h-57m ago
Liquefied natural gas LNG shipping company Flex LNG announced Wednesday it has entered into time charterparty agreements with Cheniere for four LNG carriers with the option for a fifth.Under the agreements, Flex LNG will employ newbuild Flex…....
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Published 3y-7mo-1w-2d-14h-2m ago
The White House on Wednesday nominated attorney Tommy Beaudreau, who oversaw energy development programs at the Interior department during the Obama administration, as the agency’s second in command.Beaudreau will return as deputy to Secretary…....
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Published 3y-7mo-1w-2d-14h-29m ago
Boston based Sea Machines Robotics revealed on Wednesday that its SM200 wireless helm system has been installed and is being used aboard two sister U.S. flag articulated tug barge ATB tugboats.Sea Machines said its dealer Rio Controls amp Hydraulics…....
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Published 3y-7mo-1w-2d-19h-22m ago
One person has died, a dozen are missing and six others have been rescued after a commercial lift boat used to service oil rigs capsized in hurricane force winds south of Louisiana’s Port Fourchon, the U.S. Coast Guard said on Wednesday.Rescuers in Coast Guard cutters…....
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Published 3y-7mo-1w-2d-20h-4m ago
The Panama Canal Authority ACP announced Tuesday that it will postpone increasing canal transit fees following calls from the shipping industry to reconsider the rate hikes amid a spate of global supply chain disruptions.The higher rates for…....
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Published 3y-7mo-1w-2d-23h-8m ago
The Naval Postgraduate School NPS in Monterey, Calif. and the U.S. Coast Guard Research and Development Center RDC in New London, Conn. agreed to a memorandum of understanding MOU on April 14 extending for five more years their previous…....
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Published 3y-7mo-1w-2d-23h-43m ago
Evergreen Line said on Wednesday that it is investigating the scope of an Egyptian court order to detain the Ever Given container ship which got stuck in the Suez Canal last month.The Suez Canal Authority SCA has made a $916 million compensation claim against the ship’s Japanese owner Shoei Kise....
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Published 3y-7mo-1w-3d-2m ago
The six day blockage of the Suez Canal by the Ever Given has resulted in numerous trade and supply chain disruptions for businesses that depend on timely shipments. At least 400 cargo ships were stuck and many forced to reroute. Businesses may…....
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Published 3y-7mo-1w-3d-1h-6m ago
Maersk amp 39 s towage arm Svitzer announced it has opened a new Americas regional headquarters in Panama City.Svitzer said it decided early last year to relocate its Americas headquarters from Miami, U.S. to Panama and move into the Panama Design Center…....
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Published 3y-7mo-1w-3d-1h-36m ago
New Zealand said on Wednesday it will stop the export of livestock by sea following a transition period of up to two years, citing animal welfare concerns for a decision that will affect major trading partners including Australia and China.The ban was welcomed by animal welfare groups…....
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Published 3y-7mo-1w-3d-2h-2m ago
The cargo vessel that blocked global shipping in the Suez Canal and is caught in a legal dispute in Egypt is fit to sail once approval is given, its technical manager said on Wednesday.The Ever Given was declared suitable for onward passage from the Great Bitter Lake to Port Said…....
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Published 3y-7mo-1w-3d-2h-21m ago
Finnish shipbuilder Rauma Marine Constructions RMC said on Wednesday that it has secured an order from Australian shipping company TT Line Company to build two car and passenger ferries at the Rauma shipyard.The newbuild order comes after TT Line…....
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Published 3y-7mo-1w-3d-3h-9m ago
Power solutions provider Cummins on Tuesday announced a remote monitoring solution for marine vessels called PrevenTech Marine.PrevenTech monitors Cummins powered assets remotely, using connectivity, big data, advanced analytics, and IoT to…....
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Published 3y-7mo-1w-3d-5h-55m ago
Ukrainian shipping company PJSC Ukrainian Danube Shipping Company UDP signed a letter of intent LOI with Belgian engine manufacturer Anglo Belgian Corporation NV ABC to modernize its pushboat fleet.The LOI signed under the auspices of…....
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Published 3y-7mo-1w-3d-22h-12m ago
A commercial vessel owned by an Israeli firm was attacked off the coast of the United Arab Emirates in Gulf waters, pro Iran media and an Israeli television channel said on Tuesday.Israel’s top rated Channel 12 TV quoted unnamed Israeli officials…....
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Published 3y-7mo-1w-4d-2m ago
Evidence mounts that vessel safety will benefit with technology enhancing the bridge lookout.Maritime safety regulations have – and for valid reasons – traditionally been strict and have often developed in ways that could hold up innovation.....
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Published 3y-7mo-1w-4d-22m ago
French engineering firm GTT said it has received an order from Chinese shipyard Hudong Zhonghua Shipbuilding Group Co. Ltd. for the tank design of a new liquefied natural gas LNG carrier.The vessel is expected to be delivered to Chinese shipowner ShenZhen Gas Corporation Ltd.....
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Published 3y-7mo-1w-4d-43m ago
Taiwan unveiled a new amphibious warfare ship on Tuesday that can be used to land troops and will bolster supply lines to vulnerable islands offshore China and in the South China Sea.The 10,600 tonne Yu Shan, named after Taiwan’s tallest mountain…....
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Published 3y-7mo-1w-4d-55m ago
The Port of Oakland reported all time high container volume for import and export cargo in the month of March amid an ongoing trade boom exploding through U.S. ports.The port said Oakland received the equivalent of 97,538 20 foot import containers in March.....
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Published 3y-7mo-1w-4d-1h-7m ago
The hull of ultra luxury expedition ship Seabourn Venture has been transferred from Trieste to Genoa, where the newbuild will undergo final outfitting ahead of its scheduled launch in December. The hull, with its superstructures built up to deck 9, was built at T.....
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Published 3y-7mo-1w-4d-2h-13m ago
A ship that blocked the Suez Canal for almost a week in March has not been given clearance to leave the waterway as discussions continue over a compensation claim made to the vessel’s owner Shoei Kisen, an official from the Japanese company…....
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Published 3y-7mo-1w-4d-3h-38m ago
Singapore based Sembcorp Marine chose Schottel’s azimuthal hybrid drive system SYDRIVE E to power the world’s first liquefied natural gas LNG hybrid tug. With this first in a series of 12 vessels, Sembcorp Marine will build the world’s first…....
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Published 3y-7mo-1w-4d-4h-3m ago
Russia amp 39 s biggest shipping company Sovcomflot says, according to Interfax news agency:The company is ready to buy back up to $400 million of Eurobond 2023, to finance it via new issue The offer price is $1,072.25 per paper of a nominal price of $1,000 Sovcomflot plans to issue 7 year Eurobond....
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Published 3y-7mo-1w-4d-19h-20m ago
Canada amp 39 s manufacturers on Monday asked the federal government to curb a brewing labor dispute after dockworkers at the country amp 39 s second largest port said they will work less this week.Unionized dockworkers, who are in talks for a new contract since 2018…....
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Published 3y-7mo-1w-4d-19h-41m ago
Offshore wind caught a favorable gust with the 2020 election of Joe Biden, and the following breeze from the early 2021 reconfiguration of the U.S. Senate toward Democrats. Though widely touted as a growth engine for maritime businesses as well as shoreside trades …....
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Published 3y-7mo-1w-4d-19h-47m ago
NOAA is updating its baseline numbers used for gauging hurricane season activity using more recent storm data.Once every decade, the agency revises its set of statistics used to determine when hurricane seasons are above , near or below average relative to the climate record.....
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Published 3y-7mo-1w-4d-20h-10m ago
Four dead gray whales washed ashore on San Francisco Bay area beaches in nine days, with experts announcing that two of the giant aquatic mammals died from ship strikes and an investigation is ongoing Saturday on the other two.Biologists with…....
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Published 3y-7mo-1w-4d-20h-28m ago
A multi agency search was called off on Monday after responders failed to locate a man that went missing in the Savannah River after his vessel collided with a dredge on Saturday.A good Samaritan contacted U.S. Coast Guard watchstanders on VHF Ch.....
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Published 3y-7mo-1w-4d-22h-34m ago
Lockport, La. based offshore support and subsea services provider Bordelon Marine said it has promoted Mike Belanger to chief operating officer and Chris Martin to general manager.Having served as Bordelon amp 39 s general manager for 15 years, Belanger…....
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Published 3y-7mo-1w-4d-23h-1m ago
Golar LNG said on Monday its chief executive officer Iain Ross has tendered his resignation, and the company will immediately start the process to recruit his successor.The liquefied natural gas LNG shipping company said the contractual termination period is six months…....
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Published 3y-7mo-1w-4d-23h-21m ago
German shipbuilder Meyer Werft said it has commenced operations in its new automated shipyard logistics center, enabling the flow of goods to be managed completely automatically and bundled into one place.The investment in the new center with its fully automated high bay warehouse for 25…....
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Published 3y-7mo-1w-4d-23h-43m ago
SAAM Towage has launched operations in Peru as the Valparaíso, Chile based tugboat operator continues its growth plans in the Americas. “We are taking the first steps at the Port of Callao, which lets us provide better coverage on the southern Pacific coast…....
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Published 3y-7mo-1w-5d-3m ago
Take a look around you.Perhaps you’re snacking on a banana, sipping some coffee or sitting in front of your computer and taking a break from work to read this article. Most likely, those goods—as well as your smartphone, refrigerator and virtually…....
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Published 3y-7mo-1w-5d-1h-17m ago
Naval architecture and marine engineering firm Elliott Bay Design Group EBDG said its board of directors has appointed Robert Ekse as president of the firm. Ekse will assume the position from current president and chief engineer, Brian King, who is retiring after 33 years of service.....
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Published 3y-7mo-1w-5d-1h-41m ago
The containership Maersk Athabasca has diverted to Vizhinjam, India due to a suspected COVID 19 outbreak on board while en route from Tanjung Pelapas, Malaysia to Colombo, Sri Lanka.Mediterranean Shipping Company MSC said Monday it was informed of the diversion by its partner Maersk.....
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Published 3y-7mo-1w-5d-2h-21m ago
German shipbuilder Meyer Werft held a keel laying ceremony for Disney Wish, the first of three new Triton class ships for Disney Cruise Line.At approximately 144,000 gross tons and 1,250 guest staterooms, the cruise ship will be slightly larger than the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy.....
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Published 3y-7mo-1w-5d-3h-25m ago
Spanish shipbuilder GONDAN has delivered the freezing stern trawler Magne Arvesen to be operated by the Norwegian company Engenes Fiskeriselskap A/S in Northern Atlantic and Artic waters.This new vessel, designed by Kongsberg Maritime – in charge…....
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Published 3y-7mo-1w-5d-3h-51m ago
The Navy is a step closer to achieving the vision of being able to fabricate parts on demand. Xerox and the Naval Postgraduate School NPS have announced a strategic research collaboration to advance 3D printing and additive manufacturing.As…....
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Published 3y-7mo-1w-6d-5h-23m ago
Earlier this year Newport Shipping unveiled what it is calls a “first of kind, innovative online portal” that was designed to ease the complexities of ship repair and retrofit works by leveraging the power of digitalization.As presented the…....
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Published 3y-7mo-1w-6d-5h-28m ago
The lucrative prospect of transporting COVID 19 vaccines by sea has intensified the spotlight on the maritime industry’s cold supply chain and its ability to carry high value pharmaceuticals.At present, speed to market is critical to stemming the spread of the pandemic…....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-4h-24m ago
The Mississippi State Port Authority MSPA Board of Commissioners has named Jon Nass the new CEO and executive director of the Port of Gulfport, following a national search led by Tim McNamara, head of Odgers Berndtson’s Transportation and Infrastructure Practice in Washington, D.C.....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-19h-29m ago
The amount of natural gas flowing to U.S. liquefied natural gas LNG export plants fell to a one month low on Thursday due to planned work at Cheniere Energy Inc amp 39 s Corpus Christi in Texas, according to analysts and Refinitiv.Traders noted LNG…....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-19h-45m ago
Turkey based Sanmar Shipyards delivered two line handling pusher crafts to Scotland based Targe Towing for operations at the Hound Point oil export terminal on the Firth of Forth.Targe has provided services for Ineos at Hound Point, Scotland’s largest oil export terminal…....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-19h-58m ago
The United States will send two warships to the Black Sea next week, Turkey said on Friday as Russia, which has beefed up its military forces near Ukraine, accused non coastal NATO powers of increasing naval activity in the region.Washington…....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-21h-27m ago
Galveston, Texas based dredging contractor Callan Marinesaid it has promoted Micah Morris to operations manager of its brown water division.Morris most recently served as project manager on the brown water projects. He takes over leadership…....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-1d-2h-30m ago
Norwegian shipowner Hagland Shipping said it has ordered two 5,000 DWT self discharging bulk carriers from Dutch shipyard Royal Bodewes for scheduled delivery in the first half of 2023. Hagland, which has options for two additional vessels,…....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-1d-2h-47m ago
China is paying a high price for its unofficial ban on coal imports from Australia, with the cost of domestic and alternative foreign supplies rising for both thermal and coking grades of the fuel.China, the world’s biggest importer, producer and consumer of coal…....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-1d-3h-40m ago
Hensoldt UK announcde the supply of Kelvin Hughes Mk11 X Band SharpEye navigation radars to two Polish Navy Kormoran II class minehunters. ORP Albatros and ORP Mewa were built by Remontowa Shipbuilding S.A. shipyard in Gda sk, Poland.Installed…....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-1d-4h-29m ago
Servogear announced it has seen record sales during the first quarter of 2021, and has established an order back log of $14 million for delivery in 2021, compared to total sales of $9.1 million for the whole of 2020, driven by orders for zero…....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-1d-4h-36m ago
The 186 meter Visentini RoPax vessel Stena Livia will initially join sister vessel Stena Flavia on the Nynäshamn Ventspils route from mid April, Stena Line announced. Later this year the pair will replace the existing tonnage on the ferry route between Travemünde and Liepaja…....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-1d-5h-48m ago
The Panama Canal Authority ACP , which manages the 82 kilometers long Panama Canal that connects the Atlantic Ocean with the Pacific Ocean, has awarded Kongsberg Digital a contract to upgrade and extend the K Sim Navigation simulators based in SIDMAR…....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-1d-6h-34m ago
Acta Marine has this week completed its three year maintenance campaign for Ocean Breeze on the Bard Offshore 1 wind farm, the first commercial offshore wind farm in Germany.Acta Marine amp 39 s Acta Auriga walk to work support vessel which offers…....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-1d-7h-13m ago
A floating facility off the Venezuelan coast has finished offloading crude stored in it for the past two years due to U.S. sanctions, paving the way for output to resume in an oilfield, an official of the facility amp 39 s operator said on Thursday.Operations…....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-1d-8h-53m ago
Swedish tanker shipping company Stena Bulk on Thursday outlined its roadmap to become a net zero business by 2050, including a transiion to cleaner burning alternative fuels and eventually zero emissions shipping options.The company set five dated decarbonization targets…....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-1d-14h-2m ago
The state of Florida sued President Joe Biden amp 39 s administration in federal court on Thursday seeking to block the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention amp 39 s decision to prevent the U.S. cruise industry from immediately resuming operations paused…....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-1d-20h-2m ago
The National Transportation Safety Board found that the erratic steering of a supply vessel led to a 2019 collision resulting in more than 6,000 gallons of diesel oil being dumped into the Sabine Pass, a busy waterway between Texas and Louisiana.On Thursday…....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-1d-21h-58m ago
The Liberian Registry has unveiled two new online platforms that aim to give seafarers easier access to apply for documents and credentials, and for taking Liberian license and upgrade examinations. The first platform is designed to allow seafarers…....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-2d-13m ago
A backlog of container ships carrying consumer goods has grown in some key strategic ports after a near week long blockage in the Suez Canal, adding to ongoing disruptions to global trade, industry sources say.Dozens of container ships were…....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-2d-23m ago
French engineering firm GTT announced on Thursday it has received an order from Korean shipyard Hyundai Heavy Industries HHI to design the tanks for two newbuild very large ethane carriers VLEC on behalf of an unnamed Asian shipowner.As part of this order…....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-2d-57m ago
Singaporean shipbuilder Penguin said it has delivered Singapore’s first hybrid powered pilot boat.Built, owned and operated by Penguin, the 15 meter vessel Penguin Tenaga is certified by Bureau Veritas with a amp 34 ZE amp 34 zero emission class notation…....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-2d-1h-21m ago
French shipping company CMA CGM said its 23,000 TEU mega ship CMA CGM Jacques Saade has set a new world record for the highest number of full containers loaded on board a single vessel.The ultra large containership ULCS —the world amp 39 s largest…....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-2d-1h-46m ago
Reinsurers are set to foot most of the bill for the grounding of the ship that halted traffic in the Suez Canal, industry sources said, with payouts expected to run into hundreds of millions of dollars.International supply chains were thrown…....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-2d-2h-46m ago
Intellian amp 39 s newly launched compact v45C antenna has been qualified for operation on the Intelsat FlexMaritime High Throughput Satellite HTS service, delivering global connectivity to customers in the smallest package available to date.Satellite…....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-2d-3h-55m ago
U.S. based offshore vessel operator Harvey Gulf International Marine has said it has converted its Harvey Champion platform supply vessel into a dual fuel vessel. The Harvey Champion is now operating on both battery power and diesel. amp 34 The Champion now boasts 754 kWh of battery power…....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-2d-8h-43m ago
Leidos announced Wednesday that it has completed delivery of a cutting edge autonomous vessel to the U.S. Navy, known as Seahawk. The Office of Naval Research awarded Leidos the cost plus fixed fee contract to build the vessel, with an approximate value of $35.5 million, in December 2017.....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-2d-13h-11m ago
Carnival Corp may shift home ports of its cruise ships to other parts of the world if a ban on sailing from the United States is not lifted, Chief Executive Officer Arnold Donald said on Wednesday.Cruise ships in the United States remain under a “no sail order”…....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-2d-13h-24m ago
Maritime medical operations and public health provider VIKAND Solutions, LLC said it has appointed Russ Holmes as director of business development.Perhaps best known for providing end to end medical solutions to the cruise industry for its guests and crew…....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-2d-13h-31m ago
Carnival Corp, the world’s largest cruise operator, is currently not taking a position on mandatory COVID 19 vaccinations for passengers before traveling, a company spokesman told Reuters on Tuesday.The company’s statement comes just a day after…....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-2d-13h-45m ago
The AmmoniaMot Ammonia Engine in German project initiated by MAN Energy Solutions with partners from industry and research institutes aims to define the steps necessary to produce a dual fuel, medium speed engine capable of running on diesel fuel and ammonia.....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-2d-13h-51m ago
Marine operations software developer Helm Operations and AIS services provider ShipTracks launched a new set of integrated features for harbor docking companies designed to streamline and automate the creation of towage orders directly from…....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-2d-13h-59m ago
A Dutch cargo ship that was abandoned at sea during a storm off the coast of Norway this week has been attached to two large tugboats and is no longer at risk of running aground, local officials said late on Wednesday.The Eemslift Hendrika,…....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-2d-14h-7m ago
Saga on Wednesday reported a stronger than expected annual profit, sending its shares sharply higher, as lower motor insurance payouts during lockdowns offset losses in its over 50s tour and cruise operations.The British company, hit hard last…....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-2d-23h-41m ago
Kongsberg Digital KDI and the University of South Eastern Norway USN are partnering to develop cloud based simulation exercises for the international maritime education market.As a developer of cloud based simulation software, KDI is aiming…....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-2d-23h-52m ago
Carnival Corp said on Wednesday booking volumes for cruises increased in its first quarter, as pent up demand for global travel offers hope of a turnaround for a sector decimated by the COVID 19 pandemic.The company’s shares rose 4.6% to $29.91…....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-3d-1m ago
The number of 15,000+ TEU ultra large containership ULCS ordered reached record heights in March, reflecting the confidence of shipowners and investors amid continued strong demand in the container shipping sector.According to shipping organization BIMCO…....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-3d-50m ago
Several passenger vessels from Austrian operator WolfgangseeSchifffahrt were recently fitted with a SCHOTTEL PumpJet type SPJ 30, including the new CoaGrid. With the SPJ 30 100 kW , which is driven by an electric motor with a battery storage device…....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-3d-1h-17m ago
BW Group and Miros are launching Miros Mocean, a joint venture to provide the shipping industry with a new standard in vessel performance optimization. Miros Mocean is aimed at filling the void identified by BW Group and Miros, aiming to provide…....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-3d-1h-33m ago
It’s no secret that the U.S. offshore wind sector is finally about to burst into action after years of behind the scenes movement. With a new administration set to bolster the favorable political headwinds for the sector, establishing a strong…....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-3d-1h-34m ago
Agreement marks next step in accelerating LEO connectivity for the global shipping and offshore industriesAs part of its mission to deliver low latency, ‘fiber like’ connectivity to the maritime and offshore industries, Low Earth Orbit LEO broadband satellite communications company OneWeb…....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-3d-2h-11m ago
A customer once told me that they had just completed a business continuity analysis and had identified their LMS as their second most mission critical technology second only to payroll! Take a moment to consider how much you rely on training technologies to sustain your operations and compliance.....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-3d-3h-22m ago
Incidents of piracy and attacks on merchant vessels in waters of the Gulf of Guinea are endemic. There are multiple factors at play, including but not limited to: poverty, limited government presence in coastal communities, minimal maritime law enforcement capability among coastal states…....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-3d-3h-30m ago
Shipbuilding group Damen said it has renewed and expanded its lineup of trailing suction hopper dredgers TSHD , now offering a range covering hopper volumes from 650 m3 to 5,000 m3. The updated portfolio includes both hopper dredgers for port…....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-3d-15h-3m ago
Caterpillar Marine has unveiled its second generation Cat Marine Displays CMD used for monitoring all engine platforms, supporting different vessel applications for professional maritime use.The three CMD variants—Cat CMD5 5” display , CMD8 8” display …....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-3d-15h-42m ago
Greenpeace protested against deep sea mining in the Pacific on Monday, with the environmental organization’s Rainbow Warrior boat trailing a ship doing research for DeepGreen, a company which plans to mine the seabed for battery metals.Greenpeace…....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-3d-18h-57m ago
An Iranian cargo ship has come under attack in the Red Sea, Al Arabiya TV reported on Tuesday, quoting unnamed sources, and semi official Iranian news agency Tasnim said the vessel was targeted by a limpet mine.Al Arabiya cited the sources as…....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-3d-20h-26m ago
Crowley Maritime Corp. has appointed Trish Skoglund as corporate director of mergers and acquisitions, guiding strategic investments that create sustainable growth and accelerate the company’s competitive advantages.In her newly created role…....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-3d-21h-28m ago
A social media post has falsely claimed the Ever Given ship that blocked the Suez Canal is carrying nuclear weapons. There is no evidence to support this – and Evergreen Line, the company leasing the vessel, told Reuters the allegation is false.....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-3d-21h-53m ago
Mobile satellite communications company Inmarsat said it as secured an an agreement with Clearwater Seafood that commits Canada’s largest vessel operating seafood company to Fleet Xpress high speed maritime broadband services.Clearwater Seafood…....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-3d-22h-11m ago
Traffic in the Suez canal was not affected by an oil tanker’s sudden engine failure on Tuesday, the canal authority said, adding that the vessel had been fixed and started up again.Shipping websites MarineTraffic and TankerTrackers said earlier that marine traffic had slowed in canal as oil tanker....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-3d-22h-26m ago
Engineering firm GTT said it has obtained approval in principle AIP from testing, inspection and certification group Bureau Veritas for the use of a digital solution for sloshing activity assessment in the Framework of Class Survey in order…....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-3d-23h-8m ago
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd said on Monday it had sought the approval of U.S. health authorities to restart trips from U.S. ports from July 4 with mandatory vaccinations for travelers, bringing new hope to the ravaged industry.The company’s announcement follows the U.S.....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-3d-23h-35m ago
The Suez Canal Authority is considering expanding the southern section of the waterway where the container ship Ever Given became stranded, its chairman said on Tuesday.It is also looking into procuring cranes that could potentially offload cargo at heights of up to 52 meters…....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-3d-23h-40m ago
USS William P. Lawrence DDG 110 , an Arleigh Burke class guided missile destroyer, docked at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility PHNSY amp IMF for the ship’s docking selected restricted availability DSRA .Vigor…....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-3d-23h-58m ago
A significant number of existing and newbuild vessels are operating systems and machinery containing asbestos despite regulations introduced 10 years prohibiting the use of the hazardous substance on board, according to maritime testing facility Maritec.Maritec…....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-4d-43m ago
In just over a week Hydrex diver/technicians traveled to Finland, Germany, the Netherlands and France to assist shipowners with damaged propeller blades. On two bulkers the blades were cropped while on a third bulker and a general cargo vessel…....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-4d-2h-55m ago
German shipowner Oldendorff Carriers revealed on Tuesday that earlier this year it ordered two 61,300 dwt Ultramax newbuilds from Dalian Cosco Kawasaki Ship Engineering Co Ltd DACKS for delivery July 2022.The 61,300 Ultramaxes are of the Kawasaki eco design…....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-4d-3h-13m ago
A Chinese carrier group is exercising near Taiwan and such drills will become regular, China’s navy said late on Monday in a further escalation of tensions near the island that Beijing claims as its sovereign territory.Taiwan has complained…....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-4d-3h-36m ago
MISC Berhad MISC has taken delivery of its sixth Very Large Ethane Carrier VLEC – Seri Elbert, from Hyundai Heavy Industries HHI shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea. Seri Elbert and her sister vessels Seri Everest, Seri Erlang, Seri Emei…....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-4d-3h-38m ago
Nippon Paint Marine said it has secured a first reference for its new self polishing antifouling paint FASTAR following an agreement with Turkey’s Iskenderun Ship Management to apply the coating to five bulk carriers scheduled to drydock in…....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-4d-4h-27m ago
The U.S. Committee on the Marine Transportation System CMTS COVID 19 Working Group C 19 WG is encouraging mariners from all segments of the U.S. maritime industry to anonymously complete the “Mariner Mental Health Needs during Covid 19”…....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-4d-21h-31m ago
Seaspan Corporation said on Monday it has acquire two 8,500 TEU scrubber fitted containerships as the Atlas Corp. subsidiary continues to grow its fleet amid strong market demand. The scrubber fitted vessels are are on long term charter with a global liner customer…....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-4d-22h-15m ago
After what has seemed like the longest year ever, the offshore energy sector is emerging from a position of strength, from the standpoint of both economics and sustainability. Between the lockdowns implemented to reduce COVID 19, which reduced energy demand…....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-4d-23h-45m ago
European countries are providing help for Taiwan’s indigenous submarine project, the island’s defense ministry said, in a rare admission that the sensitive program is not getting assistance solely from the United States.Taiwan, which China claims as its own territory…....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-5d-16m ago
Canadian shipping company Algoma Central Corporation announced Monday that it has taken delivery of its new dry bulk carrier Captain Henry Jackman from the Jiangsu Yangzi Mitsui Shipbuilding Company in China.The vessel is expected to begin trading…....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-5d-32m ago
Cruise operator Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd said on Monday it would require mandatory COVID 19 vaccinations for all guests and crew when it restarts trips from U.S. ports in July.The company’s announcement follows the U.S. Centers for…....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-5d-1h-15m ago
Spanish shipbuilder Astilleros GONDAN said it is gearing up to start building a series of 10 fully electric passenger ferries for the Portuguese river passenger transport operator Transtejo – Transportes Tejo, S.A.The 40 meter long ferries…....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-5d-1h-29m ago
Divers were scouring the waters of the Java Sea on Sunday for 17 fishermen reported missing after their boat capsized following a crash involving a bulk carrier, a spokesman for Indonesia’s search and rescue agency said.Fifteen crew of the fishing boat…....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-5d-3h-16m ago
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control CDC and Prevention on Friday issued new guidance to the cruise ship industry, including the need for COVID 19 vaccinations, a necessary step before passenger voyages can resume.The new technical instructions…....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-5d-3h-27m ago
The conversion of a VLCC into an FPSO bound for Woodside amp 39 s Sangomar project in Senegal has recently kicked off in China, the Australian oil firm said in a recent report.The 323 meters long very large crude carrier VLCC Astipal in February arrived in China…....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-5d-3h-33m ago
Greece on Monday launched a tender for the sale of a majority stake in a port on the island of Crete, a popular tourist destination in Europe.The conservative government has been keen to attract investment and upgrade its port facilities across…....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-5d-4h-24m ago
Turkey has detained 10 retired admirals for signing a statement in support of an 85 year old maritime accord, accusing them of conspiring against the constitutional order, the state owned Anadolu news agency said on Monday.Officials said their declaration on the Montreux Convention…....
