Thursday, July 26, 2012
Three Charged In Zanzibar Ferry Disaster

Three Charged In Zanzibar Ferry Disaster

Three people, including the Master, have been charged with manslaughter in connection with last weeks ferry sinking off the coast of Zanzibar that may have

July 26, 2012
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China’s Shipbuilding Slump “Pretty Depressing”
Engineering News

China’s Shipbuilding Slump “Pretty Depressing”

(Bloomberg) — China has too many ships. The glut has pushed new vessel prices to eight-year lows and caused a 49 percent plunge in first-half orders at

July 26, 2012
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The U.S.-Flag’s Real Shades of Gray [OP/ED]
Blog

The U.S.-Flag’s Real Shades of Gray [OP/ED]

By Klaus Luhta, KlausLuhta.com If you are looking for some licentious and lascivious reading relating to shipping, look no further than the Paris MOU list of

July 26, 2012
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zyvex marine LRV-17 nanotubes boat
Engineering News

What’s More Incredible than Carbon Nanotubes? Almost Nothing, Actually

Except maybe for this boat built by Zyvex Marine which has carbon nanotubes infused into its fiberglass… In case you didn’t know it, carbon

July 26, 2012
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Superyachts to Tall Ships – Vessels Descend Upon London Olympic Games
Blog

Superyachts to Tall Ships – Vessels Descend Upon London Olympic Games

(Bloomberg) — Superyachts equipped with helipads and submarines have joined Britain’s biggest warship, more than a dozen tall ships and cruise

July 26, 2012
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Any G.I. Joe Fans Out There Remember Shipwreck?
Offbeat

Any G.I. Joe Fans Out There Remember Shipwreck?

Shipwreck (G.I. Joe) File Name: Delgado, Hector X. Grade: CPO Birthplace: Chula Vista, CA Primary Specialty: Navy SEAL Secondary Specialty: Gunner’s Mate

July 26, 2012
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Bunga Alpinia 3 fire explosion malaysia
Incidents

Chemical Tanker Explodes Off Malaysia, Fire Now Threatens Nearby Methanol Silo [UPDATED]

UPDATE (7/27/12): Bunga Alpinia Death Toll Rises to Three Original (7/26/12): An explosion and fire, reportedly the result of a lightning strike, engulfed the

July 26, 2012
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Finance

Navios Maritime Reports 24% Jump in Net Income in Q2

Among a bit of doom and gloom lately with the fluctuations in the dry bulk market, Navios Maritime Partners L.P. (NYSE: NMM), an owner and operator of dry

July 26, 2012
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MSC Flaminia Continues to List and Smolder While Nearing British Coast
Incidents

MSC Flaminia Continues to List and Smolder While Nearing British Coast

MSC Flaminia and her cargo of smoldering containers has nearly reached the coast of the UK and British authorities are currently working on sorting out a

July 26, 2012
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News

US House of Representatives Votes to Open California and Virginia to Offshore Drilling

(Bloomberg) — The Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation opening the California and Virginia coasts

July 26, 2012
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Wednesday, July 25, 2012
U.S. Navy Lowballing Shipbuilding Costs [REPORT]
Navy

U.S. Navy Lowballing Shipbuilding Costs [REPORT]

The U.S. Navy is underestimating the cost of its proposed 30-year shipbuilding program by 19 percent, the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office said in a

July 25, 2012
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Power of the Ocean – Huge Waves and Heavy Seas | 3 Incredible Videos
gCaptain

Power of the Ocean – Huge Waves and Heavy Seas | 3 Incredible Videos

In the words of the great John Bossie “Mother Nature and the Sea are extreme forces that must be respected at all times.” Here are some videos that

July 25, 2012
Total Views: 168

irisl iran shipping
News

Ties are Cut as India’s Joint Venture With Iranian Shipping Company Gets Strangled

(Bloomberg) — Shipping Corp. of India said a joint-venture with the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines will end after sanctions against the Iranian

July 25, 2012
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UN Should Back Off On Private Security
Interesting

UN Should Back Off On Private Security

By Michael Grey, Contributing Editor to Clay Maitland’s blog It is a bit rich, all this carping criticism from the United Nations about the private

July 25, 2012
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Glacier “Tsunami” Nearly Swamps Sightseeing Boat Off Greenland [VIDEO]
Incidents

Glacier “Tsunami” Nearly Swamps Sightseeing Boat Off Greenland [VIDEO]

Tourists get the full experience of the power of a calving glacier while on a boat trip off Ilulissat, Greenland.  Fortunately, and somewhat amazingly, nobody

July 25, 2012
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News

Hidden in New Highways Bill, ‘Stealth Attack’ Stuns Maritime Unions

By Bruce Vail, contributing writer at Working In These Times Unions representing the crewmembers aboard U.S.-flag cargo ships are reeling from a stunning

July 25, 2012
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News

Gulfmark Offshore Announces Additional Jones Act Newbuilds, and 300% Revenue Increase

Gulfmark Offshore released their Q2 operating results on Monday and at the same time, announced their intention to build two additional Jones Act platform

July 25, 2012
Total Views: 133

Shell’s Arctic Program Eager To Get Going
Offshore

Shell’s Arctic Program Eager To Get Going

WASHINGTON–Royal Dutch Shell PLC (RDSA, RDSA.LN) is scrambling to take advantage of a shrinking opportunity to drill for oil in the Arctic Ocean this

July 25, 2012
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News

US Demand for Gasoline “Still Weak”, Oil Futures on the Decline

(Bloomberg) — Oil traded near its lowest in a week in New York on speculation that an increase in U.S. crude stockpiles signaled slowing demand in the

July 25, 2012
Total Views: 28

cruise ship stockholm collision andrea doria
Blog

56 Years Ago Today, Andrea Doria Sinks Off Nantucket in Catastrophic Collision [IMAGES]

On 25 July 1956, the Italian liner Andrea Doria and Swedish cruiser Stockholm collided off Nantucket on the New England coast. USS Edward H. Allen (DE 531) and

July 25, 2012
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