Monday, August 5, 2013
Awilco LNG Surges as Teekay Deal Finds Funding
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Awilco LNG Surges as Teekay Deal Finds Funding

(Bloomberg) Awilco LNG ASA, the Norwegian owner and operator of liquefied natural gas vessels, rose the most in more than two months after a deal with Teekay

August 5, 2013
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Sri Lanka Opens First Phase Of Chinese-Funded Port Expansion
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Sri Lanka Opens First Phase Of Chinese-Funded Port Expansion

By Shihar Aneez and Ranga Sirilal COLOMBO, Aug 5 (Reuters) – On Monday, Sri Lanka commenced the first phase of a $500 million container terminal, part of

August 5, 2013
Total Views: 48

Sunday, August 4, 2013
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Defense

Congressman Warns of Consequences from Shrinking U.S. Flagged Shipping Fleet

By Congressman Duncan Hunter, For centuries, the world’s oceans have been an influential force.  They have forged industrial strength, enhanced

August 4, 2013
Total Views: 42

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China’s State Council Issues Plan to Boost Shipbuilding Sector [UPDATE]

Aug. 5 (Bloomberg) — China issued a three-year plan to urge financial institutions to support its troubled shipbuilding industry, the world’s

August 4, 2013
Total Views: 69

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Defense

President Obama Salutes U.S. Coast Guard on its 223rd Birthday

By Lieutenant Stephanie Young, USCG August 4 is a special day of the year for Coast Guard men and women as we celebrate our anniversary of service to the

August 4, 2013
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Asia’s Exports Stutter, Missing Out On U.S. Revival

By Wayne Arnold and Choonsik Yoo HONG KONG, Aug 5 (Reuters) – The U.S. economy may have stopped sneezing, but Asia’s exports are still laid up with

August 4, 2013
Total Views: 26

Saturday, August 3, 2013
SPOTD: Russian “Carrier Killer” Warship Enters Havana
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SPOTD: Russian “Carrier Killer” Warship Enters Havana

A fleet of Russian warships entered the Port of Havana today, including the guided missile cruiser Moskva, pictured above, the destroyer Vice-Admiral Kulakov

August 3, 2013
Total Views: 273

Friday, August 2, 2013
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News

German Utility Firm RWE Sells 50% Stake in Excelerate Energy

German utility company RWE announced on Friday they are selling back their 50 percent stake in Houston-based Excelerate Energy. The deal was signed with

August 2, 2013
Total Views: 49

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Monstrous Saharan Dust Cloud Puts the Kabosh on Atlantic Hurricanes

This week, NOAA’s Terra/MODIS satellites detected a massive plume of dust moving off the coast of Africa, born from a storm far inland. This plume,

August 2, 2013
Total Views: 73

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Containership Owners to See Competition from Deutsche Bahn’s China-Europe Train

Aug. 2 (Bloomberg) — German rail operator Deutsche Bahn AG started another direct train link on the China to Europe trade route, extending its reach into

August 2, 2013
Total Views: 45

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Qatar Sends Egypt’s First LNG Shipment via Q-Max LNG Carrier

LONDON, Aug 2 (Reuters) – Qatar has despatched a tanker carrying liquefied natural gas (LNG) it is donating to Egypt, Qatar’s state news agency

August 2, 2013
Total Views: 149

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Incat Tasmania Enters Offshore Market with 70-Meter Fast Crew Transport Vessel

In the absence of significant demand for large high speed ferries, Incat Tasmania marks their entry into the offshore industry with the receipt of their latest

August 2, 2013
Total Views: 72

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Real-Time NOx Monitoring Helps to Keep Shipowners in Compliance

GreenLink Systems LLC has developed an on-board nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions monitoring unit (NEMU) designed to comply with the International Maritime

August 2, 2013
Total Views: 45

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Keppel FELS Makes it 66 With Latest Jack-Up Rig Order

Singapore-based rig builder Keppel FELS announced today they have secured their 66th jack-up rig newbuild contract since 2000.  Uruguayan firm, Parden Holden

August 2, 2013
Total Views: 137

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Inmarsat Surges on RigNet Deal for Energy Sector

Aug. 2 (Bloomberg) — Inmarsat Plc, the largest provider of maritime satellite services, rose the most in a year after forging a distribution partnership

August 2, 2013
Total Views: 44

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News

Ghana’s Navy Intercepts Suspected Pirate Ship And Arrests Crew

ACCRA, Aug 2 (Reuters) – Ghana’s navy has intercepted a ship and arrested its crew on suspicion of involvement in the hijacking of an oil products

August 2, 2013
Total Views: 57

Thursday, August 1, 2013
Cruise Lines Release Shipboard Crime Data

Cruise Lines Release Shipboard Crime Data

Some of the world's biggest cruise lines have made good on their word and have published shipboard crime statistics on their

August 1, 2013
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AdvanFort President Will Watson Addresses Criticism From the Maritime Security Industry

The world of private maritime security has utterly exploded in recent years following the rise of Somali piracy, and now the huge increase in attacks in the

August 1, 2013
Total Views: 44

Waste Ship Sits High and Dry in Norway [INCIDENT PHOTO]
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Waste Ship Sits High and Dry in Norway [INCIDENT PHOTO]

The Danish tanker "Dart" is sitting high and dry today after running aground early Thursday morning in

August 1, 2013
Total Views: 59

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News

Alstom’s 1 Megawatt Tidal Turbine Shows Promise

Alstom has achieved a significant milestone this week when its tidal power turbine achieved a full nominal power output of 1MW at their European Marine Energy

August 1, 2013
Total Views: 356