Tuesday, December 3, 2019
georgia ports
Shipping News

Georgia Ports Set to Pass 4.6 Million TEU in 2019

The Georgia Ports Authority is on track to exceed 4.6 million twenty-foot equivalent container units for the first time in 2019 as it continues to add

December 3, 2019
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Shipping News

Unifeeder Expands Footprint with Feedertech Acquisition

By Mike Wackett (The Loadstar) Unifeeder has expanded its global reach and closed the gap on market leader X-Press with its acquisition of a majority stake in

December 3, 2019
Total Views: 137

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Shipping News

Uncertainty Prevails Across All Marine Insurance Lines, IUMI Report Shows

The return of major losses in shipping and the increasing accumulation of risk, both onboard ships and ashore, is impacting various lines of the marine

December 3, 2019
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Shipping News

Apache Plunges on ‘Incredibly Thin’ Suriname Well Update

By Rachel Adams-Heard and Simon Casey (Bloomberg) –Apache Corp. tumbled after the company’s update on a closely watched exploratory oil well off the

December 3, 2019
Total Views: 19

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Shipping News

China Denies U.S. Navy Ships from Hong Kong Port Visits

BEIJING, Dec 2 (Reuters) – China on Monday banned U.S. military ships and aircraft from visiting Hong Kong and slapped sanctions on several U.S.

December 3, 2019
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Shipping News

Trump Says China Trade Deal Might Have to Wait for 2020 Election

By Steve Holland and William Schomberg LONDON, Dec 3 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said a trade agreement with China might have to wait until after

December 3, 2019
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Monday, December 2, 2019
Six Ways Remote Helm Control Technology Improves Marine Vessel Operations
Sponsored

Six Ways Remote Helm Control Technology Improves Marine Vessel Operations

Sea Machines’ remote-helm control marine technology is a core feature for both its flagship SM200 and SM300 products. Equipped with an intuitive joystick

December 2, 2019
Total Views: 191

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Shipping News

General Dynamics Wins $22.2 Billion Contract for Virginia-Class Subs

By Tony Capaccio (Bloomberg) –General Dynamics Corp. has received a $22.2 billion contract from the U.S. Navy to build nine more nuclear-powered

December 2, 2019
Total Views: 129

havyard CEO Geir Johan Bakke
Shipping News

Havyard’s Long-Time CEO Agrees to Part Ways

Havyard Group’s long-time CEO Geir Johan Bakke will leave the position after 18 years with the company. The Norwegian shipbuilding and technology group said

December 2, 2019
Total Views: 65

RCC Passion
Shipping News

Car Carrier RCC Passion Suffers Engine Room Fire in English Channel

French authorities were called to an engine room fire on board a vehicle carrier Sunday in the English Channel. The French Navy reports that the fire broke out

December 2, 2019
Total Views: 243

Les alizes offshore crane vessel
Offshore

Jan De Nul Orders Second Next-Generation Offshore Crane Vessel

Luxembourg-based marine services company Jan De Nul has ordered a second next-generation offshore wind turbine installation vessel. The new vessel, named Les

December 2, 2019
Total Views: 102

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Shipping News

Carriers Must Train Crews for IMO 2020 or Risk Criminality, Warns Seafarer Union

By Gavin van Marle (The Loadstar) – Seafarer representatives are increasingly worried that the forthcoming IMO 2020 low-sulphur regulations could result

December 2, 2019
Total Views: 65

CMA CGM Biofuel trial
Shipping News

Landmark Marine Biofuel Trial Hailed a Success

A first-of-its kind biofuel trial on board a modern containership operating on the key North Europe-Asia trade route has returned promising results,

December 2, 2019
Total Views: 72

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Shipping News

U.S. Suspends Review of Phillips 66 Oil Export Terminal Application

HOUSTON, Nov 29 (Reuters) – U.S. maritime officials have suspended a review of oil refiner Phillips 66’s application for a U.S. Gulf Coast

December 2, 2019
Total Views: 66