Thursday, February 5, 2015
Oil Tankers Run Gauntlet in Nigeria’s ‘Pirate Alley’
Shipping News

Oil Tankers Run Gauntlet in Nigeria’s ‘Pirate Alley’

A pirate attack that killed a supertanker crewman off the coast of Nigeria this week has highlighted a growing threat off oil-rich West

February 5, 2015
Total Views: 45

State of Emergency Declared in Galápagos Islands after Grounding
News

State of Emergency Declared in Galápagos Islands after Grounding

A state of emergency has been declared in the Galápagos Islands exactly one week after a cargo ship ran aground and remains stuck just offshore of the

February 5, 2015
Total Views: 53

ecocoaster
Engineering News

Meriaura Group to Build Fleet of Foreship-Designed EcoCoasters

In January, Finnish shipowner Meriaura Group signed an order for two 4,700 ton deadweight Ice Class 1A VG EcoCoasterTM general cargo ships at Dutch yard

February 5, 2015
Total Views: 67

flng
Engineering News

ABB to Supply Power Systems for Petronas’ Next FLNG Facility

ABB, the Swiss power and automation group announced today it will be playing an important role in the development of Petronas’ second floating LNG

February 5, 2015
Total Views: 104

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News

There is a Limit to Capex Cuts as Oil Reserves Continue to Deplete

Capex can't be cut

February 5, 2015
Total Views: 30

Wednesday, February 4, 2015
LNG dahej terminal
News

LNG Supply Seen Falling After 2020 as Oil Plunge Delays Projects

Global output of liquefied natural gas may shrink after 2020 as falling oil prices prompt producers to withdraw plans for new plants and delay

February 4, 2015
Total Views: 17

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News

Noble Drilling to Retire Three Semi-Submersible Rigs

In Noble Corporation’s 4th quarter earnings report released today, the company took a $713 million impairment charge on the retirement of three of their

February 4, 2015
Total Views: 374

West Coast Ports May Shut Down Within Days, Shippers Say
News

West Coast Ports May Shut Down Within Days, Shippers Say

Union-led work slowdowns could shut down the 29 U.S. West Coast ports in five to 10 days, the head of the shippers’ association said, urging the union to

February 4, 2015
Total Views: 98

Cheap Oil and Nigeria’s Black Market Economy
News

Cheap Oil and Nigeria’s Black Market Economy

While the price plunge and its effect on the global economy are evident, we should not forget that illicit economies are equally subjected to market

February 4, 2015
Total Views: 96

Rena Salvage Allowed ‘Temporary Pause’
Accidents

Rena Salvage Allowed ‘Temporary Pause’

Authorities in New Zealand have granted a “temporary pause” in the salvage of the MV Rena shipwreck on Astrolabe Reef pending a decision over the

February 4, 2015
Total Views: 121

West Coast Port Talks Hit Snag -Source
Ports

West Coast Port Talks Hit Snag -Source

Shipping companies and terminal operators for 29 U.S. West Coast ports appeared to have hit a snag on Wednesday in protracted labor negotiations with the

February 4, 2015
Total Views: 37

Greek Officer Killed, Three Others Kidnapped from VLCC Off Nigeria
Interesting

Greek Officer Killed, Three Others Kidnapped from VLCC Off Nigeria

One officer is dead and three others have been kidnapped following an attack on a Greek-owned VLCC anchored off the coast of

February 4, 2015
Total Views: 259

Danish Bulker Owner Copenship Files for Bankruptcy
News

Danish Bulker Owner Copenship Files for Bankruptcy

Privately-owned shipping company Copenship has filed for bankruptcy in Copenhagen after losses in the dry bulk market, its Chief Executive Michael Fenger told

February 4, 2015
Total Views: 181

ITF Slams Allseas: ‘Pieter Schelte’ Is a Nazi War Criminal, Not a Ship Name
News

ITF Slams Allseas: ‘Pieter Schelte’ Is a Nazi War Criminal, Not a Ship Name

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) is demanding that Allseas Group SA immediately change the name of 'Pieter Schelte' as it honors a

February 4, 2015
Total Views: 228

maersk supply service
News

Maersk Announces Layoffs

The offshore sector took another hit today as Maersk Supply Service and Maersk Drilling both announced major layoffs at their corporate headquarter in Denmark.

February 4, 2015
Total Views: 69

gc rieber logo
Finance

GC Rieber Shipping Says Two HitecVision Companies Default on Debt Obligations

Norway's GC Rieber Shipping ASA said on Wednesday that two companies owned by private equity fund HitecVision V, LP, had defaulted on debt

February 4, 2015
Total Views: 62

Maria das Graças Foster petrobras
News

Petrobras’ Top Management Resigns in Brazil Corruption Case

By Sabrina Valle and Denyse Godoy (Bloomberg) — Petroleo Brasileiro SA Chief Executive Officer Maria das Gracas Foster and five of her top managers

February 4, 2015
Total Views: 45

scorpio tanker ice-class
News

Scorpio Bulkers Swaps Capesize Newbuilds for Product Tankers

13 months after placing an order for twenty Capesize bulk carriers, Scorpio Bulkers is modifying their order and instead swapping out three of their Capes for

February 4, 2015
Total Views: 44

Coast Guard Rescues Dog from Icy Lake – Your Feel Good Video of the Day
Shipping News

Coast Guard Rescues Dog from Icy Lake – Your Feel Good Video of the Day

A yellow lab is lucky to be alive after a fall into the icy waters of Lake

February 4, 2015
Total Views: 21

Gofer B grounding
Incidents

Four Ships Run Aground on Turkish Coast

Four cargo ships hit the shore of Turkey last weekend during a storm that caused the vessels to drag anchor. The vessels include the Gofer B, Bodyer and Melek

February 4, 2015
Total Views: 67