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Thursday, February 18, 2016
More Icebreakers, Second Poe-Sized Lock Critical to Great Lakes Shipping, Task Force Says
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More Icebreakers, Second Poe-Sized Lock Critical to Great Lakes Shipping, Task Force Says

Too few U.S. and Canadian icebreakers and reliance on a single Poe-sized lock to connect Lake Superior to the Lower Lakes and Seaway are among the top issues

February 18, 2016
Total Views: 89

Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Ocean Rig Has Two More Drilling Rig Contracts Cancelled
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Ocean Rig Has Two More Drilling Rig Contracts Cancelled

Deepwater drilling contractor Ocean Rig UDW has announced two drilling contracts held with two separate clients have been terminated, with CEO George

February 17, 2016
Total Views: 103

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Wärtsilä to Design New Deep Water Dive Support Vessel

Wärtsilä has announced that it has signed a contract with Shanghai Bestway Marine Engineering Design Co Ltd to design a new type of deep water dive support

February 17, 2016
Total Views: 196

WATCH: Baltic Runner in 4K HD
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WATCH: Baltic Runner in 4K HD

From the uploader George Leonov: This time lapse footage was made while I worked on a containership the MV Carat going around the Baltic Sea and North Europe.

February 17, 2016
Total Views: 84

Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Three Rescued from Boston Harbor After Tugboat Sinks
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Three Rescued from Boston Harbor After Tugboat Sinks

Three people were pulled from the frigid waters of the Boston Harbor cold but alive after their 55-foot tugboat sank suddenly Tuesday morning. The U.S. Coast

February 16, 2016
Total Views: 118

POLAR STAR
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USCG Releases Polar Code Guidance

The U.S. Coast Guard has issued an interim guidance for the training of deck and engineer officers serving on ships subject to the Polar Code. The

February 16, 2016
Total Views: 53

Monday, February 15, 2016
Tugboat
Shipping News

Splitting Sleep Can Be Beneficial For Towing Vessel Crew Members

A new study revealed that currently there is no scientific data to support a change in working hours for towing vessel crew members. The study, conducted for

February 15, 2016
Total Views: 143

Steel Cut on Johan Sverdrup Drilling Platform
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Steel Cut on Johan Sverdrup Drilling Platform

Norwegian oil major Statoil has announced the start of construction on the first of four topside units for the giant Johan Sverdrup oil field offshore Norway.

February 15, 2016
Total Views: 83

Friday, February 12, 2016
U.S. Coast Guard: Anthem of the Seas Azipod Damaged in Storm
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U.S. Coast Guard: Anthem of the Seas Azipod Damaged in Storm

One of two diesel-electric azipod units used to propel Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas sustained damage as the ship battled an intense

February 12, 2016
Total Views: 243

Ro-Ro Safety Compromised By Fires and Explosions
Shipping News

Ro-Ro Safety Compromised By Fires and Explosions

Ro-Ro safety is a crucial issue, which was discussed by marine industry professionals at a Ro-Ro Safety Seminar held in Rome last month.

February 12, 2016
Total Views: 144

Johan Sverdrup
Offshore

Aker Solutions To Offer Design Solutions For Johan Sverdrup’s Future Phases

Aker Solutions will perform a concept study on a new processing platform for future phases of Johan Sverdrup field in Norway’s North Sea. Under the

February 12, 2016
Total Views: 52

Acergy Viking
Offshore

Offshore Slump Has Norway’s Eidesvik Turning to Wind

The prolonged slump in the offshore oil and gas market has Norwegian offshore service specialists Eidesvik turning to offshore wind for work amid

February 12, 2016
Total Views: 99

Thursday, February 11, 2016
42 Rescued After Abandoning American Fishing Vessel On Fire in South Pacific
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42 Rescued After Abandoning American Fishing Vessel On Fire in South Pacific

Forty-two people were rescued Wednesday after abandoning an American fishing vessel which had caught fire in the South Pacific approximately 1,800 miles south

February 11, 2016
Total Views: 47

Tuesday, February 9, 2016
Electronic Chart Display (ECDIS) aboard ship bridge
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U.S. Coast Guard Approves Use of Electronic Charts

The U.S. Coast Guard published guidance February 5th that allows mariners to use electronic charts and publications instead of paper charts, maps and

February 9, 2016
Total Views: 332

Monday, February 8, 2016
Indonesian Cargo Ship Banned from Australia for Second Time
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Indonesian Cargo Ship Banned from Australia for Second Time

An Indonesian cargo ship has been banned from Australian waters for the second time in less than twelve months and following five detentions in just over 3

February 8, 2016
Total Views: 132

Edison Chouest’s New TopShip Shipyard to Create 1,000 Jobs
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Edison Chouest’s New TopShip Shipyard to Create 1,000 Jobs

Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant and officials from Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) announced Monday the company is locating shipbuilding operations at

February 8, 2016
Total Views: 222

Saturday, February 6, 2016
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Maritime Academy Recognized As Top College By Princeton Review

The influential education-research company Princeton Review, just published its 2016 annual college handbook and ranked the State University of New

February 6, 2016
Total Views: 229

The cargo ship Modern Express is reflected in water on the dock as it lists at a mooring in the port of Bilbao
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Ship Photo Of The Day – M/V Modern Express

The RORO Modern Express is reflected in water on the dock as it lists at a mooring in the port of Bilbao, in Zierbena, northern Spain, February 4, 2016.

February 6, 2016
Total Views: 692

Friday, February 5, 2016
Collision in Kiel Canal Causes Damage
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Collision in Kiel Canal Causes Damage

A German containership has been damaged after being struck from behind by another cargo ship in the Kiel Canal. The incident occurred Friday morning in the

February 5, 2016
Total Views: 243

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South Asian Scrapyards Need To Improve Shipbreaking Practices, NGO Says

A new report by NGO Shipbreaking Platform reveals that more than 60% of 768 ships sold for scrap last year were broken on the beaches of India, Pakistan

February 5, 2016
Total Views: 72