Tuesday, December 13, 2011
GL to Jointly Develop LNG Solutions for Large Container Ships
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GL to Jointly Develop LNG Solutions for Large Container Ships

Classification society Germanischer Lloyd said today that it has signed an agreement with Japanese shipbuilder IHI Marine United Inc. (IHIMU) to jointly

December 13, 2011
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U.S. Navy Missteps Jeopardize Destroyer Fleets Worth an Estimated $121.8 Billion, says Exclusive Aviation Week Report

In a special series starting today, Aviation Week details an exclusive investigation that scrutinizes missteps the U.S. Navy has made with regard to its

December 13, 2011
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Heavy Fog Causes Problems in Houston Ship Channel, Two Vessels Collide
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Heavy Fog Causes Problems in Houston Ship Channel, Two Vessels Collide

Two ships collided Tuesday morning while transiting the Houston Ship Channel north of the Texas City Dike in heavy fog, according to the USCG. Watchstanders at

December 13, 2011
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illegal fishing boat gabon trawler
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US Congress Cracks Down on Pirate Fishing

(NOAA) A bill introduced in Congress yesterday would prevent pirate fishing vessels from entering U.S. ports to offload their illegally caught seafood. This

December 13, 2011
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Environmental Groups Challenge Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale
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Environmental Groups Challenge Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale

WASHINGTON (Dow Jones)–Environmental groups are challenging the first auction of oil-drilling leases to be held in the Gulf of Mexico since the Deepwater

December 13, 2011
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Worldwide VSAT Satellite Connectivity and Unmatched Cruise Line Experience Ensure Best-in-Class Communications Capabilities for Passengers and Crew

MTN Satellite Communications (MTN), the global provider of communications, connectivity and content services to remote locations around the world, today

December 13, 2011
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Foss Tugs Tow Drilling Rig to Alaska Winter Harbor

Foss Maritime Co. tugs Justine Foss and Jeffrey Foss have completed a successful tow of a jackup drilling rig to its winter harbor in Port Graham, Alaska. The

December 13, 2011
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Maersk Line re-introduces the CRX liner service connecting Mexico and Costa Rica directly with UK, Netherlands and Germany.

Maersk Line is pleased to announce the re-introduction of the CRX as per January 2012, the weekly liner service connecting Mexico and Costa Rica directly with

December 13, 2011
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STX Finland lands significant offshore subcontracting contract

STX Finland Oy has signed a contract for the construction of two large offshore modules for the North Sea. The modules will be delivered from STX Finland´s

December 13, 2011
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LNG-Fueled Marine Industry at 48 Ships and Growing, Zeus Conference to Examine Implications

A survey of the marine industry by Zeus Development Corporation finds that 48 non-LNG-carrier ships will soon be fueled with LNG. In January, the company will

December 13, 2011
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Kongsberg to Head Up a Major Norwegian Consortium to Develop Integrated Environmental Monitoring System

In order to reduce the environmental risks from oil and gas operations, a consortium consisting of KONGSBERG, IBM, and DNV will now develop a real-time

December 13, 2011
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Maintaining and Modernizing U.S.-Flag Lakers Will Keep Great Lakes Shipyards Busy This Winter
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Maintaining and Modernizing U.S.-Flag Lakers Will Keep Great Lakes Shipyards Busy This Winter

With an off-season investment average of $1.5 million per vessel, the Lakers Carriers’ Association tells why maintaining and modernizing U.S.-Flag Lakers

December 13, 2011
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Seagull Donates Seafarer Training Software to Mercy Ships

Norwegian seafarer training specialist, Seagull, has donated software to Mercy Ships, the operator of the world’s largest non-governmental hospital ship,

December 13, 2011
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VLCC Ovatella crude oil tanker frontline
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Crude Tanker Markets Supported by Demand, Clean Products Slow as Holiday Approaches

SINGAPORE (Dow Jones)–Asia’s crude-tanker markets may stay supported on the back of healthy demand in the coming week, though upside is limited, as

December 13, 2011
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Lloyd’s Register Appoints John Wishart to lead Global Energy Business

Wishart takes the helm as higher energy prices spur asset investment and demand for technical assurance Lloyd’s Register has appointed the John Wishart

December 13, 2011
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Maersk Line Proves Their Worth to Chinese Volvo Ocean Race Team

A rough experience for one yacht on the high seas gave one Maersk Line team the perfect opportunity to show how quickly it could respond to the most difficult

December 13, 2011
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Monday, December 12, 2011
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Safe Bulkers, Inc. Announces the Acquisition of One Newbuild Panamax-Class Drybulk Vessel

Safe Bulkers, Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE: SB) announced today that it has entered into a shipbuilding contract for the construction of one

December 12, 2011
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Making Waves in Boatbuilding

Boats are not normally made to be sunk, but manufacturing a vessel to do just that has propelled 70-year-old A. F. Theriault & Son Ltd.from traditional

December 12, 2011
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Strong Winds, Storms Prove Troublesome for Somali Pirates: A least six pirate groups missing at sea
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Strong Winds, Storms Prove Troublesome for Somali Pirates: A least six pirate groups missing at sea

By JD, Somalia Report The number of pirate attacks off the Somali coast has declined considerably in recent weeks due to strong winds and storms with pirates

December 12, 2011
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ClassNK Awarded Authorization from the U.S. regarding Tonnage Measurement and Load Lines  

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has entered into an agreement with ClassNK to officially delegate authority to the world’s largest classification

December 12, 2011
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