Thursday, September 28, 2017
ABB Ability™ Fleet Intelligence digitalizes maritime maintenance
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ABB Ability™ Fleet Intelligence digitalizes maritime maintenance

ABB has added ‘Fleet Intelligence’ to its ABB Ability™ Collaborative Operations software, providing marine customers with a single and complete overview

September 28, 2017
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A foreign cargo ship is seen in front of a port after the area was hit by Hurricane Maria in San Juan, Puerto Rico September 24, 2017.
Shipping News

DHS Approves Jones Act Waiver for Puerto Rico

The Trump Administration has approved a temporary waiver of the Jones Act in Puerto Rico amid public outcry to suspend the shipping regulation to help aid the

September 28, 2017
Total Views: 119

Wednesday, September 27, 2017
American Maritime Industry Fights Back Against False Claims on Jones Act and Relief Efforts in Puerto Rico
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American Maritime Industry Fights Back Against False Claims on Jones Act and Relief Efforts in Puerto Rico

Breaking: DHS Approves Temporary Jones Act Waiver for Puerto Rico The American maritime industry is firing back against harsh criticism of the Jones Act in the

September 27, 2017
Total Views: 211

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No Trade Balance for Container Shipping Until End of 2019, Says Alphaliner

By Mike Wackett (The Loadstar) – Recent forecasts from ocean carriers that a supply-demand equilibrium will be reached next year are “optimistic”,

September 27, 2017
Total Views: 57

WATCH: Maersk Cable Layer Performs ‘Engineered Grounding’ for First Time
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WATCH: Maersk Cable Layer Performs ‘Engineered Grounding’ for First Time

Check out this video showing how a Maersk Supply Service cable layer carried out the company’s first ‘engineered grounding’ to run a cable and bring

September 27, 2017
Total Views: 359

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Italy’s Fincantieri to Take Control of France’s STX, Ending Shipyard Row

By Giselda Vagnoni LYON, France, Sept 27 (Reuters) – Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri will take effective control of STX France under a shared ownership

September 27, 2017
Total Views: 42

Hospital Ship USNS Comfort Ordered to Get Underway to Puerto Rico
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Hospital Ship USNS Comfort Ordered to Get Underway to Puerto Rico

One of two U.S. government-owned hospital ships has been ordered to prepare to get underway to provide support for hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico. The

September 27, 2017
Total Views: 85

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Norway’s Biggest Bank Says Offshore Rig Recovery Still Far Off

By Mikael Holter (Bloomberg) — The offshore drilling market will take a long time to rebalance as more consolidation and rig retirements are

September 27, 2017
Total Views: 34

U.S. Still Considering Jones Act Waiver for Puerto Rico
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U.S. Still Considering Jones Act Waiver for Puerto Rico

WASHINGTON, Sept 27 (Reuters) – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security said on Wednesday it is considering a request by members of Congress to waive

September 27, 2017
Total Views: 56

Tuesday, September 26, 2017
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U.S. Denies Request for Puerto Rico Jones Act Waiver Amid Growing Pressure

Update: The DHS said Wednesday it never officially denied the waiver request and it was still considering the issue. In fact, the only request it has received

September 26, 2017
Total Views: 101

Panama Canal Marks 2,000 Transits Through Expanded Locks
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Panama Canal Marks 2,000 Transits Through Expanded Locks

The Panama Canal has marked the 2,000 transits of the expanded Neopanamax locks as more and more bigger ships are replacing older Panamax vessels on the route.

September 26, 2017
Total Views: 187

Major Jones Act Carrier Says On-Island Distribution is Key to Getting Relief Supplies to Puerto Rico Residents
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Major Jones Act Carrier Says On-Island Distribution is Key to Getting Relief Supplies to Puerto Rico Residents

The key to getting relief supplies to citizens of Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria will be by expediting local transportation and distribution

September 26, 2017
Total Views: 123

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Hyundai Heavy Confirms Polaris Shipping Order for 10 VLOCs

South Korea shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries has announced it has signed a $800 million contract to build ten of the world’s biggest iron ore

September 26, 2017
Total Views: 46

Metal Shark Building Four 350-Passenger Vessels and an Additional 150-Passenger Vessel for NYC Ferry
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Metal Shark Building Four 350-Passenger Vessels and an Additional 150-Passenger Vessel for NYC Ferry

Louisiana-based shipbuilder Metal Shark is once again building multiple high-speed aluminum catamaran passenger vessels for the NYC Ferry Service Operated by

September 26, 2017
Total Views: 338

Admiral Scott Swift
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U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet Commander to Retire in Latest Fallout from Deadly Warship Collision

By Tim Kelly and Idrees Ali TOKYO/WASHINGTON, Sept 26 (Reuters) – U.S. Pacific Fleet commander Admiral Scott Swift said he plans to retire after being

September 26, 2017
Total Views: 89

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Why Consumers Pay the Price for Hurricane Fuel Shortages

By Devika Krishna Kumar and Libby George NEW YORK, Sept 26 (Reuters) – Just days after Hurricane Harvey smacked Texas and hobbled a quarter of U.S.

September 26, 2017
Total Views: 71

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Shop gCaptain’s New And Best Selling Shirts

New Arrivals Here is a selection from our collection of new products. We introduce new items every week so there is probably a lot you haven’t seen.

September 26, 2017
Total Views: 144

Monday, September 25, 2017
Rowan Said to Be In Talks to Buy Maersk Drilling
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Rowan Said to Be In Talks to Buy Maersk Drilling

By Manuel Baigorri, Dinesh Nair and Matthew Monks (Bloomberg) — Oilfield-services company Rowan Cos. is in talks to acquire the drilling

September 25, 2017
Total Views: 44

Photos: Bulk Carrier Grounds Off Sweden
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Photos: Bulk Carrier Grounds Off Sweden

Swedish authorities have arrested the captain and superintendent of an 80-meter bulk carrier which ran aground Saturday morning off Oskarshamn, Sweden. The

September 25, 2017
Total Views: 118

SAL Heavy Lift to Reflag 8 Vessels to German Flag
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SAL Heavy Lift to Reflag 8 Vessels to German Flag

SAL Heavy Lift has announced its plan to reflag six of its heavy lift vessels to the German flag. Hamburg-headquartered SAL says the reflagging of the vessels

September 25, 2017
Total Views: 82