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Published 3y-7mo-2w-5d-4h-52m ago
Germany will next week present a multi billion dollar proposal to Lebanese authorities to rebuild the Port of Beirut as part of efforts to entice the country’s politicians to form a government capable of warding off financial collapse, two sources…....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-1d-4h-43m ago
Orders for production floaters have bounced back over the past month driven by rising crude prices, according to Jim McCaul, head of offshore business intelligence firm World Energy Reports.McCaul bases his assessment on data in a new floating…....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-1d-5h-25m ago
The consortium behind the construction of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline warned on Thursday about security risks to the project from warships and planes, as the link is nearing completion.The pipeline, aimed at bypassing Ukraine and doubling…....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-1d-5h-33m ago
OPEC+ agreed on Thursday to gradually ease its oil output cuts from May, after the new U.S. administration called on Saudi Arabia to keep energy affordable for consumers.The group, which has implemented deep cuts since a pandemic induced oil price collapse in 2020…....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-1d-9h-57m ago
A lack of procedural compliance and complacency were key factors in several marine accident investigations concluded so far in 2021, according to the National Transportation Safety Board NTSB .The agency said it determined the probable cause of the flooding of the towing vessel Alton St.....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-1d-19h-7m ago
Container shipping giant MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company doubled down on its position to avoid sending its vessels through the Northern Sea Route and urged others to follow suit, citing environmental concerns.“As a responsible company, this was an obvious decision for us…....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-1d-20h-28m ago
In Antony and Cleopatra, Shakespeare coined the phrase “salad days” to mean a youthful time filled with unbridled enthusiasm and idealism. Indeed, youth, much like salad, is often raw, flavorful and most of all… green. Therefore, it is fitting…....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-1d-22h-17m ago
Jones Capital said it has acquired Rockport Terminals, one of the largest private intermodal terminals on the Texas Gulf Coast.Rockport Terminals is located within 28 miles of the fast growing Port of Corpus Christi, but outside of the Port amp 39 s tariff zone.....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-1d-22h-27m ago
U.S. offshore wind developer Vineyard Wind has contracted Belgium based DEME for the offshore transport and installation of the wind turbine generators for the first largescale offshore wind installation in the United States.DEME amp 39 s U.S. arm…....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-1d-22h-34m ago
Marubeni and Torvald Klaveness amp 39 joint venture panamax bulker pool is offering pool partners the option to convert freely between floating and fixed rate, at any given time, in line with forward market levels.The companies, which announced the…....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-1d-23h-21m ago
The blockage of the Suez Canal is likely to lead to large reinsurance claims, adding to upward pressure on marine reinsurance rates, James Vickers, chair of reinsurance broker Willis Re International, told Reuters.Formal investigations began…....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-2d-20m ago
The Suez Canal Authority said 87 ships were expected to pass through the waterway in both directions on Thursday, as it tries to clear a backlog since re opening on Monday.A total of 194 ships have already passed through between Monday night, when a giant container ship blocking the crucial internat....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-2d-24m ago
Mobile, Ala. shipbuilder Austal USA launched the future USS Canberra LCS 30 into the Mobile River on March 30USS Canberra is an Independence variant littoral combat ship LCS , one of 19 that the U.S. Navy has contracted Austal to build.The…....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-2d-30m ago
The technology group Wärtsilä said it has signed long term maintenance agreements covering five liquefied natural gas LNG carriers owned and operated by Greece based Minerva Gas Inc.Included in the scope of the agreements is Wärtsilä’s Expert Insight…....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-2d-1h-16m ago
Updated guidance from the International Council on Mining and Metals ICMM outlines the techniques required for accurate hazard assessment of ores and concentratesAiming to help minimize the risk of accidents in maritime transportation, the…....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-2d-1h-36m ago
Egypt amp 39 s Suez Canal must move quickly to upgrade its technical infrastructure if it is to avoid future shipping disruption, shipping industry sources said, as the major trade route tries to bounce back from a costly six day closure.International…....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-2d-1h-43m ago
A boat carrying more than 1,000 survivors of a highly organized, deadly attack by Islamic State linked insurgents in northern Mozambique arrived in the port of Pemba on Thursday, a Reuters reporter and a diplomatic source said.Aid workers were…....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-2d-1h-56m ago
Who do you call when you need a job done on short notice, in total darkness, under 100 percent ice cover, thousands of meters at the bottom of the sea In the case of the U.S. Office of Naval Research ONR , you call your friends in Norway.That…....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-2d-2h-9m ago
NOAA on Wednesday announced two new coastal condition forecast models intended to help enhance decision making for mariners along the West Coast and Northern Gulf of Mexico. The models provide continuous quality controlled data on water levels…....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-2d-14h-58m ago
The Biden administration aims to transform the United States into the world’s leading producer of energy from offshore wind after years of lagging behind Europe, a senior official said on Wednesday.President Joe Biden’s cabinet earlier this…....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-2d-15h-15m ago
Montreal based shipping company Canada Steamship Lines CSL said it will test second generation biodiesel on half of its fleet over the course of the 2021 navigation season—a first for the Great Lakes shipping industry.These tests, which follow…....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-2d-15h-54m ago
Indonesia has recovered the cockpit voice recorder from a Sriwijaya Air jet that crashed into the Java Sea in January, and the air accident investigator said on Wednesday it could take up to a week to be able to listen to the recording.The CVR…....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-2d-19h-50m ago
Chinese state run shipping giant COSCO Shipping Development Co said on Tuesday that it holds a 3.74% stake in Bank of Kunlun, which has acted as a key official channel for money flows between China and Iran.The statement was made by the shipping…....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-2d-20h-15m ago
Turkey amp 39 s Sanmar Shipyards said it has won contracts worth $33.46 million to supply four new tugs and two new pilot boats for the Port Qasim Authority PQA in Pakistan. The tugs are scheduled to be delivered in 12 months and the pilot boats…....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-2d-20h-15m ago
Divers inspected the hull of the Ever Given on Wednesday as the man tasked with investigating how the giant container ship ran aground, choking off international trade through the Suez Canal for almost a week, boarded the vessel.Lead investigator Captain Sayed Sheasha…....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-2d-20h-29m ago
The blockage of the Suez Canal for nearly a week will result in a “large loss” for Lloyd’s of London, its chairman said on Wednesday, as the insurance market recorded a 900 million pound $1.2 billion pretax loss in 2020 due to the COVID 19…....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-2d-20h-41m ago
Portland Port in the U.K. said it has taken delivery of new tug Rupert Best.Built in Turkey in 2019 to a Robert Allan Ltd. design, the Sanmar Sirapinar class ‘RAmparts 2200’ azimuth stern drive tug will increase and help support the port’s ability to welcome larger vessels.....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-2d-21h-18m ago
I have a good friend named John Guste. He and his wife grew up in the same neighborhood as my wife, they all went to college together, and now our kids are friends. As a doctor, I’m sure he has little concern with the messy, yet mundane, intricacies of offshore energy and maritime policy.....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-2d-22h-46m ago
The Watson class vehicle cargo ship USNS Charlton T AKR 314 has arrived at Philly Shipyard for a scheduled repair program. The work scope is expected to be completed by the third quarter of this year.The USNS Charlton is one of Military Sealift Command’s MSC large…....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-3d-18m ago
Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. launched Dorothy Day, the third of three new Staten Island Ollis Class ferries, on on Friday, March 26, at its Allanton shipyard in Panama City, Fla.The three 320 foot Ollis Class double ended 4,500 passenger…....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-3d-46m ago
Formal investigations into how the giant container ship Ever Given ran aground in the Suez Canal, shutting down shipping in the major global waterway for almost a week, begin on Wednesday, a canal official told Reuters.The six day blockage threw global supply chains into disarray after the 400 metre....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-3d-1h-6m ago
The Suez Canal said the total number of ships transiting the waterway in both directions on Wednesday was 81 as the waterway tries to clear a backlog caused by the grounding of a containership last week.Suez Canal Authority SCA Chairman Osama Rabie said the canal was working round the clock to dea....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-3d-1h-13m ago
Royal Caribbean Group on Wednesday took delivery of its newest cruise ship Odyssey of the Seas, built at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany.The 169,000 GT, 347.1 meter vessel is the last of five Quantum Ultra class cruise ships started in January…....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-3d-1h-17m ago
Tanker operator International Seaways Inc said on Wednesday it will buy Diamond S Shipping Inc for about $416 million, as it aims to expand its crude shipping capacity and create one of the largest U.S. listed tanker companies.Diamond S shareholders will receive $10.17 per share, or 0.55375 shares, ....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-3d-1h-55m ago
Classification society ClassNK said it has opened a Kyushu regional office in Hakata, Fukuoka, Japan on April 1, 2021.Hakata is the transportation hub of Kyusyu, the island located in the southwest part of the Japanese archipelago. On top of five existing survey stations in Kyusyu…....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-3d-2h-2m ago
A new cruise ship order placed at Meyer Werft this week marks the first since the start of the COVID 19 pandemic, the German shipbuilder said.The 229 meter, 51,950 GT cruise ship is scheduled for delivery in 2025 to Asuka Cruise, a joint venture…....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-3d-2h-32m ago
Dutch shipbuilder and equipment supplier Royal IHC said it has received an approval in principle AIP from classification society Bureau Veritas for the design of a hydrogen fueled trailing suction hopper dredger TSHD engineered to reduce…....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-3d-3h-22m ago
Crowley Maritime Corporation has promoted Alisa Praskovich to vice president of sustainability to orchestrate Crowley’s environmental, social responsibility and governance ESG activities. Based in Jacksonville, Fla., she reports to chief operating…....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-3d-3h-53m ago
Excessive vessel speed contributed to a 2019 collision between a liquefied petroleum gas LPG tanker and a barge in the Houston Ship Channel that resulted in the release of 11,000 barrels of petrochemicals, the National Transportation Safety…....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-3d-19h-8m ago
On Monday, March 29, the White House announced a government wide effort to advance offshore wind, including 30 gigawatts GW of offshore wind by 2030, 110GW of U.S. offshore wind by 2050 and the development of a sustainable local offshore wind…....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-3d-21h ago
Mackay Marine said it finalized the agreement with Raytheon Anschütz GmbH, establishing Mackay Marine South Africa Pty Ltd. as a Raytheon Anschütz Sales and Service Distribution Partner.Although Mackay Marine South Africa is Mackay’s newest global branch opened in September 2020 …....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-3d-22h-6m ago
One of South America’s leading push boat operators is on its way to completing a fleet wide retrofit to Thordon’s water lubricated tailshaft and rudder bearings.In 2014, Argentinian owner Atria Logistics UABL, which operates a fleet of workboats on the Paraná River…....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-3d-22h-53m ago
MAN Energy Solutions said it recently conducted a successful Type Approval Test TAT for new engine L23/30H Mk3 executed on site in Korea by STX and MAN Energy Solutions staff, with the classification team joining proceedings remotely due to COVID 19 restrictions.....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-3d-23h-16m ago
Reserve, La. based cutter suction dredge manufacturer DSC Dredge has unveiled a new version of its Marlin Class dredge currently under construction and slated to become available in mid 2021.The newly designed 14 inch underwater pump mining dredge is equipped with a 1…....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-3d-23h-47m ago
Expedition cruising company Lindblad Expeditions Holdings has appointed Dolf Berle as president, chief executive officer and a member of its board, effective May 10. Berle succeeds Sven Olof Lindblad, who will become co chair of the board together…....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-4d-7m ago
Seaspan Corporation on Tuesday announced it has reached a deal to order six additional containerships, bringing to 37 the number of newbuilds the shipowner has ordered since December 2020. The six 15,500 TEU neo panamax box ships will be fitted…....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-4d-1h-23m ago
Energy trader Gunvor Group aims to cut its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 40% in absolute terms by 2025, the company said on Tuesday, and has set up a new subsidiary to invest in non hydrocarbon projects.The Geneva based firm, which is among the top five global oil traders…....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-4d-3h-12m ago
ABB has won a National Individual Standing Offer NISO to provide full scope services for equipment installed on board Canadian Coast Guard CCG vessels, reducing maintenance costs and increasing uptime.The NISO covers the full range of remote diagnostics and global technical support…....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-4d-4h-31m ago
The Suez Canal expects 140 ships to pass on Tuesday after the freeing of a container ship stranded for nearly a week allowed it to reopen, but disruptions to global shipping and at ports could take months to resolve, experts warned.The blockage threw global supply chains into disarray…....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-4d-4h-59m ago
Qatar Petroleum said Tuesday it wouldn amp 39 t be renewing its Qatargas 1 LNG joint venture with Total, ExxonMobil, Marubeni, and Mitsui.Upon the expiry of the relevant joint venture agreements on December 31, 2021, Qatar Petroleum will become the…....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-4d-5h-46m ago
Svitzer Europe took delivery of the first of two new icebreaking tugs from Med Marine to support its operations in Scandinavia.After mobilizing from the shipyard on the Black Sea, Svitzer Embla will arrive and start working in Sweden in the beginning of April 2021.....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-4d-6h-46m ago
The cruise industry has weathered many storms, including fairly regular brushes with disease. Outbreaks of norovirus, H1N1 and measles have all happened in the not too distant past. Despite this, a cruise has traditionally been regarded as a…....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-4d-21h-2m ago
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration is encouraging states and port authorities to apply for $230 million in discretionary grant funding for port and intermodal infrastructure related projects through the Port Infrastructure…....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-4d-21h-57m ago
Russia’s energy ministry said on Monday a stranded container ship blocking Egypt’s Suez Canal has highlighted the safety and sustainability of its Northern Sea Route NSR and Russian energy pipelines.These “are highly secure and hold competitive positions in terms of transportation costs as w....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-4d-22h-8m ago
Shipping was on the move again late on Monday in Egypt amp 39 s Suez Canal after tugs refloated a giant container ship which had been blocking the channel for almost a week, causing a huge build up of vessels around the waterway.With the 400 meter long 430 yard Ever Given dislodged…....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-4d-22h-28m ago
NOAA and offshore wind development company Ørsted have signed a memorandum of agreement MOA to share physical and biological data in Ørsted leased waters subject to U.S. jurisdiction. NOAA, said the MOA is the first of its kind with an offshore…....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-4d-23h-9m ago
The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden said on Monday that it has set a goal to vastly expand the nation’s offshore wind energy capacity in the coming decade by opening new areas to development, speeding environmental permitting, and…....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-4d-23h-58m ago
Marine shipping drives 90% of global trade, moving over 11 billion tonnes of containers, solid and liquid bulk cargo across the world’s seas annually. Almost all consumer products we buy — or the raw materials required to make them — arrive at Canadian ports via ship.Each year…....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-5d-6m ago
Several large LDT sales have taken place this week, as owners dip in to take advantage of the red hot sub continent markets of the moment.Almost all of the locations saw some activity this week market and private , with India even getting in…....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-5d-36m ago
When it comes to marine pollution, often it’s the bad news that makes the headlines. But for every newsworthy incident, there’s another story about the spills and other incidents that didn’t happen thanks to preventative measures and policies, and the responders who think quickly on their feet....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-5d-2h-17m ago
A largescale salvage operation has freed one of the world amp 39 s biggest containerships from blocking global trade through the Suez Canal, services firm Boskalis said Monday, enabling the resumed flow of maritime commerce through one of the world’s most important shipping arteries.At high tide ....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-5d-2h-39m ago
The stranding of a container ship in the Suez Canal has created disruptions in the global shipping industry that could take weeks and possibly months to clear, top container shipping lines said.Around 30% of the world’s shipping container volume including goods like sofas…....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-5d-3h-33m ago
The blocking of the Suez Canal by one of the world’s largest container ships is likely to result in losses worth hundreds of millions of euros for the reinsurance industry, Fitch Ratings said, even as rescue teams were successful in partially…....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-5d-3h-38m ago
Turkey has approved development plans for a huge canal on the edge of Istanbul, Environment Minister Murat Kurum said on Saturday, advancing a project which has attracted criticism over its cost and environmental impact.The step came a year…....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-5d-14h-28m ago
Suez Canal salvage teams intensified excavation and dredging on Sunday around a massive container ship blocking the busy waterway ahead of attempts to refloat it, with two sources saying work had been complicated by rock under the ship’s bow.Diggers…....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-5d-14h-36m ago
Svitzer Australia has taken delivery of its third and final new tug, Svitzer Wilu, welcomed to the Port of Geraldton on March 22, joining Svitzer North and Svitzer Abrolhos to form the new fleet.Designed by Robert Allan Ltd., the RAstar 3000 W series ASD tug Svitzer Wilu is 30 meters long…....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-5d-14h-53m ago
A stranded container ship blocking the Suez Canal threatens to make it even more difficult for European and U.S. retailers to keep products in stock during the coronavirus pandemic.The Suez Canal saga that began on Tuesday and could go on for weeks…....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-5d-15h-3m ago
The Suez Canal Authority is considering discounts for vessels affected by the blockage caused by a stranded container ship, its chairman said on Sunday.Osama Rabie also told Al Arabiya TV that the canal was losing $13 14 million in revenue daily after halting traffic due to the grounded ship and tha....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-5d-15h-11m ago
A newly arrived specialist tug ALP Guard has joined efforts on Sunday night to float the giant containership Ever Given stranded in the Suez Canal, the ship’s technical manager Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement BSM said in a statement.“Further…....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-5d-15h-14m ago
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al Sisi has ordered preparations for lightening the cargo of the giant container ship grounded in the Suez Canal, the head of the canal’s authority told Egypt’s Extra News on Sunday.The Ever Given containership has been blocking the waterway since Tuesday and salv....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-5d-15h-31m ago
Efforts to dislodge a giant container ship blocking the Suez Canal have allowed its stern and rudder to move, but it remains unclear when the vessel will be refloated, the head of the canal authority said on Saturday.The 400 metre 430 yard …....
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Published 3y-7mo-3w-5d-15h-38m ago
Major changes are occurring in the ocean. Climate change and subsequent melting sea ice are not necessarily good changes. Why are acoustic Doppler current profilers an invaluable tool to get a complete picture of the Arctic’s changing wave conditions in the context of climate change In the Arctic....
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Published 3y-7mo-4w-4h-34m ago
MM SEAS is the reportedly the first software that automates the manual task of obtaining, tracking and renewing U.S. Coast Guard USCG credentials, helping to eliminate paperwork processing errors while delivering merchant mariner career guidance.Civilian…....
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Published 3y-7mo-4w-4h-51m ago
Austal USA broke ground on its steel manufacturing line Friday, March 26, 2021, positioning the company to start steel production in April 2022.“This world class steel manufacturing line is a treasure for the Gulf Coast, the U.S. Navy and the U.S.....
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Published 3y-7mo-4w-5h-10m ago
A unique partnership formed between the Haisla Nation and North Vancouver based Seaspan ULC will produce battery powered and low emissions tugboats to serve the $40 billion LNG Canada project in Kitimat, B.C.Majority owned by the Haisla Nation…....
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Published 3y-7mo-4w-19h-19m ago
Authorities are working to track down the source of a recurring mystery sheen emanating from the bank of the East River in Brunswick, Ga.The U.S. Coast Guard said Friday its Marine Safety Unit MSU Savannah personnel have been conducting an…....
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Published 3y-7mo-4w-19h-46m ago
U.S. shipbuilder All American Marine AAM has been sold to family owned Bryton Marine Group, the company announced on Friday.The aluminum vessel designer and builder will continue to operate in Bellingham, Wash. Bryton CEO Byron Bolton will assume the role of AAM CEO…....
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Published 3y-7mo-4w-21h-15m ago
For most of 2020, the liquefied natural gas LNG shipping market was in a depressed state like many other segments of the global gas industry. LNG export cargoes fell by 0.2% y o y in 2020 to reach 5,682 shipments, driven by a slowdown in LNG demand amid the COVID 19 pandemic.....
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Published 3y-7mo-4w-22h-36m ago
The Suez Canal, blocked by a giant container ship that ran aground on Tuesday, is the quickest sea route between Asia and Europe and about 15% of global shipping traffic moves through it.The 193 km 120 mile waterway, run by the state owned Suez Canal Authority…....
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Published 3y-7mo-4w-23h-46m ago
Norwegian/Swedish ro ro shipping company Wallenius Wilhelmsen will reactivate the last three of its vessels that were placed in cold layup in the spring of 2020 due to the COVID 19 pandemic, citing rising rates and demand. amp 34 Reactivation will take place in Q3…....
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Published 3y-7mo-4w-1d-31m ago
The Dutch emergency response team hired to free the vast ship blocking the Suez canal has pulled off some dramatic recoveries, including lifting Russia’s Kursk nuclear submarine from the Barents Sea floor, but says this is one of the trickiest.Weighing 200…....
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Published 3y-7mo-4w-1d-1h-47m ago
Unite Nations organizations this week issued a joint call for the world amp 39 s seafarers to be prioritized for COVID 19 vaccination, stressing their key role in supporting global trade.The heads of five UN organizations have called for maritime and…....
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Published 3y-7mo-4w-1d-1h-48m ago
Japan’s port of Tokyo will waive an entry fee from next month for ships powered by liquefied natural gas LNG and hydrogen, as well as LNG bunkering ships, in a bid to promote the use of cleaner marine fuels, authorities said on Friday.The exemption runs for five years from April 1, and an offici....
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Published 3y-7mo-4w-1d-2h-35m ago
A stuck container vessel in the Suez Canal, which has blocked the flow of goods through the narrow channel, will add strain to global supply chains already stretched by rebounding economic activity and tight shipping container supplies, analysts…....
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Published 3y-7mo-4w-1d-2h-44m ago
The Fire Department of Quang Ninh Province Canh Sat PCCC in Northern Vietnam ordehas taken delivery of a new fireboat built by Canadian builder MetalCraft Marine MCM for the island of Tuan Chau, in Ha Long Bay.The Firestorm 36 MkII arrived…....
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Published 3y-7mo-4w-1d-3h-37m ago
The Suez Canal stepped up efforts on Friday to free a giant container ship blocking the vital trade waterway that has sent shipping rates for oil product tankers soaring and disrupted the global supply chains for everything from grains to baby…....
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Published 3y-7mo-4w-1d-3h-52m ago
Shoei Kisen, the Japanese owner of the container ship blocking the Suez Canal, said it aims to free the ship amp 34 tomorrow night Japan time amp 34 , the Nikkei reported on Friday.The 400 meter Ever Given, leased by Taiwan amp 39 s Evergreen Marine Corp, is blocking…....
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Published 3y-7mo-4w-1d-4h-43m ago
Hempel opened its new Campus, which includes a newly constructed office building and a state of the art R amp D facility. Hempel Campus is unique in its architectural approach and is the international headquarters for the Hempel Group.“We are very excited to move into our Hempel Campus…....
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Published 3y-7mo-4w-1d-6h-14m ago
German shipbuilder Neptun Werft said on Thursday it has delivered two new river cruise ships to the shipping company Viking River Cruises Basel .The ships, to be named Viking Gymir and Viking Egdir, are the last two river cruise ships in the builder amp 39 s current order book…....
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Published 3y-7mo-4w-1d-23h-3m ago
Offshore installation contractor Jan De Nul has informed that the keel laying ceremony was held in China for its offshore installation vessel Voltaire. The vessel will, once delivered, be able to install the world amp 39 s largest offshore wind turbines.The…....
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Published 3y-7mo-4w-1d-23h-23m ago
A cargo ship owned by an Israeli company was damaged by a missile in the Arabian Sea on Thursday in what was suspected to be an Iranian attack, an Israeli security official said.The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the ship…....
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Published 3y-7mo-4w-2d-47m ago
The Suez Canal Authority said on Thursday it had discussed the option of dredging around a vast container ship stranded in the waterway during a meeting with a rescue team from Dutch firm Smit Salvage.Current efforts to free the ship include the use of two dredgers, nine tugs, and four diggers on th....
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Published 3y-7mo-4w-2d-1h-15m ago
U.S. offshore vessel operator Harvey Gulf Subsea Solutions has won contracts for two of its Gulf of Mexico vessels.The first scope is for Marubeni Oil amp Gas Inc. and will utilize the Harvey Intervention vessel for a project that includes hydrate remediation…....
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Published 3y-7mo-4w-2d-2h-44m ago
A containership blocking the Suez Canal like a amp 34 beached whale amp 34 may take weeks to free, the salvage company said, as officials stopped all ships entering the channel on Thursday in a new setback for global trade.The 400 meter Ever Given, almost as long as the Empire State Building is ....
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Published 3y-7mo-4w-2d-2h-55m ago
The ownership of dry bulk ships has changed hands at blistering speed in the first three months of 2021, says shipping organization BIMCO, pointing out that the course is now set for a record year in the bulk ship sale and purchase market.A total of 794 ships were bought and sold in 2020…....
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Published 3y-7mo-4w-2d-3h-1m ago
Salvage teams from the Netherlands and Japan have been hired to devise a plan to refloat a giant container ship blocking the Suez Canal, the company leasing the vessel said on Thursday.Taiwan’s Evergreen Marine Corp said Dutch firm Smit Salvage and Japan’s Nippon Salvage had been appointed by th....
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Published 3y-7mo-4w-2d-3h-14m ago
Shoei Kisen, the Japanese owner of a containership stuck in the Suez Canal that is holding up potentially billions of dollars of traded goods, apologized on Thursday and added that it was working toward a resolution of the situation.It said getting the ship moving was “extremely difficult”…....
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Published 3y-7mo-4w-2d-3h-19m ago
Norwegian shipowner Klaveness Combination Carriers KCC on Thursday took delivery of the MV Bass vessel from New Yangzi Shipyard in China. The MV Bass is the seventh of in total eight contracted CLEANBU combination carriers. MV Bass is scheduled…....
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Published 3y-7mo-4w-2d-4h-57m ago
French oil and gas major Total has struck a deal with cruise line MSC Cruises to supply around 45,000 tons per year of LNG to MSC Cruises’ upcoming LNG powered cruise ships to make calls in the port of Marseille France .According to the statement on Thursday…....
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Published 3y-7mo-4w-2d-5h-29m ago
Bay Houston Towing Co. in January took delivery of the final tug in a series of five ordered from Gulf Island Shipyards LLC in 2018.George M and its four sister vessels are Z Tech 30 80 tugs designed by Robert Allan Ltd. The series amp 39 first tug Mark E. Kuebler was delivered in 2019.Robert Alla....
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Published 3y-7mo-4w-2d-19h ago
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC said on Wednesday it would keep its stringent framework for a resumption of cruise ship operations until November 1, rebuffing an industry body’s push to lift the order early.Earlier on Wednesday…....
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Published 3y-7mo-4w-2d-19h-12m ago
Dozens of ships carrying everything from oil to consumer goods have been delayed by the grounding of a vessel in the Suez Canal, and companies may have to reroute cargoes around Africa if the blockage extends beyond 24 hours, shipping sources…....
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Published 3y-7mo-4w-2d-19h-51m ago
MAN Energy Solutions said Wednesday it has won an order to supply its MAN B amp W 7G80ME GI Mk9.5 dual fuel engines for a series of 10 300,000 dwt very large crude carriers VLCC being built by Daewoo Shipbuilding amp Marine Engineering Co. DSME in South Korea.....
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Published 3y-7mo-4w-2d-20h-12m ago
Conrad Shipyard said it delivered a new deck barge to Ashton Marine LLC, a marine transportation company based in Muskegon, Mich., earlier this month.Named the AM 3600, the 240 by 60 by 14 foot ABS deck barge will carry 3,600 tons of bulk…....
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Published 3y-7mo-4w-2d-20h-50m ago
Oil prices jumped about 6% on Wednesday after a ship ran aground in the Suez Canal, and worries that the incident could tie up crude shipments gave prices a boost after a slide over the last week.The crude benchmarks, U.S. crude and London based Brent, added to gains after U.S.....
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Published 3y-7mo-4w-2d-21h-3m ago
The owner and insurers of one of the world amp 39 s largest container ships stuck in the Suez Canal face claims totaling millions of dollars even if the ship is refloated quickly, industry sources said on Wednesday.The 400 metre, 224,000 tonne Ever…....
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Published 3y-7mo-4w-2d-21h-8m ago
Fourteen U.S. states including Louisiana and Wyoming filed suits on Wednesday against President Joe Biden amp 39 s administration to challenge his pause on new oil and gas leasing on federal lands and waters.The legal actions, which seek to restore regular federal drilling auctions…....
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Published 3y-7mo-4w-2d-23h-15m ago
An ailing crewmember was medevaced from an oil tanker off the coast of Bermuda on Friday.Rescue Coordination Center Bermuda notified watchstanders at the U.S. Coast Guard’s Fifth District command center in Portsmouth of an ill crewmember aboard…....
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Published 3y-8mo-9m ago
The UK Royal Navy is developing a amp 34 Multi Role Ocean Surveillance ship MROSS amp 34 aimed at protecting critical subsea infrastructure from threat.In a statement on Wednesday, the UK Ministry of Defence said the ship would come into service by 2024. amp 34 MROSS will be a surface vesse....
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Published 3y-8mo-47m ago
Asia amp 39 s first ship to containership liquefied natural gas LNG bunkering operation was undertaken in Singapore on Wednesday as vessel owner and operators continue to turn to the cleaner burning fuel to reduce their emissions and Singapore ramps…....
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Published 3y-8mo-1h-9m ago
Kongsberg Maritime KM said it will supply an equipment and simulation package for the maritime training vessel MS Gann, helping both to reduce the vessel’s emissions and enhance the education offered on board. The contract, worth 41.2 million NOK…....
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Published 3y-8mo-1h-41m ago
The shortest shipping route from Europe to Asia remained blocked on Wednesday as 10 tug boats struggled to free one of the world amp 39 s largest container ships after it ran aground in the Suez Canal.The 400 metre, 224,000 tonne Ever Given ran aground…....
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Published 3y-8mo-3h-27m ago
The Saudi led coalition has allowed four fuel ships to dock at Yemen’s Red Sea port of Hodeidah, two sources familiar with the matter said, after the Houthi group said it would only agree to a ceasefire proposal if an air and sea blockade were lifted.Four vessels…....
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Published 3y-8mo-3h-43m ago
South Korean electrolysis water treatment company Techcross has developed a new technology enabling total residual oxidant TRO sensing even in very turbid water quality.In the case of electrolysis water treatment, the process of maintaining…....
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Published 3y-8mo-4h-3m ago
CCGS Terry Fox, one the largest icebreakers in the Canadian Coast Guard CCG fleet, has returned to service with new Thordon propeller shaft bearings after concluding that fitting laminate phenolic bearings would extend drydock time and costs.The 88 meter long vessel…....
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Published 3y-8mo-19h-23m ago
Seafarers amp 39 lack of access to vaccinations is placing shipping in a amp 34 legal minefield amp 34 , while leaving global supply chains vulnerable, warns the International Chamber of Shipping ICS .The organization is planning to circulate a legal document…....
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Published 3y-8mo-19h-31m ago
Cruise ships moored in the Maltese port of Valletta will soon be able to plug into the island amp 39 s energy grid, drawing the power they require to be fully operative without having to keep their diesel engines running. Nidec ASI, head of the Nidec…....
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Published 3y-8mo-20h-3m ago
While many current marine greases generally do a good job lubricating and protecting mechanical devices and equipment, they often do not address a common issue that affects all metals: existing oxidation/corrosion on the surfaces.U.S. based…....
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Published 3y-8mo-21h-8m ago
2020 presented a monumental challenge for many industries and workers, particularly seafarers, as COVID 19 effectively left hundreds of thousands of seafarers stranded at sea, unable to disembark and partake in crew changes due to onerous restrictions by the majority of port states.....
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Published 3y-8mo-23h-16m ago
The U.S. Navy last week retrieved one of its crashed helicopters from 19,075 feet below the surface of the North Pacific, setting a record for the deepest aircraft recovery at sea.The helicopter, a twin engine Sikorsky Seahawk, crashed off the coast of Okinawa…....
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Published 3y-8mo-23h-58m ago
Norway has agreed to order four submarines from Germany amp 39 s Thyssenkrupp for 45 billion crowns $5.3 billion , with Germany agreeing to order another two, the Norwegian defense ministry said on Tuesday.Norway and Germany, both NATO members, are…....
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Published 3y-8mo-1d-27m ago
A new on demand service for movies, news and information has been built and launched for mariners working on board the typical deep sea merchant vessels.While crew welfare in the form of modern IPTV entertainment is now part of the expected in some maritime segments…....
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Published 3y-8mo-1d-35m ago
Soy and sugar traders are fighting for room in Latin America’s largest port, rushing to secure loading slots as the slowest Brazilian soy harvest in 10 years pushes the grains export window into the sugar season.Congestion was hitting Brazil’s…....
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Published 3y-8mo-1d-1h-4m ago
Norwegian offshore vessel operator Island Offshore has recently set what it says is a world record with its deep water installation vessel Island Victory during pre laying of anchors at Lundin Energy amp 39 s Solveig field in the North Sea, off Norway. amp 34 The…....
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Published 3y-8mo-1d-3h-8m ago
Spain on Monday ordered the slaughter of 1,610 cattle which have been stuck aboard the Elbeik livestock ship since December, just weeks after hundreds of cattle on another vessel met a similar fate.The agriculture ministry said the animals were unfit for further travel and could not be re imported i....
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Published 3y-8mo-1d-3h-32m ago
Norway will block Rolls Royce from selling a Norwegian maritime engine maker to a Russian company on national security grounds, its justice minister told parliament on Tuesday.Based on Norway’s west coast, and owned by Britain’s Rolls Royce for more than 20 years…....
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Published 3y-8mo-1d-3h-39m ago
South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding amp Marine Engineering DSME received an approval in principle AiP from classification society DNV for the DSME Rotor Sail System for large oil tankers and liquefied natural gas LNG carriers.Desigend…....
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Published 3y-8mo-1d-4h ago
Maritime training and assessment software solutions provider Marine Learning Systems MLS said it has been awarded a contract by the Royal Canadian Navy RCN to implement a simulation assessment metrics solution.MLS will configure its enterprise application…....
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Published 3y-8mo-1d-19h-15m ago
Huntington Ingalls Industries’ HII Ingalls Shipbuilding division announced that George Nungesser has been promoted to vice president of program management, effective April 1.Nungesser will have profit and loss responsibility for all elements of program execution…....
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Published 3y-8mo-1d-19h-22m ago
Students in the Marine Diesel Engine Technician Program at Louisiana’s Fletcher Technical Community College will get an opportunity to obtain hands on experience thanks to four diesel engines being donated to the school by Baudouin, a relative newcomer to the U.S.....
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Published 3y-8mo-1d-19h-45m ago
Finnish tech company Wärtsilä said it has won a contract to equip six new 93,000 cubic meter capacity liquid petroleum gas LPG carriers being built at the Jiangnan Shipyard in China for Singapore based Petredec. The order with Wärtsilä was placed in March 2021.The newbuilds…....
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Published 3y-8mo-1d-20h-26m ago
A burn victim was medevaced from a Liberian flagged chemical tanker approximately 179 miles east of Charleston, S.C., on Sunday.The U.S. Coast Guard said its watchstanders at Sector Charleston were notified on Saturday around 7:46 p.m. that…....
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Published 3y-8mo-1d-20h-51m ago
The Philippines expressed concern about hundreds of Chinese military vessels it said were spotted this month in the disputed South China Sea, the latest example of tension in the crucial waterway.The Philippine Coast Guard reported that some 220 vessels…....
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Published 3y-8mo-1d-21h-6m ago
Cruise giant Royal Caribbean Group said it has completed the sale of its Azamara brand to private equity firm Sycamore Partners for $201 million in cash. The sale, which was announced earlier this year, includes Azamara’s three ship fleet and…....
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Published 3y-8mo-1d-23h-39m ago
U.S. based engines manufacturer Fairbanks Morse said Monday it has named Michael Clark its new chief operating officer. Clark will guide the company’s operations, engineering, supply chain and program management departments. He will also be…....
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Published 3y-8mo-2d-27m ago
Germany amp 39 s Greens have enshrined in their election programme plans to abolish the contested Nord Stream 2 pipeline to ship Russian gas to Europe amp 39 s biggest economy, creating a hurdle to a potential alliance with the conservatives.Chancellor Angela Merkel amp 39 s conservatives…....
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Published 3y-8mo-2d-37m ago
The Baltic Exchange amp 39 s main sea freight index tracking rates for ships ferrying dry bulk commodities scaled an over one year peak on Monday, propelled by higher rates across vessel segments, with panamax rates touching an over 10 year high.The Baltic dry index, which tracks rates for capesize....
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Published 3y-8mo-2d-48m ago
Without action from the shipping sector to decarbonize, the sector will be responsible for approximately 17% of global CO2 emissions by 2050. And given the scale of the change required, we must address this now. Across the industry, many are…....
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Published 3y-8mo-2d-1h-19m ago
Singapore port operator Jurong Port has completed its acquisition of a stake in a major oil storage terminal in the city state from the family behind collapsed oil trader Hin Leong Trading Pte Ltd, a port spokesman said on Saturday.The spokesman…....
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Published 3y-8mo-2d-2h-12m ago
Wagenborg Offshore said it has taken its third walk to work W2W vessel into service. The converted Keizersborg is used as a standby vessel for inspection and maintenance of unmanned platforms in both Dutch and British waters of the southern…....
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Published 3y-8mo-2d-2h-17m ago
Japan amp 39 s Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. MOL said it will make its first foray into the liquefied CO2 ocean transport business through an investment in Larvik Shipping AS, a Norwegian ship management company for liquefied CO2 carriers.Liquefied CO2…....
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Published 3y-8mo-4d-16h-17m ago
The U.S. Coast Guard on Friday commissioned its newest national security cutter, USCGC Stone WMSL 758 , during a ceremony at Coast Guard Base Charleston, in South Carolina. Adm. Karl Schultz, the commandant U.S. Coast Guard, presided over the…....
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Published 3y-8mo-4d-21h-46m ago
U.S. liquefied natural gas LNG exports are on track to hit record highs in March as tumbling shipping rates and lower prices than in Europe and Asia continue to attract buyers.The amount of gas flowing to U.S. LNG export plants has averaged 10.5 billion cubic feet per day bcfd so far in March…....
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Published 3y-8mo-4d-22h-46m ago
The Baltic Exchange amp 39 s main sea freight index gained for a third straight week on Friday, as rates for the larger capesize and panamax vessel segments rose.The Baltic dry index, which tracks rates for capesize, panamax and supramax vessels ferrying dry bulk commodities…....
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Published 3y-8mo-4d-22h-50m ago
Sanmar Shipyards has delivered another vessel in its Delicay tug series—this time to its own fleet.Like its sister tugs, the the 25.3m x 12m x 6.1m Delicay Vlll is a Z drive tractor tug built to Canadian naval architects Robert Allan Ltd’s exclusive to Sanmar TRAktor Z 2500SX design…....
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Published 3y-8mo-4d-22h-56m ago
NIBC Bank, Damen Ship Lease and Damen Financial Services on Friday sealed multi year partnership in the field of ship leasing.The financing from NIBC will be used to enable financial or operational lease solutions for customers of Damen Shipyards Group.....
