Monday, April 23, 2012
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Incidents

Forties Cargo Delays Expected as Fire Affects Production from Nexen’s Buzzard Platform

LONDON (Dow Jones)–Output at Nexen Petroleum Inc.’s (NXY) Buzzard oilfield, the largest contributing to the Forties crude stream, has been down

April 23, 2012
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After 4 Months in Pirate Captivity, Sri Lankan Crew Rescued by Spanish Warship

On Wednesday 18 April, EU Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) Spanish warship, ESPS Infanta Elena rescued 6 Sri Lankan fishermen and their fishing vessel from 7 suspected

April 23, 2012
Total Views: 26

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News

Dockwise Heavy Lift to Upgrade the Black Marlin with Nearly 50% Greater Capacity

Dockwise announced today their decision to convert their Type 2* heavy lift vessel, the Black Marlin, to a Type 1 vessel similar to its sister ship, the Blue

April 23, 2012
Total Views: 275

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News

Ultra Harsh Environment Rig Demand Increases Offshore Norway, Centrica Energi Hires the Maersk Giant

COPENHAGEN (Dow Jones)–Danish industrial conglomerate A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S (MAERSK-B.KO) said Monday its oil and gas drilling services arm Maersk

April 23, 2012
Total Views: 65

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Finance

TORM Shareholders Left With Pennies, Banks Gain 92.5% After Capital Injection

COPENHAGEN (Dow Jones)–Financially strapped Danish shipping company Torm A/S (TORM.KO) said Monday a planned liquidity injection would result in its

April 23, 2012
Total Views: 40

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Incidents

Nexen’s Buzzard Platform: Damage Unknown to Largest Producer of Forties Crude After Weekend Fire

LONDON (Dow Jones)–U.K. offshore safety inspectors are investigating reports of a fire on Nexen Inc.’s (NXY) Buzzard North Sea platform over the

April 23, 2012
Total Views: 368

Sunday, April 22, 2012
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News

Wallenius Wilhelmsen on Track for 30% Reduction in Ship Emissions by 2015 [REPORT]

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL), the global shipping and logistics company, announced today that it is on track to reduce its relative greenhouse gas

April 22, 2012
Total Views: 28

Princess Cruises: Captain Was Never Notified of Distressed Fisherman
Blog

Princess Cruises: Captain Was Never Notified of Distressed Fisherman

The Princess Cruise’s captain being accused of turning his back on fellow mariners in distress says that neither him nor the officer on watch were ever

April 22, 2012
Total Views: 22

Titan Salvage and Italy’s Micoperi Win Contract to Remove Costa Concordia
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Titan Salvage and Italy’s Micoperi Win Contract to Remove Costa Concordia

Costa Crociere has announced that it has chosen U.S-based Titan Salvage and the Italian firm Micoperi to remove the stricken Costa Concordia from Giglio

April 22, 2012
Total Views: 251

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Blog

SPOTD – Picking up the Pilot

Ship photo of the Day by Houston Ship Pilot, Lou Vest. Lou’s work was recently featured at the Houston Arts Alliance Gallery and is displayed prominently

April 22, 2012
Total Views: 46

Friday, April 20, 2012
Trace Adkins Pays Tribute to the 11 Lost on the Deepwater Horizon [VIDEO]
News

Trace Adkins Pays Tribute to the 11 Lost on the Deepwater Horizon [VIDEO]

Former offshore Rig Hand now accomplished country music singer, Trace Adkins pays tribute to the men who were lost on the Deepwater Horizon. Rest in Peace

April 20, 2012
Total Views: 502

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News

Nexus Consulting Notes Troubling Issues Within Viral Anti-Pirate Assault Video

In early April, a video surfaced which depicted a ship’s security team on an all-out assault against an apparent pirate attack.  For most the video was

April 20, 2012
Total Views: 166

Cruise Industry Appoints Panel to Evaluate Recommendations of Cruise Industry Operational Safety Review

Cruise Industry Appoints Panel to Evaluate Recommendations of Cruise Industry Operational Safety Review

The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) says it has selected a 4-member panel of maritime and safety experts to provide an impartial assessment of

April 20, 2012
Total Views: 122

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News

Brent, WTI convergence? What will happen?

13-19 April 2012 Another roller-coaster ride this week in the oil markets as volatility remains the only constant.  A positive meeting over this past weekend

April 20, 2012
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The Great Crew Change: NPR Takes a Look at The Skills Gap Facing Offshore Oil Industry
Offshore

The Great Crew Change: NPR Takes a Look at The Skills Gap Facing Offshore Oil Industry

On today’s Anniversary of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster, NPR has an interesting story looking at a staffing problem facing the offshore oil and gas

April 20, 2012
Total Views: 71

Concordia Looms as Royal Caribbean 1Q Net Drops 40%

Concordia Looms as Royal Caribbean 1Q Net Drops 40%

NEW YORK (Dow Jones)–Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) predicted another bottom-line decline in the current quarter, after first-quarter profit fell

April 20, 2012
Total Views: 45

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News

Jumbo Shipping Upgrades Lifting Capacity with New K-Class

Heavy lift and oversized cargo carrier, Jumbo Shipping, confirmed today the order for a second new K-class vessel, with an option on a third, to

April 20, 2012
Total Views: 202

Italy To Pay “Donation” to Families of Indian Fisherman Killed in Enrica Lexie Incident
Piracy

Italy To Pay “Donation” to Families of Indian Fisherman Killed in Enrica Lexie Incident

NEW DELHI (Dow Jones)–Italy agreed to compensate the families of two Indian fishermen who were allegedly killed by two Italian naval officers, a move

April 20, 2012
Total Views: 38

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News

Diamond Offshore Earnings Fall 26%

(Dow Jones) Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc.’s (DO) first-quarter earnings slid 26% as the contract driller was hit with higher costs. The company declared

April 20, 2012
Total Views: 104

Deepwater Horizon – We Will Never Forget
Incidents

Deepwater Horizon – We Will Never Forget

On the night of 20 April 2010, the Deepwater Horizon suffered a catastrophic blowout and subsequent fire that killed 11 hands, injured 17 more, and resulted in

April 20, 2012
Total Views: 126