Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Carnival Corporation Reports Cruise Bookings are Surging
Cruise Ships

Carnival Corporation Reports Cruise Bookings are Surging

By Jonathan Levin and Molly Smith (Bloomberg) — Carnival Corp.’s bookings are accelerating, reflecting pent-up demand for cruising even as the

April 7, 2021
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FILE PHOTO: General view of the Walney Extension offshore wind farm operated by Orsted off the coast of Blackpool, Britain
Offshore

Norway’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Pushes into Renewables with $1.6 Billion Orsted Deal

By Gwladys Fouche and Nikolaj Skydsgaard OSLO, April 7 (Reuters) – Norway’s $1.3 trillion sovereign wealth fund has made its first direct

April 7, 2021
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port of long beach
Ports

U.S. Trade Deficit Widened to Record in February

By Olivia Rockeman (Bloomberg) — The U.S. trade deficit widened in February to a record high as solid household and business demand kept imports

April 7, 2021
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Iran Saviz
Maritime Security Incidents

Iran Says Its Ship Saviz was Attacked in Red Sea

DUBAI, April 7 (Reuters) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday an Iranian ship, the Saviz, had been attacked in the Red Sea, a day after

April 7, 2021
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RCL Quantum of the Seas cruise ship moored in Singapore
Cruise Ships

Singapore Is The World’s Busiest Cruise Port (For Now)

By Chen Lin (Reuters) – Singapore currently accounts for a third of the world’s cruises its tourism body said on Wednesday, owing to the roaring

April 7, 2021
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Tuesday, April 6, 2021
escape track
Accidents

Dutch Containership with Stuck Rudder Does Circles in North Sea -AIS

A Dutch-registered containership was doing circles in the North Sea off the Wadden Islands after the ship’s rudder apparently got stuck. The Netherlands

April 6, 2021
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port of rotterdam
Ports

Calm Before the Storm: European Ports Await Influx of Ships Impacted by Suez Blockage

By Mike Wackett (The Loadstar) – The main container ports in North Europe were eerily quiet at the weekend, due to the almost week-long blockage of the

April 6, 2021
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Watch: This Is Why Biden’s $2 Trillion Infrastructure Plan Will Fail
News

Watch: This Is Why Biden’s $2 Trillion Infrastructure Plan Will Fail

In the United States, we have a problem that’s so BIG and obvious that even Elon Musk can’t see it. Our highways are broken, our streets are

April 6, 2021
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Iran Saviz
Accidents

Iranian Ship Targeted by Mine in Red Sea -Reports

CAIRO, April 6 (Reuters) – An Iranian cargo ship has come under attack in the Red Sea, Al Arabiya TV reported on Tuesday, quoting unnamed sources, and

April 6, 2021
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msc ariane
Shipping

‘Bad Fuel’ Cited as MSC Containership Breaks Down En Route to Los Angeles

A 366-meter containership belonging to MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has broken down in the Pacific Ocean after reporting a fuel quality issue and the

April 6, 2021
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Watch:  Can Books Still Teach Us How To Avoid Disasters At Sea?
Accidents

Watch: Can Books Still Teach Us How To Avoid Disasters At Sea?

In the wake of the Ever Given mega-ship grounding in the Suez Canal last month countless people have asked us what lessons will be learned from this to prevent

April 6, 2021
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port of charleston
Ports

South Carolina Ports Sets All-Time Monthly Cargo Record in March

South Carolina Ports handled the most cargo in its history in March, with the Port of Charleston handling record volumes as the new Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal

April 6, 2021
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nicola faith liferaft
Accidents

Sunken Vessel of Interest Located in Search for Missing FV Nicola Faith Off Wales

The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) says it has located an unidentified sunken vessel of “significant interest” in its search for

April 6, 2021
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Abandoned Yacht Ship Eemslift Hendrika
Accidents

Rescue Underway for Abandoned Yacht Transport Ship Adrift Off Norway

OSLO, April 6 (Reuters) – Emergency response teams scrambled on Tuesday to prevent a Dutch cargo ship adrift in the North Sea from sinking and causing an

April 6, 2021
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Suez Canal Weighing Expanding Southern Channel, Chairman Says
Shipping

Suez Canal Weighing Expanding Southern Channel, Chairman Says

By Nadeen Ebrahim and Patrick Werr ISMAILIA, Egypt, April 6 (Reuters) – The Suez Canal Authority is considering expanding the southern section of the

April 6, 2021
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Suez Canal Traffic Briefly Stopped as Oil Tanker Loses Power
Shipping

Suez Canal Traffic Briefly Stopped as Oil Tanker Loses Power

By Jack Wittels and Salma El Wardany (Bloomberg) — Traffic through Egypt’s Suez Canal was briefly halted on Tuesday, just two weeks after a giant

April 6, 2021
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ABB Azipod® electric propulsion marks 30 years of excellence at sea
Press Releases

ABB Azipod® electric propulsion marks 30 years of excellence at sea

Press Release – From its creation three decades ago to its market leading position in global shipping today, Azipod® propulsion has revolutionized

April 6, 2021
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Bolidt supplies for world’s most advanced research vessel
Press Releases

Bolidt supplies for world’s most advanced research vessel

Press Release – Leading resin applications specialist Bolidt has supplied a range of state-of-the-art decking solutions for OceanX’s new flagship

April 6, 2021
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Fleet Xpress lands Clearwater Seafoods contract
Press Releases

Fleet Xpress lands Clearwater Seafoods contract

Press Release – Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, has made a significant breakthrough in the fisheries sector,

April 6, 2021
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COSCO Containership in the Bosphorus Strait Turkey
Navy

Turkey Arrests Retired Admirals Who Defended Maritime Accord

(Reuters) – Turkey detained 10 retired admirals for signing a statement supporting an 85-year-old maritime accord, and President Tayyip Erdogan said on

April 6, 2021
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