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Published 3y-8mo-5d-4m ago
Solstad Offshore amp 39 s subsidiary Partrederiet International Offshore Services ANS, has sold two anchor handling towing and supply vessels earlier this week.Solstad said that the vessels sold were the AHTS Lady Astrid and Lady Caroline.Delivery of the vessels to the new owner took place Wednesda....
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Published 3y-8mo-5d-1h-33m ago
Join speakers from ABB, Lloyd’s Register, Equinor and World Energy Reports as we explore why 2021 is the year for offshore wind in the United States.WHEN: Thursday, March 25, 2021, 11 a.m. EDT US .REGISTER NOW!From eight turbines for 42MW of capacity at the end of 2020…....
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Published 3y-8mo-5d-1h-34m ago
Greek headquartered shipowner Seanergy Maritime said it has entered reached a deal to purchase two Capesize bulk carriers for $55 million, growing its fleet to 14 Capesize vessels with an aggregate cargo capacity of approximately 2.5 million…....
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Published 3y-8mo-5d-1h-47m ago
tmax Germany GmbH has been honored with the TOP 100 Seal for the first time in 2021. This award is bestowed on the most innovative companies in the German small firm sector each year. The prerequisite for the seal was the successful completion…....
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Published 3y-8mo-5d-1h-51m ago
The U.S.’ first linehaul towing vessel powered by Tier 4 Caterpillar high speed engines with selective catalytic reduction SCR was built by Blakeley BoatWorks BBW and is now operated by Cooper Marine and Timberlands CMT .In March 2021,…....
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Published 3y-8mo-5d-2h-13m ago
Siemens Energy said Friday it had won a contract with Malaysian MISC to deliver eight complete topside modules for an FPSO MISC is building for deployment in South America.According to Siemens Energy, its topside modules amp 34 will provide sustainable…....
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Published 3y-8mo-5d-4h-13m ago
When leadership at the White House changes parties, you can expect a shift in priorities and policies. In one case, however, continuity is welcome, as President Biden has voiced his support for Buy American and the Jones Act, which are especially…....
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Published 3y-8mo-5d-5h-54m ago
Authorities have made a major drug bust from a containership bound for Australia.Earlier this month, Australian Federal Police AFP were tipped that the containership MSC Joanna allegedly contained a large quantity of cocaine on board, and…....
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Published 3y-8mo-5d-14h-25m ago
In two major pieces of legislation passed by Congress at the end of 2020 and the beginning of this year, Congress addressed the difficulty that many smaller inland and coastal ports have in obtaining funding for their infrastructure projects.....
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Published 3y-8mo-5d-19h-36m ago
Longtime mariner and investigator Morgan Turrell has been named director of the National Transportation Safety Board’s NTSB Office of Marine Safety effective March 1.The office investigates major marine accidents within the United States and its territories…....
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Published 3y-8mo-5d-21h-25m ago
Thordon Bearings has promoted Scott Groves to Vice President – Sales, with a mandate to “grow profitable sales” and build upon the company’s leading position in the global pollution free bearings and seals markets. He officially started in his new role on March 11…....
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Published 3y-8mo-5d-23h-34m ago
Damen Shipyards Group said it has booked an order from South Port New Zealand for the delivery of a Damen Azimuth Tractor Tug ATD 2412. The vessel, with 65 tonnes bollard pull, will replace an older vessel with 35 tonnes bollard pull, bringing…....
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Published 3y-8mo-6d-1h-10m ago
MAN Energy Solutions has has demonstrated its latest low speed, dual fuel engine—an MAN B amp W ME GA type designed for liquefied natural gas LNG /fuel oil running—at a ceremony live streamed from its Copenhagen Research Center on Thursday. The…....
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Published 3y-8mo-6d-1h-16m ago
Norwegian offshore vessel owner DDW Offshore, a subsidiary of Akastor, has entered into bareboat charter and future sale agreements for two of its AHTS vessels with the Brazilian subsea services company OceanPact.Under the charter, DDW Offshore formerly known as DOF Deepwater…....
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Published 3y-8mo-6d-1h-20m ago
A widely shared meme has taken several facts about the Titanic out of context to make unsubstantiated claims that imply the ship’s sinking was a deliberate act. This is not true—experts widely agree the sinking of the Titanic was an accident.....
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Published 3y-8mo-6d-3h-35m ago
German container shipper Hapag Lloyd said on Thursday it almost tripled its net result in 2020 due to lower costs and higher freight rates, but shied away from specifying 2021 results due to uncertainty in the coronavirus crisis.The net result…....
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Published 3y-8mo-6d-4h-9m ago
Discovery Princess, the sixth Royal class ship built for the ship operator Princess Cruises, a brand within Carnival Corporation, was floated out Thursday at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy.Interior fittings will now begin, leading the vessel to delivery…....
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Published 3y-8mo-6d-4h-16m ago
Ports operator DP World gave an optimistic outlook for 2021 on Thursday, citing pent up demand for cargo and an easing of geopolitical tensions after the change of U.S. administration.Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, who is chairman and chief executive of the Dubai state owned global ports operator…....
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Published 3y-8mo-6d-4h-18m ago
Norwegian maritime technology and equipment specialist Kongsberg Maritime will supply Norway’s Institute of Marine Research IMR with four autonomous vessels. The scope of supply includes two Kongsberg Maritime Sounder USVs Unmanned Surface…....
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Published 3y-8mo-6d-5h-15m ago
Royal Caribbean amp 39 s latest Quantum Class cruise ship Odyssey of the Seas has set sail for sea trials in the North Sea ahead of planned delivery in the coming weeks, German shipbuilder Meyer Werft said.Trials for the 348 meter, 169,379 GT cruise…....
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Published 3y-8mo-6d-14h ago
AST said it has secured an order to supply its iRAMS monitoring systems for Norfolk, U.K. boat builder Goodchild Marine Services, to install on nine new ORC fast pilot vessels being built for British ports.The Pantocarene designed launches were…....
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Published 3y-8mo-6d-14h-35m ago
New Jersey based Northstar Marine announced Wednesday it is gearing up to support emerging offshore wind development projects in the Northeast U.S., having recently acquired a pair of specialized support vessels and formed a partnership with with Laredo Offshore Services…....
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Published 3y-8mo-6d-15h-7m ago
The U.S. Senate on Wednesday voted unanimously to confirm veteran government trade lawyer Katherine Tai as the first woman of color to serve as U.S. Trade Representative, putting her to work enforcing trade deals, confronting China’s trade practices and patching up ties with U.S.....
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Published 3y-8mo-6d-15h-28m ago
Shipbuilding group Austal announced it has has delivered the ninth Guardian class Patrol Boat GCPB to the Australian Department of Defense. The vessel, the future HMPNGS Rochus Lokinap, was then gifted by the Australian Government to the Papua…....
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Published 3y-8mo-6d-15h-31m ago
Sea Ranger Service, the Netherlands based company that has been carrying out surveying and research tasks in the North Sea with emissions free sailing offshore work vessels since 2018, has appointed Christel Pullens as its new managing director effective March 1…....
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Published 3y-8mo-6d-15h-53m ago
Trawling of the ocean floor by fishing fleets releases roughly the same amount of carbon emissions into the water as aviation puts into the atmosphere each year, researchers said on Wednesday, calling for greater protection of the planet amp 39 s seas.In a study published in the journal Nature…....
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Published 3y-8mo-6d-23h ago
In the first two months of 2021, Brazilian iron ore exports have risen by 9.1% to 53 million tonnes, driven by China. So far this year, 35.2 million tonnes of iron ore has been exported to China, representing a 15.2% increase from the same period…....
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Published 3y-8mo-6d-23h-18m ago
German container shipping company Hapag Lloyd announced Wednesday it has reached a deal to acquire NileDutch, based in the Netherlands, strengthening Hapag Lloyd amp 39 s position in the African market.The sale and purchase agreement will see Hapag Lloyd acquire all shares of Nile Dutch Investmen....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-7m ago
The Baltic Exchange amp 39 s main sea freight index on Wednesday climbed to a near 1 1/2 year high as panamax rates scaled a more than 10 year peak on China grain demand.The Baltic dry index, which tracks rates for capesize, panamax and supramax vessels ferrying dry bulk commodities…....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-1h-35m ago
Jennifer Carpenter joined The American Waterways Operators AWO , the national trade association representing the inland and coastal tugboat, towboat and barge industry, in August 1990 and became its president and CEO in January 2020. She weighs…....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-2h-55m ago
Dutch shipbuilding group Damen reports it has delivered two RSD Tugs 2513 to France based Thomas Services Maritimes TSM for operations on the River Seine in the port between the Ports of Rouen and Honfleur HAROPA – Port de Rouen .Like Damen…....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-3h-30m ago
U.K. based safety and survival solutions provider Survitec on Wednesday said it has signed an intent to purchase Hansen Protection, a Norwegian provider of specialist survival suits and protective equipment.Ron Krisanda, Survitec amp 39 s executive chairman…....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-3h-52m ago
U.S. based seabed survey company Ocean Infinity, is, together with the University of Portsmouth, Airborne Robotics, and Bentley Telecom, working to develop an autonomous offshore wind farm inspection capability utilizing aerial drone swarms…....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-3h-54m ago
The Getting to Zero Coalition’s updated Mapping of Zero Emission Pilots and Demonstration Projects uncovers emerging trends, sees a strong climb in the number of identified projects as well as increased activities in Asia.The amp 39 fuel of the future amp 39 …....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-4h ago
Norway amp 39 s Kongsberg Maritime has secured a $40 million contract to supply an integrated technology solution for the first U.S. built wind turbine installation vessel WTIV the Charybdis.The vessel, being built at Keppel AmFELS shipyard in the U.S.…....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-7h-57m ago
Panama is urging the International Maritime Organization IMO to step in to help stranded seafarers and shipowners wrapped up in a trade dispute between China and Australia.Some 74 vessels loaded with Australian coal and more than mariners…....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-13h-55m ago
Wärtsilä Exhaust Treatment said exhaust gas abatement systems, also known as scrubbers, may soon be used to directly tackle maritime carbon dioxide CO2 emissions as technology advances enable manufacturers to design and upgrade scrubbers to…....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-14h-55m ago
Tanker owner and operator Ardmore Shipping Corporation said it has signed a Letter of Intent LOI with Element 1 Corp. E1 and Maritime Partners, LLC MP to establish a joint venture for delivering E1 amp 39 s methanol to hydrogen technology to the marine sector.Ardmore…....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-19h-48m ago
U.S. refiners are scaling back on hiring ships for longer periods to save on costs in another sign of uncertainty over when global oil demand will return to pre COVID levels, shipping and trade sources say.The global rollout of coronavirus vaccines…....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-21h-34m ago
As owners and operators work to achieve dramatic new emission reductions, vessels’ cooling solutions should not be overlooked.A wave of green initiatives is sweeping through the maritime market as owners and operators seek ways to reduce emissions from their vessels.....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-22h-1m ago
China foiled criminals seeking to smuggle nearly 1 million tonnes of refined oil worth 5 billion yuan $770 million , with officials seizing 11 ships and detaining 171 suspects in a sprawling swoop on Tuesday, customs authorities said.The operation…....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-23h-29m ago
Leading Japanese lenders have joined an initiative that links the provision of shipping finance to cuts in carbon dioxide emissions as the sector accelerates efforts to go green.In recent weeks, Shinsei Bank Ltd, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation…....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-23h-49m ago
SBM Offshore, the Dutch based FPSO company, said Tuesday that the topsides lifting campaign for the Liza Unity FPSO was recently completed. The FPSO is being built for deployment at ExxonMobil amp 39 s Stabroek offshore block in Guyana. amp 34 Thanks to the efforts of the integrated team…....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-1d-21m ago
Core Group Resources is hosting a charity golf event in support of Mercy Ships amp 39 volunteer crew fund, on March 29, in Katy, Texas, west of the Houston Energy Corridor.The hosts are currently seeking additional teams, sponsors and donations to support the golf outing at the Falcon Point Golf C....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-1d-25m ago
Bureau Veritas BV has released new generation classification rules for wind propulsion systems amid growing interest in and support for the development of zero carbon propulsion solutions for modern ships.Wind propulsion is among a number…....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-1d-1h-4m ago
A gravel barge allided with private docks and homes near Gig Harbor, Wash., after the master of the towing vessel fell asleep at the helm.The U.S. Coast Guard said Monday that its watchstanders at Sector Puget Sound received notification from Pierce County dispatch that an unmanned gravel barge…....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-1d-1h-43m ago
U.K. based equipment and engines manufacturer Rolls Royce said it has received U.S. EPA Tier 4 certification for its mtu propulsion systems based on its Series 4000 M65L 16 cylinder diesel engines.EPA Tier 4 regulations are considered the most stringent emissions standard for marine applications…....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-1d-1h-56m ago
China has launched a crackdown on illegal sand mining operations on the Yangtze river, which have made large parts of central China more vulnerable to drought.Excessive sand mining on the Yangtze, which provides water for a third of the Chinese population…....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-1d-2h-35m ago
Following Monday amp 39 s confirmation of the U.S. Representative Deb Haaland as Secretary of the Interior, the U.S. National Ocean Industries Association NOIA , representing interests of the country amp 39 s offshore energy industry, said it was ready to…....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-1d-3h-26m ago
U.S. based Crowley and Danish shipping company ESVAGT are teaming up to build and operate purpose built, Jones Act vessels to support the emerging U.S. offshore wind energy market.As the U.S. offshore wind industry continues to gain momentum at pace…....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-1d-3h-38m ago
Cruise operator Carnival Corp Chief Executive Arnold Donald has said that shrinking its fleet due to the pandemic will slow its full recovery until 2023, as cruise lines battle a prolonged fallout from on board outbreaks, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.The cruise company’s full fleet might....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-1d-18h-55m ago
Operations at the Houston ship channel were suspended early on Monday morning due to dense fog in the region, a Galveston Texas Pilots dispatcher said.The ship channel is a 53 mile 85 km waterway connecting the busiest U.S.....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-1d-19h ago
The UK amp 39 s Marine Accident Investigation Branch has opened an investigation into a lifeboat drill accident that injured two crew members from the new polar research ship RRS David Attenborough. The two crewmembers suffered minor injuries after…....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-1d-19h-38m ago
Concordia Damen announced Monday it has launched a capital fund to facilitate the purchase of new and/or used inland vessels.The company has made available a business plan tool on its website, providing its customers—on a nonobligatory basis…....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-1d-20h-35m ago
Autoship Systems Corporation ASC supplied Boksa Marine Design BMD with its latest Autohydro 6.10, offering yet more features and tools leading to new efficiencies for calculating hydrostatic parameters, stability and longitudinal strength.....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-1d-22h ago
Dredging contractor Cashman Dredging amp Marine Contracting Co., LLC will pay $185,000 to settle alleged dumping violations off the coast of Rhode Island.The Quincy, Mass. based company will pay the fine under a recent settlement with the U.S.....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-1d-23h-49m ago
The U.K. Royal Navy’s flagship aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth has arrived in Glen Mallan, Scotland, as part of final preparations before her first operational deployment set to commence later this year.Sailing in along the Firth of Clyde…....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-2d-16m ago
Hornblower Cruises and Events announced Monday it will restart its Washington D.C. passenger vessel operations, including dinner cruises and water taxi service.Water taxi service will resume starting Friday, March 19, and dining experience offerings with brunch…....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-2d-43m ago
Classification society ABS said it has launched a new digital emissions monitoring tool that allows shipowners and operators to input and monitor their IMO Data Collection System DCS and EU Monitoring Reporting and Verification MRV review…....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-2d-2h-9m ago
Classification society ClassNK has certified SOPass, a solution service that realizes improved fuel and transport efficiency through an optimized routing feature and boil off gas BOG management system for liquefied natural gas LNG carriers, developed by Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-2d-2h-57m ago
U.S. based ballast water treatment sysems manufacturer Ecochlor has appointed Zen Hong Oh as Regional Service Manager for Southeast Asia.Oh has more than 11 years of involvement in the maritime industry both in shipbuilding and in project management of vessel repairs and retrofits.....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-2d-3h-38m ago
With an eye on an aging trailing suction hopper dredge fleet, C Job is set to debut an innovative new THSD design series with a focus on modularity and sustainability. Basjan Faber, CEO, C Job Naval Architects, discusses the dredging market…....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-2d-3h-43m ago
The Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company ASRY aims to streamline business processes and boost transparency with Infor CloudSuite Industrial Enterprise on Amazon Web Services AWS cloud.His Excellency Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa AlKhalifa…....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-4d-1h-45m ago
ABSG Consulting Inc. ABS Consulting signed an exclusive global licensing agreement to offer an innovative ultrasonic non destructive testing NDT solution that supports expanded use of composite materials on offshore assets to extend service…....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-4d-2h-5m ago
Huntington Ingalls Industries HII said Friday that its Technical Solutions division was one of 11 companies selected to provide development, technical, management and engineering services for Naval Information Warfare Center NIWC Pacific’s Intelligence…....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-4d-18h-25m ago
Atlas Copco introduced AIRCUBE – a containerized range of plug and play compressor rooms.AIRCUBE is designed to deliver containerized compressed air facilities when and where they are needed, saving space in production facilities or eliminating having to wait for new buildings to be constructed…....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-4d-18h-53m ago
MSC Cruises said a fire broke out aboard one of its vessels idled in Greece, on Thursday.The fire was reported at 3:42 p.m. local time aboard the MSC Lirica, currently in warm layup without passengers on the Greek island Corfu, and was put out…....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-4d-21h-23m ago
Container shipping group CMA CGM said on Friday that it expected activity to remain strong in the first half of this year after brisk demand for consumer goods boosted its profits at the end of last year.France based CMA CGM said its fourth quarter earnings before interest…....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-4d-22h-22m ago
A hybrid electric tour vessel caught fire off Norway amp 39 s southern coast on Thursday, and while the flames have been extinguished, local authorities fear the situation could deteriorate in the days ahead.Authorities said the fire broke out in or…....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-4d-23h-8m ago
An Iranian container ship was damaged in an attack in the Mediterranean, the state run shipping company said on Friday, adding it would take legal action to identify the perpetrators of what it called terrorism and naval piracy.The ship, Shahr e Kord…....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-5d-1h-7m ago
It was an odd legislative journey, but ultimately one with a happy ending. That’s one way to sum up the rather tortuous process that led to the passage of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 WRDA . For the first time WRDA usually reauthorized…....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-5d-1h-13m ago
The Italian Navy has taken delivery of the newly built logistics support ship LSS Vulcano from Fincantieri amp 39 s Naval Integrated shipyard in Muggiano, Italy.The 193 meter LSS Vulcano is part of the FLOTLOG Flotte Logistique program, which includes…....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-5d-1h-41m ago
Risk assessment and due diligence firm RightShip said it has expanded its vetting criteria from 20 to 50 assessment factors, in a move aimed at improving consistency as well as industry safety standards. amp 34 We have drilled down further in terms…....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-5d-2h-23m ago
Rolls Royce amp 39 s Power Systems division has ended the 2020 financial year with an underlying operating profit of $247.3 million despite suffering a 17% drop in underlying revenue to $3.8 billion. This corresponds to an underlying operating margin of 6.5% 2019: 11.5% .....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-5d-3h-34m ago
Classification society ClassNK has granted its Remote Survey RMSV notation for amp 34 Century Highway Green amp 34 , an LNG fueled Pure Car Carrier PCC operated by Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, “K” LINE . This is the first vessel on ClassNK’s registry to be marked with RMSV notation at the ti....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-5d-4h-4m ago
UK based workboat constructor Diverse Marine has delivered the offshore wind crew transfer vessel ‘Iceni Valour’ to Turner Iceni. amp 34 The vessel arrived successfully ahead of schedule in North Wales, to commence her 10 year charter in the Liverpool Bay area…....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-5d-5h-57m ago
Three Palestinian fishermen who died in an offshore blast on Sunday had encountered an explosive laden Israeli drone that had fallen into the sea and blew up in their nets, the Hamas run Interior Ministry in Gaza said on Thursday.An Israeli military spokeswoman had no immediate comment.....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-5d-7h-23m ago
U.S. shipbuilder SAFE Boats International will reopen its Tacoma, Wash. facility following the award of a $20 million lead contract for the U.S. Navy to start construction of the Mark VI patrol boats headed for the government of Ukraine.The U.S.....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-5d-13h-15m ago
Norwegian based Awind said it has ordered a pair of hybrid electric commissioning, service and operations vessels CSOV from China Merchants Industry in Hong Kong, with options for up to four additional vessels.Awind, a subsidiary of Awilco affiliate Integrated Wind Solutions AS IWS …....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-5d-13h-29m ago
U.K. based equipment supplier Outreach Offshore Ltd announced Cedar Marine Ltd and Engineered Marine Systems Ltd will join its network of dealers offering PALFINGER Marine products.Engineered Marine Systems EMS specializes in the design, supply…....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-5d-17h-53m ago
Climate Investor Two has approved an investment that could amount to €24.5 million $29.4 million to support the lease of Damen’s portable ballast water treatment solution InvaSave to customers in Africa, Asia and Latin America.Climate Investor…....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-5d-18h-1m ago
Finnish technology group Wärtsilä said it has expanded its partnership with Dutch marine contractor Van Oord with the signing of a nine year renewal and extension to its Optimized Maintenance agreement. The new deal also expands on the original…....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-5d-20h-54m ago
UAE shipyard Drydocks World said it will upgrade the lighting systems at its facilities, reducing total consumption of lighting power by 55%.The company said it has reached a deal with Etihad Energy Services, Etihad ESCO , wholly owned subsidiary by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority DEWA …....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-5d-22h-13m ago
A Bangladeshi woman whose husband died dismantling an oil tanker in a local shipyard was given the green light this week to keep pursuing a claim for compensation from a UK company linked to the vessel in a test case for the shipbreaking industry.Britain’s…....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-5d-23h-8m ago
A Chinese fishing vessel that ran aground and spilled oil off Mauritius has been refloated and detained, local officials said on Thursday. The Lurong Yuan Yu struck a reef facing Pointe aux Sables near Port Louis on Sunday evening in poor weather conditions.....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-5d-23h-33m ago
The year 2021 has been tough on crude oil tanker freight rates across the board so far. Consequently, the industry buzz has been all about largescale scrapping of tankers, but so far, it has been all talk and very little walk, as the secondhand market has proved a much preferred alternative…....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-6d-27m ago
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Dorado WPB 87306 was decommissioned Wednesday after 23 years of service. The vessel was the Coast Guard amp 39 s sixth 87 foot Marine Protector class patrol boat to serve as the Coast Guard’s primary nearshore patrol asset.“I…....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-6d-37m ago
Shipping and trade groups are calling on the European Union to advance the development of ammonia and green hydrogen as the best marine fuel options to enable the industry to accelerate decarbonization.With about 90% of world trade transported by sea…....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-6d-1h-12m ago
Minerva Bunkering said it launched a new offering enabling customers to mitigate carbon emissions associated with the bunker fuel they consume. With each transaction, Minerva retires verified carbon offset certificates in an equal and offsetting…....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-6d-1h-20m ago
Benchmark Asian iron ore futures rose on Thursday as data showed monthly shipments of the steelmaking ingredient to China from Australia amp 39 s Port Hedland dropped to the lowest in two years.Shipments from Port Hedland, the world amp 39 s biggest iron ore export hub…....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-6d-5h-52m ago
Classification society Lloyd’s Register LR said it has awarded an approval in principle AIP to Belgium based shipping company Exmar for its ammonia NH3 fueled 40,000 cubic meter capacity midsize gas carrier MGC . China amp 39 s Jiangnan Shipyard…....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-6d-18h-45m ago
Dutch based dredging contractor Van Oord said it has signed a contract with the U.K. amp 39 s Environment Agency to continue to protect the Lincolnshire coast for the next four years.The deal, which continues on the work Van Oord has been undertaking there since 2015…....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-6d-20h-2m ago
The Indian Navy has commissioned its third Kalvari class submarine, INS Karanj, built entirely in India to Naval Group amp 39 s Scorpene design.The Scorpene is a 2,000 ton conventional propulsion submarine designed and developed by Naval Group for all types of mission…....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-6d-20h-38m ago
CWind, a provider of project services and crew transfer vessels CTV to the offshore wind industry, reports it has completed the sale of its CTV Endeavour to Wood Marine, a port services operator based in Suffolk, U.K.According to CWind, part of the Global Marine Group GMG …....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-6d-22h-42m ago
Hamburg based third party ship manager Zeaborn Ship Management ZSM has chosen Wärtsilä Voyage’s Fleet Operations Solution FOS as the digital navigation platform for its managed tanker fleet. Each of its 12 vessels will deploy the system…....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-6d-23h-10m ago
Nippon Paint Marine said it is seeing liner operators increasingly postpone dry dockings as they look to keep vessels operational to meet the recent surge in demand for container shipments.“Containership owners want to push dry docking schedules…....
