The Nigerian Navy has reportedly arrested nine suspects including one American for the illegal possession of firearms in Nigerian waters. The nine suspects, thought to be part of a maritime security detail, were arrested during a joint operation called Junction Rain, a combined maritime law enforcement operation involving the U.S. Coast Guard and Navy in […]
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America’s Gas Export Clout Set to Grow With LNG Approvals
By Stephen Cunningham and Naureen S. Malik (Bloomberg) — America is set to become an even bigger player in the global liquefied natural gas market after the nation’s top regulator approved two more projects to export the super-chilled fuel. Tellurian Inc.’s proposed $28 billion Driftwood terminal in Louisiana and Sempra Energy’s Port Arthur LNG project […]
Damen Reports First Annual Loss in 15 Years
Damen Shipyards Group reported a net loss of 17 million euro in 2018, marking the first that the privately owned Dutch shipbuilder has reported a loss in the last 15 years. Damen says the net loss was due to “a sustained period of difficulty” in a number of key maritime sectors, acquisitions and investments in […]
Derecktor Confirms Deal to Develop First Purpose-Built Megayacht Yard in United States
New York-headquartered Derecktor Shipyard has signed a long-term agreement with Fort Pierce and St. Lucie County in Florida to develop and operate the nation’s first maintenance, repair and refit yards designed specifically to accommodate megayachts over 200 feet. The new yard, named Derecktor Ft. Pierce, will provide direct access from the Atlantic through Ft. Pierce […]
d’Amico Shipping to Pay $4 Million Fine for Illegal Discharges and Cover-Up
Italy-based shipping company d’Amico Shipping will pay a $4 million fine and serve probation in the United States after admitting to investigators that one of its ships discharged oily waste and other pollutants into the sea and they then tried to cover it up. The company pleaded guilty on Wednesday before U.S. District Judge Susan […]
U.S. Coast Guard to Hold Public Hearing on Loss of Mary B II at Yaquina Bay Bar
The U.S. Coast Guard will hold a formal public hearing next month to consider evidence related to the loss of the commercial fishing vessel Mary B II at Oregon’s Yaquina Bay Bar resulting in the deaths of three fishermen. The 5-day hearing will take place starting May 13 in Newport, Oregon. The three fishermen were […]
ABS Teams with Industry Leaders to Improve Containership Safety
Classification society ABS announced Thursday it is teaming up with members of the Cargo Incident Notification System (CINS) to develop actionable recommendations to help mitigate risks posed from the stowage of dangerous goods on containerships. Established in 2011, CINS is a shipping line initiative meant to increase safety in the supply chain, reduce the number of cargo […]