Friday, January 6, 2017
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European Gasoline Arb to U.S. East Coast Widens but Ship Freight Rates Limit Flows

By Devika Krishna Kumar NEW YORK, Jan 6 (Reuters) – U.S. gasoline prices recently soared to multiyear seasonal highs over European prices, setting the

January 6, 2017
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Iranian crude oil supertanker "Delvar" is seen anchored off Singapore. REUTERS/Tim Chong
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Iran Capitalizes on OPEC Oil Cut to Sell Millions of Barrels Stored at Sea

By Jonathan Saul LONDON, Jan 6 (Reuters) – Iran has sold more than 13 million barrels of oil that it had long held on tankers at sea, capitalising on

January 6, 2017
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Thursday, January 5, 2017
Trump’s 350-Ship Navy Could Cost $25 Billion Per Year
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Trump’s 350-Ship Navy Could Cost $25 Billion Per Year

The U.S. Navy is looking at an average annual cost of nearly $21 billion to reach its goal of 308 battle force ships, about one-third more than amount of

January 5, 2017
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High Tech on High Seas: Carnival Unveils Wearable Technology on Ships
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High Tech on High Seas: Carnival Unveils Wearable Technology on Ships

By Christopher Palmeri (Bloomberg) — Carnival Corp. is unveiling wearable technology that allows cruise ship staff to personalize service at sea, whether

January 5, 2017
Total Views: 107

Sailing with the Trump Transition: Cargo, Cabotage and Maritime Infrastructure in 2017
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Sailing with the Trump Transition: Cargo, Cabotage and Maritime Infrastructure in 2017

By J. Michael Cavanaugh and Eric Lee (Holland & Knight) – Once he assumes office on Jan. 20, 2017, President-Elect Donald Trump will be responsible

January 5, 2017
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BIMCO: Shipping Industry Has Work Cut Out for Itself in 2017

(BIMCO) – The shipping industry has its work cut out going forward in 2017 as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecast the lowest level of global

January 5, 2017
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PHOTOS: ‘HHL Valparaiso’ Delivers STS Cranes via North Sea Route
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PHOTOS: ‘HHL Valparaiso’ Delivers STS Cranes via North Sea Route

Melting polar icecaps have allowed the Hansa Heavy Lift vessel HHL Valparaiso to successfully transport two ship-to-shore cranes via the Northern Sea Route.

January 5, 2017
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Farstad’s Restructuring Deal with Siem Falls Through
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Farstad’s Restructuring Deal with Siem Falls Through

Norwegian shipping company Farstad Shipping announced Thursday a planned restructuring deal with Siem has been ended by its creditors, calling into

January 5, 2017
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Offshore Supply Vessel Market Faces More Restructuring in 2017 -Nordea

OSLO, Jan 5 (Reuters) – Thorodd Bakken, head of Nordea Norway’s Corporate & Investment Bank, expects more restructuring to take place in the

January 5, 2017
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Coast Guard, Supply Vessels Responding to Platform Fire in Gulf of Mexico -UPDATE
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Coast Guard, Supply Vessels Responding to Platform Fire in Gulf of Mexico -UPDATE

The U.S. Coast Guard and at least four offshore supply vessels are responding to a fire on an oil production platform belonging to Renaissance Offshore near

January 5, 2017
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Wärtsilä carries out fast and efficient repowering of Italian ferry Moby Zaza
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Wärtsilä carries out fast and efficient repowering of Italian ferry Moby Zaza

The Italian ferry company Moby S.p.A has chosen Wärtsilä to carry out the repowering of its passenger ferry MV Moby Zaza. Wärtsilä was chosen as a partner

January 5, 2017
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Offshore

Statoil Boosts Exploration Amid Cheapest Drilling in Years

By Mikael Holter (Bloomberg) — Statoil ASA, one of many international oil companies to slash spending during crude’s collapse, is increasing

January 5, 2017
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Wednesday, January 4, 2017
Natural ‘Buffer Zone’ Found to Protect U.S. Coast During Active Hurricane Periods
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Natural ‘Buffer Zone’ Found to Protect U.S. Coast During Active Hurricane Periods

A natural buffer zone of wind shear and cooler ocean temps has been found to form along the U.S. East Coast during periods of greater Atlantic hurricane

January 4, 2017
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Japan Overtakes South Korea in Ranking of Biggest Shipbuilding Nations

For the first time in nearly two decades Japanese shipbuilders have overtaken rivals in South Korea in terms of newbuild order backlog, industry data shows.

January 4, 2017
Total Views: 445

Forget Latin America, Asia is Now Biggest Buyer of U.S. LNG
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Forget Latin America, Asia is Now Biggest Buyer of U.S. LNG

By Ryan Collins (Bloomberg) — Asia’s finally becoming a prime destination for U.S. shale gas cargoes. At least 10 of the 12 tankers bearing liquefied

January 4, 2017
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Fincantieri’s Bid for STX France Viewed Favorably by French Government
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Fincantieri’s Bid for STX France Viewed Favorably by French Government

By Emmanuel Jarry PARIS, Jan 4 (Reuters) – A leading French minister expressed support on Wednesday for a bid by Italy’s Fincantieri’s for

January 4, 2017
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Sunken Maersk Supply Vessels Located Off France
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Sunken Maersk Supply Vessels Located Off France

A search team has located the wrecks of two Maersk Supply Service vessels which sank during a tow to a Turkish scrapyard late last month. The vessels are

January 4, 2017
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Giant MSC Containership Grounds in Suez Canal
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Giant MSC Containership Grounds in Suez Canal

A giant containership ran aground in the Suez Canal on Wednesday and was blocking traffic before tugs eventually freed the vessel. The vessel has been

January 4, 2017
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Maersk Teams Up With E-Commerce Giant Alibaba to Offer Online Booking

SHANGHAI, Jan 4 (Reuters) – Maersk, the world’s largest container shipping line, has teamed up with Alibaba to allow customers to reserve space on

January 4, 2017
Total Views: 95

Bunker Spill After Containerships Collide in East Johor Straits Near Singapore
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Bunker Spill After Containerships Collide in East Johor Straits Near Singapore

SINGAPORE, Jan 4 (Reuters) – Nearly 300 tonnes of oil spilled into the narrow strait separating Singapore and Malaysia after a collision between two

January 4, 2017
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