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Published 3y-8mo-1w-6d-23h-50m ago
Gulf Copper and Manufacturing Corporation has appointed Jonathan Whitworth as a member to its board of directors.Whitworth, a graduate of Texas A amp M University at Galveston TAMUG , brings his extensive working history and experience back to Texas.....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-44m ago
The Baltic Exchange amp 39 s main sea freight index gained on Wednesday, marking its highest level since early October as rates for the capesize and supramax vessel segments rose.The Baltic dry index, which tracks rates for capesize, panamax and supramax vessels ferrying dry bulk commodities…....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-2h-30m ago
Ship designer and builder VARD said it has delivered a second expedition cruise vessel to Coral Expeditions of Australia.The newbuild, Coral Geographer, is ready to sail after arriving from Vard Vung Tau, VARD’s shipyard in Vietnam. Her maiden voyage with passengers will start from Cairns…....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-2h-58m ago
At least 39 migrants died when two boats sank off Tunisia on Tuesday as they tried to cross the Mediterranean to the Italian island of Lampedusa, the Tunisian defense ministry said.The coast guard rescued 165 others, and searches for more survivors are still ongoing off the coast of Sfax…....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-3h-49m ago
Crane specialist Liebherr has informed that important components for a giant crane to be installed aboard OHT amp 39 s Alfa Lift offshore wind foundation installation vessel, have departed from Germany and are now en route to China where the vessel is being built.The Alfa Lift…....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-5h-12m ago
Debmarine Namibia, a subsidiary of Anglo American amp 39 s diamond unit De Beers, on Monday reported a 13% drop in production to 1.125 million carats last year as demand slumped during the COVID 19 pandemic.Namibia has the richest known marine diamond deposits in the world…....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-6h-2m ago
An ailing crew member was medevaced from a tanker at anchor in Brodick Bay off Scotland, on Sunday,At 4.53 p.m., Troon lifeboat was tasked by Belfast Coastguard along with Arran lifeboat to assist with the medical evacuation of a crew member…....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-14h-58m ago
Marine transportation services company Centerline Logistics said it has finalized its acquisition of Saltchuk Marine Services’ California ship refueling business, currently operated by Saltchuk subsidiary Foss Maritime.With the completion of this expansion…....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-18h-15m ago
Maine ferry operator Casco Bay Lines has committed to an integrated hybrid electric power and propulsion solution for its new vessel, in a technology step change along one of the longest established ferry routes in the United States.The new…....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-19h-8m ago
The U.S. Interior Department announced Tuesday it will launch its review of the federal oil and gas leasing program on March 25, a key step that will determine whether the Biden administration will permanently halt new leases on federal land…....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-19h-55m ago
Spanish shipbuilder Gondan said it received last week at its main facilities in Castropol, Asturias, the first two electric Voith Schneider Propellers eVSP ever manufactured. They will be soon installed in the new offshore wind service operation vessel SOV …....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-20h-16m ago
Huntington Ingalls Industries’ HII said Tuesday its Newport News Shipbuilding division has achieved a milestone in the construction of the submarine New Jersey SSN 796 .The company reached pressure hull complete on February 10, meaning that all of its hull sections were joined to form a single....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-22h-51m ago
ABS said it has signed an agreement with Diana Shipping Services S.A. DSS to implement the ABS Environmental Monitor digital sustainability solution across 31 vessels under its management.Part of the ABS My Digital Fleet risk management platform…....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-23h-6m ago
SAAM Towage said it will soon take delivery of two new vessels, SAAM Acaxual and SAAM Centzunat, built by Turkish shipbuilder Uzmar to provide services at the Energía del Pacífico EDP liquefied natural gas LNG terminal in El Salvador.The…....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-1d-5m ago
Greece will deliver 50 tons of animal feed to the Togo flagged ElBeik, which has been stuck at sea for nearly three months in the Mediterranean carrying hundreds of cattle rejected by their buyers amid fears of disease, government sources said…....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-1d-35m ago
Q88 LLC, a provider of SaaS technology to the maritime industry, and Danaos, a provider of specialized software for shipping, announced the automated integrations to questionnaire management data for shipowners, charterers and operators.This…....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-1d-45m ago
Record U.S. corn sales, especially those to China, mean that exporters will be extremely busy for at least the next six months. But they no longer need to set new records, as the recent corn shipping pace has sufficiently boosted the efforts.Updated figures from the U.S.....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-1d-1h-26m ago
AAL Shipping has acquired two secondhand multipurpose heavy lift vessels, expanding its core fleet to 720,200 total deadweight DWT .The 2010 built Pacific Action and 2009 built AAL Gladstone have both served in the AAL fleet in the past and…....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-1d-1h-34m ago
Helix Energy Solutions Group has entered into a new agreement for offshore oil spill response resources with HWCG, a consortium of deepwater oil and gas companies in the Gulf of Mexico who have come together with the shared goal of quickly responding to offshore oil spills.Under the agreement…....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-1d-2h-2m ago
Norway has suspended a planned asset sale by engine maker Rolls Royce to a Russian controlled company as it assesses the security implications for the country’s navy, the justice ministry said on Tuesday.Norway’s NSM security agency is assessing…....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-1d-2h-59m ago
UK based offshore vessel operator Seacat Services has said that its recently launched catamaran Seacat Rainbow has gone straight on to a long term charter at the Beatrice offshore wind farm.Seacat Rainbow will support Operations amp Maintenance…....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-1d-3h-32m ago
North Kingstown, R.I. shipbuilder Senesco Marine has built and delivered another EPA Tier 4 compliant tug, Janice Ann Reinauer, to Reinauer Transportation. Upon delivery, the tug went directly to work transporting product on the U.S East and Gulf Coasts.The 4…....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-1d-17h-40m ago
Galveston, Texas based Callan Marine has launched a new Marine Construction Division to provide turnkey marine, civil and specialty construction services along the U.S. Gulf Coast.The Marine Construction Division has the capability to complete projects requiring 110 to 300 ton crane barges…....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-1d-17h-47m ago
The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. announced today the launch of Qamun, a 55,000 barrel shallow draft double hull petroleum tank barge built by Greenbrier Marine, a wholly owned subsidiary of Greenbrier. Crowley Engineering Services provided on…....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-1d-17h-55m ago
Three ships carrying ethanol were heading to China from the U.S. Gulf Coast, three trade sources told Reuters on Monday, a sign that ethanol exports from the United States to the country are increasing drastically.The shipments may surpass the total amount of U.S.....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-1d-18h-5m ago
Altera Infrastructure recently took delivery of its newest E shuttle tanker Altera Wind from South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries.The 103,000 deadweight tonne newbuild is the sixth and final in the series of DP2 shuttle tankers…....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-1d-18h-54m ago
For operators venturing into the offshore wind space, 2021 started off with a gust of changes and reports. From Jones Act clarifications and new enforcement authorities, to millions in port infrastructure funding, the new Congress and presidential…....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-1d-20h-32m ago
Seaspan Corporation on Monday announced it has reached deal to order six additional containerships, bringing to 31 the number of newbuilds the Hong Kong headquartered shipowner has ordered since December 2020. The 15,000 TEU sextet is expected to be delivered from the fourth quarter of 2023…....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-1d-20h-56m ago
NATO Maritime Air MARAIR Operations team carried out a communications test flight with the NATO Alliance Ground System AGS during its flight on February 25, 2021.As the AGS was flying over the Central Mediterranean, MARAIR based out of NATO Maritime Command headquarters in Northwood, U.K.....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-1d-21h-52m ago
German based breakbulk and project cargo shipping company SAL and Dutch maritime heavy lift transport and installation contractor Jumbo have announced their intention to form a joint venture.Combining a large part of their fleets, engineering…....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-1d-22h-18m ago
Marine engineering firm BMT has been awarded a prime contract to conduct industry studies for the U.S. Navy’s T ARC X cable ship replacement program.The Navy’s only operational cable ship, the nearly 40 year old USNS Zeus T ARC 7 , is approaching the end of its service life…....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-1d-22h-34m ago
Swedish equipment manufacturer Alfal Laval said it is ramping up for soon to begin major tests of methanol as a marine fuel at its test and training center in Aalborg, Denmark. Working alongside engine manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions and other partners…....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-1d-22h-59m ago
The Interior Department completed its final environmental review of what would the first commercial scale U.S. offshore wind farm, it announced on Monday, clearing a key hurdle needed to permit the project off Massachusetts.The U.S. Bureau of…....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-1d-23h-39m ago
Norwegian/Swedish shipping company Wallenius Wilhelmsen announced its CEO, Craig Jasienski, has stepped down from his role and left the company effective March 8.The car carrier operator said its current CFO, Torbjørn Wist, will assume the role…....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-2d-39m ago
After several false starts, 2021 is the year when the U.S. offshore wind industry begins to realize its potential. This is according to Philip Lewis, Director of Research, World Energy Reports WER .In an interview with Maritime Reporter TV amp 39 s Greg Trauthwein…....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-2d-58m ago
A Chinese flagged fishing vessel with 16 crew members carrying 130 tonnes of oil has run aground off Mauritius, causing a minor spill, a minister said on Monday.“Nothing to be worried about,” Sudheer Maudhoo, whose Blue Economy Ministry looks after maritime affairs…....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-2d-1h-9m ago
DNV granted an Approval in Principle AIP to Hyundai Mipo Dockyard HMD for a new design of intra Europe 1,900 TEU feeder containerships. The AIP is the result of a joint development project between DNV and HMD to develop an efficient and…....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-2d-5h-1m ago
As shipping companies face mounting societal and regulatory pressure to decarbonize, innovative alternative designs are expected to become the norm rather than the exception. Stena Bulk unveiled the InfinityMAX hybrid bulk carrier concept, intended to push the boundaries for zero carbon…....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-2d-5h-18m ago
As of April 1, 2021, Damen Shipyards Group will start a specialized Financial Services division to support clients in the financing of new ships by means of both operational and financial lease constructions.In itself it is not new that Damen…....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-4d-20h-49m ago
New manual provides vital recommendations for operational planning and response in health emergenciesThe International Maritime Rescue Federation IMRF , supported by Lloyd’s Register Foundation, has launched comprehensive guidance for anyone working in search and rescue…....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-4d-21h-2m ago
Forward freight agreement FFA trades for a basket of 38,000 dwt handysize time charter rates will help operators take longer term cover with less risk, says shipbroker Simpson Spence Young.Following an ever strengthening charter market, SGX…....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-4d-21h-20m ago
A life raft has been recovered from the fishing vessel Nicola Faith, which went missing with three aboard off the coast of Colwyn Bay, Wales on January 27.The raft was found off the coast of Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland by HM Coastguard and…....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-4d-21h-46m ago
Bayou La Batre, Ala. shipbuilder Master Marine, Inc. MMI has delivered the 67’ x 28’ pushboat Rock Solid to Plimsoll Marine. The Rock Solid is the third of four vessels that MMI is scheduled to deliver to the Lower Mississippi River push boat…....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-4d-22h-4m ago
Oil prices jumped about 3% on Friday, hitting their highest levels in over a year, following a stronger than expected U.S. jobs report and decision by OPEC and its allies not to increase supply in April.Brent futures rose $2.10, or 3.2%, to $68.84 a barrel by 11:25 a.m. EST 1625 GMT .....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-4d-22h-31m ago
Trelleborg has, through its Trelleborg Industrial Solutions business area, signed an agreement and finalized the acquisition of the Dutch company Gutteling Group BV. The company develops and sells composite hoses to the chemical industry and…....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-4d-22h-44m ago
Naval architecture and marine engineering firm Vard Marine announced Derek Buxton, current vice president business development, has taken on the additional duties as vice president for our regional office in Ottawa effective immediately, following…....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-4d-22h-53m ago
Electric propulsion and hybrid drives manufacturer Torqeedo said it ha established direct distribution in Norway to address the growing market for its systems in the region.Norway has a long tradition of seafaring and is a world maritime center for shipping…....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-5d-28m ago
A shipping company and chief officer have been convicted in Australia for dumping garbage near the Great Barrier Reef, the world amp 39 s largest coral reef system.Following a prosecution by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority AMSA , on February 26…....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-5d-41m ago
The consortium behind the Nord Stream 2 undersea gas pipeline said on Thursday a second Russian pipe laying vessel is undergoing sea trials ahead of joining the project, as it presses on with construction despite growing political pressure.The vessel…....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-5d-45m ago
Palatka, Fla. based St. Johns Shipbuilding is constructing a self propelled, 10,000 gallon, USCG Inspected, double hull tankship for Intracoastal Marine Fuel IMF of Jupiter, Fla. Designed by JMS Naval Architects, the 53 by 18 foot tankship…....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-5d-1h-25m ago
China will construct a “Polar Silk Road” and actively participate in the development of Arctic and Antarctic regions, it said in its new 2021 2025 “five year plan” published on Friday.The plan said China would “participate in pragmatic cooperation…....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-5d-1h-58m ago
Logimatic said it has signed a contract with Hapag Lloyd that will see the German shipping company replace several existing fleet management systems with SERTICA.As part of its digital transformation and centralization efforts, Hapag Lloyd will implement SERTICA on more than 70 containerships…....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-5d-18h-9m ago
Thirty one fisherman have been rescued from a fishing vessel that caught fire and began to sink off the coast of Eastern Canada.At 7:05 p.m., Tuesday, the Joint Rescue Coordination Center in Halifax notified watchstanders at the U.S. Coast Guard…....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-5d-18h-57m ago
The Chinese built hybrid accommodation vessel MWV Falgout has been delivered to end client Brunei Shell Petroleum.The 80 meter vessel, a new purchase for Bruneian owners JISCO Marine Sdn Bhd, will be employed on long term charter for the Bruneian oil and gas company.....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-5d-22h-34m ago
In a return to the age of the clipper, a French company is using a sailing boat to ply the trade routes that pre dated steam power—and delivering wine and chocolate to environmentally conscious customers on either side of the Atlantic.Sleek and light like its larger predecessors, the aluminum hull....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-5d-23h-3m ago
Seaspan Corporation continues its vessel ordering spree with a deal announced Thursday for eight additional containerships for delivery from the second half of 2022 and through the third quarter of 2023.Seaspan, a subsidiary of New York listed Atlas Corp.…....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-5d-23h-18m ago
The United States on Wednesday hailed plans by NATO ally Germany to sail a warship across the contested South China Sea, calling it welcome support for a “rules based international order” in the region, something Washington says is threatened…....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-6d-20m ago
A new wood chip carrier for the Hokuetsu Corporation was delivered on March 2 at Oshima Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. in Saikai city, Nagasaki, Japan. NYK and Hokuetsu have a long term contract for this vessel.Dubbed Southern Ace, the vessel will transport…....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-6d-33m ago
The 6th Biennial Marine Transportation System Innovative Science and Technology Conference, hosted by the CMTS and the Transportation Research Board, will be held virtually from March 15 17, 2021. The theme of the upcoming conference is “Advancing…....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-6d-45m ago
DeepGreen Metals, an EV battery metals maker, said on Thursday that it will be acquired by blank check firm Sustainable Opportunities Acquisition Corp in a $2.9 billion deal.The deal will consist of a $330 million private investment from investors along with Allseas…....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-6d-49m ago
An ailing mariner was medevaced from a U.S. flagged tug approximately 18 miles southwest of Atchafalaya Bay, off Louisiana, on Wednesday.The U.S. Coast Guard said its watchstanders at Sector New Orleans received a call via VHF FM radio channel…....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-6d-1h-42m ago
The U.S. Justice Department declined to investigate or prosecute then Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao after the inspector general’s office referred allegations of potential misuse of office for review, a report made public on Wednesday…....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-6d-3h-7m ago
A German aid group that operated a migrant rescue boat in the Mediterranean said on Wednesday Italian magistrates were set to charge 21 individuals and three human rights groups with aiding illegal immigration from Libya.The announcement came…....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-6d-18h-14m ago
Britain’s new polar research ship, the RSS Sir David Attenborough, has been formally presented with Lloyd amp 39 s Register LR certification after a four year long construction period, the classification society said.The high profile vessel, the U.K.’s largest commercial newbuild for over 30 ....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-6d-18h-21m ago
The U.S. Coast Guard is responding to a report of a diesel fuel discharge after a vessel sank near Sitka, Alaska.Sector Juneau personnel received a report, February 26, that the 52 foot fishing vessel Haida Lady sank and was completely submerged between Cobb Island and Silver Point south of Sitka.....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-6d-18h-31m ago
exactEarth Ltd. has signed an agreement with MDA to provide advanced Satellite AIS data services as part of MDA amp 39 s recently announced Dark Vessel Detection DVD program for the Government of Canada. The DVD program is intended to detect and…....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-6d-20h-1m ago
Sea Machines Robotics, a Boston based developer of autonomous command and control systems for commercial vessels, has hired Moran David as chief commercial officer CCO .Effective immediately, this new position gives David responsibility for…....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-6d-20h-55m ago
Israel accused Iran on Wednesday of being linked to a recent oil spill off its shores that caused major ecological damage, calling the incident environmental terrorism.The spill was caused by an oil tanker that was carrying pirated cargo from Iran to Syria last month…....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-6d-21h-2m ago
Thai navy sailors braved choppy waters to launch a dramatic rescue this week after discovering four cats had been abandoned on a sinking ship that caught fire off a paradise island.After the crew had been taken to safety on Tuesday, the navy was sent to the site of the capsized vessel to check for a....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-6d-21h-59m ago
Leading shipping group Maersk Tankers is investing tens of millions of dollars in digital technology to speed up cuts in carbon emissions across the industry, its chief executive told Reuters.Global shipping accounts for nearly 3% of the world’s CO2 emissions…....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-6d-22h-9m ago
A new set of independent indices for the liquified natural gas LNG seaborne trade went live this week 2 March , based on the carriers burning LNG, rather than marine fuel oil or marine gas oil, as their primary fuel.Published twice weekly…....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-6d-22h-58m ago
Huntington Ingalls Industries HII said on Wednesday that the Virginia class submarine Montana SSN 794 was launched into the James River at the company’s Newport News Shipbuilding division in Virginia.The 7,800 ton submarine, which had been…....
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Published 3y-8mo-2w-6d-23h-11m ago
International Shipbreaking said it has become the first yard in the U.S. to gain EU Ship Recycling Regulation EU SSR accreditation, after investing $30 million in compliant infrastructure.The Brownsville, Texas site, part of EMR Metal Recycling…....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-6m ago
Hapag Lloyd amp 39 s efforts to obtain financing for six of its highly efficient containership newbuilds according to the Green Loan Principles of the Loan Market Association LMA are being supported by classification society DNV.The German shipping…....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-27m ago
Petrogress, Inc., a fully integrated oil commodity business that primarily serves the Mediterranean and West Africa, announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Petronav Carriers LLC on February 17, 2021, entered into a long term lease agreement…....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-1h-11m ago
JMS Naval Architects informs conversion work is nearly completed of the former oil spill response vessel OSRV Maine Responder to a pilot station vessel for Sandy Hook Pilots Association of Staten Island, N.Y. The conversion work contract was competitively awarded to Feeney Shipyard of Kingston…....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-1h-29m ago
Turkey and Egypt could negotiate and sign a maritime demarcation deal in the eastern Mediterranean if their ties, which have been strained, allow for such a move, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Wednesday.Ties between them…....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-1h-44m ago
Shipping association BIMCO is encouraging states and the industry to start a dialogue on how to create a global ruleset for market based measures MBM to support the use of low carbon fuels and to create a level playing field for the industry.“One…....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-2h-22m ago
Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd expects shipment of its first cargo of liquefied hydrogen from Australia to Japan could be delayed until the summer due to the pandemic, a company spokesman said on Wednesday.A A$500 million $391 million pilot project…....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-2h-31m ago
Positioned to expand both its geographic reach and service capacity, the MSHS Group announced a partnership with MPE to accelerate a strategic long range expansion plan. MSHS Group’s growth plans include broadening its reach in the marine and energy industries with new locations…....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-19h-3m ago
Mobile, Ala. shipbuilder Austal USA said on Tuesday it has named long time business development executive Larry Ryder as the company’s new vice president of business development and external affairs.In this role, Ryder is responsible for all of Austal’s business development efforts…....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-21h-26m ago
Morton S. Bouchard, III, fourth generation leader of family owned Bouchard Transportation, has been ordered to step down from his role as chief executive officer as the Long Island based tug and barge operator continues to navigate through bankruptcy and a string of legal challenges.Bouchard…....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-21h-38m ago
The Baltic Exchange amp 39 s main sea freight index gained on Tuesday, snapping a four session run of losses, helped by stronger rates in the capesize and panamax vessel segments.The Baltic dry index, which tracks rates for capesize, panamax and supramax vessels ferrying dry bulk commodities, was u....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-23h-21m ago
Norwegian headquartered Salt Ship Design said it has completed its acquisition of Serbian naval architecture firm Albatross Ship Design.Albatross was founded in 2001 as a member of Norway amp 39 s Vik Sandvik Group, working under name Vik Sandvik Albatross…....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-23h-52m ago
Wisconsin based power solutions manufacturer Fairbanks Morse said it has delivered four FM 6L48/60CR engines to shipbuilder General Dynamics NASSCO in San Diego for the newbuild USS John L. Canley ESB 6 . The ship is the sixth in the U.S. Navy’s…....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-1d-46m ago
Texas based hydraulic repair, manufacturing and rental company Logan Industries says will offer a high alloy welding scrubber repair service from all coasts of the U.S. for the global marine shipping and cruise line industries.Exhaust scrubbers…....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-1d-1h-5m ago
Marine energy storage company Sterling PlanB SPBES said it is now fully certified under new 2020 class rules for commercial vessel batteries set out by classification society DNV.As an early adopter of the certification, SPBES becomes one…....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-1d-1h-24m ago
A U.S. naval destroyer docked on Sudan’s Red Sea coast on Monday in the latest sign of thawing relations with the United States, a day after a visit by a Russian frigate.The visits are a sign of international competition for influence in Sudan…....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-1d-1h-49m ago
Venezuela’s oil exports rose in February to over 700,000 barrels per day bpd , their highest level in 10 months, pushed by more sales of fuel oil cargoes to new clients in Asian markets, according to Refinitiv Eikon’s tanker tracking data and…....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-1d-1h-58m ago
German shipping company UPT United Product Tankers GmbH amp Co. KG said Matthias A. Schoeller has been named co managing director, succeeding Stefan Ciegelski who will retire by the end of June.Schoeller, having worked as the company amp 39 s chartering manager for the last 10 years…....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-1d-2h-14m ago
From weather predicting apps to using artificial intelligence to monitor the fish they catch, small scale fishermen and coastal communities are increasingly turning to digital tools to help them be more sustainable and tackle climate change.Overfishing…....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-1d-2h-29m ago
ClassNK released the latest version of its design support software PrimeShip HULL HCSR Ver.8.0.0 developed in response to the IACS Common Structural Rules for Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers CSR BC amp OT . The new version incorporates the latest…....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-1d-3h-1m ago
Marine News will publish three online only e magazine editions in 2021, starting with the recently launched February issue available online now. This edition dives into the burgeoning U.S. offshore wind industry, which is destined to be a real driver for America amp 39 s maritime…....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-1d-18h-36m ago
Galveston, Texas based dredging contractor Callan Marine said it has hired Greg L. Harner as its new chief operating officer.A 36 year veteran of the construction and maritime industry, Harner brings experience in infrastructure development for deep water seaports…....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-1d-19h-18m ago
Satellite data company Spire Global Inc said on Monday it has agreed to go public through a merger with blank check acquisition firm NavSight Holdings Inc at a $1.6 billion valuation.It is the latest example of a special purpose acquisition…....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-1d-19h-34m ago
It’s home learning, but not as we know it. As children in the UK wave goodbye to home school this World Book Day March 4 , hundreds of pupils in the Philippines are still getting their schoolwork delivered to them – by boat.Schools in the Philippines…....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-1d-19h-48m ago
Israel on Sunday broadened its search for the ship behind an oil spill that blackened its beaches with tar after investigators ruled out one of the suspected tankers.An Israeli team, in coordination with Greek authorities, carried out a surprise…....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-1d-20h-13m ago
Norwegian/Swedish shipping company Wallenius Wilhelmsen said it will reactivate another three vessels, bringing to 12 number of ships it is planning to return to service after placing 15 car carriers in cold lay up due to difficult market conditions…....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-1d-20h-28m ago
TORM said on Monday it has entered into an agreement to purchase eight MR product tankers with chemical trading capabilities from TEAM Tankers in a partly share based transaction.The deal, which includes a total cash consideration of $82.5 million and the issuance of 5.97 million shares…....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-1d-21h-25m ago
As the maritime industry steams toward decarbonization, the path to zero emissions will include many stepping stones. Wärtsilä’s Compact Reliq is a step change in efficiently reliquefying boil off gas BOG on LNG carriers, as Lasse Wichstrøm…....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-1d-22h-6m ago
Brüel amp Kjær Vibro B amp K Vibro , an independent supplier of condition monitoring solutions for rotating machinery, has been acquired by NSK, a global organization specializing in researching, designing and manufacturing motion and control solutions.NSK’s…....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-1d-22h-47m ago
Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. MOL and Ship Data Center Co., Ltd. ShipDC have agreed to share the data of about 180 MOL’s ships in operation targeted for MOL’s Fleet Optimal Control Unified System FOCUS Project through Internet of Ships Open Platform IoS OP …....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-1d-22h-53m ago
An Israeli owned ship hit by an explosion in the Gulf of Oman strategic waterway has arrived at a port in Dubai, where is it is due to be assessed in dry dock.The MV Helios Ray, a vehicle carrier ship, was hit overnight between Thursday and Friday by a blast above the water line that a U.S.....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-1d-23h-13m ago
Shipbuilding group Austal said its Austal Philippines arm has a 109 meter high speed catamaran ferry to Fjord Line of Norway.The vehicle passenger ferry, named FSTR, is said to be the largest aluminum vessel ever constructed in the Philippines.....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-1d-23h-14m ago
Cooperation strengthens chemical platform underpins strategy to operate more sustainable, non fossil fuel cargoes Ardmore Shipping Corporation announced a new partnership with Carl Büttner, taking on the commercial management of four chemical…....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-1d-23h-35m ago
The Baltic Exchange amp 39 s main sea freight index dipped to its lowest since mid February on Monday as rates for the larger capesize segment fell for the eighth straight session.The Baltic dry index, which tracks rates for capesize, panamax and supramax vessels ferrying dry bulk commodities, fell....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-2d-47m ago
A set of welding robots will help Halter Marine to improve productivity as it ramps up to build the U.S. Coast Guard’s new Polar Security Cutter PSC .Denmark based Inrotech said it will deliver its Inrotech MicroTwin, Inrotech Classic and Inrotech Crawler to the the Pascagoula, Miss.....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-2d-1h-32m ago
Flensburger Schiffbau Gesellschaft FSG has a new Head of Engineering as of March 1, 2021, when Volker Hesse takes over the job. Hesse 47 is a mechanical engineer who began his career around 20 years ago at Blohm amp Voss shipyard in Hamburg.....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-2d-2h-24m ago
Tetranet is offering a solution to the maritime, offshore, ports and logistics markets an industrial walkthrough Covid19/virus and spores sanitizer as business seeks to return to normal. Designed for both inside and outside use, the company says it is ideal for ports/harbors…....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-4d-57m ago
The longest Offshore Patrol Vessel ever built by Vittoria Shipyard was delivered this morning to the Maltese government by Luigi Duò, president of Vittoria Shipyard, during a ceremony that took place in the facilities of the Venetian company.....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-4d-1h-33m ago
PT. Graha Trisaka Industri has awarded tug design contracts to Robert Allan Ltd. for a RAmparts 3200 W and a TRAktor 3200 V. The tugs will be built and operated by Taiwan Navigation Co. Ltd. under a long term charter contract for CPC Corporation, Taiwan.PT.....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-4d-19h-4m ago
Winds of change are sweeping the maritime industry as vessel owners and operators seek ways to reduce vessel emissions. A new containership concept from Detlev Löll and TECHNOLOG joins a raft of new wind powered cargo vessel designs aimed at reducing…....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-4d-19h-12m ago
Substandard maintenance was found to be a major contributing factor at the root of a 2018 engine room fire aboard the DFDS ro ro vessel Finlandia Seaways in April 2018, U.K. accident investigators found.The Lithuanian registered vessel was in transit from Zeebrugge…....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-4d-21h-17m ago
Cox Powertrain, a British manufacturer of high power diesel outboard engines, announced it has raised £9 million from existing shareholders and a further £3 million loan from HSBC UK Equipment Finance to allow the company to expand and ramp up production of the CXO300 outboard engine.Since 2007…....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-5d-6m ago
NOAA will begin to implement its sunset plan for paper nautical charts this month, starting with the current paper chart 18665 of Lake Tahoe. After August, NOAA’s electronic navigational chart will be the only NOAA nautical chart of the area.This…....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-5d-14m ago
A U.S. Navy warship operating in the Middle East has a dozen cases of the novel coronavirus, while another warship in the region is investigating whether some of its members are also infected.The USS San Diego which has the confirmed cases is at port in Bahrain.....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-5d-1h-10m ago
An Israeli owned ship, the MV HELIOS RAY, was hit by an explosion in the Gulf of Oman overnight Thursday and a U.S. defense official said the blast left holes in both sides of the vessel amp 39 s hull. The cause was not immediately clear.The vehicle…....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-5d-1h-29m ago
Spanish government veterinarians were on Friday inspecting hundreds of cows crammed aboard a ship that returned to port after months at sea in which the animals endured what one NGO described as “hellish” conditions.The Karim Allah docked at…....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-5d-1h-36m ago
The master of a Sydney Harbor passenger vessel has pleaded guilty and been convicted of one count of unreasonably placing the safety of another person at risk in the Downing Centre Local Court on Monday, 22 February 2021.On behalf of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority AMSA …....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-5d-2h-14m ago
Mako Industries signed an agreement with C Innovation to mitigate the spread of Covid 19 on its offshore construction vessels, beginning with the 168 m Island Venture. Mako uses Puradigm to combat air and surface contaminants safely in populated environments 24/7…....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-5d-4h-28m ago
Global demand for oil based marine fuels is set to fall in the next three decades as stricter carbon emissions rules for the shipping industry kick in and alternative fuel use climbs, consultancy Wood Mackenzie said on Friday.The U.N. amp 39 s International…....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-5d-5h-11m ago
Italy amp 39 s Fincantieri will sign as prime contractor a contract worth 1.35 billion euros $1.64 billion for the construction of two new generation submarines for the Italian Navy, the shipbuilder said on Friday.The contract, signed together with…....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-5d-7h-36m ago
Solstad Offshore, a Norway based offshore vessel operator, on Friday said it had won contracts for the vessels Normand Ranger and Far Seeker in Australia.The Normand Seeker, a large AHTS, has been awarded a contract in Australia with the start…....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-5d-8h-57m ago
Remote vessel and voyage management platform Smart Ship Hub will offer KVH Watch connectivity to enable actionable insights for vessels.KVH Industries announced Thursday that Smart Ship Hub is now a KVH Watch Solution Partner and will offer…....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-5d-12h-21m ago
Bremerton, Wash. ferry operator Kitsap Transit said it has purchased the secondhand passenger vessel Solano for approximately $1 million from the San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority WETA ,The sale closed last Friday…....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-5d-12h-37m ago
Reston, Va. based Leidos said it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire esteemed naval architecture and marine engineering firm Gibbs amp Cox for $380 million in cash, as the defense, engineering and IT conglomerate looks to bolster its expertise as it competes for U.S.....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-5d-12h-57m ago
Finnish shipbuilder Rauma Marine Constructions RMC said it resumed production on Thursday after it paused operations last week following a COVID 19 outbreak among its workforce.The company halted production last Friday after a cluster of coronavirus infections was discovered at the Rauma shipyard.....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-5d-14h-10m ago
Container shipping line CMA CGM is to expand its fleet of natural gas powered vessels to cover the busy trans Pacific route between China and the United States as part of a push to use the fuel to reduce pollution, the group said on Thursday.CMA CGM will deploy by next year six chartered ships with ....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-5d-19h-55m ago
A shipload of Spanish cattle that had been drifting for months due to concerns over the bovine bluetongue disease docked in Spain on Thursday, the government said, but the fate of the animals remains unclear.The Karim Allah left the Mediterranean…....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-5d-20h-11m ago
An injured mariner was medevaced from a tug 60 miles off Grays Harbor, Wash., last week.At approximately 2 p.m. on February 18, watchstanders at U.S. Coast Guard Sector Columbia River were notified over VHF FM channel 16 that a crew member aboard…....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-5d-21h-32m ago
It amp 39 s the end of an era for the U.K. amp 39 s RRS James Clark Ross, which made its final call to Rothera Research Station in Antarctic on February 19 after 30 years of service. British Antarctic Survey BAS said the polar research vessel will be sold…....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-5d-22h-21m ago
Deltamarin introduced a new liquefied natural gas LNG powered Kielmax container vessel design as vessel owners and operators increasingly turn to the cleaner burning fuel to help reduce shipping emissions.The C.Delta2100 design, part of the Finnish naval architect amp 39 s C.Delta series…....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-6d-17m ago
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company ADNOC revealed Thursday that its shipping arm ADNOC Logistics amp Services ADNOC L amp S has added six very large crude carriers VLCC to its fleet as the UAE sate energy company expands production and moves further…....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-6d-1h-13m ago
Singapore based shipping company Pacific International Lines PIL will pay $3 million in fines after pleading guilty to felony dumping violations in Hagatna, Guam.The vessel operating company and two engineers were sentenced for illegally discharging…....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-6d-2h-40m ago
As the maritime industry faces numerous environmental and efficiency challenges, the future is ship automation and Wärtsilä Voyage is a driver. Sean Fernback, President, and Thomas Pedersen, Director, Automation amp Dynamic Positioning, Wärtsilä…....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-6d-3h-30m ago
After a turbulent year, low demand looks set to plague the market in the coming months combined with too many ships fighting for too few cargoes in both the crude oil and oil product segments, says the oil tanker shipping overview and outlook…....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-6d-5h-56m ago
Baker Hughes Co and AXA Group and 16 other companies recently quit work on Russia’s Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline and will not be sanctioned, according to a document the Biden administration sent to Congress last week which was seen by…....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-6d-8h-18m ago
Steve Lykins, President, Mako Industries, discusses the case for investing in Puradigm COVID 19 mitigation and monitoring technology onboard offshore rigs and ships.The creation of Mako Industries, a subsidiary of Mako Oilfield Services, is proof that every storm cloud has a silver lining.....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-6d-17h-53m ago
Cheniere Energy Inc, the top U.S. liquefied natural gas producer, on Wednesday raised its full year adjusted earnings forecast, predicting higher demand for the fuel as COVID 19 vaccinations boost economic recovery.Lockdown measures implemented…....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-6d-19h-54m ago
Simulation and training solutions provider Wärtsilä Voyage and knowledge and technology solutions provider Ocean Technologies Group OTG say they have partnered in an effort to enhance safety and efficiency in the maritime sector.With complementary converging digital technologies and platforms…....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-6d-19h-59m ago
The lucrative prospect of transporting COVID 19 vaccines by sea has intensified the spotlight on the maritime industry’s cold supply chain and its ability to carry high value pharmaceuticals.At present, speed to market is critical to stemming the spread of the pandemic…....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-6d-22h-16m ago
The U.S. Navy has begun the process to remove the island from the USS Bonhomme Richard LHD 6 as part of an ongoing inactivation availability for the warship that was destroyed by a major fire in 2020.Salvage contractor Smit Americas started the removal process Tuesday, the Navy said.....
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Published 3y-8mo-3w-6d-23h-55m ago
The Grimaldi Group said it signed an order contract worth more than $500 million for the construction of six new ro/ro multipurpose vessels at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co. Ltd Ulsan in South Korea.With a length of 250 meters, a beam of 38 meters and a deadweight of 45…....
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Published 3y-9mo-1h-7m ago
The Baltic Exchange amp 39 s main sea freight index dipped on Wednesday, pressured by lower rates for the capesize and panamax vessel segments.The Baltic dry index, which tracks rates for capesize, panamax and supramax vessels ferrying dry bulk commodities…....
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Published 3y-9mo-2h-3m ago
Norwegian shipowner Hunter Group said its Hunter Tankers subsidiary has signed a memorandum of agreement to sell its 2019 built very large crude carrier VLCC Hunter Atla to a Eurasian buyer for $84.5 million.The vessel is expected to be delivered to its new owner in March…....
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Published 3y-9mo-2h-26m ago
Hempel A/S has launched its new sustainability framework dubbed Futureproof, an initiative that lies at the heart of the companies strategy to double its revenue by 2025 while dramatically cutting its carbon footprint and that of its clients…....
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Published 3y-9mo-2h-29m ago
Norwegian offshore vessel operator Siem Offshore has said it has secured a contract for its Siem Spearfish subsea construction vessel.The contract, with an unnamed client, is for 2 months firm, with extension options included.Under the contract…....
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Published 3y-9mo-2h-49m ago
Marlink subsidiary Telemar said it signed a five year service maintenance deal with Fairplay Towage to deliver bridge maintenance services across 50 of the company’s port and ocean tugs in Germany, Holland and Belgium.The contracts will consolidate…....
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Published 3y-9mo-2h-53m ago
SES Networks is working with Virgin Voyages to provide its fleet with high speed, low latency connectivity. Significantly, the Wi Fi service will be free for every sailor. Virgin Voyages’ Lady Ships will tap into SES Networks’ satellite enabled Signature Cruise Solution.....
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Published 3y-9mo-3h-2m ago
Customs authorities in Hamburg and Antwerp have seized a record haul of more than 23 tonnes of cocaine destined for the Netherlands in two raids this month, Dutch prosecutors said on Wednesday.The two shipments together represented a street value of roughly 600 million euros $730 million , the pros....
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Published 3y-9mo-3h-6m ago
Baxter Marine Group announced it has acquired Wheelhouse Technologies, VesselVanguard and SeaKits Brand.The combined companies support more than 3,000 commercial, military, charter and recreational watercraft worldwide. Intuitive user tools…....
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Published 3y-9mo-18h-29m ago
Australian officials will implement a set of extra safety checks for livestock shipping after a string of recent incidents thrust the sector into the international spotlight.From March 1 to August 31, 2021, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority…....
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Published 3y-9mo-19h-51m ago
American Cruise Lines now has six ships in the Pacific Northwest for 2021, with four of them operating on the Columbia and Snake Rivers.One of the line’s riverboats American Harmony completed its recent journey from the East Coast to the Pacific Northwest via the Panama Canal.....
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Published 3y-9mo-20h-51m ago
Royal Caribbean Group said on Monday it was seeing an uptick in future bookings, following a disastrous year for the cruise operator, as travel enthusiasts look to sail again at a time governments globally have started mass vaccinations.The company’s shares…....
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Published 3y-9mo-21h-49m ago
Shipping group Maersk said on Tuesday it was among a group of companies backing a plan to build Europe amp 39 s largest green ammonia plant in Denmark as part of its ambition to shift to carbon neutral ship fuel.The project, led by fund management firm Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners CIP , will....
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Published 3y-9mo-21h-52m ago
Swedish maritime internet service provider AecorLink said it has been appointed to deliver highspeed Internet to Wasaline´s brand new ferry Aurora Botnia.Wasaline has been using AecorLink broadband service since 2017, on the ferry Wasa Express.....
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Published 3y-9mo-1d-51m ago
Cargill and Maersk Tankers are aiming to unlock more competitive and transparent bunker pricing and improved customer service through a new strategic partnership combining their bunker volumes, offering a new bunker procurement service to tramp shipping companies and trading houses.....
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Published 3y-9mo-1d-58m ago
With DNV GL certification obtained in February 2021, the COBRA battery system from Becker Marine Systems can be used for a wide range of inland waterway and maritime shipping applications, and due to demand, Becker is expanding COBRA production at its Winsen Luhe location.Tailor made for maritime....
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Published 3y-9mo-1d-1h-9m ago
Cruises are renowned for their gargantuan all you can eat buffets. Cruise company Carnival is stuffing its face again with a $1 billion equity raise – its third such helping after Chief Executive Arnold Donald feasted on a combined $2.5 billion in share offerings late last year.....
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Published 3y-9mo-1d-1h-33m ago
Svitzer A/S, Kongsberg Maritime and tjhe American Bureau of Shipping ABS signed a deal to jointly develop the RECOTUG, touted as the world’s first commercial tug to be fully operated from a remote operations centre on shore.Each organization…....
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Published 3y-9mo-1d-4h-6m ago
Danish energy infrastructure investments firm Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners is looking to build what it says is Europe’s largest production facility of CO2 free green ammonia, with the final product aimed at the shipping and agriculture…....
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Published 3y-9mo-1d-5h-13m ago
Belgium amp 39 s Euronav tanker operator Euronav said Tuesday it had entered into a sale and leaseback agreement for the very large crude carrier Newton with China amp 39 s Taiping amp Sinopec Financial Leasing Ltd Co. The VLCC was sold for USD 36 million.....
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Published 3y-9mo-1d-6h-14m ago
South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries agreed to pay 812 million reais $148.56 million in a leniency deal with Brazilian authorities to settle corruption investigations, federal prosecutors said late on Monday.On its website, the…....
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Published 3y-9mo-1d-7h-13m ago
Craig Perciavalle resigned as president of Austal USA on Monday amid investigations into the shipbuilder amp 39 s littoral combat ship LCS program for the U.S. Navy.Chief financial officer Rusty Murdaugh has been named interim president of the Mobile, Ala.....
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Published 3y-9mo-1d-14h-23m ago
Waterjet propulsion specialist HamiltonJet said its new Electro Hybrid Drive EHX demonstrator boat is now in operation, having successfully passed its Maritime New Zealand Certificate of Survey.ARIA, a 15 meter aluminum hydrofoil assisted catamaran…....
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Published 3y-9mo-1d-18h-14m ago
A Lebanese court on Thursday dismissed a judge who had charged top politicians with negligence over last year’s Beirut port explosion, infuriating families of victims who said it showed that the state would never hold powerful men to account.Judge…....
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Published 3y-9mo-1d-23h-40m ago
With the steel cutting, German shipyard Meyer Werft has begun building the new cruise ship Arvia, the latest newbuild for P amp O Cruises. Representatives of the British cruise line accompanied this milestone via video link from the U.K.Due for delivery in 2022…....
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Published 3y-9mo-2d-1h-30m ago
Among his first key appointments since taking the helm of Lloyd’s Register LR in January, Chief Executive Nick Brown has named three new members of LR’s executive leadership team: Mark Darley as Business Director, Marine and Offshore, Andy McKeran as Business Director…....
