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Explore the latest developments in the shipping industry, including market trends, fleet management, and the impact of global trade on maritime logistics.


Thursday, October 1, 2020
Bulk Carrier Aground at Port of Virginia
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Bulk Carrier Aground at Port of Virginia

A large bulk carrier is aground at the Port of Virginia near the mouth of Elizabeth River. The U.S. Coast Guard said it was alerted Wednesday night by the

October 1, 2020
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Ship Operating Costs Rise During Crew Change Crisis
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Ship Operating Costs Rise During Crew Change Crisis

By Krystal Chia (Bloomberg) — Shipowners are facing rising labor costs as widespread Covid-related restrictions limit movement of seafarers and make crew

October 1, 2020
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IMO Headquarters london
Shipping

International Maritime Organization Hit By Cyber Attack

LONDON, Oct 1 (Reuters) – U.N. shipping agency the International Maritime Organization (IMO) said on Thursday its website and intranet had been disabled

October 1, 2020
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Wednesday, September 30, 2020
controls on a ship's bridge
Shipping News

Updated COVID-19 Guidance for Shipping

The International Chamber of Shipping has released new health guidance to help the shipping industry combat the spread of COVID-19, now nine months into the

September 30, 2020
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Cracked Containership Leaking Oil at Bayonne, New Jersey Terminal
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Cracked Containership Leaking Oil at Bayonne, New Jersey Terminal

A containership docked at a container terminal in Bayonne, New Jersey is leaking fuel from a small crack in the ship’s hull, the U.S. Coast Guard

September 30, 2020
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A support vessel is seen next to a wind turbine at the Walney Extension offshore wind farm operated by Orsted off the coast of Blackpool, Britain
Environment

U.K. Plans to Create Offshore Grid to Connect Wind Farms

By Rachel Morison (Bloomberg) –National Grid Plc outlined a plan for an offshore grid that will link new wind parks and interconnectors, saving consumers

September 30, 2020
Total Views: 179

cma cgm vasco de gama
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CMA CGM Suspects Data Breach from Cyber Attack

CMA CGM said it suspects a data breach in this week’s ransomware cyber attack. The French shipping giant said in an update on Wednesday that its

September 30, 2020
Total Views: 148

Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Energy Transitions and Zero-Carbon Targets -Opinion
Offshore

Energy Transitions and Zero-Carbon Targets -Opinion

By John Kemp LONDON, Sept 29 (Reuters) – Policymakers in many countries have outlined plans for an ambitious transition from a system dominated by oil,

September 29, 2020
Total Views: 123

Bouchard Transportation Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
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Bouchard Transportation Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Melville, New York-based shipping company Bouchard Transportation has announced that it and certain of its subsidiaries have filed voluntary petitions to

September 29, 2020
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IMO greenhouse gas emissions
Shipping News

Shell Sets Sights on Net-Zero Emissions Shipping

Royal Dutch Shell has set its sights on net-zero emissions in shipping. In a new report, Shell highlights the important role that hydrogen fuel cells could

September 29, 2020
Total Views: 56

cma cgm containership
Shipping

CMA CGM Updates on Cyber Attack

French shipping giant CMA CGM has provided an updated on the malware attack that forced the group to shut down “periphery” servers to prevent it

September 29, 2020
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A U.S. Coast Guard Research Vessel built by Metal Shark
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U.S. Coast Guard to Test Autonomous Response Boat

The U.S. Coast Guard has selected Louisianna-based shipbuilder Metal Shark and Sea Machines, the automous shipping tech company out of Boston, to supply an

September 29, 2020
Total Views: 385

Virus Cases Rise on Ship Stranded Off World’s Key Iron Ore Hub
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Virus Cases Rise on Ship Stranded Off World’s Key Iron Ore Hub

By David Stringer and Krystal Chia (Bloomberg) — Authorities in Australia are contending with a rising number of coronavirus cases among the crew of a

September 29, 2020
Total Views: 92

golar seal lng carrier klaipeda
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Golar LNG Unit CEO Takes Leave of Absence Amid Brazil Corruption Investigation

Sept 29 (Reuters) – Golar LNG said on Tuesday Hygo Energy Transition Ltd Chief Executive Officer Eduardo Antonello has taken leave of absence with

September 29, 2020
Total Views: 200

bulk ship
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Bulker Earnings Surge on China Infrastructure Investment

By Firat Kayakiran (Bloomberg) –Ships that transport coal and iron ore to China are seeing a surge in earnings as the nation’s demand for commodities

September 29, 2020
Total Views: 72

keppel shipyard
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Keppel to Review Offshore & Marine Business in Major Revamp

SINGAPORE, Sept 29 (Reuters) – Singaporean conglomerate Keppel Corp said on Tuesday it had identified assets worth S$17.5 billion ($12.8 billion) that

September 29, 2020
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Mein Schiff 6 cruise ship is moored at the dock of Piraeus after some of the crew members tested positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Piraeus.REUTERS/Costas Baltas
Cruise Ships

TUI Cruise Ship Crew Members Test Negative for Virus as Ship Docks in Greece

ATHENS, Sept 29 (Reuters) – Twelve crew members of a cruise ship that docked at Piraeus port near Athens on Tuesday tested negative for the novel

September 29, 2020
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Monday, September 28, 2020
cma cgm ship
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Shipping Giant CMA CGM Hit by Ransomware Cyber Attack

French shipping giant CMA CGM says it has been hit with a ransomware cyber attack. “The CMA CGM Group (excluding CEVA Logistics) is currently dealing

September 28, 2020
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offshore wind farm under construction. DJ Mattaar / Shutterstock
Shipping News

Trump’s Offshore Oil Ban to Halt Coastal Wind Farms Too

By Jennifer A. Dlouhy (Bloomberg) –President Donald Trump’s decision to rule out energy development along the coasts of Florida, Georgia and the

September 28, 2020
Total Views: 169

Maersk Supply Service to Test Charging Station Buoy at Offshore Wind Farm
Environment

Maersk Supply Service to Test Charging Station Buoy at Offshore Wind Farm

Maersk Supply Service will has announced plans to test a prototype charging station buoy for battery-powered vessels. For the project, Maersk Supply Service,

September 28, 2020
Total Views: 176