A Russian cargo ship ran aground early Tuesday morning off Cornwall in southwestern England. The ship, Kuzma Minin, reportedly dragged anchor and grounded on the western side of the port entrance between Swanpool and Gyllyngvase beaches at around 0540 today. Kuzma Minin is a Russian-flagged 180 meter bulk carrier of 23,169 deadweight tonnes. The vessel […]
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Carnival Corp. to Launch Four New Cruise Ships in 2019
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Dubai’s DP World Seeks to Quash India Antitrust Probe Over Mumbai Port-Court Filing
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Sea Machines Raises $10 Million to Further Advance Autonomous Tech in Shipping
Boston-based Sea Machines Robotics has closed a $10 million Series A investment which will help the company further develop autonomous technology for use aboard ships.. The investment marks one of the largest venture rounds for a marine- and maritime-focused technology company and brings the total capital Sea Machines has raised to $12.5M. Sea Machines will […]
Uniper Intensifies LNG Plans with Japan’s Mitsui OSK for FSRU in Germany
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