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Published 3y-9mo-2d-2h-10m ago
Royal Caribbean Group reported a billion dollar net loss for the fourth straight quarter on Monday, as the cruise operator continued to be affected by a coronavirus triggered halt to voyages.Cruise operators have been shoring up cash reserves by issuing new shares…....
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Published 3y-9mo-2d-2h-59m ago
In the full year of 2020, global container shipping volumes fell by 1.2% compared with 2019, much less than feared even before the pandemic was first declared, and much recovered compared with the 6.8% drop recorded in the first six months of the year.....
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Published 3y-9mo-2d-3h-31m ago
Fincantieri Marine Systems North America FMSNA has entered into a teaming agreement with Motor Services Hugo Stamp MSHS . MSHS distributes a wide range of products for the maritime and stationary power industries. FMSNA provides integrated propulsion systems…....
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Published 3y-9mo-2d-3h-47m ago
Offshore wind developer Vattenfall has awarded the Dutch based offshore installation contractor Van Oord a 4 year operations amp maintenance O amp M contract.Working through its MPI Offshore organization, Van Oord will provide jack up and associated…....
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Published 3y-9mo-2d-3h-49m ago
Prysmian will entrust Sea World Management SAM with the management of the new high tech flagship that will enter service in the second half of the year.Dubbed Leonardo da Vinci, the cable laying vessel being built by the Vard shipyard in Brattvåg…....
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Published 3y-9mo-2d-4h-28m ago
The Biden administration on Friday identified a Russian ship and a company it believes are helping to build the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, but the entities had already been sanctioned by the Trump administration and the project amp 39 s opponents in Congress…....
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Published 3y-9mo-2d-5h-30m ago
Norwegian shipowner GC Rieber Shipping has won a contract extension for its Polar Onyx vessel with DeepOcean. Separately, the company said Monday it had agreed to sell the Polar Queen vessel. amp 34 GC Rieber Shipping has agreed with DeepOcean BV to…....
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Published 3y-9mo-2d-5h-41m ago
An injured crew member was medevaced from a U.K. flagged containership more than 46 miles west of San Luis Obispo, Calif., on Friday.The captain of the 1,060 foot Hyundai Jupiter contacted 11th U.S. Coast Guard District command center watchstanders…....
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Published 3y-9mo-3d-22m ago
Maine Maritime Academy MMA hired alumnus Captain Gordon ‘Mac’ MacArthur to serve as master aboard the Training Ship State of Maine.With more than 30 years of experience in the maritime field, MacArthur served most recently as a Senior Dynamic Positioning Officer for Diamond Offshore Drilling....
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Published 3y-9mo-4d-20h-1m ago
Lasse Wichstrøm, Sales Manager, Wärtsilä Gas Solutions and Sylvain Fabreguettes, LNGC Systems, Wärtsilä Gas Solutions join Maritime Reporter TV amp 39 s Greg Trauthwein to discuss Wärtsilä’s Compact Reliq solution and its reversed nitrogen Brayton cycle refrigeration technology.....
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Published 3y-9mo-5d-33m ago
France is launching a program for the construction of third generation nuclear powered, ballistic missile carrying submarines SSBN SNLE 3G . The program aims to provide a new generation of four nuclear powered ballistic missile submarines…....
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Published 3y-9mo-5d-50m ago
Crowley announced today that the company has fully integrated Jensen Maritime into the Crowley Engineering Services group, a group designed to seamlessly combine Crowley’s diverse business portfolio with Jensen’s marine engineering and naval…....
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Published 3y-9mo-5d-1h-21m ago
Recent cyber attacks to the US Government, the IMO, Maersk, amongst others has caused the world to pay attention to criminal cyber activities by foreign states, terrorists, and criminals. The cyber attack against CMA CGM shut down services for close on two weeks.....
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Published 3y-9mo-5d-3h-8m ago
NAVTOR continues to evolve its eNavigation solutions with the acquisition announced today of Tres Solutions, a 5 year old Houston based tech start up that specializes maritime software and analytics, a natural fit for NAVTOR as it pushes to…....
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Published 3y-9mo-5d-3h-15m ago
With historically high freight rates, fleet utilization and demand, there is no end in sight for the red hot containership market.Container shipping giant Hapag Lloyd CEO Rolf Habben Jansen candidly said “nobody saw this coming” as “we’ve seen a spending shift from services to goods”…....
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Published 3y-9mo-5d-4h-29m ago
Freight volumes in the Port of Rotterdam fell 6.9% in 2020 because of the coronavirus crisis, the biggest drop in about a decade but smaller than had been expected, Europe’s largest sea port said on Friday.The port amp 39 s Chief Executive Allard Castelein told reporters he expected a recovery th....
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Published 3y-9mo-5d-4h-53m ago
Container shipping firm Hapag Lloyd said surging demand for bulky goods like exercise equipment from locked down consumers may flatten out in the second or early third quarter, helping to ease disrupted shipping logistics. amp 34 Things will normalize…....
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Published 3y-9mo-5d-5h-48m ago
Norwegian offshore vessel owner Siem Offshore and Seaway 7, the renewables business unit of Subsea 7, have entered into a contract for an offshore wind project in the Far East. Siem Offshore said that the project will utilize the offshore construction vessel amp 34 Siem Barracuda amp 34 …....
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Published 3y-9mo-5d-6h-25m ago
Conrad Shipyard hosted a Steel Cutting Ceremony for Great Lakes Dredge amp Dock Corporation GLDD at its Deepwater South shipyard in Amelia earlier this month, signaling the start of construction of a 6,500 cu. yd. trailing suction hopper dredge.....
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Published 3y-9mo-5d-21h-1m ago
Dry bulk shipping firm Castor Maritime has struck a deal to buy a 2010 Korean built Kamsarmax dry bulk carrier from an unaffiliated third party for $14.8 million. It did not reveal the identity of the seller.The acquisition is expected to be…....
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Published 3y-9mo-5d-22h-34m ago
Royal Marines from the UK Navy amp 39 s HMS Montrose Frigate have seized £11 million USD 15,3 million worth of illegal drugs in two raids of suspect vessels in the Arabian Sea, the UK Ministry of Defence and the Navy said in statements on Wednesday.The…....
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Published 3y-9mo-5d-23h-16m ago
Offshore wind developer Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind a U.S. joint venture between Shell and EDF, has signed a memorandum of understanding MOU with six unions operating in New Jersey as part of its bid submission, amp 34 committing to help develop and employ a productive…....
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Published 3y-9mo-6d-22m ago
Two tankers carrying U.S. liquefied natural gas LNG for Mexico are expected to arrive on Thursday in the country amp 39 s Altamira and Manzanillo ports, government officials said and Refinitiv Eikon data showed, part of emergency purchases by the…....
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Published 3y-9mo-6d-42m ago
The Baltic Exchange amp 39 s main sea freight index scaled a near four week high on Thursday as a jump in supramax rates offset weakness in the larger vessel segments.The Baltic dry index, which tracks rates for capesize, panamax and supramax vessels ferrying dry bulk commodities…....
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Published 3y-9mo-6d-50m ago
German propulsion maker Schottel has been awarded a contract to deliver main propulsion units for one car ferry of the Canadian company Western Pacific Maritime.The newly built vessel ordered by the British Columbia Ministry of Transport and…....
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Published 3y-9mo-6d-1h-41m ago
A new approach to safety is necessary along the maritime industry amp 39 s rapid transition to a decarbonized, digitally smart future, says classification society DNV GL in a new white paper released this week, and as discussed on Maritime Reporter TV with Knut Ørbeck Nilssen…....
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Published 3y-9mo-6d-1h-56m ago
UK based 3t Energy Group has agreed to buy oilfield services giant Petrofac amp 39 s UK training business.The purchase includes Petrofac’s Survival and Marine, Health and Safety, Fire, and Major Emergency Management capability and facilities in Scotland.....
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Published 3y-9mo-6d-2h-29m ago
Greece said on Thursday it had protested to Turkey over its deployment of a research vessel in the Aegean Sea, in what it called an amp 34 unnecessary amp 34 move as the NATO allies seek to resume talks over a long standing maritime dispute.An advisory…....
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Published 3y-9mo-6d-3h-16m ago
Borssele III amp IV, one of the largest offshore wind farms in the Dutch sector of the North Sea, has reached full commissioning, Van Oord a partner in the Blauwwind consortium behind the 731.5 MW wind farm amp 39 s development, said Thursday.Blauwwind is a consortium between Shell…....
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Published 3y-9mo-6d-3h-36m ago
A new 32 meter ASD tug was has been built and delivered from Med Marine’s Eregli shipyard in Turkey for The National Coal Supply Corporation of Israel.The newbuild Hadera is named after the port in which it will operate. It is a RAmparts 3200…....
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Published 3y-9mo-6d-12h-11m ago
Shipping company Ocean Network Express ONE said it has tested the use of biofuel to power the containership MOL Experience. The trial was completed on February 7, 2021, following bunkering at the port of Rotterdam, Netherlands in November…....
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Published 3y-9mo-6d-12h-41m ago
The Port of Los Angeles and cargo shipping lines are diverting some ships to other West Coast ports as a six month import surge strains capacity at the busiest gateway for ocean trade in the United States.Container lines such as Hapag Lloyd…....
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Published 3y-9mo-6d-17h-42m ago
Canadian operator Seaspan Ferries Corporation said it will be the first to trial Corvus Energy’s new Blue Whale ESS, featuring a unique rack free design of stacking modular blocks to provide higher volumetric battery room energy density and…....
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Published 3y-9mo-6d-18h-23m ago
Naval architecture and marine engineering firm Elliott Bay Design Group EBDG said it has hired Jasmine Gonzalez as a senior project coordinator. Gonzalez will support multiple departments with project execution and development of enhanced business reporting and procedures.....
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Published 3y-9mo-6d-19h-28m ago
The Baltic Exchange amp 39 s main sea freight index rose to its highest in over three weeks on Wednesday as demand for capesizes rebounded and rates for the panamax vessel segment scaled ten year highs.The Baltic dry index, which tracks rates for capesize, panamax and supramax vessels ferrying dry ....
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Published 3y-9mo-6d-21h-26m ago
As of April 1, Ronald Suhlmann will become chief financial officer of Damen Shipyards Group. He succeeds Tom Touber, who held this position ad interim for two years.Suhlmann started his career at Ballast Nedam and moved to Damen in 2015, where…....
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Published 3y-9mo-6d-22h-56m ago
All Thome Group seafarers will now have access to a wide range of digital payment solutions, including crew payroll payments, international remittances, money transfers, mobile tops ups, payroll advances and onboard expenses.Maritime Payment Solutions…....
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Published 3y-9mo-1w-2h-27m ago
Coatings manufacturer Nippon Paint Marine has launched a new antifouling technology engineered to enhance antifouling performance while improving the time and the film thickness required for application.Introduced to the market this week, FASTAR…....
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Published 3y-9mo-1w-2h-50m ago
Wallenius Wilhelmsen said Wednesday it plans to build the world`s first full scale wind powered RoRo vessel the Orcelle Wind in what the company said was its amp 34 most ambitious sustainability initiative to date. amp 34 According to Wallenius Wilhelmsen…....
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Published 3y-9mo-1w-3h-21m ago
Norway based operator of offshore support and construction vessels Solstad Offshore has secured a contract for its Normand Cutter vessel with Global Marine Group amp 34 GMG amp 34 .The construction support vessel is already on a contract with GMG, and the new contract will start in March 2021....
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Published 3y-9mo-1w-3h-34m ago
Shipping group Maersk said on Wednesday it would accelerate plans to decarbonize sea borne container shipping by putting the world amp 39 s first vessel powered by carbon neutral fuel into operation in 2023, seven years ahead of its original plan.The shipping industry…....
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Published 3y-9mo-1w-5h-41m ago
The U.S. Navy seized thousands of weapons from two stateless dhows during a maritime security operation off the coast of Somalia last week.A boarding team from guided missile destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill’s DDG 81 discovered the illicit…....
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Published 3y-9mo-1w-12h-51m ago
Additive manufactured parts have been built, tested and installed on board an oil tanker Polar EndeavorTraditionally, parts used in shipbuilding and repair are manufactured via casting or forging techniques. For this project, a consortium consisting of ABS…....
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Published 3y-9mo-1w-14h-12m ago
The Pakistan navy’s seventh biennial multinational “Aman” peace exercise in Pakistani waters aimed at fostering international cooperation to fight piracy, terrorism and other crimes threatening maritime security concluded on Tuesday.Around 45 navies, including those of the United States, Bri....
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Published 3y-9mo-1w-14h-22m ago
SAFE Boats International has hired Mark Stott as Business Development Director for the U.S. Western Region for government customers and private/commercial customers worldwide.Stott began his professional career in electronics and telecommunications before diving into the maritime industry.....
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Published 3y-9mo-1w-14h-50m ago
Due to the technology boom, the innovative digitalization of naval projects is on the rise. So, what is digitalization all about and where can it be improved I’m going to explain why naval projects are unique as opposed to other maritime projects.....
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Published 3y-9mo-1w-15h-5m ago
The Baltic Exchange amp 39 s main sea freight index surged to its highest since late January on Tuesday as forward looking market sentiment lifted capesize rates, and smaller vessel segments continued to firm.The Baltic dry index, which tracks rates for capesize…....
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Published 3y-9mo-1w-15h-19m ago
Germany amp 39 s Hapag Lloyd sees its first quarter operating profit more than tripling to at least 1.5 billion euros $1.81 billion thanks to strong demand for container transportation amid the coronavirus pandemic, it said on Tuesday.The company expects demand for seaborne shipments normalizing ....
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Published 3y-9mo-1w-15h-22m ago
The newly introduced AlphaMidiCourse Mk2 is an updated version of the AlphaMidiCourse gyro compass introduced in 2015. It has received an internal upgrade to meet the mandatory IMO Resolution MSC.302 87 Performance standards for Bridge Alert…....
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Published 3y-9mo-1w-1d-30m ago
Bulgarian authorities have seized 401 kilograms of heroin hidden in containers on a ship that arrived at the Black Sea port of Varna from Dubai, the prosecutor’s office said on Tuesday.Customs officers found the heroin divided among nearly 500 packages stashed inside bitumen roofing rolls from Ira....
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Published 3y-9mo-1w-1d-1h-19m ago
A new approach to safety is necessary along the maritime industry amp 39 s rapid transition to a decarbonized, digitally smart future, says classification society DNV GL in a new white paper released Tuesday.The white paper, “Closing the safety gap in an era of transformation”…....
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Published 3y-9mo-1w-1d-1h-26m ago
Iran and Russia on Tuesday embarked on joint naval exercises in the Indian Ocean which will include thwarting a mock pirate attack on a merchant ship, Iranian state media reported.Iran has recently conducted several military exercises as it…....
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Published 3y-9mo-1w-1d-2h-41m ago
A deep freeze continued to wreak havoc on the U.S. energy sector, bringing operations to a halt at the Houston Ship channel, while some of the biggest oil refineries remained offline in the nation amp 39 s largest crude producing state. amp 34 A lot of terminals are closed.....
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Published 3y-9mo-1w-1d-3h-32m ago
Pacific International Lines PIL appointed Goh Chung Hun as General Manager, Fleet Division, effective from February 1, 2021, succeeding Captain R.S. Minhas from 15th February 2021. Goh will be overseeing the management of PIL amp 39 s fleet, including technical…....
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Published 3y-9mo-1w-1d-4h-53m ago
AIDA Cruises said Tuesday it would open its 2021 cruise season starting March 20 with AIDAperla ship sailing around the Canary Islands, amp 34 a favorite amp 34 fly and cruise amp 34 vacation for German travelers looking to enjoy the region amp 39 s amp 34 eternal spring amp 34 weather an....
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Published 3y-9mo-1w-1d-6h-11m ago
Australia amp 39 s southern states will need to import natural gas to fill a looming shortfall by 2024, as last year amp 39 s COVID 19 induced oil and gas price slump has slowed investment in new fields, the country amp 39 s competition watchdog said on Tuesday.Regulators…....
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Published 3y-9mo-1w-1d-8h-4m ago
U.S. offshore wind crew transfer company Atlantic Wind Transfers AWT said its second Jones Act crew transfer vessel CTV Atlantic Endeavor was launched at the end of December.Designed by U.K. firm Chartwell Marine and built by Blount Boats in Warren…....
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Published 3y-9mo-1w-1d-19h-54m ago
Fifteen Turkish sailors kidnapped by pirates last month in the Gulf of Guinea arrived back in Turkey on Sunday and the ship’s captain described how they faced death threats and were held in a forest during their three week ordeal.The sailors…....
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Published 3y-9mo-1w-1d-20h-30m ago
Classification society DNV GL said it has awarded AYRO an approval in principle AIP for its Oceanwings 3.6.3 wind assisted propulsion system for ships.As incoming maritime regulations are ramping up the pressure to improve sustainability and reduce emissions…....
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Published 3y-9mo-1w-1d-20h-57m ago
Norwegian marine seismic data firm PGS, in partnership with Angola amp 39 s ANPG, has started a new MultiClient 3D survey in the Lower Congo Basin, near the river plume of the Congo in Angola Block 1/14. The acquisition phase will continue until April and fast track data is expected in October 2021....
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Published 3y-9mo-1w-2d-44m ago
Iran said on Monday that a U.S. move this month to seize a cargo of oil on the grounds that it came from Tehran was an act of piracy, adding that the shipment did not belong to the Iranian government.Washington filed a lawsuit earlier this month to seize the cargo…....
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Published 3y-9mo-1w-2d-51m ago
Shipowners have limited options to access financing for ship repair, given the capital intensive nature of vessel repairs also represents a financial risk for shipyards, according to ship finance expert Ingmar Loges of UK based ship repair group Newport Shipping.Loges…....
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Published 3y-9mo-1w-2d-1h-22m ago
The U.S. Navy uses unmanned and robotic underwater vehicles for a multitude of functions, including environmental sensing, mine hunting, and salvage. The Navy plans to evolve an unmanned systems operating concept that is platform agnostic and…....
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Published 3y-9mo-1w-2d-2h-21m ago
COVID 19 will continue to skew the floating production systems market for the coming 24 months, while buying power for a large portion of FPSO contracts will be centered in Brazil and Guyana/Suriname. These two areas are expected to account…....
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Published 3y-9mo-1w-2d-2h-56m ago
Intellian announced the v45C, the smallest antenna the company has yet developed for the maritime satellite communications market. The C in the product name represents its compact form factor: this new 45cm unit will bring VSAT to new markets…....
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Published 3y-9mo-1w-2d-3h-47m ago
Jumbo developed in house an innovation that has promise to help solve the issue of persistent flash rust caused by the removal of temporary welded securings on board its fleet of heavy lift vessels. Jumbo Chief Officer and part time Master’s student Bob Heikoop developed the prototype…....
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Published 3y-9mo-1w-2d-4h-40m ago
Malaysian oil and gas giant Petronas said Monday that its PFLNG Dua floating LNG facility has recently produced its first LNG. This is the company amp 39 s second FLNG Unit, and its first deepwater FLNG facility.The PFLNG Dua is located at the Rotan gas field, 140km off Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malays....
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Published 3y-9mo-1w-2d-8h-58m ago
The Navy is a step closer to achieving the vision of being able to fabricate parts on demand. Xerox and the Naval Postgraduate School NPS have announced a strategic research collaboration to advance 3D printing and additive manufacturing.As…....
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Published 3y-9mo-1w-4d-2h-49m ago
The U.S. Maritime Administration MARAD is seeking the public amp 39 s help in determining the future of the world amp 39 s first nuclear powered merchant ship.The NS Savannah was built by New York Shipbuilding Corp. and launched in 1959 as part of President Dwight D.....
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Published 3y-9mo-1w-4d-17h-55m ago
Harvesting delays in Brazil, the world’s top soybean producer, are prompting buyers led by China to rely on rival exporter the United States for longer than usual in 2021, according to government data and traders.Sustained demand for U.S. soybeans is accelerating an historic drawdown of U.S.....
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Published 3y-9mo-1w-4d-21h-54m ago
Fifteen Turkish sailors kidnapped by pirates last month in the Gulf of Guinea have been freed in Nigeria and will head home, a shipping company executive said on Friday, two weeks after the attackers made contact to discuss a ransom.One sailor…....
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Published 3y-9mo-1w-4d-22h-17m ago
Fifteen Turkish sailors kidnapped by pirates last month in the Gulf of Guinea have been freed in Nigeria and will head home, a shipping company executive said on Friday, two weeks after the attackers made contact to discuss a ransom.One sailor, a citizen of Azerbaijan, was killed in the raid on Jan.....
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Published 3y-9mo-1w-4d-22h-17m ago
About 800 workers from the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach on Friday will be in the first wave of COVID 19 vaccinations for employees at the United States amp 39 busiest seaport complex, which has been hard hit by pandemic related workforce disruptions…....
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Published 3y-9mo-1w-4d-23h-24m ago
The Australian Antarctic Division said a small fire broke out on board a vessel used to resupply Australia’s Casey research station in Antarctica.The fire was discovered around 7 a.m. local time on January 29, in a battery room above the bridge…....
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Published 3y-9mo-1w-4d-23h-41m ago
Seaspan Corporation announced Friday that it has entered into an agreement to order up to 10 dual fuel liquefied natural gas LNG containerships from South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries.Seaspan, a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlas Corp.…....
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Published 3y-9mo-1w-5d-1h-6m ago
In an eventful week in which its Port of Nigg was selected as a turbine foundation marshaling port for the giant Seagreen offshore wind farm, UK based Global Energy Group said Thursday it had struck a deal to power its Port of Nigg facilities using green hydrogen…....
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Published 3y-9mo-1w-5d-1h-28m ago
French submarine cables services company Orange Marine has ordered a new cable repair vessel for delivery in 2023.The specialized newbuild was designed by VARD in Norway and will be built at Sri Lankan shipyard Colombo Dockyard. The 1,800 dwt…....
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Published 3y-9mo-1w-5d-1h-44m ago
Shipping group CMA CGM on Friday announced the creation of an air freight division, backed by the acquisition of four cargo planes, as it continues to expand its non maritime activities.The new unit, called CMA CGM Air Cargo, will use the four Airbus A330 200F cargo planes acquired by CMA CGM along ....
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Published 3y-9mo-1w-5d-4h-37m ago
Kongsberg Digital and Nautilus Labs announced a partnership to include the Nautilus Platform fleet and voyage optimization tool in the Kognifai open ecosystem. The agreement will see the integration of Nautilus Platform within Kognifai, complementing…....
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Published 3y-9mo-1w-5d-4h-46m ago
NYK has concluded a shipbuilding contract with China Merchants Jinling Shipyard Nanjing Co. Ltd. for four LNG fueled PCTCs to be delivered from 2022 to 2023, intended to transport vehicles mainly to/from Europe and/or to the Middle East.The ships are designed with GHG emission reduction…....
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Published 3y-9mo-1w-5d-4h-53m ago
A newly launched multipurpose vessel is destined for for the Gulf of Guinea where it will be utilized for international oil company IOC related assignments as well as escort patrols for larger vessels that have experienced an escalation of…....
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Published 3y-9mo-1w-5d-18h-3m ago
Bollinger Shipyards delivered the USCGC Frederick Hatch, the 166th vessel the Louisiana shipbuilder has delivered to the U.S. Coast Guard over a 35 year period and the 43rd Fast Response Cutter FRC delivered under the current program.The USCGC…....
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Published 3y-9mo-1w-5d-20h-42m ago
The Baltic Exchange amp 39 s main sea freight index on Thursday gained after posting losses in the last three sessions, as strong gains in panamax and supramax vessel rates countered a slide in the capesize segment.The Baltic dry index, which tracks rates for capesize…....
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Published 3y-9mo-1w-5d-23h-34m ago
SCHOTTEL said it has delivered propulsion units for nine more newly built cargo vessels. Each of the carriers, designed by the Russian company Marine Engineering Bureau, is equipped with two rudder propellers from the German propulsion systems…....
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Published 3y-9mo-1w-5d-23h-51m ago
Maritime and offshore classification society American Bureau of Shipping ABS has granted Approval in Principle AiP to South Korea amp 39 s Hyundai Heavy Industries’design for a Floating Storage and Offloading FSO vessel that is planned for operations…....
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Published 3y-9mo-1w-6d-1h-25m ago
The Michelin Group said it signed a deal with French startup NEOLINE to transport its tires across the Atlantic aboard sailing cargo ships. The move aims to reduce CO2 emissions from the manufacturer amp 39 s logistics operations.The partners expect…....
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Published 3y-9mo-1w-6d-1h-42m ago
Britain is working to overcome post Brexit difficulties complicating seafood exports and other shipments to the European Union, senior minister Michael Gove said on Thursday.“There are still some bureaucratic obstacles that we need to negotiate and navigate.....
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Published 3y-9mo-1w-6d-2h-45m ago
In collaboration with naval architects Hauschildt Marine and shipyard Fayard in Denmark, Smyril Line’s ro pax ship Norröna has been retrofitted with more luxurious facilities for its regular service between the Faroe Islands, Iceland and Denmark.The RoPax…....
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Published 3y-9mo-1w-6d-4h-38m ago
Chinese shipbuilder China Merchants Heavy Industry CMHI has awarded NOV a contract to design and supply equipment for GustoMSC NG 14000XL G wind turbine installation jack up vessel to be built for OHT, a Norwegian heavy transport and installation…....
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Published 3y-9mo-1w-6d-7h-39m ago
SBM Offshore forecast that 2021 core earnings will be slightly below market expectations, the multinational oil firm said on Thursday, noting 2020 challenges will spill into 2021 as many of its clients had to cut budgets.The Dutch company, which supplies floating oil and gas production vessels…....
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Published 3y-9mo-1w-6d-9h-8m ago
Bellingham, Wash. shipbuilder All American Marine AAM has promoted Ron Wille to the role of president.AAM amp 39 s business development manager since 2018, Wille brings to the role considerable maritime industry experience, having previously managed and directed large company operations.....
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Published 3y-9mo-1w-6d-12h-35m ago
A suspect has been taken into custody following a bomb scare aboard a passenger car ferry in Juneau, Alaska, Wednesday morning.At 6:49 a.m., U.S. Coast Guard watchstanders received a call from the captain of the LeConte, reporting a bomb threat aboard the ferry scheduled to depart Juneau.....
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Published 3y-9mo-1w-6d-12h-50m ago
Libya amp 39 s Petroleum Facilities Guards have stopped blockading the port of Hariga at Tobruk after being paid, they said in a video statement on Wednesday whose authenticity was confirmed by a guards member.The stoppage at Hariga began last month and contributed to a decline in Libyan oil output....
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Published 3y-9mo-1w-6d-13h-45m ago
Brazil maritime services provider OceanPact Servicos Maritimos has concluded a 1.22 billion reais $226.51 million initial public offering, according to a securities filing on Wednesday.OceanPact priced the offer at 11.15 reais per share, at the bottom limit of the indicative range of up to 13.85 r....
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Published 3y-9mo-1w-6d-13h-53m ago
Offshore drilling rig contractor Seadrill has filed for bankruptcy protection at a court in the U.S. state of Texas, it said on Wednesday, the second time in four years the company has entered into so called Chapter 11 restructuring.The Oslo…....
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Published 3y-9mo-1w-6d-14h-1m ago
Christopher J. Wiernicki, chairman, president and CEO of classification society ABS has been elected to the U.S. National Academy of Engineering NAE for innovative leadership in the design, engineering and operation of ships and offshore structures.Election…....
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Published 3y-9mo-1w-6d-19h-59m ago
Pittsburgh, Pa. based venture builder Green Swan Partners said it has teamed up with Bawat to deploy the Danish firm’s ballast water treatment technology in portside applications.The two companies have formed joint venture Ballast Technology Services BTS …....
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Published 3y-9mo-1w-6d-20h-22m ago
The 2021 Maritime Training Insights Database MarTID survey is about to be launched. This is a unique and pivotal time in maritime training. The pandemic has forced us to adapt our training and has accelerated training innovations. This year’s…....
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Published 3y-9mo-1w-6d-20h-50m ago
Canada headquartered Nautel announced Wednesday that it has acquired France based technology company Kenta, expanding Nautel’s offerings to customers in the maritime sector.Kenta was established in 1990 and has gained extensive experience in the development of Radio Frequency Communication Systems....
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Published 3y-9mo-1w-6d-21h-19m ago
The United States has sold more than a million barrels of Iranian fuel seized under its sanctions program last year, a Department of Justice official said, as another ship with intercepted Iranian crude oil sails to a U.S. port.The seizures…....
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Published 3y-9mo-1w-6d-22h-44m ago
A 2019 fire on board a laid up towboat was likely caused by a catastrophic engine failure, the National Transportation Safety Board NTSB found.The Susan Lynn was docked and in layup at Tom’s Marine amp Salvage yard on the Barataria Waterway in Lafitte…....
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Published 3y-9mo-1w-6d-23h-30m ago
While the EU parliament call for an emissions ban at berth, Yara Marine Technologies announced a partnership with NG3 signaling the return of cold ironing to its green tech portfolio. amp 34 We used to do shore power projects on ships some years ago, but the market was too slow.....
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Published 3y-9mo-2w-31m ago
Navico, parent company to the Lowrance, Simrad Yachting, B amp G and C MAP brands, said it has hired Tara Norton as its first ever Chief Sustainability Officer, as the company has made sustainability one of its core strategic pillars globally across its brands, products, operations and production.....
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Published 3y-9mo-2w-1h-4m ago
Marlink said it has been selected by Turkish tanker operator Güngen Denizcilik ve Ticaret A/ Gungen Maritime amp Trading to provide Inmarsat’s Fleet Xpress service on four of its six vessels. The agreement was concluded through Marlink’s local…....
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Published 3y-9mo-2w-1h-11m ago
MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has secured an order from SIA Solutions LLC to deliver 36 traction winch systems, 72 storage reel brakes and electrical control systems to the specialised concrete mat sinking unit, Armor 1, currently under construction at Thoma Sea Marine Constructors LLC, Houma, La.....
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Published 3y-9mo-2w-1h-32m ago
Zhuhai Fast Ferry Company has taken delivery of two new fast ferries for operations in the Pearl River Delta region.Designed by Incat Crowther and built by AFAI Southern Shipyard, the 140.5 foot newbuilds Xin Hai Yun and Xin Hai Jun were handed…....
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Published 3y-9mo-2w-2h-42m ago
An ailing mariner was medevaced from an oil tanker 9 miles off Corpus Christi, Texas, Tuesday, the U.S. Coast Guard said.Coast Guard Sector/Air Station Corpus Christi command center watchstanders received a medevac request at 2:14 p.m. via cell phone from the crew of the 899 foot…....
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Published 3y-9mo-2w-2h-56m ago
A surge in demand for goods like furniture and exercise equipment from locked down consumers has sparked a jump in shipping rates, boosting profits for Danish freight giant Maersk, the company said on Wednesday.Yet shares in the world’s largest…....
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Published 3y-9mo-2w-3h-4m ago
Floating Production Storage and Offloading FPSO vessels are essential tools in the search for oil in deeper waters, further from shore based facilities. Typically, the large FPSO is stationary with a number of wells feeding oil into its holds.....
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Published 3y-9mo-2w-5h-2m ago
U.S. shipbuilder Fincantieri Marinette Marine is gearing up to build the U.S. Navy amp 39 s new guided missile frigates, welcoming key leaders to Marinette, Wis. Tuesday to break ground on the largest building in the shipyard amp 39 s history.The multimillion…....
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Published 3y-9mo-2w-17h-58m ago
How will Biden read Iranian hostilities Forceful diplomacy or reckless militancy Anticipating the Biden Administration’s Iran strategy is crucial for understanding future risks for maritime operators in the Strait of Hormuz, the Gulf of Oman and wider Indian Ocean.Though the new U.S.....
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Published 3y-9mo-2w-18h-26m ago
A global approach to delivering COVID 19 vaccinations to seafarers proposed by Cyprus amp 39 Shipping Deputy Ministry SDM aims to help alleviate the global crew change crisis.Over the past year, the need to class seafarers as key workers has received widespread support…....
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Published 3y-9mo-2w-19h-10m ago
Maritime risk management and environmental assessment organization RightShip announced its new Safety Score and Platform has gone live, aiming to provide a clear and transparent pathway to improved safety standards for shipping.RightShip said…....
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Published 3y-9mo-2w-20h-22m ago
German shipping company Hapag Lloyd has joined the shift to green financing, securing funds for six liquefied natural gas LNG powered, 23,500 TEU containerships it ordered in December 2020.The firm said it concluded two transactions according…....
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Published 3y-9mo-2w-22h-7m ago
OXE Marine amp 39 s board of directors has appointed board member Magnus Grönborg as CEO as part of a management team reorganization that includes current CEO Myron Mahendra shifting to EVP Business Development, Sales and Marketing. In addition, the…....
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Published 3y-9mo-2w-22h-56m ago
Philly Shipyard said it has been awarded a contract for the repair of the Watson class vehicle cargo ship USNS Charlton T AKR 314 . The repairs will be completed in the third quarter of 2021.The USNS Charlton is one of Military Sealift Command’s MSC large, medium speed, roll on/roll off ships.....
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Published 3y-9mo-2w-23h-36m ago
Environmental awareness is key priority for historic 83 year old steam yacht S/S UkkopekkaThe last surviving ship to have seen active service in Finland’s Winter Wars and Continuation Wars from 1939 1944 has stepped up its fight against marine…....
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Published 3y-9mo-2w-1d-9m ago
Dutch heavy lift and transportation firm Jumbo has recently completed the transportation part of what is the company amp 39 s largest ever job the Transportation and Installation contract for the Yunlin offshore wind farm in Taiwan.Jumbo said Tuesday it had mobilized its heavy lift vessels…....
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Published 3y-9mo-2w-1d-1h-14m ago
Two U.S. based maritime amp offshore services and logistics companies Crowley and Watco, are teaming up in the space of the emerging offshore wind industry in the country.In a statement on Tuesday, the two firms said they amp 39 d create a single source…....
