Thursday, October 6, 2016
London Ship Pilot Killed in Boarding Accident
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London Ship Pilot Killed in Boarding Accident

A ship pilot with the Port of London Authority has been killed in an accident while boarding a ship on the River Thames. The PLA said Thursday the incident

October 6, 2016
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Ship Photos of the Day – World’s First X-Stern ‘Windea La Cour’ Goes to Work at North Sea Wind Farm
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Ship Photos of the Day – World’s First X-Stern ‘Windea La Cour’ Goes to Work at North Sea Wind Farm

One of the most advanced vessels ever built specifically for the offshore wind market has gone to work at the Gemini offshore wind farm in the North Sea off

October 6, 2016
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Atlantic Offshore to Convert Multipurpose Standby Vessel ‘Ocean Response’
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Atlantic Offshore to Convert Multipurpose Standby Vessel ‘Ocean Response’

Norwegian shipowner Atlantic Offshore has decided to convert its AHTS Ocean Response to a dedicated oil recovery and oil spill response vessel. With the

October 6, 2016
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Brazil Opens Offshore Oil Fields to Companies Other Than Petrobras
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Brazil Opens Offshore Oil Fields to Companies Other Than Petrobras

By Sabrina Valle and Samy Adghirni (Bloomberg) — Brazil’s Congress voted on Wednesday night to open up its pre-salt oil fields to foreign

October 6, 2016
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Volkswagen to Charter Two LNG-Powered Car Carriers
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Volkswagen to Charter Two LNG-Powered Car Carriers

German automaker Volkswagen is looking to reduce its environmental footprint by chartering two LNG-powered Pure Car and Truck Carriers to transport its

October 6, 2016
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Hurricane Matthew Strengthening as it Approaches Florida
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Hurricane Matthew Strengthening as it Approaches Florida

Hurricane Mathew at 11am EDT 1500 UTC is once again gaining strength with max winds now at 120 knots (about 140 mph). Environmental conditions appear favorable

October 6, 2016
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Asia Flows Boost Rates for Large Tankers
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Asia Flows Boost Rates for Large Tankers

By Catherine Ngai and Liz Hampton NEW YORK/HOUSTON, Oct 6 (Reuters) – Robust Asian demand for West African crude is fueling a worldwide surge in shipping

October 6, 2016
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Singapore Court Grants Judicial Management to Swiber
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Singapore Court Grants Judicial Management to Swiber

By David Yong (Bloomberg) — Swiber Holdings Ltd., the Singapore-based firm that roiled the local bond market when it defaulted in August, has been put

October 6, 2016
Total Views: 38

Wednesday, October 5, 2016
Hanjin Containership Involved in Collision in Singapore
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Hanjin Containership Involved in Collision in Singapore

An anchored containership belonging to collapsed South Korean shipping company Hanjin was involved in a minor collision with another containership

October 5, 2016
Total Views: 244

Salvors Prepare Second Float-On Attempt for Transocean Winner
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Salvors Prepare Second Float-On Attempt for Transocean Winner

A second attempt to move the stricken Transocean Winner onto a semi-submersible heavy lift ship is likely to take place on Thursday, the UK Maritime and

October 5, 2016
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Photos Show Catastrophic Damage to ‘HSV Swift’ Following Missile Attack
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Photos Show Catastrophic Damage to ‘HSV Swift’ Following Missile Attack

The Emirates News Agency has just released pictures showing damage to the HSV Swift after it was destroyed in an attack on Saturday. The HSV Swift was on a

October 5, 2016
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Southeastern U.S. Bracing for Deadly Hurricane Matthew
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Southeastern U.S. Bracing for Deadly Hurricane Matthew

By Joseph Guyler Delva and Sarah Marsh PORT-AU-PRINCE/GUANTANAMO, Cuba, Oct 5 (Reuters) – Hurricane Matthew churned toward the Bahamas and

October 5, 2016
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Norway Designates First Drone Ship Testing Area

The Norwegian government has opened the world’s first test area for drone ships in the latest sign that the industry’s move towards autonomous

October 5, 2016
Total Views: 277

TOTE Expresses ‘Confidence’ in Crew’s Ability to Handle Hurricane Matthew
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TOTE Expresses ‘Confidence’ in Crew’s Ability to Handle Hurricane Matthew

With powerful Hurricane Matthew making its way through the Caribbean and threatening to hit the U.S. from Florida to the Carolinas, Tote Maritime has issued a

October 5, 2016
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Contractor Hired for USMMA ‘Cultural Assessment’ Amid Sexual Assault and Harassment Concerns
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Contractor Hired for USMMA ‘Cultural Assessment’ Amid Sexual Assault and Harassment Concerns

The U.S. Department of Transportation has hired a private government consultant to perform an independent cultural assessment of the United States Merchant

October 5, 2016
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Shipping Companies Brace for New Rules to Cut Deadly Sulphur Emissions
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Shipping Companies Brace for New Rules to Cut Deadly Sulphur Emissions

By Roslan Khasawneh and Keith Wallis SINGAPORE, Oct 4 (Reuters) – The global shipping industry is bracing for a key regulatory decision that could mark a

October 5, 2016
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Israeli Shipping Firm Zim to Defer $115 Million in Payments
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Israeli Shipping Firm Zim to Defer $115 Million in Payments

JERUSALEM, Oct 5 (Reuters) – Israeli shipping company Zim, which has been hit hard by the weak global shipping market, said on Wednesday it had agreed to

October 5, 2016
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Caleb Holloway.
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Deepwater Horizon Survivor Wants To Honor Lost Crewmates

By Celeste Hoang A specific memory has stayed with Caleb Holloway since April 20, 2010, the night the Deepwater Horizon oil rig was torn apart off the

October 5, 2016
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Tuesday, October 4, 2016
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‘Mystery’ LNG Cargo Floating in the Mediterranean

By Jonathan N. Crawford (Bloomberg) — A liquefied natural gas tanker plying the waters of the Mediterranean has created a guessing game for energy

October 4, 2016
Total Views: 94

Hurricane Matthew Over Windward Passage, to Head Towards Bahamas and Florida
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Hurricane Matthew Over Windward Passage, to Head Towards Bahamas and Florida

Hurricane Matthew at 2100 UTC has weakened slightly to 120 knots maximum winds due to the interaction of nearby land. Hurricane force winds extend outward 40

October 4, 2016
Total Views: 63