Monday, February 19, 2018
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News

European Shipowners ‘Highly Worried’ by Indonesia’s New Protectionist Shipping Rules

European shipowners have come out against Indonesia’s move to restrict the import and export of certain commodities to ships flying the Indonesian flag.

February 19, 2018
Total Views: 37

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Interesting

VIDEO: Here’s How SMIT Salvage Removed the Grounded TS Taipei in Taiwan

In March 2016, Taiwan was faced with a major environmental disaster after the containership TS Taipei ran aground and split in two near New Taipei City in the

February 19, 2018
Total Views: 1358

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Shipping News

Ship Crew Uses Boiling Water to Fend Off Pirate Attack in Philippines

Some quick thinking by the crew of a Philippine-flagged cargo ship helped fend off a pirate attack last Friday after they used boiling water as a weapon

February 19, 2018
Total Views: 147

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News

Australia, U.S., India and Japan in Talks to Establish Alternative to China’s Belt and Road -Report

SYDNEY, Feb 19 (Reuters) – Australia, the United States, India and Japan are talking about establishing a joint regional infrastructure scheme as an

February 19, 2018
Total Views: 36

Violent Brawl Breaks Out Aboard Carnival Cruise Ship in Australia
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Violent Brawl Breaks Out Aboard Carnival Cruise Ship in Australia

A 3-day Australian cruise aboard a Carnival cruise ship turned into a trip from hell for some as an unruly group allegedly spent two days terrorizing other

February 19, 2018
Total Views: 95

Dangerous North Atlantic Storm Impacting Shipping Lanes
Shipping News

Dangerous North Atlantic Storm Impacting Shipping Lanes

A developing hurricane force storm low over the west-central North Atlantic continues to move eastward at 35 knots producing winds of 55-75 knots with

February 19, 2018
Total Views: 109

Shipping News

First Supertanker Fully Laden with U.S. Oil Sets Sail for China

By Javier Blas and David Marino (Bloomberg) — The flood of U.S. oil exports stepped up a gear on Monday after the first fully laden supertanker sailed

February 19, 2018
Total Views: 33

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News

All Aboard for Hedge Funds as Trade Tide Lifts Shipping

By Jonathan Saul and Maiya Keidan LONDON, Feb 19 (Reuters) – Forced to abandon ship after mistiming their investments five years ago, hedge funds

February 19, 2018
Total Views: 86

Sunday, February 18, 2018
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Fredriksen ‘Close’ Seadrill Debt Restructuring Deal

OSLO, Feb 17 (Reuters) – Seadrill’s main owner, billionaire John Fredriksen, is close to reaching a final agreement with banks, bondholders and

February 18, 2018
Total Views: 26

The Maritime Monday T-Shirts are In!
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The Maritime Monday T-Shirts are In!

You heard that right, the Maritime Monday t-shirts are in! We are excited to announce the arrival Maritime Monday t-shirt line created by the one and only

February 18, 2018
Total Views: 77

Friday, February 16, 2018
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Interesting

Maersk CEO on Unmanned Ships: ‘Not In My Lifetime’

By Christian Wienberg (Bloomberg) — The chief executive officer of the world’s biggest shipping company says it’s unlikely container vessels will

February 16, 2018
Total Views: 249

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Offshore

Trump Administration Sets March Date for Largest Oil and Gas Lease Auction in U.S. History

WASHINGTON, Feb 16 (Reuters) – The Trump administration on Friday said it would offer the largest oil and gas offshore auction in U.S. history on March

February 16, 2018
Total Views: 38

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News

Tidewater Appoints New President and CEO

Louisiana-based oil services company Tidewater (NYSE:TDW) has announced the appointment of John T. Rynd as the company’s new President and Chief

February 16, 2018
Total Views: 131

Transocean to Take $112 Million Hit Over Rig Breakdown
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Transocean to Take $112 Million Hit Over Rig Breakdown

Offshore driller Transocean will take a $112 million hit from a drilling contract amendment for its harsh-environment semi-submersible Transocean Leader.

February 16, 2018
Total Views: 129

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‘Promising Start’ to 2018 for LNG Containment System-Maker GTT

French liquefied natural gas containment manufacturer GTT says 2018 is off to a “great start” having received new orders to provide LNG containment

February 16, 2018
Total Views: 144

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Seadrill Close to Restructuring Deal with Bondholders, Sources Say

By Nerijus Adomaitis and Tom Hals OSLO/WILMINGTON, Delaware, Feb 15 (Reuters) – Seadrill’s main owner, billionaire John Fredriksen, is close

February 16, 2018
Total Views: 1153

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Port of Rotterdam CEO “Preparing for the Worst” with Brexit

By Toby Sterling ROTTERDAM, Feb 16 (Reuters) – The Port of Rotterdam is bracing for a British exit from the European Union without any deal on

February 16, 2018
Total Views: 43

Thursday, February 15, 2018
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News

Pasha Hawaii’s Horizon Spirit Completes Hurricane Relief Deployment to Puerto Rico

Jones act carrier Pasha Hawaii says its vessel Horizon Spirit has returned to the U.S. west coast after completing its hurricane relief deployment to Puerto

February 15, 2018
Total Views: 123

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Big Oil CEOs Appeal to Norway to Back Carbon Capture and Storage Project in North Sea

By Mikael Holter (Bloomberg) — Three of the world’s biggest oil companies called on Norway to help maintain funding for carbon capture and

February 15, 2018
Total Views: 87

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News

U.S. Scrap Exports Remain Strong Despite China’s Ban on Imports

Scrap exports from the United States remained strong in 2017 despite China’s ban on certain scrap imports, which has riled the the global recycling

February 15, 2018
Total Views: 68