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Monday, February 11, 2013
Freeport LNG terminal
News

BP Signs 20-Year Export Contract with Freeport LNG

BP Plc, Europe’s second-biggest energy company, signed a deal to export U.S. gas from the Freeport terminal in Texas, joining Royal Dutch Shell Plc,

Monday, February 11, 2013
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News

MSD Shipyard Delivers the Deep Orient, Technip’s Latest Deepwater Construction Vessel

French offshore contractor Technip named their latest offshore construction vessel today in a ceremony held at Metalships & Docks (MSD) shipyard in Vigo,

February 11, 2013
Total Views: 230

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News

Nordic American Tankers May Double Its Fleet

(Bloomberg) — Nordic American Tankers Ltd., the third-largest owner of oil tankers hauling 1 million-barrel cargoes, said it may double its fleet within

February 11, 2013
Total Views: 48

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News

Power From Exhaust Gas: The Paybacks Of Waste Heat Recovery Systems

Waste Heat Recovery (WHR) systems are a proven technology that enables ship-owners to make better use of existing energy within the vessel’s full

February 11, 2013
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News

OAO Novatek May Need 16 Arctic LNG Carriers to Support Yamal Project

(Bloomberg) — OAO Novatek, Russia’s largest non- state gas producer, may require $5.6 billion worth of liquefied natural gas tankers to transport

February 11, 2013
Total Views: 59

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News

Seadrill Signs Tender Rig Liquidation Deal with SapuraKencana

Seadrill and SapuraKencana announced today they have entered into a US$2.9 billion sale and purchase agreement whereby SapuraKencana will acquire all of the

February 11, 2013
Total Views: 120

Most Read

Davie Unveils $1B ‘American Icebreaker Factory’ in Texas to Build Arctic Security Cutters
Defense

Davie Unveils $1B ‘American Icebreaker Factory’ in Texas to Build Arctic Security Cutters

Davie Defense Inc., the newest entrant to the American shipbuilding sector, has revealed detailed plans for a $1 billion overhaul of the historic Gulf Copper

Coast Guard, NTSB Probe Container Loss Accident at Port of Long Beach
Accidents

Coast Guard, NTSB Probe Container Loss Accident at Port of Long Beach

A Unified Command continued response operations Wednesday following an incident that caused an estimated 75 shipping containers to fall from the cargo ship

Ukrainian Drones Hit Key Russian Oil Port for the First Time
News

Ukrainian Drones Hit Key Russian Oil Port for the First Time

A Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's northwestern port of Primorsk has for the first time forced the suspension of loadings at its key western oil

U.S. Air Force and Norwegian Allies Test QUICKSINK Anti-Ship Weapon in Norwegian Sea
Defense

U.S. Air Force and Norwegian Allies Test QUICKSINK Anti-Ship Weapon in Norwegian Sea

The U.S. Air Force successfully partnered with Norwegian allies to test next-generation precision maritime strike capabilities in the Norwegian Sea. The joint

China’s Newest Aircraft Carrier Sails Through Taiwan Strait into South China Sea
Defense

China’s Newest Aircraft Carrier Sails Through Taiwan Strait into South China Sea

China's most advanced aircraft carrier, the Fujian, recently sailed through the Taiwan Strait and into the South China Sea - both highly sensitive waterways -


Monday, February 11, 2013
Carnival Cruise Ship Adrift Off Mexico After Engine Room Fire
Interesting

Carnival Cruise Ship Adrift Off Mexico After Engine Room Fire

Update: Incident Photos – Carnival Triumph Dead in the Water MEXICO CITY, Feb 10 (Reuters) – The Carnival Triumph, a cruise ship owned by Carnival

February 11, 2013
Total Views: 123

Sunday, February 10, 2013
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News

New Commission Created to Protect “Vast Areas” of World’s Oceans Neglected by UNCLOS 1982

By Environment Correspondent Alister Doyle OSLO, Feb 11 (Reuters) – The high seas that cover almost half the Earth’s surface are a treasure trove

February 10, 2013
Total Views: 175

Have Hired Guns Finally Scuppered Somali Pirates?
Interesting

Have Hired Guns Finally Scuppered Somali Pirates?

By Peter Apps, Political Risk Correspondent ABOARD RMS QUEEN MARY 2 (Reuters) – Posted between septuagenarian passengers in deck chairs, lookouts stand

February 10, 2013
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Saturday, February 9, 2013
Munshiganj ferry bangladesh sinking
Incidents

14 Confirmed Dead in Bangladesh Ferry Disaster

DHAKA, Feb 9 (Reuters) – At least 14 people died and five were still missing after a ferry carrying 50 people collided with a sand barge and sank on

February 9, 2013
Total Views: 43

transocean deepwater horizon disaster bp
News

Transocean Urges U.S. District Judge to Accept Guilty Plea

(Bloomberg) — Transocean Ltd. and federal prosecutors urged a judge to accept the oil driller’s agreement to plead guilty to a criminal charge over

