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Thursday, February 5, 2015
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There is a Limit to Capex Cuts as Oil Reserves Continue to Deplete

Capex can't be cut

February 5, 2015
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Wednesday, February 4, 2015
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LNG Supply Seen Falling After 2020 as Oil Plunge Delays Projects

Global output of liquefied natural gas may shrink after 2020 as falling oil prices prompt producers to withdraw plans for new plants and delay

February 4, 2015
Total Views: 22

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Noble Drilling to Retire Three Semi-Submersible Rigs

In Noble Corporation’s 4th quarter earnings report released today, the company took a $713 million impairment charge on the retirement of three of their

February 4, 2015
Total Views: 391

West Coast Ports May Shut Down Within Days, Shippers Say
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West Coast Ports May Shut Down Within Days, Shippers Say

Union-led work slowdowns could shut down the 29 U.S. West Coast ports in five to 10 days, the head of the shippers’ association said, urging the union to

February 4, 2015
Total Views: 102

Cheap Oil and Nigeria’s Black Market Economy
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Cheap Oil and Nigeria’s Black Market Economy

While the price plunge and its effect on the global economy are evident, we should not forget that illicit economies are equally subjected to market

February 4, 2015
Total Views: 99

Rena Salvage Allowed ‘Temporary Pause’
Accidents

Rena Salvage Allowed ‘Temporary Pause’

Authorities in New Zealand have granted a “temporary pause” in the salvage of the MV Rena shipwreck on Astrolabe Reef pending a decision over the

February 4, 2015
Total Views: 122

West Coast Port Talks Hit Snag -Source
Ports

West Coast Port Talks Hit Snag -Source

Shipping companies and terminal operators for 29 U.S. West Coast ports appeared to have hit a snag on Wednesday in protracted labor negotiations with the

February 4, 2015
Total Views: 40

Greek Officer Killed, Three Others Kidnapped from VLCC Off Nigeria
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Greek Officer Killed, Three Others Kidnapped from VLCC Off Nigeria

One officer is dead and three others have been kidnapped following an attack on a Greek-owned VLCC anchored off the coast of

February 4, 2015
Total Views: 272

Danish Bulker Owner Copenship Files for Bankruptcy
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Danish Bulker Owner Copenship Files for Bankruptcy

Privately-owned shipping company Copenship has filed for bankruptcy in Copenhagen after losses in the dry bulk market, its Chief Executive Michael Fenger told

February 4, 2015
Total Views: 190

ITF Slams Allseas: ‘Pieter Schelte’ Is a Nazi War Criminal, Not a Ship Name
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ITF Slams Allseas: ‘Pieter Schelte’ Is a Nazi War Criminal, Not a Ship Name

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) is demanding that Allseas Group SA immediately change the name of 'Pieter Schelte' as it honors a

February 4, 2015
Total Views: 238

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Maersk Announces Layoffs

The offshore sector took another hit today as Maersk Supply Service and Maersk Drilling both announced major layoffs at their corporate headquarter in Denmark.

February 4, 2015
Total Views: 75

Maria das Graças Foster petrobras
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Petrobras’ Top Management Resigns in Brazil Corruption Case

By Sabrina Valle and Denyse Godoy (Bloomberg) — Petroleo Brasileiro SA Chief Executive Officer Maria das Gracas Foster and five of her top managers

February 4, 2015
Total Views: 51

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Scorpio Bulkers Swaps Capesize Newbuilds for Product Tankers

13 months after placing an order for twenty Capesize bulk carriers, Scorpio Bulkers is modifying their order and instead swapping out three of their Capes for

February 4, 2015
Total Views: 48

Coast Guard Rescues Dog from Icy Lake – Your Feel Good Video of the Day
Shipping News

Coast Guard Rescues Dog from Icy Lake – Your Feel Good Video of the Day

A yellow lab is lucky to be alive after a fall into the icy waters of Lake

February 4, 2015
Total Views: 21

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Technip’s Global 1200 to Be Upgraded at Damen Ship Repair

Technip’s deepwater pipelay and heavy lift vessel Global 1200 entered the drydock at Damen Ship Repair Rotterdam (DSR) last month for a major upgrade,

February 4, 2015
Total Views: 140

Statoil Picks Acting CEO Eldar Saetre as Permanent Boss After Lund
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Statoil Picks Acting CEO Eldar Saetre as Permanent Boss After Lund

Statoil ASA, Norway’s biggest energy company, unexpectedly appointed acting Chief Executive Officer Eldar Saetre to permanently succeed Helge

February 4, 2015
Total Views: 50

Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Iran is Dodging Around Sanctions to Sell Thousands of Tons of Fuel Oil
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Iran is Dodging Around Sanctions to Sell Thousands of Tons of Fuel Oil

Iran is sidestepping Western sanctions and managing to sell hundreds of thousands of tonnes of fuel oil every month through companies based in the U.S.-allied

February 3, 2015
Total Views: 92

Steel Cut on Fourth Oasis-Class Cruise Ship
Shipbuilding

Steel Cut on Fourth Oasis-Class Cruise Ship

Royal Caribbean has announced that the first steel has been cut for the fourth Oasis-class ship, marking the official start of construction for the next

February 3, 2015
Total Views: 102

Norovirus Sickens Over 200 Aboard Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship
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Norovirus Sickens Over 200 Aboard Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship

A Royal Caribbean cruise from Baltimore to Jamaica was cut short after more than 200 people became ill with the

February 3, 2015
Total Views: 111

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Watch: VOS Vigilant Encounters Big Breaking Seas

Vroon Offshore’s 2011-built Emergency Response and Rescue Vessel VOS Vigilant took a bit of a pounding while operating off the Shetland Islands last

February 3, 2015
Total Views: 123