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Published 3y-9mo-2w-1d-1h-50m ago
Oslo listed LNG tanker operator Höegh LNG has reached an agreement with Trafigura for an extension of a charter for LNG carrier Hoegh Gannet. It also signed a new interim time charter for Höegh Gallant vessel with the same company.The existing…....
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Published 3y-9mo-2w-1d-2h-11m ago
German yard Abeking amp Rasmussen has begun the construction of two minehunting vessels for the Indonesian Navy.MAN has won a contract to supply a complete hybrid propulsion package for both vessels.The delivery will include 2 × MAN 12V175D MM engines delivering 2…....
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Published 3y-9mo-2w-1d-2h-55m ago
Nearly four years into their odyssey at sea, the five member crew of oil tanker MT Iba ex Titan Brave is tantalizingly close to shore, yet still unable to set foot on dry land.Bleary eyed and wearing tattered clothes, the men are exhausted…....
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Published 3y-9mo-2w-1d-3h-10m ago
In the first four months of the 2020/2021 U.S. marketing year for soya beans which started on 1 September , 2.5m tonnes of soya beans were exported in containers, accounting for 6.3% of total exports, while 37.1m tonnes departed the U.S. in…....
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Published 3y-9mo-2w-1d-5h-2m ago
Seaspan Corporation announced it has placed an order with an unnamed amp 34 major amp 34 shipyard for two 24,000 TEU containerships, marking the Hong Kong based shipowner amp 39 s first ultra large vessels.The new ships are scheduled for delivery from the first…....
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Published 3y-9mo-2w-1d-11h-52m ago
A year after a Colombian oil tanker captain was murdered by Venezuela’s military, his widow says she still cannot claim his pension to support their two sons as the Venezuelan government refuses to authenticate his death certificate.Jaime Herrera…....
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Published 3y-9mo-2w-1d-12h-11m ago
Russia plans to hold joint naval drills with Iran and China in the Indian Ocean later this month, the RIA news agency cited Moscow’s ambassador to Tehran as saying on Monday.The three countries held similar naval drills in the Indian Ocean in December 2019.“The next multilateral naval exercises ....
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Published 3y-9mo-2w-1d-12h-19m ago
Kevin Mooney has been appointed as President of Irving Shipbuilding, succeeding Kevin McCoy who will retire, the Canadian shipbuilder announced.From now until April, McCoy will assist Mooney with his transition and will support the CSC team…....
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Published 3y-9mo-2w-1d-12h-26m ago
A Japanese submarine and a commercial vessel were involved in a crash off the Pacific coast on Monday and three of the submarine’s crew suffered minor injuries and it was slightly damaged but still able to sail, government officials said.The submarine, operated by the Maritime Self Defense Force, ....
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Published 3y-9mo-2w-1d-22h-33m ago
The future USS Daniel Inouye DDG 118 completed acceptance trials February 4 after spending a day underway off the coast of Maine.INSURV inspected the ship during a series of demonstrations while pier side and underway. Many of the ship’s onboard systems…....
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Published 3y-9mo-2w-1d-22h-43m ago
Marine fuels solutions company Peninsula said its first ever liquefied natural gas LNG bunker supply was a record breaker.At the end of January, in partnership with PETRONAS Marine, Peninsula completed its first LNG bunker supply to H Line Shipping in Malaysian waters…....
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Published 3y-9mo-2w-1d-22h-50m ago
French engineering firm GTT said it received an order from Korean shipyard Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries HSHI for the tank design of a new liquefied natural gas LNG carrier.As part of this order, GTT will design the tanks of a 174,000 cubic meter capacity LNG carrier.....
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Published 3y-9mo-2w-1d-23h-12m ago
The case against two film makers charged with disturbing the wreck of the ferry Estonia, which sank in 1994 with the loss of 852 lives, was dismissed on Monday by a Swedish court as their vessel was not covered by the law protecting the grave…....
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DG Risk Group announced Monday it has acquired armed maritime security company Protection Vessels International, along with its trading division Halcyon Yacht Security. The acquisition was completed in 2020.UK based Protection Vessels International…....
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Published 3y-9mo-2w-2d-44m ago
PPG has unveiled a next generation, ambient cure coating engineered for challenging corrosion under insulation CUI conditions.A high build product that offers dry film thickness of 10 to 12 mils in a one coat application, PPG HI TEMP 1027HD…....
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Published 3y-9mo-2w-2d-1h-47m ago
Nigeria’s navy plans to strengthen its measures to root out and punish personnel who collude with kidnappers and criminals, its new naval chief said.Kidnappings in the Gulf of Guinea, which covers 2.3 million square kilometers and borders some 20 countries…....
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Published 3y-9mo-2w-2d-2h-35m ago
A man reportedly suffering from hallucinations was medevaced from a U.S. Navy supply vessel off the West Florida coast on Friday, the U.S. Coast Guard said.Watchstanders with Coast Guard Sector Mobile received a report around 3 a.m. Friday from…....
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Published 3y-9mo-2w-2d-15h-11m ago
The consortium behind the Russia led Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline has resumed laying pipes in the waters of Denmark, it said on Saturday, despite mounting pressure on the project from Washington.Construction of the link, which would double…....
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Published 3y-9mo-2w-2d-15h-27m ago
Mike Corrigan, the ubiquitous leader of Interferry, has a broad base of energy and maritime industry experience, including his stint as CEO of BC Ferries. Corrigan shares with Maritime Reporter amp Engineering News his thoughts on a broad range of issues facing the ferry industry: COVID 19…....
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Published 3y-9mo-2w-4d-22h-19m ago
Erden Eruc is a man on a ‘human powered’ mission, a mission which Elliott Bay Design Group recently assisted with donated design services as he plans for the next leg of his “Six Summits Project.” Next up: a solo row across the Pacific Ocean, a bike ride to Tibet and climbing Mt.....
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Published 3y-9mo-2w-4d-23h-3m ago
In the first quarter of 2021, Jiangsu Zhenjiang Shipyard Group Co., Ltd. ordered two eco efficient Konecranes Gottwald Model 8 Cranes on Barge. The cranes will be operated by Cosco Shipping Bulk Co. Ltd. Cosco Bulk off the coast of Guinea…....
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Published 3y-9mo-2w-4d-23h-23m ago
The Baltic Exchange amp 39 s main sea freight index fell for a second straight week, despite recovering slightly on Friday, as rates for the larger capesize vessel segment weakened.The Baltic dry index, tracking rates for capesize, panamax and supramax vessels ferrying dry bulk commodities…....
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Published 3y-9mo-2w-4d-23h-40m ago
Bureau Veritas BV said it has certified a new generation 3D printed propeller manufactured by Naval Group for a Tripartite class minehunter vessel.“This technology is promising and opens the room for further, more complex, innovations in additive manufacturing…....
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Published 3y-9mo-2w-4d-23h-49m ago
Taiwanese coast guard commander Lin Chie ming is on the frontline of a new type of warfare that China is waging against Taiwan. China’s weapon Sand.On a chilly morning in late January, Lin, clad in an orange uniform, stood on the rolling deck…....
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Published 3y-9mo-2w-5d-2h-42m ago
A liquefied petroleum gas LPG carrier struck a Washington State wharf in 2019 because the pilot approached with excessive speed and at too steep an angle, resulting from poor bridge resource management by the Puget Sound pilot and the ship’s bridge team…....
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Published 3y-9mo-2w-5d-18h-36m ago
An ailing tugboat captain was medevaced in Brownsville, Texas, Thursday, the U.S. Coast Guard said.Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector/Air Station Corpus Christi command center received a medevac request at 7:16 a.m. via VHF Channel 16 from the crew of the El Zorro Grande…....
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Published 3y-9mo-2w-5d-21h-15m ago
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri said Thursday it has laid the keel for small ocean cruise ship Viking Mars, the eighth in a series for the shipowner Viking Cruises. The vessel is due for delivery in 2022.As its sister ships, the newbuild will have a gross tonnage of about 47…....
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Published 3y-9mo-2w-5d-21h-51m ago
Grand Wisdom, the second very large ore carrier VLOC to join the U Ming Marine Transport fleet, has been delivered with a protective hull coating from Nippon Marine Paint’s A LF Sea product range.Delivered in December from Beihai Shipbuilding Heavy Industry’s shipyard in Qingdao…....
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Published 3y-9mo-2w-5d-22h-15m ago
Swedish ferry company Stena Line said it plans to put two battery powered vessels into service by 2030. The new RoPax ferries, which will operate without the use of fossil fuels, are part of the company amp 39 s wider effort to reduce its environmental…....
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Published 3y-9mo-2w-5d-23h-55m ago
Australia’s trade surplus rose to a six month high in December as iron ore exports to China easily weathered diplomatic squalls between the two countries, while coal shipments found new buyers beyond the world’s second largest economy.China’s reliance on steel intensive infrastructure and cons....
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Published 3y-9mo-2w-6d-1h-2m ago
North P amp I Club has elected James Alexander Tyrrell as its new chair of the board, succeeding Pratap Shirke, in a change at the helm of the global marine insurer that also sees Ioanna Procopiou become the Club’s first female vice chair.Tyrrell…....
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Published 3y-9mo-2w-6d-1h-16m ago
Greek cruise lines hope a swifter vaccination rollout and the government’s proposed vaccine certificates scheme can help get ships out of the docks where they have been idling empty for the past year and back to sea for the vital summer season.With international travel now at a near standstill…....
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Published 3y-9mo-2w-6d-1h-43m ago
The Biden administration said on Wednesday it would restart permitting for the first major U.S. offshore wind farm, reversing a Trump administration decision that canceled the process late last year.The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management…....
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Published 3y-9mo-2w-6d-18h-42m ago
Maritime fuel management systems provider Fueltrax said it is expanding its representation in Asia in response to growing demand for its solutions in Southeast Asia and Asia Pacific regions. Joining the company is Faiz Azani, Director of Operations – Southeast Asia…....
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Published 3y-9mo-2w-6d-22h-19m ago
Chinese shipbuilder Dajin Heavy Industry said it has secured an order to build a 9,200 dwt product tanker for a unit of national oil company CNOOC.Dajin, a subsidiary of Shanghai Bestway Marine Engineering Design, said the newbuild is scheduled for delivery in 2022.....
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Published 3y-9mo-2w-6d-22h-32m ago
A Lebanese shipbuilder at the center of a $2 billion debt scandal in Mozambique said it made payments to its now president and ruling party in 2014, but said these were legal campaign donations not bribes, according to a London court filing.Privinvest…....
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Published 3y-9mo-3w-6m ago
Finnish technology group Wärtsilä said it will supply a range of solutions for a new 132 meter RoPax ferry being built at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in South Korea for the Isle of Man Steam Packet Co IOMSP . The newbuild will serve the Heysham to Douglas, Isle of Man route.....
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Published 3y-9mo-3w-22m ago
NAVTOR launched NavFleet, touted by the company as a amp 34 breakthrough application amp 34 developed over the past two years in collaboration with shipowners designed to open up a new horizon of possibilities: enabling real time operational insight, performance…....
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Published 3y-9mo-3w-37m ago
Four ministers from Japan and Britain voiced serious concern on Wednesday about the situation in the East and South China seas and opposed any unilateral attempts to change the status quo, in a apparent reference to China’s maritime expansion.The…....
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Published 3y-9mo-3w-1h-3m ago
Torqeedo, Inc. said it has appointed marine industry sales executive Patrick Bucci as senior director for business development for its electric and hybrid propulsion systems.Bucci will be responsible for driving sales growth for Torqeedo’s project sales segment in North America…....
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Published 3y-9mo-3w-1h-31m ago
Damen Shipyards Group has delivered two pontoons to De Klerk in Werkendam, the Netherlands. The delivery, which took place on January 8, consisted of a Stan Pontoon 4111 named Oosterschelde and a Stan Pontoon 3011 named Kreekrak.De Klerk placed the order with Damen on December 1, 2020.....
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Published 3y-9mo-3w-1h-39m ago
Energy group Ørsted expects previously delayed U.S. wind farm projects to receive swifter approval under President Joe Biden amp 39 s administration, the new chief executive of the Danish energy group said on Wednesday.Mads Nipper, who took the helm of the company in January…....
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Published 3y-9mo-3w-1h-43m ago
Yemen amp 39 s Houthi group has advised the United Nations to pause preparations to deploy a team to assess a decaying oil tanker threatening to spill 1.1 million barrels of crude oil off the war torn country amp 39 s coast, a U.N. spokesman said on Tuesday.The…....
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Published 3y-9mo-3w-13h-51m ago
A new agreement will see Hyundai Global Services HGS recommend the Tekomar XPERT software for engine performance optimization as an enhancement option for all vessels built by Hyundai Heavy Industries from 2018.ABB Ability Tekomar XPERT uses…....
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Published 3y-9mo-3w-14h-5m ago
French engineering firm GTT said it has received approval in principle AIP for the NO96 containment system application as a liquefied natural gas LNG fuel tank for ultra large container vessels ULCV from the classification society DNV…....
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Published 3y-9mo-3w-15h-18m ago
Pete Buttigieg was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Tuesday by a 86 13 vote to head the U.S. Transportation Department.Buttigieg, a U.S. Navy veteran and the former mayor of South Bend, Ind., will oversee maritime, aviation, highways, vehicles…....
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Published 3y-9mo-3w-15h-35m ago
The U.S. is going to need a fleet of Jones Act compliant vessels to serve its budding offshore wind industry. New Orleans based Technology Associates, Inc. TAI said it has designed a range of EnviroMax diesel electric hybrid service operation…....
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Published 3y-9mo-3w-19h-30m ago
An 89 year old passenger ship, out of commission due to the coronavirus pandemic, was repurposed on Tuesday as a COVID 19 vaccination center for thousands of residents from cities on Lake Constance.The 500 passenger MS Thurgau normally carries…....
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Published 3y-9mo-3w-20h-25m ago
The Vermont State Police recently took delivery of two specialized 25 foot’ RIBCRAFT 7.8 patrol boats. Delivered to the greater Burlington area, the rigid inflatable boats RIB will be used by the State Police Marine Division for all law enforcement operations including patrol…....
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Published 3y-9mo-3w-20h-46m ago
Richard amp 34 Dick amp 34 Nelson, co founder of shipbuilding and repair yard Dakota Creek Industries, has passed away after a battle with cancer. He was 78.Nelson began his shipbuilding career in 1963 at Weldcraft Steel Works, a shipyard in Bellingham, Wash.....
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Published 3y-9mo-3w-22h-3m ago
Memphis, Tenn. based Southern Towing Company STC said Tuesday it has acquired family owned Devall Towing, in a deal that expands STC’s towing operations into specialty chemical products.Headquartered in Sulphur, La., Devall is a towboat and…....
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Published 3y-9mo-3w-22h-44m ago
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. “K” Line and Ship Data Center Co., Ltd. ShipDC have agreed to share operation data of all “K” Line fleet equipped with Kawasaki Integrated Maritime Solutions through IoS Open Platform IoS OP , the ship IoT data…....
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Published 3y-9mo-3w-23h-27m ago
The UK Hydrographic Office UKHO announced geospatial intelligence technology provider Geollect as the winner of the second ADMIRALTY Marine Innovation Program challenge.Launched last year in collaboration with RE_SET, the program aims to help…....
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Published 3y-9mo-3w-1d-1h-48m ago
Iran says it will allow the crew of a Soouth Korean tanker it seized for alleged environmental pollution to leave the country, according to Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh.“Following a request by the South Korean government.......
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Published 3y-9mo-3w-1d-2h-9m ago
The Baltic Exchange amp 39 s main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, dropped on Tuesday as rates for the capesize vessel segment slipped for a ninth straight session.The Baltic dry index, which tracks rates for capesize…....
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Published 3y-9mo-3w-1d-2h-50m ago
One of the world’s oldest tugboats, the 117 year old, steam driven Daniel Adamson, is set to return to service offering short cruises along the River Weaver, a tributary of the fabled Mersey River in England, after the completion of a project…....
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Published 3y-9mo-3w-1d-2h-54m ago
DeepSea Technologies launched Cassandra Light, a hardware free AI driven platform designed to deliver accurate vessel performance insights using only noon data, enabling charterers and shipowners to gain visibility and transparency on vessel…....
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Published 3y-9mo-3w-1d-4h-34m ago
GreenSteam Vessel Optimization Ltd., developers of vessel performance optimisation solutions for a sustainable shipping industry, has acquired the assets of Greece based maritime software specialist Enerforce Solutions and Consulting Ltd to…....
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Published 3y-9mo-3w-1d-5h-27m ago
ZF launched its new ZF AT 80 thruster model range today via the SMM Digital maritime trade fair, a model range that is available as a 360 degree steerable thruster and as a retractable propulsion system, or as a bow thruster, effectively broadening its appeal amon ship owners…....
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Published 3y-9mo-3w-1d-5h-36m ago
Huntington Ingalls Industries’ HII Technical Solutions division was awarded a contract last week to provide maintenance, training and planning support for U.S. Navy aircraft carriers. The indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract includes a five year ordering term…....
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Published 3y-9mo-3w-1d-14h-12m ago
Eagle Bulk shipping has confirmed reports that one of its bulk carriers was hijacked in the Gulf of Guinea, and said that the vessel and crew are safe now that the incident has been resolved. Maritime security groups had reported that the Marshall…....
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Published 3y-9mo-3w-1d-18h-11m ago
MSC Cruises on Monday took delivery of its new flagship, MSC Virtuosa, built by Chantiers de l’Atlantique in Saint Nazaire, France.The occasion was marked by a small and private ceremony held at the shipyard attended by MSC Cruises amp 39 executive chairman Pierfrancesco Vago…....
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Published 3y-9mo-3w-1d-22h-41m ago
As we take a breath and collectively step into 2021, I’m choosing to be optimistic and focus on the opportunities ahead. Trust me, that’s not easy to say. Even as we are still experiencing a global pandemic which has devastated both the health and financial safety of our families…....
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Published 3y-9mo-3w-1d-23h-42m ago
Texas based dredging contractor Callan Marine said it has been awarded the long term contract for maintenance and new work dredging of the Port of Corpus Christi.The Port of Corpus Christi is the third most profitable port in the United States and is the second largest exporter of crude oil.....
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Published 3y-9mo-3w-2d-21m ago
A remote simulation solution for Dynamic Positioning DP Induction Courses developed by Kongsberg Digital KDI to support training centers worldwide during the COVID 19 pandemic lockdowns has been approved by The Nautical Institute.Since the start of the pandemic…....
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Published 3y-9mo-3w-2d-1h-5m ago
The Baltic Exchange amp 39 s main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, on Monday was down at its lowest since early January, as rates weakened across vessel segments.The Baltic dry index, tracking rates for capesize…....
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Published 3y-9mo-3w-2d-2h-30m ago
A global network of crew change hubs would help alleviate the humanitarian crisis seafarers face at present, according to the Maritime Authority of Jamaica MAJ .They could offer a short term solution to the barriers presented by global travel restrictions…....
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Published 3y-9mo-3w-2d-2h-36m ago
Alexander Enström joins Hempel to lead its new global marine organization, effective February 1, 2021.With a strategic ambition to double revenue by 2025, Hempel is keen to build on its position in the marine segment, adjusting its marine organization…....
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Published 3y-9mo-3w-2d-3h-34m ago
Despite being the second largest global market for onshore wind, the United States is today a very minor player in comparison to the European and East Asian offshore wind markets, however, this is about to change.Philip Lewis, Director of Research…....
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Published 3y-9mo-3w-2d-6h-49m ago
A U.S. Coast Guard said it medevaced a woman from a containership off the Washington coast Saturday after she was having difficulty breathing and experiencing temporary unconsciousness.Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Puget Sound command center received a call at 11:30 a.m.....
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Published 3y-9mo-3w-2d-21h ago
The Coast Guard Foundation said Thomas A. Allegretti has been elected to the position of Chairman of the Board, effective January 7, 2021. Allegretti first joined the Coast Guard Foundation board in 2006 and has served on the Executive Committee and the Audit Committee.....
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Published 3y-9mo-3w-4d-18h-58m ago
A move by South Korea towards releasing $7 billion in frozen Iranian funds may help spur Iran’s judiciary to resolve the seizure of a Korean ship being held for alleged environmental pollution, a senior Iranian lawmaker said on Friday.Earlier…....
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Published 3y-9mo-3w-4d-19h-9m ago
Authorities in Galveston, Texas say they have found what is believed to be the remains of a Texas A amp M Maritime Academy cadet who has been missing since Wednesday.Texas A amp M Galveston officials said they were notified by the Galveston Police Department…....
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Published 3y-9mo-3w-4d-20h-12m ago
Shipbuilder Austal USA said it has promoted Sandra Koblas to vice president of human resources.Koblas joined Austal USA in 2007 and has served as the Mobile, Ala. shipyard amp 39 s director of human resources for the past eight years, leading the company’s employee relations…....
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Published 3y-9mo-3w-4d-21h-32m ago
The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Port Administration MDOT MPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers USACE are marking a milestone of environmental stewardship this month on the landmark restoration of Poplar Island near Talbot County.....
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Published 3y-9mo-3w-4d-22h-28m ago
Newport, R.I. has been chosen as the future homeport for a new NOAA oceanographic research vessel being built for the agency. Discoverer will be a state of the art ship that operates around the nation and the world to study and explore the ocean.“Discoverer…....
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Published 3y-9mo-3w-4d-22h-58m ago
Port, logistics and towage services provider SAAM announced on Friday that it has finalized a $49.7 million deal to purchase 70% of post capitalization shares of Intertug, enabling SAAm to begin towage operations in Colombia and expand its operations…....
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Published 3y-9mo-3w-4d-23h-6m ago
WinGD has been calling its 12X92DF engine the world’s most powerful dual fuel engine since the first such engine was built in 2019. Now the title is official, as the engine series has been awarded the Guinness World Records for the most powerful…....
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Published 3y-9mo-3w-4d-23h-44m ago
Testing, inspection and certification group Bureau Veritas BV announced Friday that its MAC Maritime Assurance amp Consulting will officially become Bureau Veritas Solutions Marine amp Offshore BVS , the technical advisory, asset management…....
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Published 3y-9mo-3w-5d-1h-30m ago
BP amp 39 s giant Argos offshore platform, to be used for the Mad Dog 2 development in the Gulf of Mexico, was this week loaded on Boskalis amp 39 BOKA Vanguard vessel in South Korea and is preparing set sail for the U.S.According to Boskalis, the Dutch marine services contractor…....
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Published 3y-9mo-3w-5d-4h-30m ago
Scottish regional development agency, Highlands and Islands Enterprise HIE , has approved an investment of up to £8.3m in Scottish Government funding for an £18.9m project to develop the East Quay at Global Energy Group amp 39 s Port of Nigg facility.The…....
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Published 3y-9mo-3w-5d-6h-3m ago
Norway based Brødrene Aa said it has signed a shipbuilding contract with Attica Group, subject to clauses, for three AERO type passenger high speed catamaran passenger vessels.The three vessels will be 36 meters in length, carry 150 passengers and operate at a maximum speed of 34 knots.....
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Published 3y-9mo-3w-5d-12h-3m ago
The National Offshore Wind Research and Development Consortium NOWRDC has made available $2.6 million for a group of projects aiming to advance technological innovation that will drive down costs of offshore wind development in the U.S.The Consortium…....
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Published 3y-9mo-3w-5d-12h-55m ago
Jumbo Shipping recently transported a 1435t shiploader, measuring 135 x 25 x 43 metres, from Vietnam to Canada for the machine’s manufacturer Tenova.After almost two years of engineering, the Jumbo Kinetic lifted and shipped the gigantic shiploader…....
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Published 3y-9mo-3w-5d-14h-6m ago
If you’ve perused social media in recent weeks, you may have come across people singing chanteys, which were work songs employed on merchant sailing ships.Historically, chanteys – which are also spelled as “shanties” or “chanties” – began with…....
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Published 3y-9mo-3w-5d-20h-22m ago
Sea Machines Robotics, a developer of autonomous command and remote helm control systems, has promoted Phil Bourque to the role of business development and sales director, U.S. Government, effective immediately.In his new position, Bourque will…....
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Published 3y-9mo-3w-5d-21h-14m ago
Recognizing a need in the market following the implementation of Subchapter M, the Towing Vessel Inspection Bureau TVIB launched a drydock and internal structural examination certification course..Subchapter M brought many new changes to the towing vessel industry…....
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Published 3y-9mo-3w-5d-21h-39m ago
Savannah based Colonial Group Inc. has announced a new era of leadership as it prepares to mark a major milestone in the company’s history in 2021.Christian B. Demere Demere has been named chief executive officer, succeeding his father, Robert H. Demere, Jr.....
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Published 3y-9mo-3w-5d-22h-9m ago
What started as a red hot container market for Far East to U.S. trades has now spread to other routes, with rates from the Far East to Brazil seeing particularly high spot rates, BIMCO says. On January 24, 2021, the base freight rate for a forty…....
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Published 3y-9mo-3w-5d-22h-24m ago
Royal IHC has been awarded the contract for the design and engineering of a 6,500yd3 trailing suction hopper dredge TSHD for U.S. based Cashman Dredging amp Marine Contracting Co., LLC.The tailor made shallow draft TSHD design combines advanced technology with a high level of maneuverability…....
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Published 3y-9mo-3w-5d-23h-28m ago
In the more than two decades since the Kyoto Protocol was adopted, national policies on climate change have had dangerously and disappointingly little effect on global emissions.Within the current economic system, perhaps the most ambitious…....
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Published 3y-9mo-3w-5d-23h-49m ago
Finnish technology group Wärtsilä announced Thursday it has secured a deal to supply dual fuel engines for six new 172,500 cubic meter capacity liquefied natural gas LNG carriers being built by South Korea amp 39 s Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine…....
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Published 3y-9mo-3w-6d-23m ago
A plunge in the volume of crude oil stored on ships combined with unexpected cuts from top producer Saudi Arabia have created a glut of vessels available for hire, pressuring the outlook for supertankers this year.Earnings for very large crude…....
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Published 3y-9mo-3w-6d-1h-3m ago
Pirates who kidnapped 15 sailors from a Turkish crewed container ship in the Gulf of Guinea on Saturday have made their first contact with the shipping company to discuss a ransom, Turkish state media reported on Thursday.“Communication has been established with crew members of the Mozart containe....
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Published 3y-9mo-3w-6d-2h-10m ago
The Baltic Exchange amp 39 s main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, dropped for the fifth session in a row on Thursday, as rates waned for capesize and panamax vessel segments.The Baltic dry index, tracking rates for capesize, panamax and supramax vessel....
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Published 3y-9mo-3w-6d-2h-29m ago
Viking Line amp 39 s flagship Viking Glory was floated out from its building dock at XSI Shipyard in Xiamen, China, on Tuesday.The new 222.6 meter, 63,800gt ro pax vessel is due to enter service on the Stockholm Åland Turku route in early 2022. It will have capacity for 2…....
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Published 3y-9mo-3w-6d-18h-12m ago
Satellite communications company Inmarsat said it has secured a fleet wide agreement with Tidewater to upgrade the majority of the offshore support vessel OSV owner amp 39 s active fleet to Fleet Xpress, complete with advanced vessel technology efficiencies…....
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Published 3y-9mo-3w-6d-19h-34m ago
New England’s busiest port moves closer to welcoming larger containerships and growing the regional economy with the completion of the second phase of a three part dredging program last month, nearly one year ahead of schedule.Cashman Dredging…....
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Published 3y-9mo-3w-6d-20h-27m ago
A set of 10 hand drawn, 16th century maps showing the progress of the Spanish Armada that attacked England in 1588, an event that shaped national identity, will remain in the country after a museum raised 600,000 pounds $824,000 to buy them.The ink and watercolor maps…....
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Published 3y-9mo-3w-6d-21h-15m ago
Rome and Paris agreed on Wednesday that a proposed combination of Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and French rival Chantiers de l amp 39 Atlantique no longer made sense in the current economic environment.State owned Fincantieri amp 39 s bid to take over its French peer…....
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Published 3y-9mo-3w-6d-21h-31m ago
Biblia, Inc., Marine Towing and Transportation has ordered a new dry dock to service its fleet tugs and barges.The 500 ton lift capacity floating dry dock was designed by JMS Naval Architects and is currently being built by Conrad Shipyard in Morgan City, La.....
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Published 3y-9mo-3w-6d-21h-34m ago
French shipping group CMA CGM said on Wednesday it has reached an agreement with Egypt to operate a future container terminal at the port of Alexandria.Operations at the planned terminal are due to start in 2022, CMA CGM said in a statement. Reporting by Gus Trompiz Editing by Chris Reese ....
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Published 3y-9mo-3w-6d-22h-8m ago
Dutch shipbuilder Damen amp 39 s new Fast Crew Supplier FCS 7011, which will be able to carry 122 people in a single trip, hit the water earlier this month at Damen Shipyards Antalya, Turkey. The vessel, which Damen has dubbed amp 34 as a quantum leap forward in marine access solutions…....
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Published 3y-9mo-4w-11m ago
An innovative, zero emissions workboat featuring hydrofoils and a fully electric propulsion system is scheduled to hit the water before the end of the year.The 11 meter vessel, announced by Artemis Technologies COO, Prof. Mark Gillan, during…....
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Published 3y-9mo-4w-23m ago
President Joe Biden was set on Wednesday to sign executive actions to combat climate change, including pausing new oil and gas leases on federal land and cutting fossil fuel subsidies as he pursues green policies in stark contrast to those of…....
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Published 3y-9mo-4w-1h-30m ago
The Baltic Exchange amp 39 s main sea freight index slipped to its lowest in nearly three weeks on Wednesday, dragged by a drop in demand for the larger capesize vessel segment.The Baltic dry index, tracking rates for capesize, panamax and supramax vessels ferrying dry bulk commodities…....
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Published 3y-9mo-4w-1h-46m ago
China said on Wednesday it was seeking details about 25 of its nationals who were among 61 crew on two supertankers seized by Indonesia on suspicion of illegally transferring oil.Indonesia said on Sunday it had seized the vessels after they…....
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Published 3y-9mo-4w-2h-49m ago
In a recent study that I Tech conducted with U.K. independent marine coatings consultants, Safinah Group, we estimated that unacceptable levels of hard fouling, predominantly barnacles, across the global commercial could be responsible for at least 110 million tons of excess carbon emissions…....
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Published 3y-9mo-4w-3h-34m ago
Great Lakes Dredge amp Dock, a U.S. based dredging services giant, on Wednesday announced the appointment of industry veteran Eleni Beyko as senior vice president offshore wind – a strategic growth area for the company. Beyko, who started on Jan.....
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Published 3y-9mo-4w-3h-37m ago
ClassNK released Guidelines for Remote Surveys Ver. 2.0, including a class notation requirement for the ship with advance preparation for remote surveys.ClassNK has been working on the advancement of surveys using digital technology in line with its R amp D roadmap and Digital Grand Design 2030…....
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Published 3y-9mo-4w-4h-16m ago
Many of the largest flag states—including the Marshall Islands, Hong Kong China , Singapore as well as the Bahamas and Cyprus—continue to perform to an exceptionally high standard, with traditional flags and open registers performing equally well…....
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Published 3y-9mo-4w-18h-14m ago
Ship repair yard Guam Shipyard will pay nearly $70,000 and take measures to improve its facilities following multiple pollution violations discovered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA in 2018.The EPA said on Tuesday its settlement with Guam Industrial Services…....
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Published 3y-9mo-4w-18h-46m ago
Maritime security risk management firm Dryad Global announced Tuesday it has appointed Teresa Peacock as its first non executive director.Peacock is currently managing director at maritime staffing and recruitment firm Spinnaker Global and a member of the Maritime UK’s Diversity Taskforce…....
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Published 3y-9mo-4w-19h-50m ago
Maine Maritime Academy MMA announced Tuesday it is partnering with maritime technology company SailPlan to accelerate the development of an intelligent vessel’s navigation platform and shoreside vessel control.The academy said it equip its fleet…....
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Published 3y-9mo-4w-20h-30m ago
Congress recently made a major, if little noticed, new investment in American infrastructure. As part of the year end budget deal, lawmakers released $10 billion that had been locked away in the Harbor Maintenance Tax Trust Fund to be used for its intended purpose: dredging U.S.....
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Published 3y-9mo-4w-21h-21m ago
Maltese tug operator Tug Malta has taken delivery of Senglea, a new Damen RSD Tug 2513 to be used for maneuvering container vessels in and out of the harbor.Handed over on January 15, the newbuild joins a fleet that already has a number of Damen ASD tugs…....
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Published 3y-9mo-4w-21h-46m ago
Over 300 leading companies said on Tuesday they would work together to help hundreds of thousands of merchant sailors stuck on ships for many months due to COVID 19 in a crisis that risks creating more dangers at sea.About 90% of world trade is transported by sea…....
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Published 3y-9mo-4w-22h-56m ago
The Iranian and Panamanian flagged vessels seized by Indonesian authorities for suspected illegal oil transfers are making their way to dock at Batam island in the country’s Riau Islands Province for further investigation, a Indonesia coast guard spokesman told Reuters.The two supertankers…....
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Published 3y-9mo-4w-23h-8m ago
There is increasing pressure for shipowners to sharpen their environmental performance, driven by an IMO target to halve greenhouse gas emissions from shipping by 2050, regional regulations and market pull from charterers, banks and investors.“This represents a whole new ball game for the indust....
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Published 3y-9mo-4w-1d-24m ago
Oslo listed seismic surveyor Polarcus has defaulted on its bank loans and bonds, it said on Tuesday, sending the company amp 39 s shares plunging more than 30%.Polarcus and other seismic surveyors have been hit by weak demand as oil companies slash…....
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Published 3y-9mo-4w-1d-24m ago
South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries Co Ltd said on Tuesday that it plans an initial public offering IPO to raise funds toward a 1 trillion won $905 million investment over five years into green technology.Hyundai Heavy will issue a stake of about 20% in new shares within the year, ....
