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Wednesday, August 8, 2012
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Finance

Bucking the Trend, Wilh. Wilhelmsen Reports Record High Profits

In their second quarter earnings report, Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA (WWASA) reports further growth led to record high total income and operating profit. “We

August 8, 2012
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News

Stickin’ it to the Shippers, Panama Canal Approves Toll Increase

PANAMA CITY, Panama – Following the recommendation from the Board of Directors of the Panama Canal Authority (ACP), the Cabinet Council of the Government

August 8, 2012
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Engineering News

Singapore-Based Shipbuilders Win Over $8 Billion in Drillship Orders from the Brazilians

Singapore-based Sembcorp Marine announced today that they have secured contracts worth approximately USD $4 Billion from Sete Brasil ParticipacÇ’es S.A.

August 8, 2012
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NOL Receives Six 10,000 TEU Containerships, Posts First Quarterly Profit Since 2010
Finance

NOL Receives Six 10,000 TEU Containerships, Posts First Quarterly Profit Since 2010

(Bloomberg) — Neptune Orient Lines Ltd. said its container-shipping arm, Asia’s third-biggest, had the first quarterly profit since 2010 because of

August 8, 2012
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News

The Numbers are all Positive at Tidewater

Tidewater Inc.’s (TDW) fiscal first-quarter earnings rose 34% on higher vessel revenue in its Sub-Saharan Africa/Europe regions, though American vessel

August 8, 2012
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Tuesday, August 7, 2012
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News

BP Looks to Solidify LNG Supply Train to India

LONDON–BP PLC (BP) is exploring options for importing liquefied natural gas to India through its joint venture with Reliance Industries Ltd.

August 7, 2012
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Tugboat Porn
Interesting

Tugboat Porn

We’ve had a few requests for more tugboat coverage on gCaptain, so here ya go… This video shows the Ocean Wave on builders trials.  She is the

August 7, 2012
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$400 Million Lawsuit Filed Against Carnival Corp for “Serious Negligence”
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$400 Million Lawsuit Filed Against Carnival Corp for “Serious Negligence”

(Dow Jones) Ronai and Ronai LLP, a U.S.-based law firm, filed a $400 million compensation claim demanding payment from the operators of Italian cruise liner

August 7, 2012
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News

Prosafe Sells Hotel on Stilts for $55 Million

Norway-based accommodation rig operator Prosafe, announced today that they will be selling their jack-up hotel, the Safe Esbjerg, to a buyer in South East

August 7, 2012
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Cheap Iron Ore Is Helping to Curb Losses of Deep Sea Shippers
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Cheap Iron Ore Is Helping to Curb Losses of Deep Sea Shippers

(Bloomberg) — The cheapest iron ore in 31 months and the lowest shipping costs on record are poised to increase the number of cargoes going to China,

August 7, 2012
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Engineering News

Daewoo’s New Shandong Shipyard Delivers First Ship, a Supramax for Rethymnis & Kulukundis

Principals of Rethymnis & Kulukundis Ltd., the UK-based shipbrokers and agents, have taken delivery of the first vessel built at Daewoo Shipbuilding and

August 7, 2012
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Monday, August 6, 2012
No Slowdown in Sight for Deepwater Rigs, Keppel Signs $4.1 Billion Order
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No Slowdown in Sight for Deepwater Rigs, Keppel Signs $4.1 Billion Order

SINGAPORE–Keppel Corp. Ltd. (BN4.SG) Tuesday said it has firmed up contracts to build five additional semisubmersible drilling rigs for Sete Brasil

August 6, 2012
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News

Former USCG Deputy Commandant Joins NAMEPA Board

SOUTHPORT, CT– The North American Marine Environment Protection Association Founding Chairman, Clay Maitland, announced that United States Coast Guard

August 6, 2012
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News

Panamax Fleet Highest Since 2005, Rates Continue Downward Spiral

(Bloomberg) — Daily rates for Panamax vessels, that typically haul coal and grains, plunged to the lowest in more than eight weeks as a glut of ships

August 6, 2012
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Maritime Security

IF All Else Fails, Iran Will Start Blowing Up Tankers [REPORT]

(Bloomberg) — Iran probably would attempt to block the Strait of Hormuz at the mouth of the Persian Gulf only as a “last resort,” according

August 6, 2012
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News

Houston-Based Oil Company Acquires Significant Stake in Falkland Islands Venture

LONDON–Falkland Oil & Gas Ltd. (FOGL.LN) said Monday that a second large international oil company has taken a significant interest in its South

August 6, 2012
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News

Icebergs Pose an Increasing Threat to Offshore Oil Exploration

(Bloomberg) — Oil companies off Greenland’s shores may be basing risk assessments on outdated information as icebergs splinter the island’s

August 6, 2012
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Sunday, August 5, 2012
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News

Fleet Expansion at Ignazio Messina Continues with $300 Million Newbuild Order

Since 1968, Italian Shipping Company Ignazio Messina & C has specialized in offering ro-ro container services to the Red Sea and East Africa.  With a

August 5, 2012
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Containership Burns Off San Diego Coast
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Containership Burns Off San Diego Coast

According to US Coast Guard officials, a 55 year old crew member of the containership Jupiter suffered third degree burns while attempting to put out a fire

August 5, 2012
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Saturday, August 4, 2012
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News

Nigerian Pirates Attack Accommodation Barge, 4 Seafarers Kidnapped

Sea Trucks Group, a Netherlands-based offshore supply and support vessel owner, confirmed that four of its sea-going staff were kidnapped in a violent attack

August 4, 2012
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