Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Bath Iron Works Lays Keel for U.S. Navy’s Third and Final Zumwalt Destroyer
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Bath Iron Works Lays Keel for U.S. Navy’s Third and Final Zumwalt Destroyer

General Dynamics Bath Iron Works in Bath, Maine has laid the keel of the third and final ship in the U.S. Navy’s Zumwalt-class of high-tech and

January 31, 2017
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U.S. Senate Confirms Chao to Head Transportation Department
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U.S. Senate Confirms Chao to Head Transportation Department

In a 93 to 6 vote, the U.S. Senate on Tuesday confirmed Elaine Chao as head of the U.S. Department of Transportation in the Trump Administration. Hours later

January 31, 2017
Total Views: 75

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Hanjin Parent May Be Liable as Port of New York Pension Fund Joins Debtor Queue

By Gavin van Marle (The Loadstar) – As debt claims against bankrupt South Korean carrier Hanjin Shipping continue to mount in both the US and South

January 31, 2017
Total Views: 30

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DHT Tankers Says Value Above Frontline’s Bid

OSLO, Jan 31 (Reuters) – Tanker firm DHT Holdings estimated its net asset value at $5.7 per share on Tuesday, above a non-binding all-share offer made by

January 31, 2017
Total Views: 73

Philippines Asks China to Patrol Piracy-Plagued Waters
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Philippines Asks China to Patrol Piracy-Plagued Waters

MANILA, Jan 31 (Reuters) – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday said he had asked China to help in the fight against Islamic State-linked

January 31, 2017
Total Views: 96

U.S. Navy Ship Runs Aground Off Japan
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U.S. Navy Ship Runs Aground Off Japan

The U.S. Navy’s guided missile cruiser USS Antietam ran aground off the coast of Yokosuka, Japan on Tuesday, damaging the ship’s props and

January 31, 2017
Total Views: 373

Shell Sells North Sea Fields as Disposals Accelerate
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Shell Sells North Sea Fields as Disposals Accelerate

  By Rakteem Katakey, Andy Hoffman and Angelina Rascouet   (Bloomberg) — Royal Dutch Shell Plc, looking to pare debt swollen by last

January 31, 2017
Total Views: 28

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Seadrill Seeks Minimum $1 Billion Lifeline as Debt Deal Delayed Again

By Gwladys Fouche and Joachim Dagenborg OSLO, Jan 31 (Reuters) – Oil rig firm Seadrill is looking to raise at least $1 billion in new capital as it

January 31, 2017
Total Views: 105

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Japan’s Top Shipping Lines Trim Loss Estimates

TOKYO, Jan 31 (Reuters) – Japan’s top three shippers, Nippon Yusen KK (NYK), Mitsui OSK and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha pared their full-year loss

January 31, 2017
Total Views: 59

Monday, January 30, 2017
Editorial – Did I Understand You Correctly?
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Editorial – Did I Understand You Correctly?

By Captain Grant Livingstone  I have learned a lot about relationships over 30 years of marriage.  The learning curve was not easy.  Initially I

January 30, 2017
Total Views: 123

Two Seriously Injured in Scaffolding Accident Aboard Bulk Carrier in Australia
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Two Seriously Injured in Scaffolding Accident Aboard Bulk Carrier in Australia

The two crewmembers of the bulk carrier Shanghai Spirit were seriously injured in a scaffolding accident at Port Alma in Queensland, Australia on Sunday.

January 30, 2017
Total Views: 43

Ship Photos of the Day – First Tug and Barge Through Panama Canal’s Larger Locks
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Ship Photos of the Day – First Tug and Barge Through Panama Canal’s Larger Locks

The new locks of the Panama Canal saw another milestone on this month with the successful transit of TradeWinds Towing tug Hollywood and barge JMC

January 30, 2017
Total Views: 245

EL Faro
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Coast Guard’s Third and Final ‘El Faro’ Hearing Set for February

The third and final Coast Guard Marine Board of Investigation hearing into the loss of the American cargo ship El Faro has been scheduled for next month in

January 30, 2017
Total Views: 70

Press Releases

Wärtsilä Ballast Water Management System again chosen for new container vessels

Four new 3300 TEU container vessels being built for the French shipping group, CMA CGM, will feature Wärtsilä Ballast Water Management Systems (BWMS). This

January 30, 2017
Total Views: 50

Saudi Warship Attacked in Red Sea Off Yemen
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Saudi Warship Attacked in Red Sea Off Yemen

SANAA, Jan 30 (Reuters) – Houthi militants attacked a Saudi warship with three boats off the western coast of Yemen on Monday, causing an explosion that

January 30, 2017
Total Views: 104

Sovcomflot’s Arctic Tankers Hit Milestone ‘One Million Tonnes’
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Sovcomflot’s Arctic Tankers Hit Milestone ‘One Million Tonnes’

Russian shipping company Sovcomflot (SCF) says its new arctic shuttle tankers have now transported one million tonnes of crude oil from the Yamal Peninsula to

January 30, 2017
Total Views: 88

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Fredriksen’s Frontline Launches Offer for DHT Holdings

John Fredriksen’s Frontline Ltd made a non-binding proposal over the weekend where Frontline would acquire all outstanding shares of common stock of

January 30, 2017
Total Views: 61

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Russia in Biggest Arctic Military Push Since Soviet Fall

By Andrew Osborn MURMANSK, Russia, Jan 30 (Reuters) – The nuclear icebreaker Lenin, the pride and joy of the Soviet Union’s Arctic great game, lies

January 30, 2017
Total Views: 103

LPG Tanker ‘BW Maple’ Involved in Collision Off India
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LPG Tanker ‘BW Maple’ Involved in Collision Off India

OSLO, Jan 30 (Reuters) – A gas tanker from Oslo-listed shipping company BW LPG has collided with an Indian ship off the coast of Chennai in India, a BW

January 30, 2017
Total Views: 296

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Ship Operator Toisa Files for Bankruptcy

By Tom Hals WILMINGTON, Del., Jan 30 (Reuters) – Shipping company Toisa Ltd filed for U.S. Chapter 11 bankruptcy as falling demand for the

January 30, 2017
Total Views: 45