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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.


Saturday, June 28, 2014
Panama Orders Release of North Korean Crew
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Panama Orders Release of North Korean Crew

A Panamanian court on Friday ordered the release of three North Korean ship officers who were jailed after they were caught smuggling Cuban weapons through

June 28, 2014
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Friday, June 27, 2014
WATCH: Harrier Jet Lands on Aircraft Carrier Without Front Landing Gear
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WATCH: Harrier Jet Lands on Aircraft Carrier Without Front Landing Gear

Now here’s something you don’t see

June 27, 2014
Total Views: 187

NPR Story: The Closest You Can Get To Piloting A Container Ship – LISTEN
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NPR Story: The Closest You Can Get To Piloting A Container Ship – LISTEN

Listen to NPR's story on simulator training at

June 27, 2014
Total Views: 43

Chinese Trawler Sinks in Disputed Waters with Japan
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Chinese Trawler Sinks in Disputed Waters with Japan

Five Chinese fishermen are missing after a trawler sank on Friday in waters to the north of islands disputed with Japan in the East China Sea in what appeared

June 27, 2014
Total Views: 50

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SPOTD: Eagle Sydney Loads Condensate at Kårstø

The 105k deadweight ton Aframax tanker Eagle Sydney was at Statoil’s Kårstø oil terminal last week taking on a cargo of condensate (light crude oil).

June 27, 2014
Total Views: 72

Thursday, June 26, 2014
WATCH: Epic Rough Seas Medevac Video
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WATCH: Epic Rough Seas Medevac Video

That. Was.

June 26, 2014
Total Views: 1078

Bollinger Delivers Fast Response Cutter Number Ten
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Bollinger Delivers Fast Response Cutter Number Ten

Louisiana-based Bollinger Shipyards has delivered the tenth Fast Response Cutter (FRC) to the United States Coast

June 26, 2014
Total Views: 71

Crowley Seeks Title XI Loan Guarantee for World’s First LNG-Powered ConRo’s
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Crowley Seeks Title XI Loan Guarantee for World’s First LNG-Powered ConRo’s

Crowley Maritime Corporation is seeking the U.S. Governments help to pay for two new LNG-powered Roll-On/Roll-Off containerships being built in

June 26, 2014
Total Views: 174

Fugro Survey Vessel Begins Mapping Ocean Floor in Search for MH370
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Fugro Survey Vessel Begins Mapping Ocean Floor in Search for MH370

Dutch engineers this week started a months-long survey to map unchartered deep-sea terrain at the bottom of the Indian Ocean, the next step in the search for

June 26, 2014
Total Views: 184

Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Costa Concordia Salvage: Final Decision Delayed Once Again
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Costa Concordia Salvage: Final Decision Delayed Once Again

Just weeks away from the planned departure of the Costa Concordia hulk from Giglio and a final decision regarding its destination is yet to be

June 25, 2014
Total Views: 41

GasLog Heads to Hyundai Heavy for LNG Newbuilds
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GasLog Heads to Hyundai Heavy for LNG Newbuilds

Bermuda-based GasLog (NYSE:GLOG) announced Wednesday a first-time order for two new LNG carriers from South Korea's Hyundai Heavy

June 25, 2014
Total Views: 58

Bourbon Joins 500-Vessel Club
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Bourbon Joins 500-Vessel Club

French offshore services company Bourbon Offshore has announced the delivery of the groups 500th

June 25, 2014
Total Views: 168

Obama Administration Seen Widening Exports for Shale Oil
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Obama Administration Seen Widening Exports for Shale Oil

The U.S. Commerce Department opened the door to more U.S. oil exports as long as the crude is lightly processed, tempering the impact of a law that’s banned

June 25, 2014
Total Views: 24

Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Genco Tiberius shipping capesize
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Genco Takes On Shareholders as Shipper Looks to Exit Bankruptcy

Lawyers for bankrupt Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd on Tuesday insisted the dry bulk shipper is not being undervalued during the closing of a trial pitting the

June 24, 2014
Total Views: 44

NTSB: Poor Decisions Led to Marseilles Dam Allision
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NTSB: Poor Decisions Led to Marseilles Dam Allision

The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board has issued a Marine Accident Brief into the April 2013 aliision of the Dale A. Heller tow with Illinois’

June 24, 2014
Total Views: 246

Shocking Footage Shows Passenger Falling from MSC Cruise Ship
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Shocking Footage Shows Passenger Falling from MSC Cruise Ship

Some shocking video footage has been released on Youtube showing a passenger falling overboard from an MSC cruise ship during a World Cup soccer cruise in

June 24, 2014
Total Views: 670

Caribbean Competition Drags Down Carnival’s Profit Forecast
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Caribbean Competition Drags Down Carnival’s Profit Forecast

Carnival Corp, the world's largest cruise operator, forecast an adjusted profit below market estimates for the current quarter, blaming increased competition

June 24, 2014
Total Views: 31

Nautilus Holdings Files for Bankruptcy in New York
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Nautilus Holdings Files for Bankruptcy in New York

Nautilus Holdings Ltd., owner of a 16-vessel container shipping fleet, filed for bankruptcy protection in New York, citing a drop in charter

June 24, 2014
Total Views: 86

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OW Bunker Acquires Wilhelmsen Marine Fuels

Wilhelmsen Marine Fuels, a subsidiary of Wilhelmsen Maritime Services, has been acquired by OW Bunker and will be fully integrated as a wholly owned subsidiary

June 24, 2014
Total Views: 163

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Pan Ocean Orders Capes

Singapore-listed Pan Ocean Co. Ltd placed an order today with an undisclosed shipyard for two new Capesize bulk carriers for a total consideration of KRW 57.4

June 24, 2014
Total Views: 75