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CMA CGM Looking to Expand Logistic Business with Investment in CEVA Logistics

April 20, 2018 by gCaptain

CMA CGM Looking to Expand Logistic Business with Investment in CEVA Logistics

CMA CGM, the world's third largest container shipping company by TEU capacity, will acquire 25% stake in supply chain management company CEVA Logistics as the French shipping giant looks to grow its presence in the logistics sector. CMA CGM announced Friday that it has committed to subscribe for mandatory convertible securities of CEVA in an estimated amount between 380 and … [Read more...]

Recommended: ‘The Secret Language of Ships’ in Hakai Magazine

April 20, 2018 by gCaptain

Recommended: ‘The Secret Language of Ships’ in Hakai Magazine

Our recommended read this week is a piece published by Hakai Magazine titled The Secret Language of Ships.  For the story, author Erin Van Rheenen and photographer (and tugboat engineer) David Webster Smith hit the water of San Francisco Bay to learn about and document in exquisite detail the "signs and symbols on the sides of ships tell stories about an industry few … [Read more...]

Foss Executive Honored by Coast Guard

April 19, 2018 by gCaptain

Eighth Coast Guard District Recognizes Grant Johnson for His Role in Enhancing Offshore Oil Industry Safety SEATTLE, Wash., April 20, 2018 - The U.S. Coast Guard recently awarded Grant Johnson, Foss Maritime's Vice President for Health, Safety, Quality and Environment (HSQE), with a Meritorious Public Service Award in recognition of his achievements as a member and … [Read more...]

Two Injured in Rescue Boat Drill on B.C. Ferry

April 19, 2018 by gCaptain

Two Injured in Rescue Boat Drill on B.C. Ferry

A B.C. Ferries car and passenger ferry has been temporarily taken out of service after two crew members sustained injuries during a rescue boat training drill. According to media reports on the incident, the two crew members were aboard the Queen of Cumberland’s rescue boat when the boat fell into the water while being lowered during a drill near the Swartz Bay terminal on … [Read more...]

Samskip brings Rotterdam into Nor Lines’ flexible LNG-powered service network

April 19, 2018 by gCaptain

Samskip brings Rotterdam into Nor Lines’ flexible LNG-powered service network

  Samskip brings Rotterdam into Nor Lines’ flexible LNG-powered service network Samskip subsidiary Nor Lines will include calls at Rotterdam for the first time in its weekly multipurpose liner service connecting to Western, Mid and Northern Norway, with effect from June 1st. The service is provided by Nor Lines’ state of the art, LNG-fuelled vessels MV Kvitnos and … [Read more...]

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Incident Video: Car Carrier Crunches Tugboat in Durban Harbour

Incident Video: Car Carrier Crunches Tugboat in Durban Harbour

IMO Reaches Deal to Cut CO2 Emissions from Ships

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Incident Video: Tanker’s Hull Punctured by Floating Crane in Iraq

Incident Video: Car Carrier Crunches Tugboat in Durban Harbour

Incident Video: Car Carrier Crunches Tugboat in Durban Harbour

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Caught on Video: MSC Cruise Ship Crashes Into Dock in the Caribbean

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