February 9, 2013
Total Views: 25

Most Read

Davie Unveils $1B ‘American Icebreaker Factory’ in Texas to Build Arctic Security Cutters
Defense

Davie Unveils $1B ‘American Icebreaker Factory’ in Texas to Build Arctic Security Cutters

Davie Defense Inc., the newest entrant to the American shipbuilding sector, has revealed detailed plans for a $1 billion overhaul of the historic Gulf Copper

Coast Guard, NTSB Probe Container Loss Accident at Port of Long Beach
Accidents

Coast Guard, NTSB Probe Container Loss Accident at Port of Long Beach

A Unified Command continued response operations Wednesday following an incident that caused an estimated 75 shipping containers to fall from the cargo ship

Ukrainian Drones Hit Key Russian Oil Port for the First Time
News

Ukrainian Drones Hit Key Russian Oil Port for the First Time

A Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's northwestern port of Primorsk has for the first time forced the suspension of loadings at its key western oil

U.S. Air Force and Norwegian Allies Test QUICKSINK Anti-Ship Weapon in Norwegian Sea
Defense

U.S. Air Force and Norwegian Allies Test QUICKSINK Anti-Ship Weapon in Norwegian Sea

The U.S. Air Force successfully partnered with Norwegian allies to test next-generation precision maritime strike capabilities in the Norwegian Sea. The joint

China’s Newest Aircraft Carrier Sails Through Taiwan Strait into South China Sea
Defense

China’s Newest Aircraft Carrier Sails Through Taiwan Strait into South China Sea

China's most advanced aircraft carrier, the Fujian, recently sailed through the Taiwan Strait and into the South China Sea - both highly sensitive waterways -


Saturday, February 9, 2013
Ship Photo of The Day – Driftwood Pirate Ship
Blog

Ship Photo of The Day – Driftwood Pirate Ship

A man walks past a pirate ship made from driftwood and objects washed up on the beach at New Brighton near Liverpool, northern England February 6,

February 9, 2013
Total Views: 88

Friday, February 8, 2013
GasLog Boosts Order Book with Two Charter-backed LNG Carriers
Shipbuilding

GasLog Boosts Order Book with Two Charter-backed LNG Carriers

International owner and operator of LNG carriers, GasLog (NYSE:GLOG), said Friday that it has ordered two charter-backed 174,000 cbm tri-fuel diesel electric

February 8, 2013
Total Views: 45

circassia frontline tankers crude oil tanker
News

Fourth Rate Drop in a Row For VLCCs, Lowest Since August 2012,

(Bloomberg) — Returns for oil tankers hauling Middle East crude to Asia, the industry’s busiest trade route, reached the lowest level since August

February 8, 2013
Total Views: 16

hijacking nigeria gulf of guinea
News

Pirates Kidnap 3 Sailors from British-Flagged Ship

A spokesman from Carisbrooke Shipping has confirmed that their multi-purpose bulk carrier, the British-flagged Esther C, has been attacked by pirates 85

February 8, 2013
Total Views: 86

Koichi Muto mitsui
News

Mitsui OSK Lines Takes Bold Measures, Announces Plan to Shed 70 Ships

After suffering massive losses over the past year, and with more losses forecasted amid terrible drybulk and tanker markets, Mitsui OSK Lines’ President

February 8, 2013
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Corporate News

September 11, 2025

ABB and Blykalla to collaborate on nuclear power technology for maritime industry

ABB has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Swedish nuclear energy company Blykalla to support and accelerate the deployment of small modular lead-cooled reactors to

September 11, 2025

ABS Issues AIP for Blue Ammonia Concept from SBM Offshore

The latest offshore production facility from SBM Offshore has earned approval in principle from ABS. SBM’s floating offshore ammonia production and storage design opens new ways

September 11, 2025

Inmarsat Maritime Safety Report warns: human element is key as information overload emerges as new risk

The 2025 edition of the Future of Maritime Safety Report from Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat (NASDAQ: VSAT) company, reveals that distress calls at sea remain high,

September 9, 2025

ABS Verifies Multi-Purpose 30,000 CBM LNG Carrier and Bunker Vessel Design from HD Hyundai Mipo

ABS issued approval in principle to HD Hyundai Mipo for its design development of a 30,000 CBM liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrying and bunkering vessel. The design is intended

September 5, 2025

Human Touch Critical For Shipping Transition

A comprehensively human approach that takes account of the training and social and wellbeing needs of seafarers is the foundation for shipping’s safe transition to the

September 4, 2025

ABB and eMarine Partner To Drive Energy Efficiency In The Maritime Industry With Innovative Temperature Sensor

ABB will deliver 1,500 NINVA™ non-invasive temperature sensors approved for marine use to eMarine, a Swedish company dedicated to enabling efficiency and sustainability in the

September 1, 2025

ABB and Wallenius Marine establish OVERSEA™ joint venture

ABB and shipping company Wallenius Marine have formally established a new joint venture based in Stockholm, Sweden, to expand their OVERSEA™ collaboration and ensure

