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Monday, November 12, 2018
The Christophe de Margerie, an ice-class tanker fitted out to transport liquefied natural gas, is docked at the Yamal LNG facility in Arctic port of Sabetta, Yamalo-Nenets district, Russia March 30, 2017. REUTERS/Olesya Astakhova/File Photo
Shipping News

Eighth Ice-Breaking LNG Carrier Heads to Yamal to Load Gas

By Sabina Zawadzki LONDON, Nov 12 (Reuters) – A new ice-breaking tanker capable of navigating the Arctic on its own is set to load its first

November 12, 2018
Total Views: 116

Thursday, November 8, 2018
KNM Helge Ingstad collision
Interesting

Norwegian Frigate Intentionally Grounded Collision with Oil Tanker

Update: AIS animation shows the collision between Sola TS and KNM Helge Ingstad. By Terje Solsvik and Ole Petter Skonnord OSLO, Nov 8 (Reuters) – An

November 8, 2018
Total Views: 594

duck boat tragedy
Interesting

Captain of Deadly Missouri Duck Boat Charged in Federal Court

Nov 8 (Reuters) – The captain of the World War Two-style tourist “duck boat” that sank on a Missouri lake during a storm in July, killing 17

November 8, 2018
Total Views: 73

crist shipyard
Shipbuilding

North Korean Worker Accuses Dutch Shipbuilder of ‘Slave-Like Conditions’

By Kieran Guilbert and Magdalena Mis LONDON, Nov 8 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – A North Korean labourer has filed a landmark criminal complaint

November 8, 2018
Total Views: 93

hapag-lloyd ship
Shipping News

Hapag-Lloyd Optimistic for Full Year as Operating Profit Rises

By Vera Eckert FRANKFURT, Nov 8 (Reuters) – German shipping group Hapag-Lloyd expects an increase in transport volumes to last for the remainder of 2018

November 8, 2018
Total Views: 45

Wednesday, November 7, 2018
tankers at anchor
Shipping News

Saras Invests in Mediterranean LSFO Bunkering Terminal Ahead of IMO Switch

By Ron Bousso LONDON, Nov 7 (Reuters) – Italian refiner Saras is constructing a ship-refueling terminal at its Sardinia plant and will market a new,

November 7, 2018
Total Views: 32

uss cole
Shipping News

Supreme Court Divided Over USS Cole Bombing Lawsuit Against Sudan

By Andrew Chung WASHINGTON, Nov 7 (Reuters) – U.S. Supreme Court justices appeared divided on Wednesday as they weighed an effort by Sudan, backed

November 7, 2018
Total Views: 17

bulk ship
Shipping News

Derailed Train Expected to Impact Australian Iron Ore Exports

By Melanie Burton MELBOURNE, Nov 7 (Reuters) – Mining giant BHP Billiton expects some interruption to its Australian iron ore exports after a nearly

November 7, 2018
Total Views: 46

Stock photo shows an oil tanker at a terminal
Shipping News

Saudi Tanker Company Bahri Targets Acquisitions in Asia, Middle East

By Marwa Rashad RIYADH, Nov 7 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s Bahri is targeting acquisitions in Asia and the Middle East as the exclusive oil shipper

November 7, 2018
Total Views: 36

Tuesday, November 6, 2018
blue lng carrier at sea
Shipping News

LNG Shipping Rates Hit All-Time High Ahead of Winter Traffic

LONDON, Nov 6 (Reuters) – The cost of shipping liquefied natural gas (LNG) has hit $200,000 a day, exceeding a 2012 peak of $180,000 a day The headline

November 6, 2018
Total Views: 31

Monday, November 5, 2018
tanker underway
Shipping News

U.S. Snaps Back Iran Sanctions with Waivers to Top Oil Buyers

By Humeyra Pamuk and Jane Chung WASHINGTON/SEOUL, Nov 5 (Reuters) – The United States snapped sanctions back in place on Monday to choke off Iran’s

November 5, 2018
Total Views: 35

Saturday, November 3, 2018
japan-navy-warship
Navy

U.S. Navy Conducts Biggest Ever Japan Defense War Game

By Tim Kelly (Reuters) – U.S. fighter jets darted over the Western Pacific on Saturday as the nuclear powered USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier joined

November 3, 2018
Total Views: 88

Friday, November 2, 2018
u.s. withdraws from iran nuclear deal
Shipping News

U.S. Allowing Waivers for Eight Importers from Iran Oil Sanctions

By Arshad Mohammed, Lesley Wroughton and Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, Nov 2 (Reuters) – The United States said on Friday it will temporarily allow eight

November 2, 2018
Total Views: 29

bunkering
Shipping News

Big Oil Traders Set to Cash In On Shipping Fuel Overhaul

By Ahmad Ghaddar and Julia Payne LONDON, Nov 2 (Reuters) – The world’s biggest oil traders are gearing up to cash in on big disruptions that

November 2, 2018
Total Views: 37

Thursday, November 1, 2018
cargo ship
Shipping News

U.S. Soybean Cargo Heading to China Switches Destination Amid Trade Row

BEIJING, Nov 1 (Reuters) – A vessel carrying soybeans from the United States to China changed its destination to South Korea on Thursday, shipping data

November 1, 2018
Total Views: 78

Appledore shipyard
Shipping News

Babcock to Close Appledore Shipyard in England as Orders Dry Up

EDINBURGH, Nov 1 (Reuters) – British engineering and defence firm Babcock International said on Thursday it was closing its Appledore shipyard in Devon,

November 1, 2018
Total Views: 120

Shipping News

Gaslog Considers Buybacks, Extra Dividends as LNG Shipping Rates Soar

LONDON, Nov 1 (Reuters) – Gaslog, a liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier, said on Thursday it was considering extra dividends or a share buyback after

November 1, 2018
Total Views: 28

lng bunk vessel kairos
Shipping News

Petronas Loads LNG Fuel Cargo on World’s Largest LNG Bunkering Vessel

SINGAPORE, Nov 1 (Reuters) – Malaysia’s state energy firm Petronas said on Thursday it has supplied its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo to

November 1, 2018
Total Views: 96

Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Indonesia Believes Searchers Located Crashed Jet’s Fuselage and Black Box
Shipping News

Indonesia Believes Searchers Located Crashed Jet’s Fuselage and Black Box

By Yuddy Cahya and Cindy Silviana JAKARTA, Oct 31 (Reuters) – Indonesian search and rescue workers believe an underwater “pinging” sound

October 31, 2018
Total Views: 31

Tuesday, October 30, 2018
tanker loading
Shipping News

Rising U.S. Crude Output Sparks Race to Build Export Terminals

By Jarrett Renshaw and Collin Eaton NEW YORK/HOUSTON, Oct 30 (Reuters) – A high-stakes competition is emerging among energy exporters proposing

October 30, 2018
Total Views: 45