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The latest maritime and offshore news.


Monday, November 4, 2019
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Shipping News

BHP Weighing LNG Fuel for Ore Carriers

By Barbara Lewis LONDON, Nov 4 (Reuters) – BHP, the biggest listed miner, aims to decide early next year who has won a tender for LNG-fueled transport to

November 4, 2019
Total Views: 67

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Receives Prestigious Admiral of the Ocean Sea Award
Shipping News

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Receives Prestigious Admiral of the Ocean Sea Award

United Seamen’s Service has awarded its prestigious 2019 Admiral of the Ocean Sea Award (AOTOS) to U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao in

November 4, 2019
Total Views: 82

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Piracy

Pirates Kidnap Four Crew from Greek Tanker Off Togo – Togo Navy

LOME, Nov 4 (Reuters) – Pirates attacked a Greek oil tanker off the coast of Togo on Monday and fled after taking four crew members as hostages, the West

November 4, 2019
Total Views: 101

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Piracy

Pirates Kidnap Nine from Bulk Carrier Off Benin

OSLO, Nov 3 (Reuters) – A vessel owned by Norwegian shipping firm J.J. Ugland was boarded by pirates while at anchor off the coast of Benin on Saturday,

November 4, 2019
Total Views: 78

Saturday, November 2, 2019
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Interesting

No Proof: Greek Ship Manager Denies Involvement in Brazilian Oil Slick

SAO PAULO/ATHENS, Nov 2 (Reuters) – The manager of an oil tanker being probed by Brazilian authorities in connection with an oil spill off the

November 2, 2019
Total Views: 95

Friday, November 1, 2019
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Interesting

MARAD Presents Rare Gallant Ship Citation Award for Sincerity Ace Rescue

The crew of the U.S.-flagged ship M/V Green Lake has been presented with the U.S. Maritime Administration’s Gallant Ship Citation in recognition of their

November 1, 2019
Total Views: 279

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Interesting

Watch: U.S. Navy’s $13 Billion Supercarrier Conducts High-Speed Turn Test

The U.S. Navy next-generation aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), returned to sea for this week for a series of sea trials prior to returning to

November 1, 2019
Total Views: 3527

Shipping emissions
Shipping News

Shipping Execs Advocate Carbon Levies to Fund Fuels of the Future

By Roslan Khasawneh SINGAPORE, Nov 1 (Reuters) – Executives at some of the world’s top shipping groups are advocating a levy on carbon emissions on

November 1, 2019
Total Views: 33

People work to remove an oil spill on Suape beach in Cabo de Santo Agostinho
Shipping News

Brazilian Police Raid Greek Shipping Company Linked to Oil Slick

By Gram Slattery and Pedro Fonseca RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov 1 (Reuters) – Brazilian police on Friday raided the offices of a Greek company as they investigate

November 1, 2019
Total Views: 45

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Shipping News

Britain’s Peel Ports Sees Brexit Boost as Shippers Divert Cargo

By Jonathan Saul LONDON, Nov 1 (Reuters) – Cargo shippers are diverting goods to more ports across Britain to ensure stable supply lines due to

November 1, 2019
Total Views: 32

BOUBOULINA tanker
Shipping News

Brazil ID’s Greek Ship Responsible for Mystery Oil Spill

By Ricardo Brito BRASILIA, Nov 1 (Reuters) – Brazilian investigators said on Friday a Greek-flagged ship carrying Venezuelan crude was the source of

November 1, 2019
Total Views: 108

Thursday, October 31, 2019
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Shipping News

U.S. Charges Foreign Shipping Companies, Engineer Over Illegal Dumping

The U.S. Justice Department has charged two foreign shipping companies and a first assistant engineer related to the alleged illegal dumping oily bilge water

October 31, 2019
Total Views: 158

Matt Heider is CEO of Nautilus Labs
Blog

Nautilus Labs Interview – How Does A Small Maritime Startup Raise $11M?

This week we had the pleasure to interview Matt Heider, CEO of the fast growing startup Nautilus Labs.   Nautilus is building artificial intelligence

October 31, 2019
Total Views: 316

ONE Reports Quarterly Profit, But Losses Expected
Shipping News

ONE Reports Quarterly Profit, But Losses Expected

By Mike Wackett (The Loadstar) – Japanese carrier Ocean Network Express (ONE) almost hit its target for profitability in the second quarter of its fiscal

October 31, 2019
Total Views: 43

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Shipping News

Shipping Industry Must Act to Meet Emissions Targets -IRENA

By Roslan Khasawneh SINGAPORE, Oct 31 (Reuters) – Immediate action is required if the global shipping industry is to meet a target of halving its carbon

October 31, 2019
Total Views: 82

Wednesday, October 30, 2019
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Shipping News

How the Trade War and a Changing China Are Roiling Global Shipping

By Ann Koh and Serene Cheong (Bloomberg) –The trade war and China’s economic shift made 2018 a tough year for global shipping and will continue to

October 30, 2019
Total Views: 49

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Shipping News

Decarbonization Looms Large on Shipping’s Radar

By Sam Whelan (The Loadstar) – Decarbonisation is now the second most important issue for the shipping industry, according to a report released today by

October 30, 2019
Total Views: 23

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Shipping News

Cyber Attack on Asian Ports Could Cost $110 Billion, Lloyd’s Warns

By Simon Jessop LONDON, Oct 30 (Reuters) – A cyber attack on Asian ports could cost as much as $110 billion, or half the total global loss from natural

October 30, 2019
Total Views: 59

Cal Maritime Provides Update on Wild Fire Impacts
Shipping News

Cal Maritime Provides Update on Wild Fire Impacts

The California Maritime Academy has provided an update on the wild fire that hit its Northern California campus on Sunday. According to Cal Maritime, the

October 30, 2019
Total Views: 113

port hedland Photo credit: Pilbara Ports Authority
Shipping News

Record Iron Ore Cargoes Forecast From Australia’s Port Hedland

By Krystal Chia and Shery Ahn (Bloomberg) –Iron ore exports from Australia’s Port Hedland, the largest bulk-export terminal, are expected to hit a

October 30, 2019
Total Views: 122