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Monday, November 26, 2018
Damen holds surplus material auction as part of sustainability drive
Press Releases

Damen holds surplus material auction as part of sustainability drive

Press Release – Damen Shipyards Group’s commitment to sustainability sees the company regularly considering new initiatives that can improve its

November 26, 2018
Total Views: 34

Friday, November 23, 2018
Chevron Big Foot. Photo: Chevron
Offshore

Chevron Announces Start of Production at Big Foot Project in U.S. Gulf of Mexico

Oil major Chevron (NYSE:CVX) has announced the start of crude oil and natural gas production from the Chevron-operated Big Foot deepwater project in the U.S.

November 23, 2018
Total Views: 121

Safe harbor–Learning from mooring accidents
News

Safe harbor–Learning from mooring accidents

A ship’s crew faces many hazards at sea. But even when the ship is docked in harbor, safety procedures and equipment are still needed to protect crews

November 23, 2018
Total Views: 261

Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Durban Queen Sinking
Accidents

French Navy Rescues Crew of Sinking Tanker in Persian Gulf

The French Navy rescued 12 Indian seafarers from the Panama-flagged tanker Durban Queen after the vessel ran into trouble and was sinking in

November 21, 2018
Total Views: 148

Metal Shark Joins Forces with Bahamas National Trust to Support  the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park
Press Releases

Metal Shark Joins Forces with Bahamas National Trust to Support the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park

Press Release – Metal Shark – Jeanerette, LA – November 20, 2018: Alabama and Louisiana, USA-based shipbuilder Metal Shark has partnered with the

November 21, 2018
Total Views: 31

Tuesday, November 20, 2018
viking lifecraft system
Shipping News

Viking Heavy Weather Tests High-Capacity Passenger Evacuation System for Cruise Ships

Danish life-saving equipment manufacturer Viking Life-Saving has successfully test its new high-capacity passenger evacuation system, bringing it one step

November 20, 2018
Total Views: 443

Monday, November 19, 2018
Shipping News

Offshore Driller Pacific Drilling Emerges from Bankruptcy

Offshore drilling contractor Pacific Drilling announced Monday it has emerged chapter 11 bankruptcy after successfully completing a more than a year-long

November 19, 2018
Total Views: 147

Mat Boat Sources Sought Notice
Press Releases

Mat Boat Sources Sought Notice

Press Release – Bristol, Rhode Island – November 19th, 2018 – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Marine Design Center (MDC) will soon be

November 19, 2018
Total Views: 41

Friday, November 16, 2018
Damen Shipyards Group celebrates Multraship Carrousel RAVE Tug winning the Maritime KVNR Shipping Award
Press Releases

Damen Shipyards Group celebrates Multraship Carrousel RAVE Tug winning the Maritime KVNR Shipping Award

Press Release – Damen Shipyards Group is celebrating the success of Multraship and its innovation arm Novatug in winning the Maritime KVNR Shipping

November 16, 2018
Total Views: 50

Thursday, November 15, 2018
tidewater guidery tide ahts
Shipping News

Tidewater Completes Combination with GulfMark Offshore

U.S.-based offshore supply vessel company Tidewater has completed its merger with rival Gulfmark Offshore, thereby creating a new global leader in

November 15, 2018
Total Views: 323

Christophe de Margerie first cargo
Shipping News

First Yamal LNG Cargo Shipped to China’s CNOOC via Northern Sea Route

Russian oil and gas firm Novatek has shipped it first cargo of Arctic gas produced at Yamal LNG to China National Offshore Oil Corporation. The LNG cargo was

November 15, 2018
Total Views: 30

Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Press Release: Powerful TundRA 3600-H Icebreaker Tug Destined for Swedish Port Launched in Spain
Press Releases

Press Release: Powerful TundRA 3600-H Icebreaker Tug Destined for Swedish Port Launched in Spain

Press Release – Robert Allan Ltd. – On Monday October 8, a new hybrid-powered icebreaking escort tug was launched by GONDAN Shipbuilders in

November 14, 2018
Total Views: 275

Damen Shiprepair Curaçao floating dock operational
Press Releases

Damen Shiprepair Curaçao floating dock operational

Damen Shiprepair Curaçao (DSCu), has on 2 November commissioned its large floating C dock. After the final tests had been carried out in the morning, the C

November 14, 2018
Total Views: 105

Tuesday, November 13, 2018
container ship
Shipping News

BIMCO Adopts 2020 Bunker Clauses

International shipping association BIMCO has developed two new bunker clauses dealing with general compliance and the transitional period for the International

November 13, 2018
Total Views: 38

Monday, November 12, 2018
Metal Shark Completes New Passenger Ferries for New Orleans Regional Transit Authority
Press Releases

Metal Shark Completes New Passenger Ferries for New Orleans Regional Transit Authority

Press Release – Jeanerette, LA – November 18, 2018: Shipbuilder Metal Shark is pleased to announce that both new 105-foot, 150-passenger, high speed

November 12, 2018
Total Views: 44

Friday, November 9, 2018
Tall Ship Christian Radich Completes Dry Dock Work at Damen Shiprepair Harlingen
Shipping News

Tall Ship Christian Radich Completes Dry Dock Work at Damen Shiprepair Harlingen

The fully-rigged sailing ship Christian Radich has left Damen Shiprepair Harlingen (DSH) in the Netherlands after undergoing five weeks of repairs and

November 9, 2018
Total Views: 213

Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Wallenius Wilhelmsen ro-ro ship
Shipping News

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Earnings Hit by Rising Bunker Costs, Low Rates

Rising bunker prices and low shipping rates negatively impacted Wallenius Wilhelmsen’s earnings in the third quarter. The Norwegian shipping group

November 7, 2018
Total Views: 33

blockchain technology in shipping
Shipping News

U.S. Maritime Industry Not Prepared for Future Cyber Attacks, Survey Shows

The U.S. maritime industry as a whole is not prepared to respond to today’s cyber threats, putting it at severe risk of being targeted, according to a

November 7, 2018
Total Views: 43

Tuesday, November 6, 2018
Damen’s innovative RSD Tug 2513 nominated for  KNVTS Ship of the Year Award
Press Releases

Damen’s innovative RSD Tug 2513 nominated for KNVTS Ship of the Year Award

Damen’s radical new ‘always bow first’ RSD Tug 2513 has reached the final stage of this year’s prestigious Maritime Award KNVTS Ship of the Year prize.

November 6, 2018
Total Views: 149

Monday, November 5, 2018
marguerita cargo ship
Shipping News

Repeat Offender MST to Pay $3.2. Million Criminal Fine in U.S. ‘Magic Pipe’ Pollution Case

German shipping company MST Mineralien Schiffahrt (MST) will pay a $3.2 million fine after pleading guilty to obstructing justice and falsifying oil record

November 5, 2018
Total Views: 130