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Published 3y-9mo-4w-1d-43m ago
Britain’s over 50s holidays group Saga said on Tuesday total cruise bookings stood at 140 million pounds $191.3 million as it prepares to restart sailing in May after a torrid year for the travel industry due to the global health crisis.Mass…....
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Published 3y-9mo-4w-1d-58m ago
Engines manufacturer Fairbanks Morse said it has been awarded a six year indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity IDIQ contract by the U.S. Coast Guard USCG . The agreement, worth approximately $53 million, enables Fairbanks Morse to maximize…....
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Published 3y-9mo-4w-1d-2h-12m ago
MAN Energy Solutions won an order for six MAN B amp W 11G95ME GI Mk10.5 main engines in connection with the building of six ultra large, 23,500+ teu container vessels for Hapag Lloyd.The engines will be built in Korea and will offer the option of operating on LNG or conventional fuel…....
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Published 3y-9mo-4w-1d-4h-5m ago
Tanker shipping was in many ways the odd one out of the shipping sectors in 2020 at the start of the pandemic, the market was strong, only to finish off the year in the doldrums, while the other sectors stayed profitable. Even a demand boost in December only managed to lift earnings slightly…....
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Published 3y-9mo-4w-1d-4h-21m ago
Vineyard Wind, the developer of the first major U.S. offshore wind farm, said on Monday it has asked the Biden administration to restart its permitting process after former President Donald Trump amp 39 s government abruptly canceled it last month.The company said in a statement it had notified the....
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Published 3y-9mo-4w-1d-6h-59m ago
Pirates are stepping up attacks on ships in West Africa’s Gulf of Guinea, defying regional navies. On Saturday, pirates off Nigeria kidnapped 15 sailors from a Turkish container ship and killed one.Pirates in the Gulf of Guinea kidnapped 130 seafarers in 22 separate incidents last year…....
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Published 3y-9mo-4w-1d-19h-33m ago
Holland Pump continues expansion with acquisition of Complete Dewatering Pumps amp Wellpoints and expands its footprint in the pump rental marketHolland Pump Company, an independent specialty pump rental and dewatering solutions provider based in West Palm Beach.....
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Published 3y-9mo-4w-1d-22h-10m ago
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA has granted approval for OXE Marine amp 39 s OXE125, OXE150, OXE175 and OXE200 2021 diesel outboard models.In line with OXE Marine amp 39 s ambition to transform the outboard motor impacting the journey toward…....
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Published 3y-9mo-4w-1d-22h-30m ago
The newly commissioned Siem Aristotle joins sister ship Siem Confucius as the world’s largest liquefied natural gas LNG powered pure car/truck carrier PCTC vessels.Operating exclusively for Volkswagen Group, the Siem Aristotle is the second…....
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Published 3y-9mo-4w-1d-23h-21m ago
An unmanned vessel is now surveying more than 3,500 nautical miles of the Western Galveston Bay, near the Houston Ship Channel.DEA Marine Services, a division of David Evans and Associates, Inc. DEA , in Vancouver, Wash., equipped its survey…....
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Published 3y-9mo-4w-1d-23h-54m ago
Havyard said Monday it has been contracted to develop a new emissions free ship concept for transporting cargo between European ports.The contracting partner, an unnamed European company, was first introduced to Havyard by Invest in Norway,…....
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Published 3y-9mo-4w-2d-56m ago
The United States often sends ships and aircraft into the South China Sea to “flex its muscles” and this is not good for peace, China’s Foreign Ministry said on Monday, after a U.S. aircraft carrier group sailed into the disputed waterway.The strategic South China Sea…....
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Published 3y-9mo-4w-2d-1h-32m ago
Ship data consumption is booming, and as digitalization and data trends increasingly drive the maritime world, Inmarsat celebrated a pair of milestones, hitting the 10,000 vessel mark on Fleet Xpress installations and launching its amp 34 Fleet Data Academy. amp 34 Traffic DoublesAccording to Inm....
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Published 3y-10mo-1d-4h-14m ago
Classification society DNV GL said it has granted Approval in Principle AIP to Korea Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering KSOE for a new wing sail auxiliary propulsion system for ships designed to help reduce shipping emissions and fuel burn.The wind powered auxiliary propulsion system…....
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Published 3y-10mo-2d-1h-54m ago
From 3D laser scanning to Computational Fluid Dynamics, an efficient and successful major mid life refit such as the one completed on the RV Roger Revelle requires intricate advance design planning, an updated technical toolbelt, as well as the personal touch.....
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Published 3y-10mo-2d-2h-19m ago
Ship management company V.Group has announced the appointment of Bjoern Sprotte as chief executive officer, Ship Management.Based in Hamburg and reporting directly to V.Group CEO René Kofod Olsen, Sprotte replaces Franck Kayser, who has requested…....
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Published 3y-10mo-2d-2h-27m ago
This month MR dives inside the $60 million refit of RV Roger Revelle, a project which leverages a treasure trove of ‘lessons learned’ from recent refits in the academic research vessel fleet and highlights the value of slimming the vendor list.Research…....
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Published 3y-10mo-2d-2h-38m ago
China passed a law on Friday that for the first time explicitly allows its coast guard to fire on foreign vessels, a move that could make the contested waters around China more choppy.China has maritime sovereignty disputes with Japan in the…....
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Published 3y-10mo-2d-2h-54m ago
From his office overlooking Cherbourg docks, general manager Yannick Millet points to trailers destined for Ireland that belong to Amazon and FedEx, new customers and a signal of a potential big shift in post Brexit trade.Confronted by red tape…....
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Published 3y-10mo-2d-3h-1m ago
Pete Buttigieg, President Joe Biden amp 39 s nominee to head the U.S. Department of Transportation, has voiced his support for the Jones Act, a federal law that regulates maritime commerce in the United States.Buttigieg amp 39 s comments came in response to questioning by Sen.....
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Published 3y-10mo-2d-17h-24m ago
The Biden administration has temporarily suspended oil and gas leasing and permitting on federal lands and waters while it evaluates the legal and policy implications of the program, according to a Department of Interior memo.The move appears…....
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Published 3y-10mo-2d-19h-50m ago
China amp 39 s Sanlin Shipyard has built and delivered a new harbor tug for the Port of Shanghai.The Robert Allan Ltd. designed workboat Hai Gang 501 will be used by Shanghai Harbor Fuxing Shipping Service Company for berthing and unberthing in harbor…....
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Published 3y-10mo-2d-20h-28m ago
Greensea amp 39 s open architecture technology on Remotely Operated Vehicles furthered by Small Business Innovation Research Phase II grantGreensea Systems, Inc. creator of OPENSEA, an open architecture robotics platform for the marine industry, won…....
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Published 3y-10mo-2d-21h-10m ago
Expedition cruise vessel Ocean Victory, under construction at the CMHI Haimen shipyard in China, is slated to commence sea trials by the end of the week, Norwegian designer Ulstein revealed Thursday.The newbuild is the third in the Ulstein designed…....
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Published 3y-10mo-2d-21h-47m ago
Stolt Tankers said it has been commissioned by chemicals company BASF to help design and build a unique new tanker capable of operating when extremely low water levels hamper river shipping on the Rhine.The Rhine, which starts in Switzerland…....
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Published 3y-10mo-2d-22h-37m ago
Phoenix Lighting has introduced the SturdiSignal Series of navigation lights a fully modular and serviceable LED navigation light.Phoenix said its design allows for tool less repair in minutes, without any electrical work. With a spare LED module kept onboard for field repairs…....
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Published 3y-10mo-2d-23h-30m ago
Cashman Dredging and Marine Contracting Co., LLC said it has signed a design contract with IHC America Inc. for a new 6,500 cubic yard trailing suction hopper dredge TSHD .The new vessel will join Cashman Dredging’s current fleet of specialized…....
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Published 3y-10mo-2d-23h-54m ago
Lucinda Lessley has been named Deputy Administrator of the U.S. Maritime Administration MARAD , the Biden Administration announced Thursday among a number of key appointments to its Department of Transportation DOT leadership team.Lessley…....
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Published 3y-10mo-3d-28m ago
With effect from April 1, 2021, Dirk Wagner will take over as Managing Director at SCHOTTEL Middle East SME assuming the responsibilities of Andrew Bull, who will be leaving the company to pursue other interests outside of SCHOTTEL.Wagner…....
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Published 3y-10mo-3d-1h-42m ago
PAO Sovcomflot SCF Group and Total have concluded a time charter agreement for up to seven years for a newbuild 174,000 cubic meter capacity liquefied natural gas LNG carrier, scheduled to be delivered Q3 2023 and to be owned and operated by SCF…....
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Published 3y-10mo-3d-5h-23m ago
Boluda Towage SL on Thursday signed an agreement to acquire Iskes Towage amp Salvage amp 39 s port towage activities in Eemshaven, the Netherlands Lubeck, Germany and Lisbon, Portugal, as well as its offshore activities, together with the management and office staff in the head office in IJmuid....
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Published 3y-10mo-3d-5h-38m ago
China amp 39 s exports of clean marine fuels rose in December to a record since shipments began a year ago, taking 2020 exports of the ship fuel to 15.45 million tonnes, customs data showed on January 20, 2021.Chinese oil refineries began exporting…....
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Published 3y-10mo-3d-5h-49m ago
Classification society ABS informs it has granted approval in principle AIP to solid oxide fuel cell SOFC technology developed by South Korea amp 39 s Daewoo Shipbuilding amp Marine Engineering Co., Ltd. DSME .Granting of AIP follows two joint development projects between ABS and DSME…....
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Published 3y-10mo-3d-14h-21m ago
The developer of the first major U.S. offshore wind farm said on Wednesday it will soon apply for a federal permit from President Joe Biden amp 39 s administration, after former President Donald Trump amp 39 s government abruptly canceled its initial application…....
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Published 3y-10mo-3d-14h-46m ago
Members of Congress have joined state and local leaders in urging California officials to hasten COVID 19 vaccinations for workers at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, the nation amp 39 s two busiest, hit hard by pandemic workforce disruptions and surging imports.As of Wednesday…....
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Published 3y-10mo-3d-14h-52m ago
Finnish marine equipment manufacturer Wärtsilä said it signed a framework agreement with Carnival Corporation covering the supply and installation of Wärtsilä’s waste water and dry waste treatment systems for up to 32 vessels across many of global cruise ship operator’s brands.....
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Published 3y-10mo-3d-16h-58m ago
U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced America amp 39 s return to the international Paris Agreement to fight climate change, the centerpiece of a raft of day one executive orders aimed at restoring U.S. leadership in combating global warming.The…....
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Published 3y-10mo-3d-17h-10m ago
The U.S. Maritime Administration MARAD said it will award $19.6 million in federal funding to support efficiency improvements and modernizations at America’s small shipyards.The investments awarded annually by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s…....
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Published 3y-10mo-3d-18h-43m ago
The U.S. Coast Guard on Wednesday issued a warning to mariners and commercial fisherman about the dangers and legal consequences of switching off their Automated Identification Systems AIS , citing concern over a growing number of vessels operating…....
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Published 3y-10mo-3d-19h-38m ago
Two of the world amp 39 s biggest fertilizer producers, CF Industries Holdings Inc and Yara International Asa, are seeking to cash in on the green energy transition by reconfiguring ammonia plants in the United States and Norway to produce clean energy…....
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Published 3y-10mo-3d-21h-34m ago
The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency Energy DLA Energy has awarded Crowley Solutions a five year, $15 million contract for fuels transportation and distribution services for the Canada North Warning System locations supporting the nations’ joint security efforts.Serving the Canadian arctic region....
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Published 3y-10mo-3d-21h-55m ago
Hong Kong headquartered dry bulk shipping company Pacific Basin announced Wednesday that Martin Fruergaard will take over as CEO, replacing longtime chief executive Mats Berglund, who has decided to retie. Fruergaard, the current CEO of Danish gas shipping company Ultragas…....
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Published 3y-10mo-3d-22h-54m ago
Two offshore drilling rigs, previously used for oil and gas exploration beneath the seabed, could soon help with space exploration.Namely, according to multiple reports this week, a company linked to billionaire Elon Musk bought two deepwater semi submersible drilling rigs last year…....
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Published 3y-10mo-4d-7m ago
BIMCO says the year 2021 has started strongly for the capesize market with 1,427 journeys completed or underway in the first 20 days of the year, a 10.4% increase compared to the same period last year, according to figures from VesselsValue.....
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Published 3y-10mo-4d-23m ago
Auxiliary wind propulsion systems provide Norsepower said it installed the world’s first tiltable Rotor Sails for SEA CARGO, a logistics provider in the North Sea market.According the analysis conducted by Norsepower and SEA CARGO, installation…....
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Published 3y-10mo-4d-57m ago
The Baltic Exchange amp 39 s main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, rose to its highest in a week on Wednesday as vessel rates improved across all segments.The Baltic dry index, tracking rates for capesize, panamax and supramax vessels ferrying dry bulk ....
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Published 3y-10mo-4d-1h-54m ago
Dallas based Energy Transfer said Tuesday it had loaded the first Very Large Ethane Carrier VLEC the world amp 39 s largest at that under its previously announced joint venture with Satellite Petrochemical USA Corp. called Orbit Gulf Coast NGL Exports.The Seri Everest…....
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Published 3y-10mo-4d-2h-45m ago
A new BMT design 140 ft. catamaran passenger ferry has reportedly passed its sea trial and is due to enter the Kitsap Transit fleet in the next few weeks. Dubbed Enetai, the boat was built by Nichols Brothers Boat Builders NBBB in Seattle…....
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Published 3y-10mo-4d-5h-28m ago
Gilmore, a U.S. based flow control solutions provider for the oil and gas industry, has appointed David Nemetz as its new Chief Executive Officer CEO .The company is a subsidiary of Aberdeen headquartered Proserv and provides flow control products and equipment for the drilling…....
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Published 3y-10mo-4d-6h-59m ago
Marine construction specialist company Herbosch Kiere has chosen Bawat’s Mobile containerized ballast water management system BWMS for its reception facility to serve its entire fleet of vessels and barges. Herbosch Kiere tested the world’s first Mobile BWMS from Bawat in the spring of 2020…....
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Published 3y-10mo-4d-15h-1m ago
Damen Shipyards Group said it has signed a contract with Svitzer for the delivery of an ASD Tug 3212. The vessel, to be named Svitzer Thames, will operate in the Port of London and will be the fourth Damen ASD Tug 3212 in the company’s U.K.....
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Published 3y-10mo-4d-17h-26m ago
RSC Bio Solutions announced team expansions in several key geographic areas, as well as expanded distribution coverage. Hideki Tominga and Alhareth Shahen are joining as business development managers, Thomas TO is joining as a Technical Business Consultant…....
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Published 3y-10mo-4d-17h-40m ago
Ireland headquartered ship owner and charterer Arklow Shipping has contracted communications solutions provider Satcom Global to install Aura VSAT across 17 newbuild vessels due for delivery from 2021 onward.The new vessels will be activated on a range of Aura service packages…....
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Published 3y-10mo-4d-18h-49m ago
The United States on Tuesday sanctioned a network of oil trading firms, individuals and vessels that have helped Venezuelan state run oil company PDVSA sell crude mainly to Asia despite Washington amp 39 s sanctions on the South American nation.The measure targets a network that the U.S.....
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Published 3y-10mo-4d-19h-59m ago
Drew Marine said it has signed an agreement with ExxonMobil Marine Lubricants to expand the availability of ExxonMobil’s range of high performance lubricants. Drew Marine’s global supply chain will help ensure the availability of Flagship grades…....
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Published 3y-10mo-4d-20h-14m ago
Port Milwaukee finished 2020 with its highest annual cargo volume in the past seven years.Despite the unusual year amp 39 s historic and unprecedented difficulties, including pandemic and flooding related challenges, overall tonnage for the municipal…....
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Published 3y-10mo-4d-20h-32m ago
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration MARAD on Tuesday authorized the construction of two additional National Security Multi Mission Vessels NSMV , marking a key milestone for one of America amp 39 s most high profile shipbuilding…....
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Published 3y-10mo-4d-21h-54m ago
Testing, inspection and certification body Bureau Veritas BV said it has completed the proof of concept project for underwater remote surveys using the Seasam remotely operated underwater vehicle ROV technology eco system from Notilo Plus on a Corsica Linea car ferry Mediterranée.....
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Published 3y-10mo-4d-22h-18m ago
Boatbuilder Brix Marine formerly Armstrong Marine USA has been contracted by aerospace and defense technology company, Northrop Grumman, to build a catamaran survey research vessel, slated for fall 2021 completion.The 44 by 16 foot vessel is Brix’s third IPS drive catamaran…....
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Published 3y-10mo-4d-23h-4m ago
An ABS classed Suezmax tanker ordered by Avin International LTD, the first vessel of a potential order of three vessels, is to be the first ammonia fuel ready vessel in the world.The landmark 274 meter long vessel is now under construction at China amp 39 s New Times Shipbuilding Co.…....
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Published 3y-10mo-4d-23h-32m ago
U.K. based shipping company Scotline Marine Holdings said it has taken delivery of Scot Ranger, the third vessel in a newbuild series from Dutch shipbuilder Royal Bodewes.This ship is a close sister to the previous two, Scot Carrier and Scot Explorer, but with one key difference.....
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Published 3y-10mo-5d-20m ago
KVH Industries, Inc. announced Tuesday that GreenSteam, developers of vessel performance optimization solutions for a sustainable shipping industry, has joined the KVH Watch Solution Partner program and will offer the KVH Watch service as part…....
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Published 3y-10mo-5d-1h-16m ago
Business interruption, pandemic outbreak and cyber incidents three separate but amp 39 strongly interlinked amp 39 matters lead the pack as the top threats to maritime in 2021, according to the 10th Allianz survey on risk in the maritime sector.The maritime industry…....
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Published 3y-10mo-5d-2h-3m ago
Proman Stena Bulk Ltd confirmed that steel cutting has commenced for its state of the art IMOIIMeMAX methanol fuelled 49,900 DWT vessel Stena Pro Patria, which is due for delivery in early 2022. Stena Pro Patria will be the first of the three…....
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Published 3y-10mo-5d-2h-32m ago
Seattle based SeaTac Marine Services announced it has acquired a new heavy deck cargo barge. The 2010 built barge can haul up to 11,000 tons and with nearly 30,000 square feet of deck space, making it one of the larger barges in the Pacific cargo trade.....
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Published 3y-10mo-5d-2h-58m ago
Valmet is enhancing emission control with its patented and fully automatic water treatment solution for the marine scrubber system and exhaust gas recirculation system. Valmet Marine Water Treatment system consists of four different modules…....
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Published 3y-10mo-5d-3h-14m ago
Austal Australia launched the VOLTA series of electric powered high speed ferry solutions, with the introduction of the Passenger Express 46V, a fully electric powered 46 meter catamaran ferry design.The VOLTA series is distinct in the burgeoning…....
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Published 3y-10mo-5d-3h-22m ago
M.A.R.S. Europe said it has been awarded a contract by Teekay Petrojarl Floating Production UK Ltd. for dismantling and recycling of the Petrojarl Banff floating production, storage and offloading unit FPSO . The deal includes engineering, preparation…....
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Published 3y-10mo-5d-20h-18m ago
The U.S. dredging fleet is growing. Presently on order and under construction is a raft of in demand equipment that will help to keep America’s ports and waterways open, safeguard coastal communities and maintain the vital flow of maritime commerce to…....
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Published 3y-10mo-5d-21h-24m ago
The Arctic has long proven to be a barometer of the health of our planet. This remote part of the world faces unprecedented environmental assaults, as climate change and industrial chemicals threaten a way of life for Inuit and other Indigenous…....
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Published 3y-10mo-5d-22h ago
China’s Chengxi Shipyard has delivered the first of twin self unloading transshipment newbuilds for Germany’s largest bulk carrier owner Oldendorff Carriers.Juha Koskela, Division President, ABB Marine amp Ports, said the newbuilds are the first…....
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Published 3y-10mo-5d-22h-28m ago
The United States has told European allies it plans to impose sanctions on a Russian pipe laying ship, amp 34 Fortuna amp 34 , involved in construction of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia to Germany, German business daily Handelsblatt reported on Monday.The U.S.....
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Published 3y-10mo-5d-23h-9m ago
DP World Antwerp Gateway has ordered a fleet of 34 Automated Stacking Cranes for its container terminal in Antwerp, Belgium. The Konecranes Gottwald ARMGs will be an expansion to the current fleet of 20 currently in operation. The first batch will be delivered in Q2 2022, the last batch by 2026.....
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Published 3y-10mo-5d-23h-15m ago
French engineering firm GTT said it has received an order from the Korean shipyard Samsung Heavy Industries SHI for the tank design of a new 174,000 cubic meter capacity liquefied natural gas LNG carrier on behalf of the Korean ship owner Pan Ocean.GTT will design the tank…....
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Published 3y-10mo-5d-23h-39m ago
The Baltic Exchange amp 39 s main sea freight index dropped on Monday, as weaker rates for the larger capesize segment offset gains in panamax and supramax vessel rates.The Baltic dry index, tracking rates for capesize, panamax and supramax vessels ferrying dry bulk commodities, fell 14 points, or ....
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Published 3y-10mo-6d-22m ago
Polish shipbuilder Remontowa Shipbuilding said it recently delivered the fourth in a series of six tugboats for the Polish Navy.The vessel, H 12 Semko, was built in Gda sk and sailed to winouj cie for handover to the 8th Vice Admiral Kazimierz…....
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Published 3y-10mo-6d-1h-22m ago
The company that bought the ammonium nitrate which exploded in Beirut last August had possible links to two Syrian businessmen under U.S. sanctions for ties to President Bashar al Assad, according to a report by a Lebanese journalist and London company filings.Savaro Ltd…....
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Published 3y-10mo-6d-2h-3m ago
As shipowners mull the pros and cons associated with new fuels to meet tightening emissions rules, Chevron Marine is finding that some ship owners that switched older engines to very low sulfur fuel oil VLSFO are reporting build up of red deposits on piston crowns and top edges…....
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Published 3y-10mo-6d-4h-55m ago
The United States on Friday sanctioned companies in Iran, China and the United Arab Emirates for doing business with the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines and on three Iranian entities over conventional arms proliferation.They are the…....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-1d-21h-52m ago
Svitzer Australia recently took delivery of a new RAstar 3000 W series ASD tug, Svitzer North, from ASL Shipyard in Singapore.The vessel amp 39 s design was developed by Robert Allan Ltd. in close cooperation with Svitzer’s operations team, to meet the unique demands of the Port of Geraldton…....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-1d-22h-5m ago
The global offshore wind industry has been picking up pace unabated by the global pandemic, with industry investments growing and offshore wind turbine makers competing on who amp 39 ll build a larger turbine. With offshore wind turbines, bigger is better…....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-1d-22h-49m ago
Heddle Shipyards, the largest Canadian ship repair company on the Great Lakes, said it has hired Jared Newcombe as Chief Strategy Officer.Newcombe, an accomplished shipyard executive with over 30 years of experience in the industry, began his…....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-1d-23h-9m ago
Captain Dianna Wolfson took the helm Friday as the 110th commander of Norfolk Naval Shipyard NNSY and first female leader in its 253 year history.Wolfson also holds the distinction of becoming the first female commander of any of the nation’s…....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-2d-7m ago
The liquefied natural gas LNG powered, 185,000 GT cruise ship Costa Toscana was floated out to the outfitting pier at Meyer Turku shipyard on Friday. Due to harsh weather conditions, the filling of the dry dock started on Thursday.“As this is also the start of the final stage of shipbuilding…....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-2d-1h-5m ago
The board of Wallem Group announced that chief executive Frank Coles has resigned and will be leaving the company shortly.As many will be aware, Coles has been very active in highlighting the plight of seafarers during the COVID 19 pandemic, and he now wishes to become more involved in promoting the....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-2d-2h-15m ago
Dutch crane specialist Huisman has signed a letter of intent with China amp 39 s Yantai CIMC Raffles Offshore for the delivery of a 2,600mt Leg Encircling Crane LEC for OIM Wind’s BT 220IU offshore wind installation unit.OIM Wind last year signed an EPC contract with CIMC for the construction o....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-2d-2h-58m ago
New York listed offshore vessel owner SEACOR Marine has completed the previously announced sale of its offshore crew transfer subsidiary Windcat Workboats to the Belgian shipping and logistics group Compagnie Maritime Belge CMB .Windcat is headquartered in Lowestoft…....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-2d-5h-3m ago
The Alaska Chadux Network ACN and the Alaska SeaLife Center ASLC have finalized an agreement to develop and implement a program to respond to oil spill impacted marine mammals throughout Western Alaska, the U.S. Arctic, and Prince William Sound.....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-2d-5h-43m ago
Finnish shipbuilder Meyer Turku held a steel cutting ceremony for Carnival Cruise Line amp 39 s next Excel Class ship, the 180,000 gross ton Carnival Celebration, slated to debut from PortMiami in 2022.The newbuild is a sister ship the 5,200 passenger…....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-2d-18h-2m ago
A refurbished 48 foot workboat has been delivered to The University of Southern Mississippi USM for its second life as a research vessel.The vessel, an Endeavor 45 cabin patrol vessel originally built by Silver Ships in 2008 for the State of Mississippi Department of Marine Resources DMR …....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-2d-18h-52m ago
An infrastructure upgrade project is underway on Christian Island, Ontario, and one of the main components of the project is the construction of a new double ended ferry DEF – a so called “Floating Bridge” from the mainland to the island.....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-2d-19h-41m ago
Yanmar America said it has hired Carl J. Micu as division manager of power solutions. He will oversee all engine sales and be responsible for the strategic development of long term sales growth plans and annual sales targets related to industrial engines…....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-2d-20h-35m ago
Congestion delaying LNG shipments via the Panama Canal is expected to last through the peak demand winter months, traders close to the situation said, although the canal amp 39 s regulator said it had made changes to speed up transit.The price of liquefied…....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-2d-22h-26m ago
Shipbuilding giant Fincantieri said Thursday that it has launched Silversea Cruises’ new ship Silver Dawn at its yard in Ancona, Italy. The cruise ship will now enter the outfitting phase ahead of scheduled delivery in November 2021.Silver Dawn…....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-2d-23h-26m ago
The town of Haugesund, Norway, home to busy waterways dotted with fishing and shipping vessels, was home to a maritime amp 39 world first amp 39 , with the announcement of the world’s first commercial Iridium GMDSS installation.The Norwegian trawler Trygvason…....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-2d-23h-41m ago
French naval engineering firm GTT announced it has obtained approval in principle AiP for the NO96 membrane containment system for liquefied natural gas LNG fuel tank application for ultra large container vessel ULCV from classification…....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-2d-23h-48m ago
KVH Industries, Inc. announced that marine technical services firm Kilo Marine has joined the KVH Watch Solution Partner program and will offer KVH Watch connectivity as part of a wide range of marine services. In particular, the digital services…....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-3d-9m ago
Finnish welding and production automation company Pemamek said it delivered a new welding robot station to Edison Chouest Offshore amp 39 s ECO LaShip shipyard in Louisiana.The newly commissioned PEMA VRWP C robot station is a compact solution to automatize micro panel welding…....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-3d-44m ago
The Russia led Nord Stream 2 consortium said on Thursday that work to lay its subsea gas pipeline to Germany would resume in Danish waters on Jan. 15, the TASS news agency reported, despite pressure from the United States for construction to…....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-3d-46m ago
The Trump administration added China’s CNOOC to a U.S. economic blacklist on Thursday, accusing the oil giant of helping Beijing intimidate neighbors in the South China Sea and ratcheting up tension days before U.S. President elect Joe Biden takes office.Alongside blacklisting CNOOC…....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-3d-1h-19m ago
A new examination of the wreck of the ferry Estonia, which sank in the Baltic in 1994 with the loss of 852 lives, will be possible from the summer when a change to Swedish law comes into force, news agency TT reported on Thursday.The official investigation concluded in 1997 that the roll on…....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-3d-1h-21m ago
Egypt has reopened three Red Sea commercial ports and one fishing port which were shut earlier on Wednesday because of high winds and rough seas the Red Sea Ports Authority and two sources said.The reopened ports are Suez, Zeitiyat, Adabiya and the fishing port of al Ataka, they added.Two other port....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-3d-18h-1m ago
Just 100 companies account for most of the profits from the world’s seas, researchers said on Wednesday, calling on them to help save the oceans from over fishing, rising temperatures and pollution.Together, the companies generated $1.1 trillion in revenues in 2018…....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-3d-18h-49m ago
Bill Forslund recently joined naval architecture and marine engineering design consultancy BMT as commercial business development manager, concentrating on West Coast new business, passenger vessels, navy and commercial tug and barge projects.....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-3d-18h-59m ago
U.S. shipbuilder General Dynamics NASSCO on Tuesday launched the future USNS John Lewis T AO 205 , the first of six vessels in the John Lewis class fleet oiler program designed to support the U.S. Navy.Construction of the future USNS John Lewis T AO 205 began in the fall of 2018.....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-3d-19h-11m ago
Norwegian energy company Equinor said it has been selected to provide New York State with offshore wind power in one of the United States amp 39 largest renewable energy procurements to date.Under the award, Equinor and partner BP will provide 1,260…....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-3d-20h-5m ago
Is neo colonialism in the Gulf of Guinea the answer to West Africa’s maritime crime crisis In October 2020, China’s transport ministry established an ad hoc workgroup to lay down precautionary measures for ships and seafarers passing through…....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-3d-21h-42m ago
Carnival Cruise Line said it has named Darrell Campbell as chief financial officer. He joins the U.S. based cruise operator from parent company Carnival Corporation where he has served as corporate treasurer since 2017.Prior to his role at Carnival Corp…....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-3d-22h-14m ago
Carnival Cruise Line said it has named Darrell Campbell as chief financial officer. He joins the U.S. based cruise operator from parent company Carnival Corporation where he has served as corporate treasurer since 2017.Prior to his role at Carnival Corp…....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-3d-22h-14m ago
Naval Group manufactured a new generation propeller via a metal 3D printing process, mounted on a tripartite minehunter.This propeller is 2.5 m in diameter, supported by five 200 kg blades. The equipment left the workshops of the Naval Group…....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-3d-23h-33m ago
Insurers are set to raise the cost of providing cover for merchant ships through the Red Sea after a series of incidents that have hit vessels around Saudi Arabian waters, industry sources said.The possibility of more attacks on commercial shipping…....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-3d-23h-43m ago
Q LNG Transport and Shell Trading US Company announced Wednesday that the first offshore liquified natural gas LNG bunkering articulated tug and barge ATB in the United States, the Q LNG 4000 is ready for operations along the southeast U.S.....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-4d-27m ago
Interpol has issued red notices for the captain and owner of the ship that carried the chemicals which devastated Beirut in an explosion in August, killing 200 people, Lebanon’s state media said.Five months since one of the biggest non nuclear blasts on record…....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-4d-1h-55m ago
Mark Buzby, the Trump appointed head of the U.S. Maritime Administration MARAD , has resigned following the violent intrusion of the U.S. Capitol by the President amp 39 s supporters, the agency confirmed to MarineLink.“I no longer believe that I…....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-4d-2h-41m ago
In the next decade, we’ll see more accelerated change in shipping fuels than we’ve seen in the last century. What does this heightened diversity mean for shipowners They must be nimbler than ever – a shift that requires work. It means greening supply chains…....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-4d-3h-18m ago
The turbulence of the past year has in many ways clouded the underlying fundamentals in the dry bulk shipping market, but with 2020 now behind us, we are in a better position to establish an overview of expectations for 2021. Overall, total…....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-4d-3h-38m ago
Danish offshore support vessel operator Maersk Supply Service will continue providing marine support to The Ocean Cleanup, a nonprofit engineering and environmental organization working to rid oceans of plastic pollution.The Ocean Cleanup’s…....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-4d-3h-51m ago
Norway based risk management and quality assurance company DNV GL will change its name to DNV on March 1, 2021.The classification society, providing services to offshore and maritime industries, among others, has had the current name since the…....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-4d-5h-27m ago
A new agreement between ABB Turbocharging, Hyundai Global Service HGS and Hyundai Heavy Industries’ Engine amp Machinery Division HHI EMD has established a ‘total service solution’ for ABB and Hyundai customers.Under the agreement, ABB Turbocharging…....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-4d-18h-15m ago
Norway based shipowner Klaveness Combination Carriers said it took delivery of a new combination carrier vessel from the New Yangzi Shipyard in China on Monday.The Baiacu is the sixth in a series of eight contracted CLEANBU combination carriers…....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-4d-18h-39m ago
In early October, Waterways Council, Inc. WCI reported in its newsletter Capitol Currents that the future of the Water Resources Development Act WRDA of 2020 hung in the balance, with many unknowns for its chances of being signed into law…....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-4d-19h-11m ago
The cost of shipping liquefied natural gas LNG from the United States to Asia hit a record high on Tuesday as appetite for the fuel from buyers there and delays through the Panama Canal reduced the amount of ships for hire.Freezing temperatures…....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-4d-19h-42m ago
Container shipping giant Mediterranean Shipping Company MSC said it is working to advance the exploration viability of hydrogen and fuels derived from it as potentially viable fuel sources for its vessels.The initiative is part of the Swiss…....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-4d-20h-13m ago
Oil hit an 11 month high just below $57 a barrel on Tuesday, bolstered by Saudi Arabia amp 39 s plans to limit supply, offsetting worries that rising coronavirus cases globally would curtail fuel demand.Brent crude settled up 92 cents, or 1.7%, at…....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-4d-20h-49m ago
Custom fabricated structural bearings are being introduced by Hercules Engineering for extremely high stress applications in structures requiring outstanding load bearing performance, even in compact or wet spaces in applications such as ports loaders…....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-4d-20h-52m ago
Norway based Henriksen Hooks said its new Liferaft Release Hook into full production following completion of a prolonged testing program.Now available globally, the new crane hook has been especially developed for launching inflated liferafts.....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-4d-21h-38m ago
Fluechem launched what it is calling amp 34 a revolutionary new system amp 34 that allows shipping owners to create their own Urea solution onboard.Launched at the end of 2020 the Urea Generator by Fluechem was born out of a deep understanding of the challenges…....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-4d-22h-13m ago
Nautilus Labs, a technology firm aiming to advance the efficiency of ocean commerce through artificial intelligence, announced its partnership to optimize fleet performance with joint venture partners Carisbrooke Shipping and SMT Shipping. Both Carisbrooke…....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-4d-23h-7m ago
China amp 39 s effective ban on imports of Australian coal is forcing a realignment of flows between the world amp 39 s two biggest importers and two largest exporters.Indonesia and Australia dominate the global seaborne coal trade, with the Southeast Asian nation tops in thermal coal…....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-5d-11m ago
Norway amp 39 s oil and gas reserves have made it one of the world amp 39 s wealthiest countries but its dreams for deep sea discovery now center on something different.This time, Oslo is looking for a leading role in mining copper, zinc, and other metals…....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-5d-22m ago
Hempel announced an ambitious strategy to double its revenue by 2025, with a strong focus on innovation and digitalization.Hempel has faced its fair number of challenges over its 105 year history, with COVID 19 and the year 2020 presenting historic challenges in the global supply of coatings.....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-5d-22m ago
An initiative aiming to help track and reduce shipping amp 39 s carbon emissions is among five projects recently awarded U.K. government funding through the country amp 39 s Space Agency.The University of Leicester will use satellite analytics to track the…....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-5d-39m ago
Shell Marine said it has been awarded a multi year contract to provide marine lubricants to cruise line operator Carnival Corporation’s global fleet of 89 ships. Carnival will offset the carbon dioxide emissions from the marine lubricants it purchases from Shell…....
