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Sunday, January 31, 2021
Terrifying Video Shows Cargo Ship Break in Half Off Turkey
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Terrifying Video Shows Cargo Ship Break in Half Off Turkey

Turkish maritime authorities have published some terrifying video showing a cargo ship breaking in half in a matter of minutes. The incident took place January

January 31, 2021
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Friday, January 29, 2021
West African Countries Seek Power Ships as Virus Stalls Land Projects
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West African Countries Seek Power Ships as Virus Stalls Land Projects

By Katarina Hoije (Bloomberg) – One of the world’s largest operators of floating power plants is in talks to bring power to two West African

January 29, 2021
Total Views: 4028

Iran MP Says Unfreezing $7 Billion May Help Release of South Korean Tanker
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Iran MP Says Unfreezing $7 Billion May Help Release of South Korean Tanker

DUBAI, Jan 29 (Reuters) – A move by South Korea towards releasing $7 billion in frozen Iranian funds may help spur Iran’s judiciary to resolve the

January 29, 2021
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North Atlantic Storm Forecasted to Produce Massive 60-Foot Seas
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North Atlantic Storm Forecasted to Produce Massive 60-Foot Seas

The NOAA Ocean Prediction Center is predicting seas in excess of 60 feet associated with a low pressure system that has rapidly intensified in the North

January 29, 2021
Total Views: 28264

alleged illegal transfer of oil between ships
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China Seeks Details About Chinese Crew After Tankers Seized by Indonesia

By Yew Lun Tian and Fathin Ungku BEIJING (Reuters) – China said on Wednesday it was seeking details about 25 of its nationals who were among 61 crew on

January 29, 2021
Total Views: 4396

containers at port of los angeles
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Trump’s Trade Deal with China Under Review, White House Says

By Jenny Leonard and Josh Wingrove (Bloomberg) — The Biden administration has former President Donald Trump’s so-called phase-one trade deal with

January 29, 2021
Total Views: 1583

Maersk Essen Arrives in Mexico with Collapsed Containers
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Maersk Essen Arrives in Mexico with Collapsed Containers

The Maersk Essen arrived this week at an anchorage at Mexico’s Port of Lazaro Cardenas after losing some 750 containers overboard as it sailed across the

January 29, 2021
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Biggest Gateway for U.S. Imports Hit by Record Ship Bottleneck
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Biggest Gateway for U.S. Imports Hit by Record Ship Bottleneck

By Brendan Murray – Ship congestion around the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach hit an unprecedented level, worsening the bottleneck at the busiest

January 29, 2021
Total Views: 4669

Thursday, January 28, 2021
Trafigura Boosted Tanker Fleet By 70% During 2020’s Historic Oil Contango
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Trafigura Boosted Tanker Fleet By 70% During 2020’s Historic Oil Contango

By Andy Hoffman (Bloomberg) — Trafigura Group boosted its shipping fleet by 70% in April last year to profit from the wild price swings in the oil

January 28, 2021
Total Views: 1780

U.S. Coast Guard to Hold Public Hearing into Deadly FV Scandies Rose Sinking
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U.S. Coast Guard to Hold Public Hearing into Deadly FV Scandies Rose Sinking

The U.S. Coast Guard will hold a formal public hearing to consider evidence related to the deadly sinking of the fishing vessel Scandies Rose. The 130-foot

January 28, 2021
Total Views: 12576

tanker in storm
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Oil Tanker Market in Rougher Seas as Supply Surges, Storage Sinks

By Jonathan Saul LONDON, Jan 28 (Reuters) – A plunge in the volume of crude oil stored on ships combined with unexpected cuts from top producer Saudi

January 28, 2021
Total Views: 4584

Inmarsat Upgrades Tidewater Fleet with High-Speed Fleet Xpress Internet Service
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Inmarsat Upgrades Tidewater Fleet with High-Speed Fleet Xpress Internet Service

Privately-held satellite communications provider Inmarsat has upgraded the majority of the active fleet of major offshore supply vessel provider Tidewater to

January 28, 2021
Total Views: 1648

Vendée Globe Skipper Who Had Close Call with Bulk Carrier Collides With Fishing Boat
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Vendée Globe Skipper Who Had Close Call with Bulk Carrier Collides With Fishing Boat

A Vendée Globe skipper who just days ago had a close call with a bulk carrier off the Azores has now been involved in a collision with a fishing

January 28, 2021
Total Views: 25846

Wednesday, January 27, 2021
LNG carrier
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Egypt to Reopen LNG Plant In Push to Be Major European Supplier

By Salma El Wardany (Bloomberg) — Egypt is set to boost exports of liquefied natural gas by restarting one of its two production plants. The Damietta

January 27, 2021
Total Views: 2278

cma cgm containership
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CMA CGM to Cut Transpacific Premium Service as SoCal Port Congestion Hits On-Time Deliveries

By Gavin van Marle (The Loadstar) – CMA CGM appears to be set to close its transpacific express container shipping service, after worsening congestion

January 27, 2021
Total Views: 2263

Rare Maps of Spanish Armada to Stay in England
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Rare Maps of Spanish Armada to Stay in England

By Estelle Shirbon LONDON, Jan 27 (Reuters) – A set of 10 hand-drawn, 16th century maps showing the progress of the

January 27, 2021
Total Views: 3369

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Heavy Industry, Transport Sectors to Align on Net-Zero Climate Plans

By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON, Jan 27 (Reuters) – Over 400 companies across some of the world’s biggest greenhouse gas emitting industries –

January 27, 2021
Total Views: 960

Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Vendee Globe Skipper Says Bulker Captain ‘Needed Some Convincing’ in High Seas Crossing Situation
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Vendee Globe Skipper Says Bulker Captain ‘Needed Some Convincing’ in High Seas Crossing Situation

Update: Boris Herrmann Involved in Collision with Fishing Boat A Vendee Globe skipper says a bulk carrier Captain needed some convincing to change course in

January 26, 2021
Total Views: 38140

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Carriers Announce Asia-Europe Blankings for Chinese New Year

By Mike Wackett (The Loadstar) – Ocean carriers are to cancel several headhaul sailings to North Europe around the Chinese New Year holiday next month.

January 26, 2021
Total Views: 2138

U.S. Tries to Seize Oil Shipment It Says Came From Iran
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U.S. Tries to Seize Oil Shipment It Says Came From Iran

By Verity Ratcliffe (Bloomberg) — The U.S. is trying to seize around 2 million barrels of what it thinks is Iranian oil, according to people

January 26, 2021
Total Views: 5493