Mike Schuler

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Shipping

MARAD Awards $20.8 Million in Small Shipyard Grants

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced $20.8 million in grant awards to 27 small shipyards across 20 states in

May 3, 2023
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Defense

USS Gerald R. Ford Supercarrier Departs On First Combat Mission

The U.S. Navy’s next-generation supercarrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) set sail from Naval Station Norfolk on Tuesday on its first combat deployment.

May 3, 2023
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Shipping

Iran Seizes Another Tanker in Strait of Hormuz

Iranian forces have seized another tanker in the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, marking the latest in a series of seizures and attacks by Iranian

May 3, 2023
Total Views: 1851

Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Cruise Ships

US Coast Guard Helicopter Has Close Call During Harrowing Heavy Weather Medevac

A dramatic rescue attempt took place over the weekend as a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter battled harsh weather conditions during a medevac operation

May 2, 2023
Total Views: 7702

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Shipping

Valaris Expands Contract Backlog with New Wins and Extensions

Offshore drilling company Valaris Limited (NYSE: VAL) has announced strong first quarter results for 2023, with new contracts and extensions announced worth

May 2, 2023
Total Views: 1112

Shipping

Crowley to Launch New Ocean-Rail Service Connecting Mexico, U.S. Midwest, and Canada

US-based maritime and logistics solutions provider Crowley is set to introduce an integrated ocean and rail service linking Mexico, the U.S. Midwest, and

May 2, 2023
Total Views: 2561

Monday, May 1, 2023
Shipbuilding

All American Marine Awarded MARAD Small Shipyard Grant

All American Marine, a leading manufacturer of aluminum catamarans and monohulls in the Pacific Northwest, has been awarded a Small Shipyard Grant worth

May 1, 2023
Total Views: 2702

Accidents

Dredger Involved in Fatal Collision off the Philippines

At least three people have died, and two were reported missing after a Sierra Leone-flagged dredger collided with a product tanker in the waters off Corregidor

May 1, 2023
Total Views: 4886

Shipping

Iran Releases Video of ‘Advantage Sweet’ Boarding in Gulf of Oman

New footage aired by Iran’s state television on Friday revealed Iranian navy commandos boarding a U.S.-bound oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman. The U.S.

May 1, 2023
Total Views: 9080

Friday, April 28, 2023
Shipping

Gulf Coast Task Force Cracks Down on Illegal Charter Operations

The Gulf Coast Illegal Charter (GCIC) Task Force, led by the U.S. Coast Guard, has taken action against several voyages across the Gulf Coast throughout March

April 28, 2023
Total Views: 4311

Uncategorized

Arctic Floating Wind Park Project Selects Odfjell Oceanwind’s Floating Wind Turbine Solution

Odfjell Oceanwind says its innovative floating wind turbine foundation solution Deepsea Star™ has been chosen for the groundbreaking GoliatVIND wind park

April 28, 2023
Total Views: 1554

Accidents

Fire Breaks Out on Marooned Car Carrier in the Philippines

A fire broke out on board an inoperable car carrier on Friday during salvage operations in the central Philippines. The MV Diamond Highway had previously run

April 28, 2023
Total Views: 5622

Thursday, April 27, 2023
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Shipping

IMO Working Towards Regulatory Framework for Autonomous Shipping

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) continues its work to develop a regulatory framework for autonomous ships in response to rapidly evolving

April 27, 2023
Total Views: 2803

Environment

Singapore Joins Forces with Top Classification Societies for Shipping Decarbonization and Digitalization Efforts

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has joined forces with eight of the world’s leading classification societies, signing a Letter of

April 27, 2023
Total Views: 684

Offshore

Van Oord Secures Key Role in Massive German Offshore Wind Project

Van Oord, a leading Dutch maritime contractor, has been named the preferred supplier for the transport and installation of foundations for the 1.6 GW

April 27, 2023
Total Views: 1100

Offshore

BOEM Seeks Public Input on Offshore Wind Development Off New England

As part of the Biden Administration’s ambitious plan to deploy 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy capacity by 2030, the Bureau of Ocean Energy

April 27, 2023
Total Views: 999

Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Ports

California Invests $30 Million in Shared Port Data System

California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a $30 million investment towards developing a shared data system aimed at improving the flow of goods at San

April 26, 2023
Total Views: 2114

Accidents

Coast Guard Suspends Search for Missing Crewboat Crewman Off Louisiana

The Coast Guard has called off its search for a missing crewmember near Port Sulphur, Louisiana. The search, which lasted for approximately 11.5 hours, covered

April 26, 2023
Total Views: 2962

Ports

Port of Melbourne Eyes Role as Green Methanol Bunkering Hub

Australia’s Port of Melbourne has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with more than a handful of companies to explore the commercial feasibility of

April 26, 2023
Total Views: 1225

Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Ports

Canada Approves Major Container Terminal Expansion Project in British Columbia

The Government of Canada has greenlit the CAD $2 billion Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project, a significant container terminal expansion project in Delta, British

April 25, 2023
Total Views: 4227