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NOAA has entered into a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Agency for International Development USAID to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated IUU fishing across borders and promote sustainable fisheries abroad, as the U.S. ramps…....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-5d-1h-22m ago
Raytheon Anschütz launched a new ECDIS in January 2021, the ECDIS NX Compact, which is a preconfigured system of a 24 inch panel pc and the ECDIS NX software that is designed to make installation and operation easier and safer. Optimized for ECDIS retrofits…....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-5d-1h-30m ago
German propulsion systems manufacturer SCHOTTEL said it has been awarded a contract to deliver SCHOTTEL EcoPellers and PumpJets for two new autonomous RoRo ships. They will be operated by ASKO Maritime AS, Norway’s largest grocery wholesaler, and built at Cochin Shipyard CSL in India.....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-5d-1h-53m ago
Nor Shipping has postponed its planned exhibition and activity program for June 2021, pushing the event back to January 10 13, 2022, organizers announced. The maritime trade fair is the latest in a string of international shipping events to…....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-5d-12h-39m ago
Classification society Lloyd’s Register LR announced the industry experts who have joined the advisory panel of its Maritime Decarbonization Hub, a dedicated center of excellence launched in October that aims to accelerate the safe, sustainable…....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-5d-13h-9m ago
Wärtsilä said its Fleet Operations Solution FOS will be employed by UltraShip for the Denmark based shipowner amp 39 s entire fleet of 18 liquefied petroleum gas LPG carrier vessels.The solution by Wärtsilä Voyage is designed to save costs while…....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-5d-18h-21m ago
Great Lakes Dredge amp Dock Corporation on Monday announced the receipt of several major dredging awards in Georgia and Florida totaling $60.9 million which will be included in the year end 2020 backlog number.The awarded work includes:North County…....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-5d-18h-36m ago
Damen completes work on German Federal Waterways and Shipping Administration WSV diving bell shipDamen Shipyards Group has completed construction and outfitting of a diving bell ship for client FMSW Koblenz Department Machinery Southwest …....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-5d-19h-9m ago
Global Diving amp Salvage, Inc. has appointed Alisa Preston, P. Eng., as Director of Marine Technology to lead the growth of the marine services company’s underwater technology resources.Preston will be responsible for advancing the development…....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-5d-20h-1m ago
A amp 34 poorly maintained amp 34 livestock carrier seen operating with a list and a hole in its hull has been banned from Australian ports for a period of 24 months, the country amp 39 s amp 34 most severe banning to date amp 34 , authorities said Friday.The Marshall Islands…....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-5d-20h-24m ago
The Baltic Exchange amp 39 s main sea freight index climbed about 10% to its highest level in three months on Monday as soaring coal demand from China continued to power capesize rates higher.The Baltic dry index, which tracks rates for capesize, panamax and supramax vessels…....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-5d-21h-28m ago
Bellingham, Wash. boatbuilder All American Marine announced it recently secured a contract to construct a research vessel for BLUETIDE Puerto Rico. The 73 by 26.7 foot aluminum catamaran will be constructed to USCG Subchapter T standards for…....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-5d-22h-7m ago
Huntington Ingalls Industries HII said Monday it has completed the first phase of its Unmanned Systems Center of Excellence with the construction of a 22,000 square foot facility.The first of two planned buildings on the 20 acre campus in Hampton, Va.....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-5d-23h-17m ago
After a highly volatile 2020, shipbroker Simpson Spence Young SSY looks at the next 12 months and highlights areas of particular interest in their 2021 Outlook Report. The report looks at various drivers of the shipping markets, including…....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-5d-23h-24m ago
Gambian authorities seized nearly three tonnes of cocaine from a shipment of industrial salt originating in Ecuador, a spokesman said on Friday, in one of the largest ever busts in West Africa.The 118 bags of cocaine were discovered on Thursday…....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-5d-23h-46m ago
Carnival Corp on Monday reported a preliminary adjusted net loss of $1.9 billion for the fourth quarter, as the cruise operator’s business was brought to a virtual standstill by the COVID 19 pandemic.The world’s largest cruise company’s shares fell 4% in early trading.Carnival…....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-5d-23h-51m ago
“We got 59,115 hours on those engines, without ever removing a head,” says Seaspan International’s Port Engineer Kevin Tweedy, “And they were still running. So, at 5,000 to 5,500 hours per year, we could easily have done 60,000 hours.”But the company schedule worked to do a like for like r....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-6d-43m ago
The head of global trade association Interferry reflects on the unprecedented challenges of 2020 and those ahead—but makes a case for cautious optimism.What a difference a year makes…In this column last January, I was hailing the worldwide ferry…....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-6d-49m ago
Late last year, a team of Damen group subsidiaries completed a challenging project to replace one of the twin rudder stocks on P amp O Ferries’ Pride of Canterbury. The 180 meter, 30,635 GT RoPax vessel operates on the Dover Calais crossing, the…....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-6d-1h-33m ago
The post Brexit woes facing Scotland’s fishing industry deepened on Saturday as its biggest logistics provider, DFDS Scotland, said it would halt exports to the European Union through one of its main services until at least Wednesday.Previously…....
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Published 3y-10mo-1w-6d-2h-20m ago
America amp 39 s largest military shipbuilder Huntington Ingalls Industries announced Friday that Keith Munn has been promoted to vice president, business management, and chief financial officer for its Ingalls Shipbuilding division in Pascagoula, Miss.Effective February 15…....
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Published 3y-10mo-2w-1d-21h-9m ago
Custom Dredge Works CDW said it has delivered a new 14 inch electric powered chain ladder dredge to aggregate mining company Legacy Materials in Booneville, Iowa.The builder noted that the electric powered dredge will greatly reduce or eliminate air, noise and water pollution, as well as ongoing m....
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Published 3y-10mo-2w-1d-21h-41m ago
Icebreaking operations have commenced in Finland, with two icebreakers presently deployed in the Bay of Bothnia, where ice has begun to form at the head end and along shipping lanes.On December 25, by decision of the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency…....
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Published 3y-10mo-2w-1d-22h ago
Following the launch of the C32B 2025 MHP engine, Caterpillar Marine has announced the release of the new Cat C32B Triple Turbo 2433 MHP 2400BHP high performance marine engine, with a rated engine speed of 2,300 rpm.With a 20% increase in power output…....
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Published 3y-10mo-2w-1d-22h-27m ago
The Baltic Exchange amp 39 s main sea freight index jumped about 11% to its highest in nearly three months on Friday as high Chinese coal demand drove up capesize rates.The Baltic dry index, which tracks rates for capesize, panamax and supramax vessels…....
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Published 3y-10mo-2w-1d-22h-49m ago
Newly formed dredging and marine infrastructure services firm Encore Dredging Partners, LLC. EDP said it has acquired Inland Dredging Company, LLC for an undisclosed purchase price.EDP said it completed the transaction with support from its sole financial sponsor…....
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Seattle based tug and towing company Foss Maritime said its chief operating officer Will Roberts has been promoted to president.“It was evident to our leadership team that Will’s ability to perform at the highest level along with his business…....
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Published 3y-10mo-2w-1d-23h-18m ago
Norwegian offshore vessel operator Rem Offshore has said its platform supply vessel Rem Trader has been awarded a contract in the offshore wind sector.Rem Offshore said in a social media post on Friday that the vessel delivered in 2012, and…....
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Published 3y-10mo-2w-2d-30m ago
The Korean Register KR has awarded Approval In Principle AIP for a liquefied natural gas LNG carrier with a prismatic IMO type B tank built by Hyundai Mipo Dockyard HMD . The ship is a small to medium sized LNG carrier with a B type cargo…....
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Published 3y-10mo-2w-2d-46m ago
Danish based Maersk Tankers has taken delivery 115,000 dwt tanker Maersk Sara from Chinese shipbuilder Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Company DSIC .The LR2 vessel, second in a series of 10, is said to be 20% more fuel efficient than similar vessels…....
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Published 3y-10mo-2w-2d-1h-30m ago
Ghana has taken delivery of sub Saharan Africa amp 39 s first offshore receiving terminal for liquefied natural gas LNG , allowing it to start delivering LNG to customers in the first quarter of this year, the terminal amp 39 s operator said.Tema LNG, which is backed by UK based Helios Investment....
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Published 3y-10mo-2w-2d-2h-30m ago
Crew transfer vessel company Northern Offshore Services N O S has signed a contract with the offshore wind farm giant Ørsted to provide vessels for its British west coast operations.N O S will provide crew transfer support to Ørsted’s UK West…....
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Published 3y-10mo-2w-2d-3h-5m ago
French Navy amp 39 s ballistic nuclear submarine Le Terrible has arrived in dock 8 of the Brest naval base in France to continue its Full Cycle Docking FCD , otherwise known as a major refit. This will be the first FCD for Le Terrible and will involve…....
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Published 3y-10mo-2w-2d-3h-30m ago
An Iranian ship arrived at the Venezuelan port of La Guaira on Thursday, according to Refinitiv Eikon data, in what appeared to be a continuation of the commercial alliance between the two countries targeted by U.S. sanctions.Iran has been supplying…....
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Published 3y-10mo-2w-2d-15h-21m ago
The U.S. Coast Guard said it is seeking a cruise ship to host examiner training courses while underway.The contracting opportunity is for a vessel of at least 70,000 gross tons to host three Foreign Passenger Vessel Examiner FPVE courses…....
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Published 3y-10mo-2w-2d-18h-57m ago
Allseas amp 39 giant heavy lift vessel Pioneering Spirit will remove the DP3 and DP4 platforms in Morecambe Bay off the U.K. for independent oil and gas operator Spirit Energy.The two normally unmanned installations used to produce gas as part of…....
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Published 3y-10mo-2w-2d-19h-20m ago
Huntington Ingalls Industries’ NYSE: HII Ingalls Shipbuilding division started fabrication of the Arleigh Burke class DDG 51 destroyer Jeremiah Denton DDG 129 on January 7, 2021. The start of fabrication signifies the first 100 tons of…....
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Published 3y-10mo-2w-2d-19h-32m ago
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said Thursday she would resign, citing the intrusion of the U.S. Capitol by violent supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump.Chao, the wife of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, is the first Cabinet secretary to announce her departure after the events.....
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Published 3y-10mo-2w-2d-20h-41m ago
Gearing up to build the U.S. amp 39 first new heavy icebreaker in decades, Pascagoula, Miss. shipbuilder Halter Marine said it is upgrading the launch way area where the U.S. Coast Guard amp 39 s Polar Security Cutter PSC will be constructed.The detailed design phase is amp 34 rapidly progres....
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Published 3y-10mo-2w-2d-23h-29m ago
The Baltic Exchange amp 39 s main sea freight index that tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities rose for a seventh session in a row on Thursday as rates firmed across all vessel segments.The Baltic dry index, which tracks rates for capesize…....
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Published 3y-10mo-2w-3d-1h-44m ago
Australia amp 39 s trade surplus narrowed in November as China curbs on coal and farm goods took some steam out of exports, while a rebound in the domestic economy sucked in record goods imports.Other data out on Thursday showed Australia amp 39 s property…....
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Published 3y-10mo-2w-3d-2h ago
Trading house Mercuria and Singapore based asset manager Envysion Wealth Management have agreed to co invest in mining and energy projects, as default hit banks tighten their purse strings and leave commodities firms seeking other funding.The deal…....
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Published 3y-10mo-2w-3d-2h-20m ago
The union representing Argentine port side grain inspectors said on Thursday it had ended a month long wage strike after reaching a contract deal with export companies that will allow international soy, corn and wheat shipments to return to…....
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Published 3y-10mo-2w-3d-3h-3m ago
Investment company United Overseas Group UOG is to acquire Dubai based shipping company United Arab Chemical Carriers UACC , the two companies said on Thursday.The deal is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to close in the first quarter…....
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Published 3y-10mo-2w-3d-3h-9m ago
SchottelGmbH Wismar has invested neary $615,000 in a new crane system, a system designed to provide faster and more efficient production process, replacing an old system from 1979.Its two new cranes are double girder overhead travelling cranes with a load bearing capacity of 50 tonnes each…....
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Published 3y-10mo-2w-3d-3h-17m ago
JERA, Japan amp 39 s biggest electricity generator and the world amp 39 s largest buyer of liquefied natural gas LNG , is operating gas power plants at lower rates as it runs down inventories amid rising heating demand as temperatures drop.The company joins other Japanese power generators reduci....
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Published 3y-10mo-2w-3d-3h-43m ago
Scorpio Bulkers Inc. NYSE: SALT announced today that it intends to change its name to Eneti Inc., subject to approval at an Extraordinary General Meeting to be held on February 3, 2021 for shareholders of record as of December 29, 2020.....
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Published 3y-10mo-2w-3d-12h-45m ago
Crowley Shipping announced Wednesday it has formed a New Energy division to focus on offshore wind and liquefied natural gas LNG services in the U.S. and adjacent regions.The Jacksonville, Fla. based maritime transportation and services firm…....
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Published 3y-10mo-2w-3d-20h-57m ago
BWMS User Guide lays out path to compliance over lifetime of installationThe Ship Operations Cooperative Program SOCP has released the Ballast Water Management Systems BWMS User Guide. Developed by Glosten in cooperation with the SOCP Members…....
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Published 3y-10mo-2w-3d-21h-36m ago
Norwegian offshore vessel owner Havila Shipping has settled a dispute with subsea services provider DeepOcean.The dispute, now settled, came to light after Havila in December said it had terminated the contract with DeepOcean for the Havila Phoenix vessel…....
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Published 3y-10mo-2w-4d-31m ago
A South Korean delegation is heading to Iran on Wednesday to seek the release of a chemicals tanker and its 20 member crew seized in Gulf waters by Iranian forces, Yonhap news agency reported.Iran denied on Tuesday it was using the ship and its crew as hostages…....
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Published 3y-10mo-2w-4d-2h-1m ago
Indian Oil Corp IOC , the country amp 39 s top refiner, has loaded its first cargo of Iraq amp 39 s newly introduced Basra Medium crude grade, according to ship tracking data from Refinitiv Eikon and a source with knowledge of the matter.IOC loaded the cargo onto Minerva Kalypso…....
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Published 3y-10mo-2w-4d-3h-2m ago
High shipping rates are set to continue for at least several weeks, despite new coronavirus lockdowns in Europe, boosted by demand for furniture, exercise equipment and home improvement goods, shipping group Maersk said on Wednesday.A surge…....
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Published 3y-10mo-2w-4d-3h-19m ago
Norsk Fisketransport AS took delivery of a new Havyard wellboat dubbed Reisa, a boat that is designed to offer greater salmon capacity and enhanced fish welfare.All told, four Havyard ships have been delivered so far, and two more are scheduled…....
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Published 3y-10mo-2w-4d-4h-11m ago
Petroleum facilities guards at Libya amp 39 s eastern Hariga oil terminal have delayed the loading of a one million barrel cargo as they press salary demands, the port amp 39 s manager said on Wednesday.The guards at Hariga, where Mesla and Sarir grades are loaded, have been staging a sit in, wh....
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Published 3y-10mo-2w-4d-5h-23m ago
Wallenius Wilhelmsen, a Norwegian/Swedish RoRo shipping company, will reactivate up to 9 of its 16 vessels that are currently in cold layup.The company, which owns 123 vessels, said Tuesday that the reactivation would take place during Q1 2021…....
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Published 3y-10mo-2w-4d-6h-58m ago
Damen Shiprepair and Conversion DSC said it is wrapping up a ship repair and maintenance program involving seven vessels owned by French shipping and logistics giant CMA CGM. The projects took place at Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam DSAm in…....
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Published 3y-10mo-2w-4d-18h-38m ago
A true family business, Stan and Mary Helen Stephens started operating fishing and hunting charters out of Valdez, Alaska on their first vessel the 26 foot m/v Mary Helen, in 1971. Soon after, the rest of the family joined in, operating tours on the waters around Valdez and in Prince William Sound.....
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Published 3y-10mo-2w-4d-19h-11m ago
Oil prices climbed nearly 5% on Tuesday after news that Saudi Arabia will make voluntary cuts to its oil output, while international political tension simmered over Iran amp 39 s seizure of a South Korean vessel.Brent crude futures rose $2.51, or 4.9%, to settle at $53.60 a barrel. U.S.....
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Published 3y-10mo-2w-4d-19h-42m ago
Wilson Sons will start in the first quarter of 2021 the construction of six tugboats, at its shipyards in Guarujá SP , helping to grow the company amp 39 s fleet, the largest in Brazil today with 80 tugboats. Click here to read a related story on the depth…....
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Published 3y-10mo-2w-4d-21h-32m ago
Fairbanks Morse, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, has acquired Ward Leonard Operating, LLC, a provider of motor and control solutions for military applications. This acquisition will expand the scope of power and propulsion…....
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Published 3y-10mo-2w-4d-22h-21m ago
South Korean shipbuilding group Korea Shipbuilding amp Offshore Engineering KSOE said Tuesday it has secured a 900 billion won US$828 million order to build six 15,000 TEU containerships for an unnamed Asian shipowner, Yonhap reports.Four…....
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Published 3y-10mo-2w-4d-23h-10m ago
The Baltic Exchange amp 39 s main sea freight index, tracking rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, climbed on Tuesday to its highest level since mid October last year as rates for capesize and panamax vessels extended gains.The Baltic dry index…....
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Published 3y-10mo-2w-4d-23h-50m ago
The United States on Tuesday blacklisted a Chinese company that makes elements for steel production, 12 Iranian steel and metals makers and three foreign based sales agents of a major Iranian metals and mining holding company, seeking to deprive Iran of revenues as U.S.....
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However readers might define “normal”, 2020 was anything but. But the business of rigid inflatable boats RIB has been going at full throttle.Matthew Velluto, Director of Business Development and Marketing at RIBCRAFT USA, based in Marblehead…....
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Published 3y-10mo-2w-5d-22m ago
Brazil’s waterways have enormous potential for commercial transport, but are still underused and inefficient in the country’s 12 river basins, according to Brazil’s National Transport Confederation CNT . Of the 63,000 kilometers km that could potentially be used for inland navigation…....
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Industrial conglomerate Teledyne Technologies Inc said on Monday it will acquire thermal imaging camera supplier FLIR Systems Inc in a $8 billion cash and stock deal to beef up its portfolio of imaging sensor technology.FLIR shareholders will receive $28 in cash and 0.0718 shares of Teledyne common ....
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Published 3y-10mo-2w-5d-52m ago
Iran denied on Tuesday it was using a South Korean ship and its crew as hostages, a day after it seized the tanker in the Gulf while pressing a demand for Seoul to release $7 billion in funds frozen under U.S. sanctions.The seizure of the MT…....
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Published 3y-10mo-2w-5d-1h-36m ago
Karsten Sævik has been named managing director of the New Havyard Ship Technology AS NHST shipyard in Leirvik, Norway, replacing outgoing managing director, Erlend Hatleberg, who has chosen to seek new opportunities outside the Havyard Group…....
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Published 3y-10mo-2w-5d-2h-36m ago
Kongsberg Digital reports that the Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific MAAP has adopted its new K Sim eLearning solution, as well as commissioning installation of a cutting edge K Sim Safety firefighting simulator at its premises in the Philippines.K Sim Connect has provided more than 23…....
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Published 3y-10mo-2w-5d-2h-58m ago
South Korea amp 39 s foreign ministry is reviewing whether a senior diplomat would be visiting Tehran on Sunday as planned, an official said, after Iranian forces seized a South Korean flagged chemical tanker in Gulf waters and detained its crew.The…....
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Published 3y-10mo-2w-5d-12h-35m ago
Classification society ClassNK released its Guideline for Survey and Facilities/Equipment of LNG Bunkering Ships, which outline the additional safety requirements of gas carriers that supply liquefied natural gas LNG fuel at sea.The number…....
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Published 3y-10mo-2w-5d-13h-2m ago
For the first time since its inception in 1982, Bay Diesel has a new president. As voted by their Board of Directors in October 2020, the Senior VP of Sales Willard “Rob” Robins has taken on the role of President, with Scott Wheeler, founder and current president…....
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Published 3y-10mo-2w-5d-13h-51m ago
Salvage crews completed cutting operations to separate the stern section from the Golden Ray wreck in St. Simons Sound, Ga., on Saturday night, and the giant piece of the overturned car carrier will be craned onto a barge and hauled away for recycling.Once lifting preparations conclude…....
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Published 3y-10mo-2w-5d-18h-1m ago
The U.S. State Department called on Iran on Monday to immediately release a South Korean flagged tanker that it seized in the Gulf and accused Tehran of threatening freedom of navigation as a way to extract relief from economic sanctions.“The…....
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Published 3y-10mo-2w-5d-19h-43m ago
Evergreen Line took delivery of its sixth and seventh new 12,000 TEU class F type containerships on December 15. Ever Forever was built at the Geoje Shipyard of South Korea amp 39 s Samsung Heavy Industries, and Ever Far was delivered by Imabari Shipbuilding…....
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Published 3y-10mo-2w-5d-20h ago
MetOcean Telematics MetOcean won a five year blanket purchase agreement BPA to supply the United States Coast Guard USCG with its search and rescue buoy, the Iridium Self Locating Datum Marker Buoy, also known as the iSLDMB.The United States Coast Guard is a a core user of the iSLDMB…....
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Published 3y-10mo-2w-5d-20h-20m ago
Robert Allan founded Robert Allan Ltd. in 1930 when Allan commenced private practice as a consulting Naval Architect after serving as Technical Manager of a local major shipyard. In the 90 years that have passed, the organization has evolved…....
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Published 3y-10mo-2w-5d-21h-17m ago
Inland river pushboats operate in a harsh environment. Transiting our rivers, bays, lakes and inland waterways, these vessels push barges between hubs of commerce. Swift currents, trash and debris, heavy traffic and narrow waterways are day…....
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Published 3y-10mo-2w-6d-1h-32m ago
Egypt’s revenues from the Suez Canal in 2020 declined 3% to $5.61 billion compared to 2019, the canal authority said in a statement on Sunday.Transit fees for all types of ships would remain unchanged in 2021 and would include reductions and incentives offered in 2020, Canal Authority Chairman Osa....
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Published 3y-10mo-2w-6d-2h-50m ago
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps seized a South Korean flagged tanker in Gulf waters, Iranian media said on Monday, at a time of tension between Tehran and Seoul over Iranian funds frozen at South Korean banks due to U.S. sanctions.Several…....
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Published 3y-10mo-2w-6d-2h-55m ago
Squire Patton Boggs continued the expansion of its commodities and shipping capabilities with the addition of partner Kate Sherrard into its Financial Services Practice. She joins the firm from Clifford Chance where she was Head of the Asia…....
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Published 3y-10mo-2w-6d-3h-7m ago
In a move that further expands its unmanned systems capabilities, Huntington Ingalls Industries acquired the autonomy business of Spatial Integrated Systems Inc. SIS which has proven unmanned surface vessel USV solutions.SIS’s unmanned systems…....
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Published 3y-10mo-2w-6d-3h-17m ago
Singapore based shipbuilder Keppel Offshore amp Marine Ltd Keppel O amp M has delivered Singapore’s first Liquefied Natural Gas LNG bunkering vessel, FueLNG Bellina, to FueLNG.Built in Keppel O amp M’s Nantong shipyard, FueLNG Bellina is the second…....
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Published 3y-10mo-2w-6d-4h-4m ago
Pressured by strict U.S. sanctions, Venezuela amp 39 s oil exports plunged by 376,500 barrels per day bpd in 2020, according to Refinitiv Eikon data and internal documents from state run PDVSA, financially squeezing socialist President Nicolas Maduro.The administration of U.S.....
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Published 3y-10mo-2w-6d-5h-29m ago
The UK Royal Navy’s new Carrier Strike Group has reached Initial Operating Capability IOC , meaning all elements of the group from fighter jets to radar systems to anti ship weapons have been successfully brought together and operated, the…....
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Published 3y-10mo-2w-6d-5h-50m ago
Italian oil company Eni has extended the contract for BW Offshore amp 39 s Abo Floating Production Storage Offloading FPSO vessel.BW Offshore, the owner of the FPSO, said Monday it had signed the extension with Eni amp 39 s subsidiary Nigerian Agip Exploration.Under the extension…....
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Published 3y-10mo-2w-6d-7h-52m ago
Stena Embla, the third E Flexer ferry to be commissioned for Stena Line’s Irish Sea routes in the last 12 months, recently arrived in Belfast. Touted by the owner as amp 34 three of the most modern ferries in the world, amp 34 Stena Embla join her sister…....
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Published 3y-10mo-3w-36m ago
Rotterdam based company DisinfectYour.com has launched a new service to help vessel owners and crew respond to COVID 19 outbreaks. The service includes complete disinfection of closed areas on a vessel, as well as care for the crew including…....
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Published 3y-10mo-3w-3d-1h-54m ago
Saltchuk Marine announced it has acquired Centerline Logistics’ harbor ship assist operations in California and the Pacific Northwest.Eight ship assist tugs currently operated under the Millennium and Starlight brands will join the Saltchuk Marine fleet in early 2021.....
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Published 3y-10mo-3w-3d-2h-10m ago
The U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Center issued a ballast water management system BWMS type approval certificate to Alfa Laval Tumba AB after a detailed review of the manufacturer’s type approval application determined the system met the…....
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Published 3y-10mo-3w-3d-2h-31m ago
A containership disabled by an engine room fire off the coast of Portugal is being towed to the Port of Algeciras in Spain for repairs.The Danish flagged Maersk Elba was initially towed to anchorage off Sagres after the fire left the box ship…....
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Published 3y-10mo-3w-3d-21h-36m ago
France has offered Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri amp 39 s a one month extension to its planned acquisition of French rival Chantiers de l amp 39 Atlantique, the finance ministry said in a statement sent to Reuters on Wednesday.State controlled Fincantieri has accepted the proposal…....
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Published 3y-10mo-3w-3d-23h-7m ago
Eagle Bulk Shipping has acquired two Ultramax bulk carriers, the U.S. based dry bulk owner operator announced Tuesday.The first vessel, which was built in 2015 and will be renamed the Helsinki Eagle, has been acquired for $16.5 million. The second vessel…....
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Published 3y-10mo-3w-4d-1m ago
The first new U.S. flagged Great Lakes bulk carrier to be built in more than 35 years was launched at Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding in Sturgeon Bay, Wis. on December 17.Scheduled for completion in mid 2022, the Interlake Steamship Company amp 39 s new River Class, self unloading bulk carrier Mark W.....
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Published 3y-10mo-3w-4d-49m ago
Iraq agreed a $2.625 billion deal with South Korea’s Daewoo Engineering amp Construction on Wednesday to build the first phase at its planned Faw commodities port in the south of the country.Under the contract, signed in Baghdad by representatives of Iraq’s transportation ministry and the Sout....
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Published 3y-10mo-3w-4d-1h-7m ago
Three people were rescued from a 71 year old tugboat that sank south of Puerto Rico on Thursday.The U.S. Coast Guard said its watchstanders at Sector San Juan fielded a mayday call from the crew of the 112 foot U.S. flagged tug Proassist III…....
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Published 3y-10mo-3w-4d-1h-31m ago
In a traditional keel laying ceremony at Flensburger Schiffbau Gesellschaft FSG , the first hull segment of the newbuilding number 782, weighing more than 50 tons, was lowered by crane onto the blocks. In accordance with maritime custom, a 1 euro coin was placed under the keel for good fortune.....
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Published 3y-10mo-3w-4d-2h-47m ago
Bollinger Shipyards will build four more Sentinel class Fast Response Cutters FRC for the United States Coast Guard after U.S. President Trump last Sunday signed into law the omnibus spending bill for Fiscal Year 2021, which included funding…....
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Published 3y-10mo-3w-4d-3h-29m ago
Britain clinched a narrow Brexit trade deal with the European Union on Thursday, just seven days before it exits one of the world’s biggest trading blocs in its most significant global shift since the loss of empire.The deal, agreed more than…....
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Published 3y-10mo-4w-2d-22h-36m ago
Built by Dakota Creek Industries in Anacortes, Wash., the first of the U.S. Navy amp 39 s new fleet of six YT 808 class tugs was delivered in October after completing the last construction phase. Measuring 90 feet long and 38 feet 3 inches wide, the…....
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Published 3y-10mo-4w-2d-23h-15m ago
The Baltic Exchange amp 39 s main sea freight index posted its first annual gain in three years on Thursday as iron ore shipments to China bounced higher, despite a hit to shipping activity due to the coronavirus pandemic.The Baltic dry index, which tracks rates for capesize…....
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Published 3y-11mo-2h-22m ago
Singapore headquartered container carrier Ocean Network Express Pte. Ltd. ONE said it has signed a letter of intent LoI with Japan amp 39 s Shoei Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. for the 15 year charter of six new ultra large containerships ULCS . The vessels…....
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Published 3y-11mo-2h-32m ago
The United States is urging European allies and private companies to halt work that could help build the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline and is preparing wider sanctions on the Russian project in coming weeks, senior Trump administration…....
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Published 3y-11mo-2h-38m ago
In last month’s Training Tips for Ships, we spoke about the value of creating a culture of learning. Even though many organizations have yet to achieve a healthy learning culture, the concept itself is not controversial. The value is self evident and universally understood.This month…....
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Published 3y-11mo-4h-34m ago
Cruise ship operator Viking has this week informed that its first expedition ship – the 378 guest Viking Octantis – was floated, marking a major construction milestone and the first time that the new ship touches water.The float out is important…....
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Published 3y-11mo-4h-38m ago
Last Tuesday, the crew of the service operations vessel SOV Esvagt Njord helped save seven fishermen in distress near the Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm in the U.K. North Sea.Esvagt Njord is a wind turbine ship assisting Equinor in the operation…....
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Published 3y-11mo-23h-10m ago
Bollinger Shipyards has delivered the USCGC Robert Goldman to the U.S. Coast Guard in Key West, Fla. This is the 165th vessel Bollinger has delivered to the U.S. Coast Guard over a 35 year period and the 42nd Fast Response Cutter FRC delivered…....
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Published 3y-11mo-23h-46m ago
Vessel collisions on America’s busy inland waterways have been a fact of life for a very long time. With towboats, barges, ferries, oceangoing ships and recreational vessels all jockeying for position in limited space, collisions and even more…....
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Published 3y-11mo-1d-29m ago
Israel based international defense electronics company Elbit Systems has signed an agreement to buy maritime defense contractor Sparton for $380 million. Elbit said Wednesday that its U.S. subsidiary Elbit Systems of America had signed a definitive…....
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Published 3y-11mo-1d-48m ago
Iraq amp 39 s government has agreed to sign a $2.625 billion contract with South Korea amp 39 s Daewoo Engineering amp Construction to build the first phase of a giant cargo port in the south of the country, a port manager said on Wednesday.The long planned and repeatedly delayed Grand Faw port ....
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Published 3y-11mo-1d-1h-10m ago
Five Damen vessels have made their way across the Atlantic Ocean on a unique voyage to Canada. Early this year, Damen Shipyards Group signed a contract with Ontario based Doornekamp Construction for the delivery of a Shoalbuster 3209. The vessel…....
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Published 3y-11mo-1d-1h-55m ago
Amazon seller Bernie Thompson shifted half of his production out of China to reduce his business risks and still found himself in the crosshairs of logistical chaos besetting the movement of goods around the globe.A surge in demand for furniture…....
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Published 3y-11mo-1d-2h-54m ago
German container liner Hapag Lloyd has ordered six ultra large container vessels from the Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding amp Marine Engineering.DSME will build the 23,500+ TEU vessels and deliver them to Hapag Lloyd between April and December 2023.....
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Published 3y-11mo-1d-3h-52m ago
Dutch offshore equipment provider Huisman has signed a contract with Keppel AmFELS for the delivery of a Leg Encircling Crane LEC for what will be the first Jones Act compliant wind turbine installation vessel Dominion Energy’s Charybdis.As reported recently…....
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Published 3y-11mo-1d-4h-27m ago
