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Wednesday, February 5, 2014
panama canal expansion
News

Talks Break Down Over Panama Canal Construction Dispute

The Panama Canal Authority broke off talks about a $1.6 billion cost overrun with the Sacyr SA-led group working to expand the waterway, Sacyr said, pushing

February 5, 2014
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News

Euronav Places Bid for Five OSG Tankers

Euronav, the Belgian crude oil tanker company, has just bid for the acquisition of five tankers from Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) as part of an asset sale

February 5, 2014
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The Coming IPO Of Diamond S Shipping Group
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The Coming IPO Of Diamond S Shipping Group

A new year, a new shipping IPO by private equity investor Wilbur

February 5, 2014
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Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Edison Chouest Offshore Acquires Bee Mar PSVs
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Edison Chouest Offshore Acquires Bee Mar PSVs

Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) has acquired the remaining assets from the fleet of Broussard, LA-based Bee Mar LLC, The Times-Picayune has confirmed citing a

February 4, 2014
Total Views: 107

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Shipping News

Wilbur Ross-Backed Diamond S Shipping Files For IPO

The Greenwich, Connecticut-based company owns and operates medium-ranged tankers to transport refined petroleum and other

February 4, 2014
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News

Sevan Marine Acquires Technology Which Could Solve High Seas LNG Transfer Problem

About 10 years ago, a concept was developed by a group of Scandinavian engineers that provided a highly simplified cargo transfer solution for conventional oil

February 4, 2014
Total Views: 188

NTSB: BAE Knew About Poor Mooring Bollards Prior to Carnival Triumph Breaking Free
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NTSB: BAE Knew About Poor Mooring Bollards Prior to Carnival Triumph Breaking Free

The National Transportation Safety Board says that BAE Systems knew about the poor condition of multiple mooring bollards at its Mobile shipyard prior to when

February 4, 2014
Total Views: 121

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Noble Names Senior Leadership of New Drilling Company, Paragon Offshore

Noble Corporation plc (NYSE: NE) has announced today it’s new standard specification offshore drilling company will be named Paragon Offshore and led by

February 4, 2014
Total Views: 145

scorpio bulkers
Finance

Scorpio Bulkers Signs Charter-In Agreements For Five Dry Bulk Vessels

Less than a month after its largest new-building order and a fully subscribed IPO, Scorpio Bulkers Inc. (SALT) has struck again, albeit more modestly.  This

February 4, 2014
Total Views: 42

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News

StealthGas Orders More LPG Carriers, New Execs Hired

Athens-based LPG shipper StealthGas (Nasdaq:GASS) has announced the newbuilding order of two LPG carriers from Japanese shipyards consisting of a 5,000 cubic

February 4, 2014
Total Views: 60

MacGregor 900t AHC subsea crane
Finance

Strong Marine Orders Lift Cargotec’s Turnaround Hopes

Finnish cargo handling equipment maker Cargotec reported a stronger-than-expected order intake in the fourth quarter, boosting hopes its troubled marine

February 4, 2014
Total Views: 87

Monday, February 3, 2014
RNLI Crew Rescues Six Fishermen From 30 Foot Seas
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RNLI Crew Rescues Six Fishermen From 30 Foot Seas

A volunteer rescue crew with the Royal National Lifeboat Institute this weekend assisted in the rescue of 6 fisherman forced to abandon their trawler in waves

February 3, 2014
Total Views: 84

jhsv rail gun
Defense

Will Black-Hulled Ships Become the U.S. Navy’s New Best Friend?

Fiscal austerity is here to stay, commented Rear Admiral Thomas Shannon, Commander of the United States Navy’s Military Sealift Command (MSC) while speaking

February 3, 2014
Total Views: 393

Real Life Castaway Says He Survived 13 Months Lost At Sea
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Real Life Castaway Says He Survived 13 Months Lost At Sea

Efforts are underway to confirm the identity (and story) of a mystery castaway who washed up last week on a Marshall Islands atoll after allegedly surviving

February 3, 2014
Total Views: 100

Indian Government Given One Week to Decide Fate of Enrica Lexie Marines
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Indian Government Given One Week to Decide Fate of Enrica Lexie Marines

India's top court has given the government a week to decide if it will invoke a maritime security law that carries the death sentence against two Italian

February 3, 2014
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South Korea Cleans Up After VLCC Strikes Oil Pipeline
Shipping News

South Korea Cleans Up After VLCC Strikes Oil Pipeline

eams of workers, aided by ships and aircraft, will complete on Monday the sea cleanup of 164,000 litres of oil that leaked off South Korea's southern coast,

February 3, 2014
Total Views: 134

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Finance

Fredriksen Reduces Ownership in Frontline

OSLO, Feb 3 (Reuters) – Oil tanker operator Frontline sold 8.8 million new shares in January as part of an equity distribution agreement with Morgan

February 3, 2014
Total Views: 106

nyk libra containership
News

Japanese Carriers Steam Back into the Black

The diverse business models of Japanese shipping giants NYK, MOL and K Line pulled them through to profitability at the nine-month stage, ending December 31

February 3, 2014
Total Views: 43

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News

Floatel Superior to Drydock at Bergen Group Hanøytangen Yard

Bergen Group’s Hanøytangen yard is preparing to host the Floatel Superior after winning a contract for various yard services and modification work over

February 3, 2014
Total Views: 144

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Volstad Gains Financing for New Subsea Construction Vessel

Volstad Shipping has announced today they have secured the required financing to execute the previously announced construction contract for a new 128-meter

February 3, 2014
Total Views: 97