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Friday, May 25, 2018
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As Hunger for American Oil Grows Abroad, U.S. Infrastructure Seen Straining Export Capacity

By Ayenat Mersie NEW YORK, May 25 (Reuters) – The U.S. oil export infrastructure is straining to keep up as the country’s crude oil exports hit new

May 25, 2018
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Incident Video: Party Boat Hosting Senior Prom Crashes Into Yacht
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Incident Video: Party Boat Hosting Senior Prom Crashes Into Yacht

A party boat hosting a high school senior prom rear-ended a yacht while docking on the Hudson River in Hoboken, New Jersey on Thursday. Thankfully, none of the

May 25, 2018
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Alberto Becomes First Named Storm of 2018, Targets Gulf Coast
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Alberto Becomes First Named Storm of 2018, Targets Gulf Coast

By Brian K. Sullivan (Bloomberg) — Meet Alberto, the first named storm of 2018. The sub-tropical storm off Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula is expected to

May 25, 2018
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Maersk Line Introduces Bunker Fuel Surcharge to Counter Crude Price Rise

COPENHAGEN, May 25 (Reuters) – The world’s largest container shipping company Maersk Line is increasing prices because of a surge in the cost of

May 25, 2018
Total Views: 42

Thursday, May 24, 2018
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Interview: Port of Rotterdam’s Ben van Scherpenzeel Talks Containers, Efficiency, Blockchain and More

Interview by Paul González-Morgan of Marine Strategy – Ben van Scherpenzeel, Director Nautical Developments, Policy & Plans at the Port of

May 24, 2018
Total Views: 246

MAN to Equip World’s First LNG-Powered Fishing Trawler
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MAN to Equip World’s First LNG-Powered Fishing Trawler

MAN Diesel & Turbo has announced it will supply the complete propulsion package and fuel-gas system for the world’s first LNG-powered fishing trawler.

May 24, 2018
Total Views: 45

Kings Point Superintendent James Helis Accepts New Role at MARAD Headquarters
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Kings Point Superintendent James Helis Accepts New Role at MARAD Headquarters

The United States Maritime Administration on Thursday announced that Rear Admiral James Helis, Superintendent of the United States Merchant Marine Academy

May 24, 2018
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NOAA Predicts Near- to Above-Normal Atlantic Hurricane Season in 2018
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NOAA Predicts Near- to Above-Normal Atlantic Hurricane Season in 2018

The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting a 75-percent chance of a near- of above-normal 2018 Atlantic hurricane season, the

May 24, 2018
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Bomin Group Launches 2020-Compliant Ultra-Low Sulphur Bunker Fuel at Europe’s Busiest Ports

Germany-based Bomin Group, a leading supplier and trader of bunker fuel, has started delivering Ultra-Low Sulphur Fuel Oil to vessels calling in the busy

May 24, 2018
Total Views: 42

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Times Up: Private Search for Missing Flight MH370 Nearing Its End

By Angus Whitley and Anisah Shukry (Bloomberg) — The search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 is in peril once again as new Prime Minister Mahathir

May 24, 2018
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Offshore Wind, Long Delayed in U.S., Gets a Lift in New England
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Offshore Wind, Long Delayed in U.S., Gets a Lift in New England

By Jim Efstathiou Jr. (Bloomberg) — Massachusetts and Rhode Island selected developers to install 1,200 megawatts of wind turbines in the Atlantic Ocean,

May 24, 2018
Total Views: 50

Watch: Boat Lift Goes Really, Really Bad
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Watch: Boat Lift Goes Really, Really Bad

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcZ8-MtcZrE Here’s another example of a crane taking on more than it can handle. This incident reportedly happened

May 24, 2018
Total Views: 74

Wednesday, May 23, 2018
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Pirates Release FWN Rapide Crew Members Kidnapped Off Nigeria

Pirates have released eleven hostages kidnapped from a Dutch cargo ship off the coast of Nigeria last month.  Their release was confirmed Wednesday

May 23, 2018
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Bipartisan Bill Would Require a ‘Portion’ of American Oil and Gas Exports Be Transported on U.S.-Built Ships

U.S. lawmakers introduced a bill Monday that would require a portion of exported crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) be transported on U.S.-built and

May 23, 2018
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Massachusetts, Rhode Island Award Major Offshore Wind Contracts

By Nichola Groom May 23 (Reuters) – Massachusetts on Wednesday selected a partnership between Avangrid Inc and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners to

May 23, 2018
Total Views: 37

Missile Struck Turkish Ship Off Yemen, EU NAVFOR Official Says
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Missile Struck Turkish Ship Off Yemen, EU NAVFOR Official Says

By Jonathan Saul LONDON, May 23 (Reuters) – A Turkish vessel carrying wheat to Yemen this month was hit by a rocket or missile and more attacks on

May 23, 2018
Total Views: 126

Watch: Russian Nuclear Submarine Rapid-Fires Four Ballistic Missiles
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Watch: Russian Nuclear Submarine Rapid-Fires Four Ballistic Missiles

The Russian Defense Ministry has released video of nuclear-powered Borei-class submarine test firing a barrage of four Bulava missiles from below the surface.

May 23, 2018
Total Views: 211

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China Signals to State Giants: ‘Buy American’ Oil and Grains

By Florence Tan, Hallie Gu and Dominique Patton SINGAPORE/BEIJING, May 23 (Reuters) – China will import record volumes of U.S. oil and is likely to

May 23, 2018
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American Oil Boom Seen Tempting Ships to Steer Clear of Iran

By Serene Cheong (Bloomberg) — The latest standoff between the U.S. and Iran may be leaving oil-tanker owners in more of a bind than in previous years.

May 23, 2018
Total Views: 33

Trump Backs Away From China Deal Under Pressure by Trade Hawks
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Trump Backs Away From China Deal Under Pressure by Trade Hawks

By Jenny Leonard and Saleha Mohsin (Bloomberg) — President Donald Trump is backing away from the trade agreement the U.S. just announced with

May 23, 2018
Total Views: 35