September 1, 2025

NexusOcean Expands Portfolio With Starlink Solutions

NexusOcean, the ocean’s internet provider, is pleased to announce that it can  now offer Starlink’s high-speed maritime connectivity solutions to its clients.  This is made

Corporate News

September 11, 2025

ABB and Blykalla to collaborate on nuclear power technology for maritime industry

ABB has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Swedish nuclear energy company Blykalla to support and accelerate the deployment of small modular lead-cooled reactors to

September 11, 2025

ABS Issues AIP for Blue Ammonia Concept from SBM Offshore

The latest offshore production facility from SBM Offshore has earned approval in principle from ABS. SBM’s floating offshore ammonia production and storage design opens new ways

September 11, 2025

Inmarsat Maritime Safety Report warns: human element is key as information overload emerges as new risk

The 2025 edition of the Future of Maritime Safety Report from Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat (NASDAQ: VSAT) company, reveals that distress calls at sea remain high,

September 9, 2025

ABS Verifies Multi-Purpose 30,000 CBM LNG Carrier and Bunker Vessel Design from HD Hyundai Mipo

ABS issued approval in principle to HD Hyundai Mipo for its design development of a 30,000 CBM liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrying and bunkering vessel. The design is intended

September 5, 2025

Human Touch Critical For Shipping Transition

A comprehensively human approach that takes account of the training and social and wellbeing needs of seafarers is the foundation for shipping’s safe transition to the

September 4, 2025

ABB and eMarine Partner To Drive Energy Efficiency In The Maritime Industry With Innovative Temperature Sensor

ABB will deliver 1,500 NINVA™ non-invasive temperature sensors approved for marine use to eMarine, a Swedish company dedicated to enabling efficiency and sustainability in the

September 1, 2025

ABB and Wallenius Marine establish OVERSEA™ joint venture

ABB and shipping company Wallenius Marine have formally established a new joint venture based in Stockholm, Sweden, to expand their OVERSEA™ collaboration and ensure

September 1, 2025

NexusOcean Expands Portfolio With Starlink Solutions

NexusOcean, the ocean’s internet provider, is pleased to announce that it can  now offer Starlink’s high-speed maritime connectivity solutions to its clients.  This is made


Friday, February 8, 2013
lucas vos
News

Maersk Line’s Chief Commercial Officer Lucas Vos to Resign

Maersk Line’s Chief Commercial Officer Lucas Vos announced his intentions to resign today from the Copenhagen-based shipping giant. “Lucas Vos has

February 8, 2013
Total Views: 124

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News

Chinese Imports Rise 28.8%, Outpaces Exports

(Bloomberg) — China’s exports rose 25 percent in January from a year earlier while imports increased 28.8 percent, resulting in a trade surplus of

February 8, 2013
Total Views: 16

Bangladesh ferry Shariatpur 1
Incidents

Dozens Missing After Ferry Sinks in Bangladesh

DHAKA (Reuters) – A ferry carrying more than 50 people sank on Bangladesh’s giant Meghna River on Friday after colliding with a sand barge and

February 8, 2013
Total Views: 116

Thursday, February 7, 2013
Ship Photo of The Day – Triple-E Mega Blocks

Ship Photo of The Day – Triple-E Mega Blocks

Here is a good shot of cargo hold 4 & 3 of one of Maersk’s new Triple-E containerships currently under construction at DSME shipyard in South Korea.

February 7, 2013
Total Views: 335

Port of Gothenburg
News

Sweden’s Shipping Industry Ready to Invest in LNG

A recent market screening conducted by Swedish energy firm Swedegas has revealed significant interest in liquefied natural gas (LNG) throughout Sweden’s

February 7, 2013
Total Views: 82

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Thursday, February 7, 2013
medium range tanker transpetrol
News

The Dark Ages for Product Tankers Looms on the Horizon [REPORT]

(Bloomberg) — Tankers that carry about half of the refined oil products transported by sea will lose money for the next five years as an oversupply of

February 7, 2013
Total Views: 252

New Congressional Maritime Caucus Gives Hope to U.S.-Flag
News

New Congressional Maritime Caucus Gives Hope to U.S.-Flag

A group of lawmakers this week announced the establishment of a new congressional caucus focused on raising awareness amongst members of Congress on a broad

February 7, 2013
Total Views: 28

Sea Shepherd: We’ve Severed the Whaler’s Fuel Supply
News

Sea Shepherd: We’ve Severed the Whaler’s Fuel Supply

The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society has severed the fuel supply to Japanese whaling ships in Southern Ocean as this season’s campaign to stop

February 7, 2013
Total Views: 91

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News

LNG Shipping Rates Seen Stalling as Winter Fuel Demand Eases

(Bloomberg) — The rally in rates to ship liquefied natural gas may end as winter demand subsides and a shortage of cargoes curbs trading to profit from

February 7, 2013
Total Views: 40

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Engineering News

Sembcorp’s SMOE Wins S$900 Million North Sea Topsides Contract

SINGAPORE – SMOE, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sembcorp Marine, announced today they have secured a contract worth about S$900 million from Det norske

February 7, 2013
Total Views: 83