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The latest maritime and offshore news.


Tuesday, November 21, 2017
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France to Promote LNG as Alternative Marine Fuel

PARIS, Nov 21 (Reuters) – France will support the uptake of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a cleaner fuel for ships by encouraging ports to develop the

November 21, 2017
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U.S. Hospital Ship Returns Home from Puerto Rico Relief Mission

Military Sealift Command’s hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) returned to Naval Station Norfolk after providing life-saving medical care in Puerto Rico

November 21, 2017
Total Views: 70

After Warning, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Granted Full Accreditation
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After Warning, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Granted Full Accreditation

The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy has been restored to full accreditation more than a year after it was issued a warning by the Middle States Commission on

November 21, 2017
Total Views: 144

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Search Continues for Missing Sub in South Atlantic

By Walter Bianchi MAR DEL PLATA, Argentina, Nov 21 (Reuters) – Rescuers searching for an Argentine navy submarine that went missing in the South Atlantic

November 21, 2017
Total Views: 64

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Statoil Plants Flag in Big Oil’s Race for ‘Cleaner’ Crude

By Nerijus Adomaitis and Ron Bousso LONDON, Nov 21 (Reuters) – There’s oil and then there’s oil, says Norway’s Statoil, which is

November 21, 2017
Total Views: 43

Monday, November 20, 2017
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IMO: Ships Not Meeting 2020 Low-Sulphur Fuel Requirements Will Be Deemed ‘Unseaworthy’

By Mike Wackett (The Loadstar) – Ships that do not comply with the forthcoming 0.5% sulphur cap on fuel oil could be considered “unseaworthy”,

November 20, 2017
Total Views: 94

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Noises Detected in Search for Missing Argentine Sub

By Walter Bianchi and Maximiliano Rizzi MAR DEL PLATA, Argentina/BUENOS AIRES, Nov 20 (Reuters) – Argentine authorities were analyzing sounds

November 20, 2017
Total Views: 49

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Cargo Ship MV Acorus Banned from Paris MoU for One Year

The Moldovan-flagged cargo ship MV Acorus has been banned from the Paris MoU for a period of one year due to repeat offenses. The MV Acorus was detained in

November 20, 2017
Total Views: 228

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British Yachtsman Killed in Clipper Round-the-World Race

A British sailor has died after being washed overboard from a yacht while participating in the Clipper Round the World Race. According to a statement by the

November 20, 2017
Total Views: 35

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Norway Oil Bosses Insist End Isn’t Near After $35 Billion Shock Investment Dump

By Mikael Holter (Bloomberg) — Can Norway dump $35 billion in oil and gas investments, and simultaneously convince that same industry to throw

November 20, 2017
Total Views: 137

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Wärtsilä Introduces Gas-Fueled Version of ‘World’s Most Efficient 4-Stroke Diesel Engine’

Finnish technology group Wärtsilä has introduced a gas-fueled version of its Wärtsilä 31 marine engine, which is recognized by Guinness World Records as

November 20, 2017
Total Views: 1310

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EU NAVFOR Captures Six Suspected Pirates Off Somalia

A European Union naval force warship has captured six suspected pirates following alleged attacks on a containership and a fishing vessel off the coast of

November 20, 2017
Total Views: 119

Sunday, November 19, 2017
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Satellite Calls Yield No Clues on Missing Argentine Submarine

MAR DEL PLATA, Argentina, Nov 19 (Reuters) – A storm on Sunday complicated efforts to find an Argentine navy submarine missing in the South Atlantic with

November 19, 2017
Total Views: 50

Saturday, November 18, 2017
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U.S. Navy: Japanese Tug Loses Propulsion, Collides with Destroyer

WASHINGTON, Nov 18 (Reuters) – A U.S. guided-missile destroyer, USS Benfold,, sustained slight damage when a Japanese tug drifted into it during a towing

November 18, 2017
Total Views: 82

Friday, November 17, 2017
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Six Weeks After Hurricane Maria, Domestic Maritime Industry Continues to Play a Key Role in Puerto Rico’s Relief Efforts

American maritime companies are continuing to provide beefed-up shipping services to Puerto Rico to ensure essential relief and commercial cargoes can reach

November 17, 2017
Total Views: 163

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Singapore Wants to Start Using Aerial Drones for Remote Ship Inspections

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore has unveiled plans to leverage aerial drones for carrying out ship inspections beginning as soon as early next

November 17, 2017
Total Views: 133

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U.S. Federal Maritime Commission Warns Against Use of Unlicensed Shipping Companies

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has issued a warning to shippers about using unlicensed companies providing ocean shipping services following a number of

November 17, 2017
Total Views: 70

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BSEE Director: Deepwater Gulf of Mexico Critical to U.S. Energy Dominance

Oil and gas production from deepwater projects in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico is critical to the Trump Administration’s goal of energy dominance, according

November 17, 2017
Total Views: 90

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European Maritime Safety Agency Tallies 3,145 Marine Casualties and Incidents in 2016

The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) has released its annual overview of marine casualties and incidents involving European-registered ships for the year

November 17, 2017
Total Views: 194

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Argentine Navy Loses Contact with Submarine Off Patagonia

BUENOS AIRES, Nov 17 (Reuters) – An Argentine military submarine with 44 crew members on board was missing at sea in the South Atlantic on Friday,

November 17, 2017
Total Views: 62