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Sunday, November 10, 2013
New Details Emerge About Google “Mystery” Barge
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New Details Emerge About Google “Mystery” Barge

Able-bodied seamen, decorative sails meant to evoke fish fins and dozens of security cameras will eventually make up the on-board complement of a mysterious

November 10, 2013
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Saturday, November 9, 2013
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Official: At Least 10,000 Feared Killed in Philippines

One of the most powerful storms ever recorded killed at least 10,000 people in the central Philippines province of Leyte, a senior police official said on

November 9, 2013
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Friday, November 8, 2013
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Defense

Admirals Under Investigation Amidst U.S. Navy Corruption Scandal

Two senior Admirals have now found themselves under the searing spotlight of a high profile criminal investigation that has already led to the arrest of two

November 8, 2013
Total Views: 367

OSX Brasil Plans Bankruptcy Filing
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OSX Brasil Plans Bankruptcy Filing

Brazilian shipbuilder OSX Brasil SA said on Friday it will file for bankruptcy protection, another step in the decline of former billionaire Eike Batista's

November 8, 2013
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New Video Shows Russian Forces Boarding Greenpeace Vessel Arctic Sunrise
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New Video Shows Russian Forces Boarding Greenpeace Vessel Arctic Sunrise

Greenpeace has released this previously unseen footage allegedly showing a Russian boarding team repelling onto the Greenpeace ship Arctic Sunrise in the

November 8, 2013
Total Views: 102

Scary Moment: Barge Crew Swims to Shore as Super Typhoon Lashes Coast [VIDEO]
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Scary Moment: Barge Crew Swims to Shore as Super Typhoon Lashes Coast [VIDEO]

Here is some nail biting raw video showing the crew of a grounded barge abandoning ship and swimming to shore as Typhoon Haiyan (aka Yolanda) slammed the

November 8, 2013
Total Views: 29

Super Typhoon Haiyan Slams Into Philippines Killing Four as Power Fails
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Super Typhoon Haiyan Slams Into Philippines Killing Four as Power Fails

Super Typhoon Haiyan, the year’s most powerful cyclone, slammed into the central Philippines, killing at least four people, cutting power and

November 8, 2013
Total Views: 102

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China Extends Graft Investigations To Shipping Industry, COSCO Exec Resigns

China's investigations aimed at rooting out corruption have now extended to the shipping industry, with China COSCO Holdings saying that one of its top

November 8, 2013
Total Views: 31

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Scorpio Bulkers Buys 10 More Newbuilds

Scorpio Bulkers has just announced a USD $278 million order for 10 more bulk carriers today, all of which are due for construction at Japanese and Chinese

November 8, 2013
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Thursday, November 7, 2013
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MARAD to Fund Two LNG Projects for $1.4 Million

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced Thursday that it is providing a total of $1.4 million for two projects

November 7, 2013
Total Views: 48

Third U.S. Navy Official Charged in Singapore Bribery Scheme
Navy

Third U.S. Navy Official Charged in Singapore Bribery Scheme

A third U.S. Navy official was charged with receiving bribes, including cash and prostitutes, from a Singapore-based contractor who provides port services for

November 7, 2013
Total Views: 44

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China COSCO Exec Flagged in Government Corruption Investigation

China's campaign to root out deep-seated corruption has now extended into the shipping industry, after the country's largest bulk shipper, China COSCO Holdings

November 7, 2013
Total Views: 140

Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Keppel Lands $1.1 Billion Rig Order from Transocean
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Keppel Lands $1.1 Billion Rig Order from Transocean

Singapore's Keppel Corp. said Wednesday it has secured a repeat order from Transocean to build 5 KFELS Super B Class jackup rigs for US$1.1

November 6, 2013
Total Views: 62

Northern Sea Route May Be Safer with Anglo-Russian Radio Navigation Initiative
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Northern Sea Route May Be Safer with Anglo-Russian Radio Navigation Initiative

The perils of the new Arctic shipping route, warmed by climate change, may diminish with a British-Russian radio navigation initiative, under development to

November 6, 2013
Total Views: 30

MV Fernanda Heads to Breakers in Iceland
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MV Fernanda Heads to Breakers in Iceland

The MV Fernanda has lost its battle with an engine room fire and the ship will now head to a site for

November 6, 2013
Total Views: 105

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U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea Unenforceable as Dutch Hope to Free Greenpeace Activists

The Netherlands asked an international court on Wednesday to order Russia to release 30 people detained during a Greenpeace protest against oil drilling in the

November 6, 2013
Total Views: 24

Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Lightering of MV Siderfly Continues in Germany’s Kiel Canal, Vessel Refloated [UPDATE]
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Lightering of MV Siderfly Continues in Germany’s Kiel Canal, Vessel Refloated [UPDATE]

The Kiel Canal in Germany remained open to ship traffic Tuesday as crews refloat the grounded MV

November 5, 2013
Total Views: 74

Singapore’s Sembcorp Marine Q3 Net Profit Rises 12.3%
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Singapore’s Sembcorp Marine Q3 Net Profit Rises 12.3%

Singapore's Sembcorp Marine Ltd said on Tuesday its net profit for the third quarter of the year grew 12.3 percent to S$130 million due in part to foreign

November 5, 2013
Total Views: 42

Monday, November 4, 2013
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Captain Missing After Cargo Ship Sinks in Aegean Sea

A search is underway for the missing captain of a general cargo ship which sank over the weekend west of the Greek island of

November 4, 2013
Total Views: 89

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ICS Questions France Over New CO2 Reporting Requirements

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) is calling into question new rules implemented by the French government concerning CO2 reporting requirements for

November 4, 2013
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