Wednesday, March 20, 2019
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Offshore

Low Prices Spark Interest in Latest U.S. Gulf Lease Sale

By Nichola Groom March 20 (Reuters) – The Trump administration’s fourth major auction for oil and gas leases in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico received

March 20, 2019
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Yantian Express Fire damage
Shipping News

Cargo Owners Still in the Dark on Yantian Express Container Retrieval

By Gavin van Marle (The Loadstar) – Shippers with cargo stranded on the fire-stricken Yantian Express are still in the dark on when or where they might

March 20, 2019
Total Views: 52

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Ports

Britain’s Peel Ports Expands Amid Brexit Trade Uncertainty

By Jonathan Saul LONDON, March 20 (Reuters) – Privately owned Peel Ports is expanding its workforce mostly in Liverpool and plans acquisitions this year,

March 20, 2019
Total Views: 58

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Shipbuilding

Damen Lands First Cruise Ship Construction Contract

Dutch shipbuilding group Damen Shipyards has officially entered the cruise market having signed a contract with Oslo, Norway-based SeaDream Yacht Club for a

March 20, 2019
Total Views: 114

As U.S. Oil Grows, So Does Its Influence on Global Prices
Shipping News

As U.S. Oil Grows, So Does Its Influence on Global Prices

By Alex Longley and Sheela Tobben (Bloomberg) — For a glimpse into what the global oil price might look like one day, a good place to look is

March 20, 2019
Total Views: 18

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Shipping News

How Iran fuel Oil Exports Beat U.S. Sanctions in Tanker Odyssey to Asia

By Roslan Khasawneh, Ahmed Rasheed and Ahmed Elumami SINGAPORE/BAGHDAD/TRIPOLI, March 20 (Reuters) – At least two tankers have ferried Iranian fuel oil

March 20, 2019
Total Views: 106

Tuesday, March 19, 2019
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Accidents

Search Suspended for Missing Towboat Captain on Lower Mississippi

The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended its search for the captain of a towing vessel capsized on the lower Mississippi River near Point A La Hache, Louisiana

March 19, 2019
Total Views: 127

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Shipping News

U.S. Negotiators Said to See China Push Back on Trade Vows

By Jenny Leonard, Saleha Mohsin and Jennifer Jacobs (Bloomberg) — Some U.S. negotiators are concerned that China is pushing back against American demands

March 19, 2019
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Shipping News

BW Group Acquires Majority Stake in Epic Gas

Shipping company BW Group announced today it has acquired a majority stake in LPG shipowner Epic Gas and has launched an unconditional offer to acquire the

March 19, 2019
Total Views: 98

TI Oceania tanker
Shipping News

Euronav Ships First 2020-Compliant Fuel to Oceania Megatanker Parked Off Malta -Ship Tracking

By Ahmad Ghaddar LONDON, March 19 (Reuters) – Euronav has chartered a tanker to bring a 30,000 tonne cargo of low-sulphur fuel oil from northwest Europe

March 19, 2019
Total Views: 95

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Shipping News

Petrochemical Fire Along Houston Ship Channel Spreads to More Tanks

By Gary McWilliams and Erwin Seba HOUSTON, March 19 (Reuters) – Houston officials and environmental groups raced to expand air monitoring after a

March 19, 2019
Total Views: 49

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Shipping News

Shipowners Fret IMO 2020 as Ports Ban Open-Loop Scrubbers

By Jonathan Saul and Nina Chestney LONDON, March 19 (Reuters) – More ports around the world are banning ships from using a fuel cleaning system that

March 19, 2019
Total Views: 134

Monday, March 18, 2019
offshore rig north sea
Shipping News

U.S. Interior Official Suggests Trump’s Drilling Proposal Will Include Parts of Atlantic

By Nichola Groom (Reuters) – The Trump administration is likely to open up portions of the Atlantic to oil and gas drilling despite opposition from East

March 18, 2019
Total Views: 83

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Shipping News

Investigators Probing Collision Between Two Bulk Carriers in Vancouver, Canada

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is investigating a collision between two bulk carriers taking place early Sunday morning in Vancouver Harbour,

March 18, 2019
Total Views: 49

Stena Bulk Opts for Scrubbers on 16 Tankers
Shipping News

Stena Bulk Opts for Scrubbers on 16 Tankers

Tanker shipping company Stena Bulk has announced a major investment in scrubber systems to be installed on sixteen of its vessels before the IMO’s new

March 18, 2019
Total Views: 166

houston ship channel fire
Shipping News

Tank Fire Along Houston Ship Channel Could Burn for Days -Official

By Erwin Seba HOUSTON, March 18 (Reuters) – A massive fire at a fuels storage company along the Houston Ship Channel may burn for two more days, an

March 18, 2019
Total Views: 183

svitzer all-female crew
Shipping News

Svitzer Employs First All-Female Crew in Dominican Republic

Global towage operator Svitzer has hired the first 100% female crew for one of its tugs in the Dominican Republic. The vessel, the 70-ton bollard pull Svitzer

March 18, 2019
Total Views: 402

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Shipping News

Warning to Shippers: Expect More Slow Steaming, Transshipment After IMO 2020

By Mike Wackett (The Loadstar) – Analysts predict that the impact of IMO 2020 will mean slower ships and more transhipment. This would be a further blow

March 18, 2019
Total Views: 127

Sunday, March 17, 2019
U.S. Coast Guard seizes drugs
Blog

Hashish On the Ocean Floor

Disclaimer: The below sea story is a retelling of an operation from back in the 1980’s.   CW4 Michael W. Carr – “Ok, everyone gather around,

March 17, 2019
Total Views: 97

Stock photo shows an oil tanker at a terminal
Shipping News

U.S. Suspends Review on Trafigura Oil Export Project -Official

HOUSTON, March 15 (Reuters) – U.S. maritime officials have suspended their review of Swiss trader Trafigura AG’s application for a Gulf Coast

March 17, 2019
Total Views: 37