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Wednesday, January 21, 2015
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Wärtsilä to Supply LNG Reliquefaction Plants for Chinese Newbuilds

Finnish engine manufacturer Wärtsilä has won a major order for their LNG reliquefaction plants and gas handling systems which will be installed aboard four

January 21, 2015
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Tuesday, January 20, 2015
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Oil Trades Below $47 as Rising U.S. Supplies Seen Expanding Glut

Oil traded below $47 a barrel as forecasts for rising U.S. crude stockpiles bolstered speculation that a global glut that spurred a price collapse may

January 20, 2015
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First Lock Gate Installed on Pacific Side of Expanded Panama Canal
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First Lock Gate Installed on Pacific Side of Expanded Panama Canal

Another significant milestone in the construction of the expanded Panama Canal this week: the installation of the first new lock gate on the Pacific side. The

January 20, 2015
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House Members Rally Against Senator McCain’s Jones Act Amendment
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House Members Rally Against Senator McCain’s Jones Act Amendment

In the latest show of support for the Jones Act, 32 bipartisan Representatives have sent a letter to Senate leadership urging them to reject a

January 20, 2015
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Cal Dive Diving Support Vessel Hit by Fire Off Louisiana Coast
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Cal Dive Diving Support Vessel Hit by Fire Off Louisiana Coast

A semi-submersible saturation diving support vessel belonging to Cal Dive found itself adrift in the waters off the Louisiana coast on Monday following a fire

January 20, 2015
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Hyundai Heavy’s Next-Generation Drillship Design Receives ABS Approval in Principle
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Hyundai Heavy’s Next-Generation Drillship Design Receives ABS Approval in Principle

The American Bureau of Shipping says it has awarded approval in principle (AIP) for Hyundai Heavy Industries' next-generation HD12000 heavy duty, wide beam

January 20, 2015
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Incidents

Sembcorp Marine and ABS Acknowledge Deaths in Chinese Tug Sinking

In a follow-up statement today on last week’s deadly tugboat sinking in the Yangtze River, Sembcorp Marine Ltd confirmed three of their employees were

January 20, 2015
Total Views: 219

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Finance

Thoresen Thai Plans $223 Million Rights Issue

Thai dry bulk carrier Thoresen Thai Agencies Pcl said on Tuesday it planned to raise about 7.3 billion baht ($223.2 million) by offering new shares via a

January 20, 2015
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Hoegh Osaka Salvage Makes Progress  – UPDATE
Accidents

Hoegh Osaka Salvage Makes Progress – UPDATE

Tuesday Update: The list of the vessel has decreased to 37 degrees as of Monday night as salvors continue to pump more clean water from the lower car decks.

January 20, 2015
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Chancellor Osborne Pledges More to Help North Sea Oil Industry

U.K. Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne said he’s likely to announce further steps to help Scotland’s North Sea oil and gas

January 20, 2015
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Finance

Euronav to Raise $175 Million with New York Listing

Belgian crude oil shipping group Euronav said on Tuesday that it was going ahead with its plan to list shares on the New York Stock Exchange in a public

January 20, 2015
Total Views: 75

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Island Innovator Spuds-In Off Stavanger

The Island Innovator semi-submersible started turning to the right at PL674BS within the Zulu prospect located approximately 100 kilometers west of Stavanger

January 20, 2015
Total Views: 98

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Kvaerner Wins Johan Sverdrup Jacket Contract

In the southern part of the Norwegian sector of the North Sea in 110 meters of water is the Johan Sverdrup field,  one of the largest discoveries ever made

January 20, 2015
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Monday, January 19, 2015
Crowley to Increase Jones Act Puerto Rico Trade Capacity Amid Horizon Lines Exit
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Crowley to Increase Jones Act Puerto Rico Trade Capacity Amid Horizon Lines Exit

Jacksonville-based Crowley Maritime Corporation has announced plans to increase capacity for its U.S. mainland to Puerto Rico service amid Horizon Line's

January 19, 2015
Total Views: 115

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UAE Oil Minister Says Low Oil Prices Won’t Last For Long

he United Arab Emirates oil minister said on Monday that the drop in oil prices was unlikely to last for long and that the country would not alter its energy

January 19, 2015
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News

Golar LNG CEO Doug Arnell to Resign

For Golar LNG’s CEO Doug Arnell, it’s been a good ride. For the past four years his company has increased its market cap 400 percent and grown to

January 19, 2015
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Shanghai Widens Lead as World’s Busiest Container Port
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Shanghai Widens Lead as World’s Busiest Container Port

Shanghai retained its title as the world’s busiest container port for a fifth consecutive year after widening the gap with its closest rival

January 19, 2015
Total Views: 80

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Engineering News

Star Cruises’ Newbuilds to Feature ABB Azipod XO Technology

Star Cruises’ new ships under construction at Meyer Werft shipyard will powered by ABB’s latest generation Azipod XO propulsion technology,

January 19, 2015
Total Views: 156

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DeepOcean Signs Long Term Charter for Subsea Construction Vessel

Norwegian subsea contractor DeepOcean AS is hoping to sign a major contract at the end of this week according to Chief Financial Officer Dennis de Vreede. In

January 19, 2015
Total Views: 92

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China Ocean Shipping Gains Financing for 53 New Ships

China Ocean Shipping (Group) Company has received a $1.75 billion loan from the Export-Import Bank of China to buy 53 new ships, which it plans to order from

January 19, 2015
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