Tuesday, February 9, 2021
China’s CNOOC Delivers 53,000 Tonne Offshore Platform to Deepwater Field
Offshore

China’s CNOOC Delivers 53,000 Tonne Offshore Platform to Deepwater Field

SINGAPORE, Feb 9 (Reuters) – China’s offshore oil and gas major CNOOC Ltd has delivered Shenhai-1, a 53,000-tonne, 120-meter tall locally

February 9, 2021
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Crowley Announces Offshore Wind Energy Partnership with Watco
Offshore

Crowley Announces Offshore Wind Energy Partnership with Watco

U.S.-based Crowley has announced a partnership with transportation services specialist Watco to create a single-source terminal and supply chain management

February 9, 2021
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drillship
Offshore

Noble Emerges from Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Offshore drilling contractor Noble has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy after completing a financial restructuring to eliminate $3.4 billion in bond debt.

February 9, 2021
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HMM containership in port
Shipping

HMM Returns to Black for First Time in Five Years

By Mike Wackett (The Loadstar) – South Korean ocean carrier HMM has posted its first annual profit for five years, despite a decrease in its

February 9, 2021
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Containership docking Port of Long Beach
Shipping

U.S. Federal Maritime Commission Urges Freight ‘Silos’ to Unite in Crisis

By Brendan Murray (Bloomberg) — Companies that violate U.S. supply-chain rules around inundated American ports may be penalized, according to a key

February 9, 2021
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Four Years On and Literally Meters from Land, Tanker Crew Still Stuck Aboard
Shipping

Four Years On and Literally Meters from Land, Tanker Crew Still Stuck Aboard

DUBAI, Feb 9 (Reuters) – Nearly four years into their odyssey at sea, the five-member crew of oil tanker MT Iba is tantalizingly close to

February 9, 2021
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Wärtsilä Hybrid Solution will minimise carbon footprint for new Canadian ferry
Press Releases

Wärtsilä Hybrid Solution will minimise carbon footprint for new Canadian ferry

Press Release – The technology group Wärtsilä’s delivery of its advanced hybrid solution will be for a new Ro-Ro ferry being built for the British

February 9, 2021
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ROG plots independent path with share buyback
Press Releases

ROG plots independent path with share buyback

Press Release – Ship repair and vessel services specialist ROG has charted an independent future after reacquiring a controlling 75% stake previously

February 9, 2021
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A Fleet Leading Passenger Ferry for People’s Republic Of China
Press Releases

A Fleet Leading Passenger Ferry for People’s Republic Of China

Press Release – Incat Crowther is pleased to announce the launch of two Incat Crowther 40s for Zhuhai Fast Ferry Company.  Xin Hai Yun and Xin Hai Jun

February 9, 2021
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Monday, February 8, 2021
containership
Shipbuilding

Seaspan Orders Pair of 24,000 TEU Newbuilds

Hong Kong-based containership owner and operator Seaspan has announced it has entered into an agreement with a major shipyard for the construction of two

February 8, 2021
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SS Antares arrives at Philly Shipyard
Shipbuilding

Philly Shipyard Secures More ‘Grey Hull’ Repair Work

Philly Shipyard has been awarded a contract for the repair of the Military Sealift Command roll-on/roll-off ship USNS Charlton (T-AKR-314), marking the third

February 8, 2021
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hastings bulk carrier coal ships shipping iron ore newcastle.REUTERS/David Gray
Shipping

China Set to Unload Some Stranded Australian Coal Amid Ban

(Bloomberg) — China plans to allow some stranded Australian coal shipments to unload despite ongoing curbs on imports, a move aimed at showing goodwill

February 8, 2021
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Eneti offshore wind turbine installation vessel
Shipping

Former Scorpio Bulkers Makes Its Offshore Renewables Debut Under New Name

The dry bulk company formerly known as Scorpio Bulkers has made its official debut today under its new name, Eneti Inc. The name change was set to take effect

February 8, 2021
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U.S. Coast Guard to Enforce Mask Requirement on Commercial Vessels
Shipping

U.S. Coast Guard to Enforce Mask Requirement on Commercial Vessels

The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) reminding all people traveling on commercial vessels to wear a mask in accordance

February 8, 2021
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AFIF Hapag-Lloyd
Shipping

Hapag-Lloyd Secures Green Financing for Six 23,500 TEU Newbuilds

Hapag-Lloyd says it has concluded its first ever green financing deals for six ultra-large containerships currently on order. The two transactions include a

February 8, 2021
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A support vessel is seen next to a wind turbine at the Walney Extension offshore wind farm operated by Orsted off the coast of Blackpool, Britain
Offshore

Big Oil Steps Up to Take Over Next Generation of U.K. Offshore Wind

By William Mathis and Laura Hurst (Bloomberg) — Oil majors agreed to pay a hefty premium to develop the next generation of major British offshore wind

February 8, 2021
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Nigeria’s Navy to Toughen Punishment for Collusion with Kidnappers
Shipping

Nigeria’s Navy to Toughen Punishment for Collusion with Kidnappers

By Camillus Eboh and Libby George ABUJA/LAGOS, Feb 8 (Reuters) – Nigeria’s navy plans to strengthen its measures to root out and punish

February 8, 2021
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‘Devil is in the detail’ for davit systems
Press Releases

‘Devil is in the detail’ for davit systems

Getting it right in the design phase is critical to the performance of boat-handling equipment and cutting corners can prove costly Press Release – The

February 8, 2021
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Casascius Bitoin
Blog

UPDATE: NY Based Sino-Shipping Announces Huge Investment In Bitcoin Mining

UPDATE: Shares in Sino-Global are trading over 50% higher today on the announcement that Elon Musk has directed tesla to put $15B worth of Bitcoin on the

February 8, 2021
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Vendee Globe Winner Bestaven
Shipping News

French Sailor Bestaven Wins Vendee Globe Circumnavigation Race

by Shrivathsa Sridhar (Reuters) – Frenchman Yannick Bestaven was declared the winner of the Vendee Globe round-the-world sailing race early last week

February 8, 2021
Total Views: 2281