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Thursday, December 27, 2018
president trump
Interesting

Partial Government Shutdown Impacting Federal Maritime Commission, National Maritime Center Operations

The partial shutdown of the U.S. government is impacting operations as key maritime agencies and offices across the country. President Trump has warned of a

December 27, 2018
Total Views: 97

Friday, December 21, 2018
Samskip leads the way for Norway’s next generation of sustainable shortsea shipping
Press Releases

Samskip leads the way for Norway’s next generation of sustainable shortsea shipping

Press Release – Samskip takes the lead in ambitious initiative to develop autonomous, zero-emissions container ships that also compete on cost Europe’s

December 21, 2018
Total Views: 392

Thursday, December 20, 2018
mol drone ship survey
Shipping News

Test of Class Survey Using Drones Demonstrated in Japan

Japanese shipping line Mitsui O.S.K. Lines has participated in a demonstration test of ship class survey using aerial drones to inspect an MOL-operated coal

December 20, 2018
Total Views: 140

Strengthened Cooperation between DSM and COSCO Shipping Energy
Press Releases

Strengthened Cooperation between DSM and COSCO Shipping Energy

Press Release – DSM, the producer of Dyneema®, the world strongest fiber™ and world leading crude oil transporter COSCO Shipping Energy

December 20, 2018
Total Views: 39

Monday, December 17, 2018
sea machines
Shipping News

Sea Machines Raises $10 Million to Further Advance Autonomous Tech in Shipping

Boston-based Sea Machines Robotics has closed a $10 million Series A investment which will help the company further develop autonomous technology for use

December 17, 2018
Total Views: 75

Damen’s triple delivery for Murjan Al Sharq Marine Contracting
Press Releases

Damen’s triple delivery for Murjan Al Sharq Marine Contracting

To complete an extensive oil pipeline dredging and installation project, Murjan Al Sharq Marine Contracting Co. Ltd. (MSMC) has taken delivery of three Damen

December 17, 2018
Total Views: 93

Thursday, December 13, 2018
port of long beach
Ports

Trade War Pushes Port of Long Beach Towards New Cargo Record

Cargo volume at the Port of Long Beach continued to rise in November, setting the stage for a second consecutive calendar year record. The Port handled 621,835

December 13, 2018
Total Views: 68

Intellian launches 60cm-class GX terminal with increased power, GX60HP
Press Releases

Intellian launches 60cm-class GX terminal with increased power, GX60HP

Press Release – Intellian, the world’s leading provider of satellite communication antenna systems, introduces the new GX60HP, a 60cm-class compact Global

December 13, 2018
Total Views: 49

Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Oasis of the seas
Shipping News

Oasis of the Seas Headed to the Big Apple

One of the world’s biggest cruise ships is headed to the Big Apple. Royal Caribbean announced Wednesday that its 225,282 GRT Oasis of the Seas will be

December 12, 2018
Total Views: 43

bae shipyard san diego
Shipping News

Security Gaps at San Diego Shipyards Put Navy Warships At Risk -Report

By Brad Racino – Private shipyards in San Diego responsible for protecting Navy warships have not been following security protocols meant to protect

December 12, 2018
Total Views: 47

yamal lng
Shipping News

Yamal LNG Reaches Full Capacity Ahead of Schedule

One year since the first shipment liquified natural gas was lifted from the Yamal LNG project in the Russian Arctic, the 16.5 million tons-per-year plant has

December 12, 2018
Total Views: 67

Damen signs with Port Nelson for ASD Tug 2411
Press Releases

Damen signs with Port Nelson for ASD Tug 2411

Press Release – Damen – On 10th December, Damen sales manager Sjoerd de Bruin signed a contract with Port Nelson CEO Martin Byrne in New Zealand.

December 12, 2018
Total Views: 80

Tuesday, December 11, 2018
kairos lng bunkering vessel
Shipping News

World’s Largest LNG Bunkering Vessel Begins Operations in Northwest Europe

The world’s largest LNG bunkering vessel has kicked off commercial operations in Northwest Europe, where it will supply LNG fuel to ships in the Baltic Sea

December 11, 2018
Total Views: 146

Monday, December 10, 2018
ship emissions
Shipping News

BIMCO Publishes IMO 2020 Sulphur Clauses

International shipping association BIMCO has published two sulphur content-related bunker clauses dealing with general compliance and the transitional period

December 10, 2018
Total Views: 58

Incat Crowther Double-Ended Ro-Pax Ferry
Press Releases

Incat Crowther Double-Ended Ro-Pax Ferry

Press Release – Incat Crowther is pleased to announce the design of a double-ended Ro-Pax Ferry to operate to Bruny Island in Tasmania. The vessel will

December 10, 2018
Total Views: 285

Friday, December 7, 2018
cargo ship
Shipping News

U.S. Yet to Finalize National Maritime Strategy Addressing Challenges to U.S.-Flag Fleet, GAO Says

The U.S. Department of Transportation is yet to finalize national maritime strategies that were called were called for in two separate mandates by Congress in

December 7, 2018
Total Views: 139

msc ship at long beach port
Shipping News

MSC Pays $630,000 in Penalties for California Air Quality Violations

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. has paid $630,625 in penalties to the California Air Resources Board for violating the Ocean-Going Vessel At-Berth

December 7, 2018
Total Views: 57

Thursday, November 29, 2018
KNM Helge Ingstad sinking
Accidents

Norway Releases Preliminary Report on Frigate Collision

The Accident Investigation Board of Norway (AIBN) released Thursday its preliminary report on its investigation into the November 8 collision involving the

November 29, 2018
Total Views: 487

El Coquí arrives in Puerto Rico
Shipping News

Crowley Merges Liner Services Unit into Integrated Logistics Organization

Crowley Maritime Corporation announced this week its plan to complete the merger of its liner services group into Crowley Logistics. Crowley says merger will

November 29, 2018
Total Views: 95

Monday, November 26, 2018
Azura Cruise Ship
Shipping News

American Cruise Ship Master Fined EUR100,000 in France Over Bunker Sulphur Limit Breach

In a first of its kind ruling in France, the Master of P&O-operated cruise ship “Azura” has been fined EUR100,000 for knowingly burning

November 26, 2018
Total Views: 73