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Thursday, August 6, 2020
maersk arctic
Shipping News

Arctic Sea Ice Shrank to Record Lows in July

By Laura Millan Lombrana (Bloomberg) –Ice covering the Arctic Ocean reached the lowest level since at least 1979 for July as temperatures spiked in the

August 6, 2020
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Wednesday, August 5, 2020
Drillship Offshore Brazil
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Transocean Hires Financial Advisor to Evaluate ‘Strategic Alternatives’

By David Wethe (Bloomberg) –Transocean Ltd. has tapped Lazard Freres & Co. LLC to be its financial adviser as the world’s biggest owner of

August 5, 2020
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Tripoli and Adjacent Ports Set to Pick Up Imports in Wake of Beirut Blast
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Tripoli and Adjacent Ports Set to Pick Up Imports in Wake of Beirut Blast

By Ellen Francis and Maha El Dahan BEIRUT/DUBAI, Aug 5 (Reuters) – Lebanon’s main grain silo at Beirut port was destroyed in a blast, leaving the

August 5, 2020
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Update: Two Killed on Orient Queen Cruise Ship Docked Near Explosion, Ship Sinks
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Update: Two Killed on Orient Queen Cruise Ship Docked Near Explosion, Ship Sinks

Update: An update on Thursday from the Philippines’ Department of Foreign Affairs said that all 13 Filipino crew members from on board the Orient Queen

August 5, 2020
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Heavy Weather Topples Cranes at India’s Top Container Port
Ports

Heavy Weather Topples Cranes at India’s Top Container Port

Aug 5 (Reuters) – Three cranes collapsed at India’s largest container port on the outskirts of Mumbai due to strong winds on Wednesday, police and

August 5, 2020
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Industry Extends U.S. Cruise Suspension to October 31
Cruise Ships

Industry Extends U.S. Cruise Suspension to October 31

Aug 5 (Reuters) – U.S. cruise operators have agreed to voluntarily suspend ocean voyages until at least Oct. 31, an industry body said on Wednesday, as

August 5, 2020
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beirut port blast damage
Shipping News

Beirut Blast Blamed on Chemical Cargo Removed From Ship in 2014

By Dana Khraiche, Youssef Diab and Verity Ratcliffe (Bloomberg) — The volatile chemical that Lebanese authorities blame for Tuesday’s lethal blast in

August 5, 2020
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Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Carnival Corporation Confirms Sale of Two Ships for Recycling in Turkey
Cruise Ships

Carnival Corporation Confirms Sale of Two Ships for Recycling in Turkey

Carnival Corporation announced agreements for the recycling of two retired cruise ships scheduled to leave its fleet. Carnival said the move comes as part of

August 4, 2020
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ship emissions
Shipping

Shipping’s Share of Global Carbon Emissions Increases

By Jonathan Saul LONDON, Aug 4 (Reuters) – Carbon emissions from shipping rose in the six-year period to 2018 and accounted for 2.89% of the world’s

August 4, 2020
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Disgruntled Armed Security Guard Held Vessel and Crew Hostage
Interesting

Disgruntled Armed Security Guard Held Vessel and Crew Hostage

We’re just now catching wind of a bizarre security incident aboard a Eagle Bulk vessel in which a seemingly disgruntled security guard took the vessel

August 4, 2020
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Photo of the massive explosion of ammonium nitrate in the port of Beirut
Interesting

Massive Explosion in Beirut Port Area Rocks Lebanon’s Capital

By Samia Nakhoul and Yara Abi Nader BEIRUT, Aug 4 (Reuters) – A huge explosion in a port warehouse district near the center of Beirut killed more than 25

August 4, 2020
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VARD Secures Second ABS Approval for Jones Act-Compliant Offshore Wind Service Vessel
Offshore

VARD Secures Second ABS Approval for Jones Act-Compliant Offshore Wind Service Vessel

Naval architect Vard Marine has been awarded its second Approval in Principle from the American Bureau of Shipping for a Jones Act-compliant service operation

August 4, 2020
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Giant SOS on Pacific Island Leads to Rescue of Three Stranded Sailors
Accidents

Giant SOS on Pacific Island Leads to Rescue of Three Stranded Sailors

Aug 4 (Reuters) – Three Micronesian sailors stranded on a remote Pacific island drew a giant SOS message in the sand to attract the attention of

August 4, 2020
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Monday, August 3, 2020
cargo ships underway
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Ship Suspected as Source of Oil Slick Threatening Venezuelan Beaches

By Tibisay Romero and Luc Cohen VALENCIA, Venezuela, Aug 3 (Reuters) – An oil slick washed up over the weekend on the coastline of Venezuela’s

August 3, 2020
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offshore wind farm under construction. DJ Mattaar / Shutterstock
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Dry Bulk Shipping Company Scorpio Bulkers Debuts Offshore Wind Transition

Scorpio Bulkers has announced plans to construct an offshore wind turbine installation vessel as the company looks to renewables for growth opportunities. The

August 3, 2020
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National Security Multi-Mission Vessel
Shipping News

U.S. House Appropriations Bill Includes $389 Million for New TAMUG Training Ship

Texas A&M University’s maritime academy is one step closer to getting a full-fledged training ship with the U.S. House’s passing of its 2021

August 3, 2020
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Suicide Aboard Military Sealift Command Ship Prompts Unions to Call for End to “Gangways Up” Order
Defense

Suicide Aboard Military Sealift Command Ship Prompts Unions to Call for End to “Gangways Up” Order

The heads of the three unions representing Military Sealift Command civilian mariners are calling on MSC to reevaluate the “Gangways-Up” order as

August 3, 2020
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Norway Suspends Cruises of More Than 100 People
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Norway Suspends Cruises of More Than 100 People

By Terje Solsvik and Nora Buli OSLO, Aug 3 (Reuters) – Norway stopped all cruise ships with more than 100 people on board from disembarking at its ports

August 3, 2020
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New York City River Boat Owners, Captain Arrested for Illegal Party
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New York City River Boat Owners, Captain Arrested for Illegal Party

The owners and captain of a river boat in New York City have been arrested over an illegal charter cruise that allegedly violated social distancing orders and

August 3, 2020
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Hurtigruten Halting Cruises After Outbreak
Cruise Ships

Hurtigruten Halting Cruises After Outbreak

By Terje Solsvik and Gwladys Fouche OSLO, Aug 3 (Reuters) – Norwegian cruise line Hurtigruten is halting all its so-called expedition cruises until

August 3, 2020
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