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Kinder Morgan to Expand Terminal Capacity on Houston Ship Channel

On May 13, 2013 By Reuters
Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP will build nine new storage tanks at its Galena Park terminal, increasing storage capacity by 1.2 million barrels.
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Experts Push for Improved Rescue Services in Arctic Regions

On May 13, 2013 By Reuters
Arctic nations must urgently improve rescue services in the resource-rich region that is opening up fast to shipping, energy and mining companies, experts say.
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U.S. LNG Export Decision Could Come Soon

On May 13, 2013 By Bloomberg
As the U.S. sets records for natural gas production, the specter of shortages and surging prices has been replaced by a debate over how much to sell overseas.
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Transocean Chairman Throws in the Towel Amid Fight with Icahn

On May 13, 2013 By Rob Almeida
Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) (SIX: RIGN) announced today that Chairman of the Board and former CEO J. Michael Talbert has announced his intentions to resign.
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Maritime Monday for May 13th, 2013: Britain’s Best Bitter (or The Art of English Manliness)

On May 12, 2013 By Monkey Fist
 Adventures Into The Unknown  (ACG, 1954) Third in line to the British throne, Prince Harry of Wales, is visiting the former colonies this week. After laying a wreath at Arlington [...]
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ConocoPhillips: FSRUs are the Key to LNG Market Expansion

On May 12, 2013 By Rob Almeida
Chip Schuppert, ConocoPhillips’ Global LNG Marketing Manager spoke at last week’s Offshore Technology Conference in Houston on the opportunities and challenges facing this developing sector. Hundreds of billions of dollars [...]
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Hansen and HMS Bounty Organization Sued for $90 Million

On May 12, 2013 By Mario Vittone
The official USCG and NTSB reports on the sinking of Bounty aren’t out yet. Even so, the lawyers for Claudene Christian’s mother (also named Claudene) felt they had more than [...]
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Shipyard Photo of the Day: Anyone Need an Engine?

On May 11, 2013 By Rob Almeida
Former shipmate Christopher Dale took this photo the other day while working at Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) in Okpo, Korea. The crane barge in the photo is the [...]
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Chinese Shipyards Win Orders for Dozen Deltamarin-Designed Bulk Carriers

On May 10, 2013 By Rob Almeida
Naval architecture firm Deltamarin announced today a handful of orders for their B.Delta bulk carrier design, all to be built at Chinese shipyards. Here’s how it broke down: Shipowner Number [...]
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US-Bound Supertanker Rates Spike as More Ships Head to China

On May 10, 2013 By Bloomberg
(Bloomberg) — Charter rates for the largest oil tankers hauling Middle East crude to the U.S. climbed after stronger demand drew vessels to Asia, according to shipbroker Braemar Seascope Ltd. [...]
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Artemis Sailor’s Death Sparks Review of America’s Cup Safety

On May 10, 2013 By Bloomberg
(Bloomberg) — Organizers of the America’s Cup will work with the U.S. Coast Guard to investigate the accident that killed two-time Olympic sailing medalist Andrew Simpson yesterday during the Swedish team Artemis Racing’s [...]
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MODEC’s LiBro FLNG Looks Promising, and Safe

On May 10, 2013 By Rob Almeida
As you’ve likely noticed over the past few months, the concept of producing, processing, liquefying, storing, and transferring LNG via an offshore floating (FLNG) facility has caught on in a [...]
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Rear Adm. T. K. Shannon (left) and Rear Adm. Mark Buzby congratulate each other during a change of command ceremony aboard the USNS Spearhead (JSHV 1). Shannon relieved Buzby as commander, Military Sealift Command. U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jesse A. Hyatt

MSC Change of Command: Rear Adm. Shannon on Sailing Confidently Into the Future

On May 10, 2013 By Editorial
Rear Adm. Thomas K. Shannon relieved Rear Adm. Mark H. Buzby as commander, Military Sealift Command, during a change of command ceremony May 10. These are his thoughts on assuming command at MSC.
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Bollinger Delivers Crowley’s Newest Workhorse, the DP2 Ocean Sun

On May 10, 2013 By gCaptain Staff
Bollinger Shipyards on Friday said that it has delivered the Ocean Sun, the third of four Ocean Class tugs for Crowley Maritime Corporation and the first that is DP2.
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