Sunday, July 15, 2018
Odfjell Drilling rig
News

Offshore Strike in Norway Expands to More Than 1,500 Workers

OSLO, July 15 (Reuters) – A Norwegian union for workers on offshore oil and gas drilling rigs stepped up a six-day strike on Monday that has slightly hit

July 15, 2018
Total Views: 37

Saturday, July 14, 2018
Accidents

Four Rescued, Two Missing After Boat Collides with Oyster Barge and Tug in Virginia

The U.S. Coast Guard and other state and local agencies are searching for two people missing after their recreational boat, with six people

July 14, 2018
Total Views: 76

Friday, July 13, 2018
port of los angeles cma cgm
Shipping News

China’s Imports to U.S. Ports Peaking Early Amid Tariff Threat

By Lisa Baertlein LOS ANGELES, July 13 (Reuters) – Chinese imports to U.S. ports rose more than expected in June, suggesting that some retailers

July 13, 2018
Total Views: 18

U.S. Coast Guard to Hold Public Hearing on Fatal Bouchard No. 255 Barge Explosion
Interesting

U.S. Coast Guard to Hold Public Hearing on Fatal Bouchard No. 255 Barge Explosion

The U.S. Coast Guard is scheduled to conduct a formal public hearing beginning Monday to consider evidence related to an explosion and fire aboard the Bouchard

July 13, 2018
Total Views: 47

TUI Cruises Orders Two LNG Cruise Ships at Fincantieri
Shipbuilding

TUI Cruises Orders Two LNG Cruise Ships at Fincantieri

TUI Group and Royal Caribbean Cruises have placed an order for two LNG-powered cruise ships for their TUI Cruises joint venture brand. The two identical ships

July 13, 2018
Total Views: 184

cosco shipping at port of long beach
News

Port of Long Beach Has Busiest Month Ever in June

Container cargo volumes reached record heights at the Port of Long Beach last month, surging past the previous mark and distinguishing June 2018 as the

July 13, 2018
Total Views: 17

Brazil Charges Former Vantage Drilling CEO with Corruption
News

Brazil Charges Former Vantage Drilling CEO with Corruption

BRASILIA, July 12 (Reuters) – Brazilian federal prosecutors on Thursday charged the former chief executive of U.S. oil services company Vantage Drilling

July 13, 2018
Total Views: 78

ship emissions
News

Wärtsilä Wins 170 Million Euro Scrubber Order from Major European Container Shipping Company

Finnish technology group Wärtsilä says it has received a 170 million euro order to install exhaust scrubbers on the fleet of a major European container

July 13, 2018
Total Views: 46

commerce secretary wilbur ross
News

Commerce Secretary Ross to Sell All Stocks After Ethics Office Warning

By Bill Allison (Bloomberg) — U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said Thursday that he would divest all his remaining equity holdings after

July 13, 2018
Total Views: 33

cargo ships underway
Finance

IMO’s 2020 Sulphur Cap Seen Ushering In New Era of Slow-Steaming

By Alex Longley, Firat Kayakiran and Irene García Pérez (Bloomberg) — If you happen to be at the beach this summer, make a mental note of any giant

July 13, 2018
Total Views: 101

Press Releases

Decatur Marine launches maritime cyber security computer based training program

Press Release – Decatur Marine launches maritime cyber security computer based training program Decatur Marine Audit & Survey has launched their

July 13, 2018
Total Views: 65

Metal Shark and ASV Global Introduce SHARKTECH Autonomous Vessels
Press Releases

Metal Shark and ASV Global Introduce SHARKTECH Autonomous Vessels

Press Release – Metal Shark – Jeanerette, LA – July 12th, 2018: Louisiana, USA-based shipbuilder Metal Shark has joined forces with autonomous

July 13, 2018
Total Views: 93

Thursday, July 12, 2018
NASSCO Dry Dock Containing Newbuild Military Sealift Command Ship Accidentally Floods
Interesting

NASSCO Dry Dock Containing Newbuild Military Sealift Command Ship Accidentally Floods

A dry dock containing a newbuild ship for the Military Sealift Command inadvertently flooded overnight at the General Dynamics NASSCO Shipyard in San Diego.

July 12, 2018
Total Views: 231

NTSB Says Icing Caused Fatal Sinking of FV Destination in Bering Sea
News

NTSB Says Icing Caused Fatal Sinking of FV Destination in Bering Sea

The National Transportation Safety Board has issued a marine accident brief and a related safety alert warning mariners of the dangers of icing following the

July 12, 2018
Total Views: 4916

sabine pass lng exports
News

U.S. LNG Export Projects Face Long Permitting Delays

By Jennifer A. Dlouhy, Rachel Adams-Heard and Ryan Collins (Bloomberg) — Government approval of projects intended to export rising supplies of shale gas

July 12, 2018
Total Views: 25

kea trader grounding
Accidents

PHOTOS: One Year After Grounding, Kea Trader Salvage Continues in South Pacific

It’s been one year now since the 2,194 TEU capacity containership Kea Trader ran aground on a reef in the South Pacific, setting off one of the more

July 12, 2018
Total Views: 856

North Korea oil transfers at sea
News

U.S. Accuses North Korea of Ship-to-Ship Oil Transfers in Breach of U.N. Sanctions, Documents Show

By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS, July 12 (Reuters) – The United States accused North Korea on Thursday of breaching a U.N. sanctions cap on refined

July 12, 2018
Total Views: 41

shandong Hai Wang australia ban
Shipping News

Australia Bans Bulk Carrier for One Year for Underpaying Crew

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has banned the Hong Kong-flagged bulk carrier MV Shandong Hai Wang for 12 months after it was discovered that

July 12, 2018
Total Views: 116

Alaska Officials Still Bullish on China Natural Gas Pipeline Partnership
News

Alaska Officials Still Bullish on China Natural Gas Pipeline Partnership

By Yereth Rosen ANCHORAGE, Alaska, July 11 (Reuters) – Alaska officials on Wednesday said they remain confident that China will help the state achieve

July 12, 2018
Total Views: 19

Cargo Ships De-Listed from Registries After Crimea Grain Trades
News

Cargo Ships De-Listed from Registries After Crimea Grain Trades

By Jonathan Saul and Polina Devitt LONDON/MOSCOW, July 12 (Reuters) – At least two countries have struck cargo vessels off their registries in recent

July 12, 2018
Total Views: 1438