Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Full power of Current Direct project brought into focus
Press Releases

Full power of Current Direct project brought into focus

Press Release – The full ambitions of the Current Direct project are crystalized with the official launch of a new website (www.currentdirect.eu) which

May 5, 2021
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VIKING acquires unique HydroPen™ container firefighting system
Press Releases

VIKING acquires unique HydroPen™ container firefighting system

The acquisition fully integrates container fire-fighting innovation into VIKING’s one stop portfolio of maritime safety solutions Press Release –

May 5, 2021
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Mumbai Maersk at the Port of Tanjin Pelepas
Finance

Maersk Says Mega Ships Will Carry Mega Profits Into 2022

By Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen (Reuters) Denmark’s Maersk (AMKBY) said on Wednesday it expected its “exceptionally strong” performance in the

May 5, 2021
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Chinese militia vessels spotted at Sabina Shoal in South China Sea
Shipping News

Philippine Coast Guard Tells Vessels To Ignore The Chinese Militia

by Karen Lema (Reuters) – The Philippines has rejected an annual summer fishing ban imposed by China in the disputed South China Sea and encouraged its

May 5, 2021
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Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Port of Savannah Garden City Terminal
Ports

Georgia Ports Authority Details Capacity Expansion Plans for Port of Savannah

The Georgia Ports Authority has reported record volumes of 3.9 million TEUs in its fiscal year to date numbers covering the period July 2020 to March 2021, for

May 4, 2021
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Lumberman tugboat
Shipping

Nuisance Tugboat Scuttled Off Southeast Alaska

The derelict tugboat Lumberman was scuttled at sea off the southeast coast of Alaska on Sunday after it was determined to be a chronic nuisance. The Coast

May 4, 2021
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Iron Maiden dive support vessel
Accidents

NTSB Says Lack of Continuous Monitoring at Issue in 2020 Shipyard Fire

The National Transportation Safety Board says a lack of continues monitoring was at issue in a shipyard fire at the Allied Shipyard in Larose, Louisiana last

May 4, 2021
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port of los angeles-long beach. photo REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson
Shipping

U.S. Trade Deficit Hits Record in March

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, May 4 (Reuters) – The U.S. trade deficit jumped to a record high in March amid roaring domestic demand, which is

May 4, 2021
Total Views: 1744

golden ray section seven
Shipping

gCaptain Weekly – Episode 4

John Konrad and Sal Mercogliano discuss the maritime news of the week in this latest episode of gCaptain Weekly, recorded May 3, 2021. Topics include the red

May 4, 2021
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naga 7 sinks
Accidents

ConocoPhillips-Chartered Jack-Up Drilling Rigs Sinks Off Malaysia

A jack-up drilling rig has sunk after one or more of its legs penetrated the seabed off the coast of Sarawak, Malaysia on Monday, Malaysia-based drilling

May 4, 2021
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ever given
Shipping

Egyptian Judge Rejects Appeal for Release of Ever Given

By Salma El Wardany (Bloomberg) — An Egyptian court upheld a ruling preventing the giant container ship that blocked the Suez Canal from leaving the

May 4, 2021
Total Views: 6101

Start-up of Alfa Laval PureBallast 3 production in Qingdao will strengthen ties with Asian shipyards
Press Releases

Start-up of Alfa Laval PureBallast 3 production in Qingdao will strengthen ties with Asian shipyards

Press Release – During spring 2021, Alfa Laval will begin implementing a new production line for Alfa Laval PureBallast 3 in Qingdao, China. As the line

May 4, 2021
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Monday, May 3, 2021
Scarborough Shoal China Fishing
Navy

Philippines Slams China’s ‘Dangerous’ Move

By Andreo Calonzo (Bloomberg) The Philippines has protested China’s “dangerous maneuver” against its Coast Guard that patrolled and trained last month

May 3, 2021
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File photo of an offshore drillship
Offshore

Offshore Driller Valaris Emerges from Chapter 11 Bankruptcy After Eliminating $7 Billion in Debt

Leading offshore drilling contractor Valaris Group has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy having successfully completed its financial restructuring to

May 3, 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

U.S. Announces Environmental Review of Revolution Wind Project Off Rhode Island

The Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has announced an environmental review and public comment period for the

May 3, 2021
Total Views: 2116

GET THE **** OUT – Philippines Foreign Minister Issues Expletive-Laced Tweet Over South China Sea Dispute
Defense

GET THE **** OUT – Philippines Foreign Minister Issues Expletive-Laced Tweet Over South China Sea Dispute

MANILA, May 3 (Reuters) – The Philippine foreign minister on Monday demanded in an expletive-laced message on Twitter that China’s vessels get out

May 3, 2021
Total Views: 4308

sembcorp marine yard
Offshore

Singapore-Based Sembcorp Marine Faces COVID-19 Headwinds, Skilled Worker Shortage

Singapore-based marine and offshore engineering Sembcorp Marine expects losses to continue this year as it faces COVID-19 constraints and a shortage of skilled

May 3, 2021
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blue lng carrier at sea
Shipping News

LNG Cargoes Diverted from India as COVID Crisis Dampens Demand -Sources

By Jessica Jaganathan SINGAPORE, May 3 (Reuters) – Liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes are being diverted away from ports in India as surging coronavirus

May 3, 2021
Total Views: 2067

Container-ship Departure Houston
Shipping News

Sea Cargo Chaos Intensifies In The Summer Of Sold-Out Ships

By Brendan Murray (Bloomberg) Container shipping rates are heading higher again, driven to new heights by unrelenting consumer demand and company restocking

May 3, 2021
Total Views: 13634

China-Shandong_aircraft_carrier_of_People's_Liberation_Army_Navy
Navy

Aircraft Carrier Shandong Deploys To South China Sea

(Bloomberg) –China has sent its Shandong aircraft carrier for military training in the South China Sea and plans to continue similar exercises, the

May 3, 2021
Total Views: 6008