Thursday, June 7, 2018
ezion liftboat capsizes
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Ezion Liftboat Capsizes During Tow in South China Sea

A liftboat belonging to Ezion Holdings has capsized in the South China Sea during a dead tow from Vietnam to Taiwan, the company said Wednesday. The vessel was

June 7, 2018
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Man Rescued After Falling Overboard from Containership Off Port Everglades, Florida
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Man Rescued After Falling Overboard from Containership Off Port Everglades, Florida

This guy is lucky to be alive… The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a 25-year-old Filipino man from the water about 5 miles east of Port Everglades, Florida on

June 7, 2018
Total Views: 161

U.S. Crude Exports Reach All-Time High
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U.S. Crude Exports Reach All-Time High

By Stephen Cunningham (Bloomberg) — Booming U.S. shale production is fueling record crude exports, with shipments reaching an all-time high of 1.76

June 7, 2018
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Homeland signs for sixth Damen 3307 Patrol
Press Releases

Homeland signs for sixth Damen 3307 Patrol

Press Release- Damen Shipyards – Homeland Integrated Offshore Services has signed a contract with Damen Shipyards Group for another Damen 3307 Patrol

June 7, 2018
Total Views: 186

Seastreak Commodore delivers Speed Capacity and Offshore Capability
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Seastreak Commodore delivers Speed Capacity and Offshore Capability

Incat Crowther is pleased to announce the delivery of Seastreak Commodore. The vessel has been developed in response to significant growth in passenger volume

June 7, 2018
Total Views: 88

tanker loading
Shipping News

American Oil Fight to Heat Up as U.S. Keeps More for Itself

By Serene Cheong (Bloomberg) — The U.S. is set to get a bit more possessive about its own oil, sparking a bidding war with eager buyers in the other

June 7, 2018
Total Views: 29

Wednesday, June 6, 2018
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Venezuela Faces Hurdles Clearing 24 Million Barrel Backlog at Ports

By Marianna Parraga June 6 (Reuters) – Venezuela is nearly a month behind in shipping crude to customers from its main oil export port, according to

June 6, 2018
Total Views: 65

ONE’s First Pink Ship Makes North American Debut
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ONE’s First Pink Ship Makes North American Debut

The first pink ship belonging to freshly-minted Japanese shipping group Ocean Network Express sailed through Puget Sound on Wednesday on its way to the Port of

June 6, 2018
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Offshore

Keppel to Build South East Asia’s First LNG Bunkering Vessel for Port of Singapore

Singapore shipbuilder Keppel will build South East Asia’s first liquefied natural gas bunkering vessel with delivery planned for 2020. FueLNG, a joint

June 6, 2018
Total Views: 43

Crew Fatigue Caused 2016 Grounding of Kirby Tug Nathan E. Stewart in British Columbia, Report Says
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Crew Fatigue Caused 2016 Grounding of Kirby Tug Nathan E. Stewart in British Columbia, Report Says

The investigation revealed that the second mate, who was alone on the bridge at the time of the accident, had fallen asleep after working a 6-on, 6-off shift

June 6, 2018
Total Views: 315

panama canal tonnage record
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Panama Canal Sets New Monthly Tonnage Record (Again)

The Panama Canal set a new monthly tonnage record last month, breaking the previously-held record the third time since the opening of the Expanded Panama two

June 6, 2018
Total Views: 58

Search Begins For New USMMA Superintendent
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Search Begins For New USMMA Superintendent

by John Konrad (gCaptain) Today the US Maritime Administration (MARAD) has posted the position of USMMA Superintendent to USAjobs, the first step in

June 6, 2018
Total Views: 209

YM Efficiency Docks in Sydney with Stacks of Collapsed Containers
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YM Efficiency Docks in Sydney with Stacks of Collapsed Containers

By Nicholas Ford SYDNEY, June 6 (Reuters) – A Taiwan-owned cargo ship docked safely in Sydney on Wednesday after losing 83 containers off the coast of

June 6, 2018
Total Views: 123

NTSB Cites Poor Safety Culture in Caribbean Fantasy Fire Investigation
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NTSB Cites Poor Safety Culture in Caribbean Fantasy Fire Investigation

“The Caribbean Fantasy had been detained 3 times in the years immediately before the fire, yet no red flags went up,” commented NTSB Chairman

June 6, 2018
Total Views: 380

Press Releases

Decatur Marine Offering One Week Subchapter M Class

Press Release – Decatur Marine – Towing vessels and tugboats need to comply with Subchapter M regulations by July 20, 2018. Decatur Marine, a USCG

June 6, 2018
Total Views: 58

Press Releases

Decatur Marine Audit & Survey Earns Auditor Status in AWO Responsible Carrier Program

Press Release – Decatur Marine – The American Waterways Operators (AWO) has approved Decatur Marine Audit & Survey as a third-party

June 6, 2018
Total Views: 74

Shell Marine 40 launched for tug and fishing markets
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Shell Marine 40 launched for tug and fishing markets

Press Release – Shell Marine is launching Shell Marine 40, an engine oil for use in high-speed diesel engines in the fishing and tug boat segments, to

June 6, 2018
Total Views: 81

Tuesday, June 5, 2018
containership bunkering
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Shares of Leading Bunker Supplier Aegean Petroleum Crushed After Company Reveals $200 Million Write-Off

Shares of NYSE-listed leading international bunker fuel supplier Aegean Marine Petroleum Network crashed more than 75% Tuesday after the company revealed it

June 5, 2018
Total Views: 353

Drewry Hits Out at Container Lines as Anger Builds Over Bunker Fuel Surcharges
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Drewry Hits Out at Container Lines as Anger Builds Over Bunker Fuel Surcharges

By Mike Wackett (The Loadstar) – In the face of increasing anger from shippers over emergency bunker surcharges, shipping consultant Drewry too has

June 5, 2018
Total Views: 75

hyundai merchant marine
Shipping News

HMM to Spread 20-Vessel Megaship Order Among South Korea’s Top Shipbuilders

South Korea’s biggest shipping line Hyundai Merchant Marine has opted to split its twenty-vessel megaship order among South Korea’s top three

June 5, 2018
Total Views: 168