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Thursday, February 23, 2012
Hanjin London 5300-TEU-Class
Finance

Hanjin Shipping To Maintain Oil Hedging Ratio At 30% Due to Fuel Price Volatility

SEOUL (Dow Jones)–Hanjin Shipping Co. (117930.SE) will maintain a oil hedging ratio of 30% of bunker fuel purchases this year in order to be less

February 23, 2012
Total Views: 39

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Collision

Failed to “Maneuver” – Containerships Collide on the High Seas Off Hong Kong

TOKYO – Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. today announced that the 78,000 DWT MOL-operated containership MOL Maneuver collided with the containership Zhen

February 23, 2012
Total Views: 141

Wednesday, February 22, 2012
genco ardennes
Finance

Genco Offers $50M in Stock, Shares Fall 10% After Hours

(Dow Jones) Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd. (GNK) unveiled plans to offer $50 million worth of common stock to pay for general corporate purposes. Shares of

February 22, 2012
Total Views: 24

Italy and India Clash Over M/V Enrica Lexie Shooting
Piracy

Italy and India Clash Over M/V Enrica Lexie Shooting

NEW DELHI– The detention of two Italian naval officers over the fatal shooting last week of two Indians at sea has caused a diplomatic rift that deepened

February 22, 2012
Total Views: 66

Why it’s Important Hollywood and the Media Get it Right [OP/ED]
Blog

Why it’s Important Hollywood and the Media Get it Right [OP/ED]

By Kevin Sorbello, Chief Engineer Hollywood and the media rely on sensationalism in a very competitive and time sensitive market.  Pictures and video try to

February 22, 2012
Total Views: 65

More Bodies Found on Costa Concordia

More Bodies Found on Costa Concordia

UPDATE: The number of bodies found has now risen to 8 according to various reports.  The death toll is now at 25.  Four of the bodies have been recovered

February 22, 2012
Total Views: 66

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Engineering News

DSME Wins £452M Contract to Build 4 Royal Navy Fleet Auxiliary Tankers

A new generation of 37,000-tonne tankers have been ordered for the Royal Navy fleet, the Ministry of Defense announced today. The new Military Afloat Reach and

February 22, 2012
Total Views: 293

onboard dc grid abb
Blog

How Shipboard DC Power Saves You Money, and Reduces Environmental Impact [INFOGRAPHIC]

– By ABB Marine The Onboard DC grid provides a highly efficient power distribution system that allows a wide range of seagoing vessels to cut their fuel

February 22, 2012
Total Views: 110

tanjung pelepas apm terminals
News

Economic Growth Doesn’t Happen Without Infrastructure, Indonesia Faces Development Issues

JAKARTA (Dow Jones)–Indonesia needs to move quickly to expand and modernize its ports to keep up with a recent increase in exports and imports generated

February 22, 2012
Total Views: 30

apl neptune orient lines containers shipping
Finance

A Full Year of Losses for Neptune Orient Lines [REPORT]

SINGAPORE (Dow Jones)–Singapore’s Neptune Orient Lines Ltd. (N03.SG) on Wednesday reported a fourth consecutive quarter of losses and said it is

February 22, 2012
Total Views: 54

technip logo
News

Technip Awarded Marine Operations Contract for Norwegian Ã…sgard Subsea Compression Project

Technip was awarded by Statoil a contract, valued above €150million, for the major Åsgard Subsea Compression project located in the Norwegian Sea, 40

February 22, 2012
Total Views: 27

nyk lines ship bridge training
Press Releases

NYK Completes Winter Safety Campaign

PRESS RELEASE – The NYK Group has completed its winter Sail on Safety campaign, which ran from December 1, 2011, through January 31, 2012. NYK carries

February 22, 2012
Total Views: 106

Tuesday, February 21, 2012
deepwater horizon fire
News

BP’s Survival Was at Risk – Chairman

STOCKHOLM -(Dow Jones)- The survival of BP PLC (BP) was at risk after the company was essentially shut out of lending markets following the Gulf of Mexico oil

February 21, 2012
Total Views: 24

OSD Inks Design Contracts for Ten New PSV Orders
Engineering News

OSD Inks Design Contracts for Ten New PSV Orders

The Netherlands-based Offshore Ship Designers, or OSD, said Tuesday it has sealed a deal with two offshore operators to provide the ship design for 10 large

February 21, 2012
Total Views: 52

US and Mexico Reach Agreement on Gulf of Mexico Oil
Offshore

US and Mexico Reach Agreement on Gulf of Mexico Oil

LOS CABOS — The United States and Mexico agreed Monday to work together on oil and gas development in the Gulf of Mexico, paving the way to end a

February 21, 2012
Total Views: 27

APL Sardonyx - IMO 9077458
News

Diana Containerships Takes Delivery of the APL Sardonyx

Diana Containerships Inc. (Nasdaq:DCIX), a global shipping company specializing in owning and operating containerships, today announced that the Company took

February 21, 2012
Total Views: 43

classnk
Engineering News

ClassNK Releases Engineering Guidelines for Gas-Fueled Ships

– By ClassNK As regulations curbing atmospheric pollution and greenhouse gas emissions grow stricter amid stronger calls for a greener shipping industry,

February 21, 2012
Total Views: 121

Terminal Muelle Norte Callao Peru apm terminals
News

Shipping to South America? APM Terminals Invests Millions in Peruvian Port

Callao terminal productivity surges 63% in seven months as $27 million invested Callao, Peru– Since assuming control of the North Terminal on July 1,

February 21, 2012
Total Views: 106

Monday, February 20, 2012
China’s Dongfang Shipbuilding Works Through Finance Issues, Work put on Hold at DFS
Engineering News

China’s Dongfang Shipbuilding Works Through Finance Issues, Work put on Hold at DFS

View Larger Map LONDON (Dow Jones)–Dongfang Shipbuilding Group Company Ltd (DFS.LN), said Monday that the company’s

February 20, 2012
Total Views: 74

Somali Pirates Hijack UAE-Owned Vessel Loaded with Charcoal
Piracy

Somali Pirates Hijack UAE-Owned Vessel Loaded with Charcoal

Somali pirates have hijacked the UAE-owned M/V Savina-Fahad, Somalia Report has confirmed citing a Somali businessman in Dubai and a local pirate source.

February 20, 2012
Total Views: 190