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Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Photos Show Extent of Houston Ship Channel Oil Spill and Cleanup – Update
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Photos Show Extent of Houston Ship Channel Oil Spill and Cleanup – Update

On Saturday, the Liberia-flagged bulk carrier MV Summer Wind collided with a barge carrying about 924,000 gallons of a heavy bunker fuel in the Houston Ship

March 25, 2014
Total Views: 76

Thursday, March 20, 2014
VIDEO: Heidelberg Spar Construction in Freezing Cold Finland
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VIDEO: Heidelberg Spar Construction in Freezing Cold Finland

Work is progressing on Anadarko's Heidelberg spar at Technip's fabrication yard in Pori, Finland.

March 20, 2014
Total Views: 50

Tuesday, March 18, 2014
The 5 Critical Stages of the Search & Rescue Ecosystem
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The 5 Critical Stages of the Search & Rescue Ecosystem

The first webinar, titled "The 5 Critical Stages of the Search & Rescue Ecosystem", will take place on Thursday, March 27, 2014 at 11:00 a.m.

March 18, 2014
Total Views: 697

Principal Maritime Launches Stainless Steel Chemical Tanker Arm
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Principal Maritime Launches Stainless Steel Chemical Tanker Arm

Connecticut-based Principal Maritime Management LLC has announced plans to develop a stainless steel chemical tanker fleet through a new entity called

March 18, 2014
Total Views: 131

NOAA Video: Lessons from Exxon Valdez – 25 Years Later
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NOAA Video: Lessons from Exxon Valdez – 25 Years Later

On March 24, 1989, the Exxon Valdez grounded on Bligh Reef in Prince William Sound, rupturing the hull and spilling nearly 11 million gallons of crude oil into

March 18, 2014
Total Views: 160

Wärtsilä Unveils New Aframax Tanker Design
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Wärtsilä Unveils New Aframax Tanker Design

Wärtsilä Ship Design has unveiled a new Aframax tanker design said to be highly efficient to match current and upcoming emissions

March 18, 2014
Total Views: 169

ABS Tackles North American LNG Bunkering Regulations
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ABS Tackles North American LNG Bunkering Regulations

The American Bureau of Shipping has released a new report aimed at providing guidance to potential owners and operators of gas-fueled vessels, as well as LNG

March 18, 2014
Total Views: 44

Friday, March 14, 2014
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Future Care and Yale School of Medicine to Host Panel Discussion at CMA Shipping 2014

NEW YORK, March 13, 2014 – Future Care Inc., a leading provider of healthcare management services to the maritime community, and Yale University Department

March 14, 2014
Total Views: 23

Tuesday, March 11, 2014
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Ship Finance International Acquires Two Post-Panamax Containerships

Ship Finance International Limited (NYSE: SFL) (“Ship Finance” or the “Company”) today announced the agreement to acquire two 5,800 teu

March 11, 2014
Total Views: 43

Monday, March 10, 2014
Viking Life Safety’s South Korean Partner Recognized by Royal Danish Award
Offshore

Viking Life Safety’s South Korean Partner Recognized by Royal Danish Award

The Danish Export Association’s Diploma, and His Royal Highness Prince Henrik’s Medal of Honour, goes to VIKING Life-Saving Equipment’s Korean

March 10, 2014
Total Views: 66

Friday, March 7, 2014
One Injured in Tanker Fire Off Instanbul
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One Injured in Tanker Fire Off Instanbul

One crewmember was injured after a fire broke out Thursday aboard the Turkish-flagged product tanker, Yakamoz-5, while anchored near Istanbul. The tanker was

March 7, 2014
Total Views: 23

Thursday, March 6, 2014
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Shipping Execs: EPA’s Low-Sulphur Fuel Rule Will Hurt The Environment and Short Sea Shipping

Shipping industry leaders told Members of Congress on Tuesday that higher fuel costs associated with upcoming low-sulphur fuel limits in North American

March 6, 2014
Total Views: 44

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Transas Generic ECDIS Training Approved by Transportstyrelsen

PRESS RELEASE – Transas Marine International has received Transportstyrelsen (Swedish Transport Agency) approval for its STCW conform generic ECDIS

March 6, 2014
Total Views: 242

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Paragon Orders Kamsarmax Bulk Carriers from Yangzijiang

PRESS RELEASE – ATHENS, Greece (March 5, 2014) – Paragon Shipping Inc. (NASDAQ: PRGN) (“Paragon Shipping” or the

March 6, 2014
Total Views: 45

Wednesday, March 5, 2014
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Bolidt Wins Backing Across the Cruise Sector

Press Release 5 March 2012 – Bolidt Synthetic Products & Systems has booked orders for its decking solutions covering newbuildings for some of the

March 5, 2014
Total Views: 44

Tuesday, March 4, 2014
DOF Subsea Charters Jones Act Vessel for Gulf of Mexico Contracts
Offshore

DOF Subsea Charters Jones Act Vessel for Gulf of Mexico Contracts

DOF Subsea says it has entered into agreement with Otto Candies for the charter of a Jones Act subsea vessel as the Norwegian owner looks to strengthen its

March 4, 2014
Total Views: 86

Sunday, March 2, 2014
“Captain Phillips” Up For Six Oscars – Update
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“Captain Phillips” Up For Six Oscars – Update

The blockbuster film "Captain Phillips" up for a total of 6 Oscar Nominations including Best Picture and Best Supporting Actor for the first-time Somali actor

March 2, 2014
Total Views: 1016

Friday, February 28, 2014
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Seagull AS acquires MindIT Solutions

PRESS RELEASE – Horten, Norway 28 February, 2014: The world leader in computer based training systems for shipping companies, Seagull AS has acquired all

February 28, 2014
Total Views: 68

Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Papp Delivers 2014 State of The Coast Guard Address – TRANSCRIPT
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Papp Delivers 2014 State of The Coast Guard Address – TRANSCRIPT

U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Bob Papp on Wednesday delivered his final State of the Coast Guard address at Coast Guard Headquarters at St. Elizabeths

February 26, 2014
Total Views: 35

Friday, February 21, 2014
AMP: Don’t Blame the Jones Act for New Jersey Salt Shortage, Blame the State!
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AMP: Don’t Blame the Jones Act for New Jersey Salt Shortage, Blame the State!

The Jones Act once again came under attack this week after it was unfairly blamed for a New Jersey salt shortage by state officials and the mainstream

February 21, 2014
Total Views: 141