Mike Schuler

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Monday, June 5, 2023
Shipping

Nor-Shipping 2023 Kicks Off in Norway

One of the maritime industry’s most highly-anticipated trade shows, Nor-Shipping 2023, officially kicked off Monday with a series of high-profile events

5 hours ago
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Marco Polo Container-ship lighthouse
Environment

American Voters Support Government Action on Ship Pollution, New Poll Shows

With global shipping accounting for approximately 3% of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide, the public eye is increasingly turning on the industry to clean up

6 hours ago
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Shipbuilding

ONE Takes Delivery of First 24,000 TEU Containership

Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced the successful delivery of their first-ever 24,000-TEU class “Megamax” vessel. The vessel, named ONE

8 hours ago
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Ports

Retailers Call on Biden Administration to Intervene in Strained West Coast Port Labor Talks

The National Retail Federation, the world’s largest retail trade association, released a statement on Monday urging the Biden Administration to intervene

8 hours ago
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Shipbuilding

WinGD and Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Team Up on Ammonia-Fueled Vessels

Swiss marine power company WinGD and Japanese shipbuilder Mitsubishi Shipbuilding have signed a memorandum of understanding for a partnership on ammonia-fueled

10 hours ago
Total Views: 319

Shipping

Iran Harasses Merchant Ship in Strait of Hormuz – US Navy

U.S. and UK forces came to the aid of a merchant ship being harassed by Iranian fast-attack boats in Strait of Hormuz on Sunday. The incident highlights the

10 hours ago
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Friday, June 2, 2023
Ports

Tensions Boil Over In West Coast Labor Talks

The International Longshore Workers’ Union’s local union in Southern California has issued a statement today slamming the actions of foreign ocean

June 2, 2023
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Tanker at sunset
Shipping

New EU Proposals Target Safety and Pollution in Shipping

The European Commission has unveiled a set of five legislative proposals aimed at modernizing maritime safety rules and preventing pollution from ships. With

June 2, 2023
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Accidents

Incident Photos: Cargo Ships Collide Off Greece

Two cargo ships have collided in the Aegean Sea off the coast of Greece. The Hellenic Coast Guard reports that the collision took place around 9 p.m. Thursday

June 2, 2023
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Accidents

Offshore Vessel ‘Skandi Buzios’ Suffers Major Fire at Brazil’s Açu Port

A high-tech offshore vessel suffered a major fire Friday morning while docked Brazil’s Açu port complex. Norwegian offshore specialist DOF Group

June 2, 2023
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Side view of cruise ship Carnival Magic docked at port Grand Turk on the blue sky background
Cruise Ships

Coast Guard Suspends Search For Overboard Cruise Ship Passenger Off Florida

The U.S. Coast Guard suspended the search for a missing 35-year-old man who went overboard from a cruise ship 186 miles east of Jacksonville, Florida. Missing

June 2, 2023
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Thursday, June 1, 2023
Shipping

Svitzer Reaches Agreement in Principle with Australian Unions

Svitzer Australia, a subsidiary of Danish shipping conglomerate A.P. Moller Maersk, has announced an agreement in principle with Australia’s maritime

June 1, 2023
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Shipping

Australia Bans Bulk Carrier Over Multiple Deficiencies

Panama-flagged bulk carrier Babuza Wisdom has been banned from Australian waters for a period of 90 days by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) due

June 1, 2023
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Offshore

Crowley Investment to Advance Floating Offshore Wind Energy Capacity in U.S.

US-based maritime specialist Crowley has announced a new investment in Tugdock, the developers of the innovative Tugdock Submersible Platform (TSP). The TSP is

June 1, 2023
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boating safety
Shipping

Boat Owner Sentenced to Prison for Illegal Charter Operation in Chicago

A boat owner from Sterling Heights, Michigan, has been sentenced to one year in federal prison for conducting illegal charter operations on the Chicago River

June 1, 2023
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ship pilot ladder
Accidents

Australia Convicts Ship Operator, Master After Pilot Ladder Fall Injury

A Magistrates Court in Perth, Australia has convicted the Master and operator of a Cyprus-flagged cargo ship following an accident involving a substandard

June 1, 2023
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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Shipping

Viasat Completes Acquisition of Inmarsat

California-based communications company, Viasat Inc., has completed its acquisition of Inmarsat, a global leader in mobile satellite communications in the

May 31, 2023
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offshore oil and gas
Offshore

Helix Energy Solutions Awarded Major Decommissioning Contract in US Gulf of Mexico

Helix Energy Solutions (NYSE: HLX) has been awarded a significant 39-well decommissioning contract in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. The contract was awarded to

May 31, 2023
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Accidents

Shipping Losses Hit Record Low in 2022, But New Challenges Emerge

The number of large ships lost worldwide reached a record low in 2022, according to Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE (AGCS) Safety & Shipping

May 31, 2023
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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Weather

NOAA Predicts Near-Normal Atlantic Hurricane Season

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has released its forecast for the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, predicting near-normal activity.

May 30, 2023
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