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Monday, June 9, 2014
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Hyundai Group in Talks to Sell Stake in Logistics Unit to Orix

By Kyunghee Park and Chris Cooper June 9 (Bloomberg) — Hyundai Group, the South Korean conglomerate planning to raise 3.3 trillion won ($3.2 billion)

June 9, 2014
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Marlink to Provide Upgraded SatComs on 27 Stena Line Ferries

“Connectivity is a key differentiator,” commented Raimo Warkki, IT exec at Stena Line, one of the world’s top ferry operators. “High

June 9, 2014
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Hyundai Mipo Gains LPG Carrier Newbuild Order

South Korea’s Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) announced today the winning of a newbuild order for a pair of LPG carriers. The order comes in at a total price

June 9, 2014
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China’s Communist Party Expels Former Top COSCO Executive

China's ruling Communist Party has expelled a former COSCO Holdings executive for taking advantage of his position and claiming expenses for personal items,

June 9, 2014
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Sunday, June 8, 2014
Italy Rescues 5,200 Boat Migrants Since Thursday
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Italy Rescues 5,200 Boat Migrants Since Thursday

Italy has rescued about 5,200 men, women and children and recovered three dead bodies from overcrowded boats in the Mediterranean Sea since early

June 8, 2014
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Saturday, June 7, 2014
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Damen Shipyards Expands Footprint in Offshore Crew Transfer Market

On 4 July, UK-based Rix Sea Shuttle will take delivery of their first ever Damen vessel – a Fast Crew Supplier 2610 – to support their growing involvement

June 7, 2014
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Friday, June 6, 2014
Ships of Chinese Coast Guard are seen near Chinese oil rig Haiyang Shi You 981 in the South China Sea
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Kemp: China’s Nine Dash Line and the Law of the Sea

Territorial disputes over tiny islands and reefs in the South China Sea are poisoning relations between China and its neighbours in Southeast

June 6, 2014
Total Views: 86

Top British Pathé Videos of 20th Century Maritime Disasters
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Top British Pathé Videos of 20th Century Maritime Disasters

For much of the 20th century, British Pathé was one of the leading producers of newsreels and documentaries in the

June 6, 2014
Total Views: 242

Tin Shipments From Indonesia Jump to Highest in Five Months
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Tin Shipments From Indonesia Jump to Highest in Five Months

#451322505 / gettyimages.com Yoga Rusmana and Eko Listiyorini June 6 (Bloomberg) — Tin exports from Indonesia, the world’s largest supplier, surged

June 6, 2014
Total Views: 37

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Harvey Condor Involved in Collision with Tug and Barge

The Harvey Condor, a 295-foot, 5,300 dwt DP2-equipped platform supply vessel was involved in a collision last night with the tug Michigan Service which was

June 6, 2014
Total Views: 187

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Topaz Signs with Viking Life Saving

VIKING Life-Saving Equipment and OSV operator Topaz Energy and Marine announced this week the signing of a multi-million dollar, 10-year combined fixed price

June 6, 2014
Total Views: 85

Greenpeace Vessel Released from Russian Custody
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Greenpeace Vessel Released from Russian Custody

Greenpeace reports today that Russia’s investigative committee (IC) has annulled the arrest of the M/V Arctic Sunrise which was taken over by Russian

June 6, 2014
Total Views: 49

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WATCH: Heerema Installs Dong Energy’s Hejre Jacket

Dong Energy released a video the following video this week showing the installation of the Hejre jacket which occurred on 23 May 2014. This steel structure

June 6, 2014
Total Views: 128

Gail India Breaks with Tradition, Offers Henry Hub-Linked LNG
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Gail India Breaks with Tradition, Offers Henry Hub-Linked LNG

Debjit Chakraborty and Rakteem Katakey June 6 (Bloomberg) — Gail India Ltd., the nation’s largest natural gas distributor, is offering supplies from

June 6, 2014
Total Views: 48

Under Pressure from Baghdad, Italy Warns Oil Traders of Kurdish Tanker
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Under Pressure from Baghdad, Italy Warns Oil Traders of Kurdish Tanker

By Julia Payne and Stephen Jewkes LONDON/MILAN, June 6 (Reuters) – Italy has warned oil traders they face potential legal action from Baghdad if they buy

June 6, 2014
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Thursday, June 5, 2014
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Daredevil French Lighthouse Keeper Performs Crazy Aerial Transfer

Next time you think you have it rough while riding the Billy Pugh from the crewboat to the rig, thank your lucky stars you don’t need to go back

June 5, 2014
Total Views: 209

27 Injured After Ferry Slams Into Pier in Germany
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27 Injured After Ferry Slams Into Pier in Germany

A total of 27 people were injured on Wednesday after a ferry carrying hundreds of passengers rammed into a pier in northern Germany.

June 5, 2014
Total Views: 28

American Crew Held in Honduras on Weapons Charges
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American Crew Held in Honduras on Weapons Charges

The crew of a Florida-based shipwreck salvage company has been held for a month in a Honduras jail after authorities accused them of gun smuggling, a company

June 5, 2014
Total Views: 50

PHOTOS: Pilot Boat Goes Up in Flames
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PHOTOS: Pilot Boat Goes Up in Flames

A pilot boat went up in flames yesterday while moored at the port of Fiumicino, Italy, and it was all captured on camera.

June 5, 2014
Total Views: 41

Vigor Delivers First Olympic-Class Ferry to Washington State
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Vigor Delivers First Olympic-Class Ferry to Washington State

Vigor Fab has delivered the first of three planned Olympic-class, 144-car ferries to Washington State

June 5, 2014
Total Views: 87