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Friday, December 20, 2013
Nigerian Navy Boosts Camera Surveillance Against Pirates
News

Nigerian Navy Boosts Camera Surveillance Against Pirates

Nigeria's navy has installed eight automated, camera-equipped surveillance towers in the waters just off its coast, in an effort to tackle a surge in pirate

Friday, December 20, 2013
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News

Rates for Large Crude Carriers Could Inch Lower As Market Enters Holiday Mode

Dirty tanker rates on key Asian freight routes could edge down next week due to year-end holidays, but are likely to remain firm, ship brokers said on

December 20, 2013
Total Views: 129

Thursday, December 19, 2013
osg
Finance

OSG’s Tax Liability $199 Million Less Than Previously Thought

Beleaguered tanker company Overseas Shipholding Group Inc. (OSG), saw today its stock jumping 36%, amid very heavy trading. The stock closed at $6.05 per

December 19, 2013
Total Views: 49

Archer-Daniels-Midland
News

ADM to Boost Brazil Soybean Exports as Barges Serve New Port

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co., the largest exporter of soybean meal from Brazil, plans to double the size of its South American fleet of river barges to boost

December 19, 2013
Total Views: 106

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News

Intermodal link Could See Pakistan’s Ports Handling 5% of China’s cargo

By Gavin van Marle Container throughput in Pakistan could rise dramatically if China succeeds in its ambition to build a new deepwater port in the country

December 19, 2013
Total Views: 83

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Defense

Study Shows Gulf Dolphins in Poor Health following Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill

By NOAA’s Office of Response and Restoration Barataria Bay, located in the northern Gulf of Mexico, received heavy and prolonged oiling after the

December 19, 2013
Total Views: 71

Most Read

Featured

Airbus Goes to Sea: How a French Shipowner and Chinese Shipyard Are Reinventing the Atlantic Supply Chain

Last weekend’s launch of a ro-ro cargo vessel at a riverside shipyard in Wuhan may not have commanded the same attention as an Airbus A320 rolling off

News

Billion-Dollar USV Builder Saronic Scores Military Rescue Milestone Near Hormuz

A U.S. Navy-operated autonomous surface vessel (ASV) built by Saronic rescued two U.S. Army aviators after their AH-64 Apache helicopter crashed off the coast

Shipping

Why Oil’s Not at $200 After the Biggest Supply Shock in History

For decades, oil traders, executives and analysts warned that closing the Strait of Hormuz would be a global economic

News

First Seafarer Casualties Reported as U.S. Iran Blockade Takes Human Toll

At least two crew members were reported missing and one injured after U.S. forces disabled a tanker in the Gulf of Oman late Tuesday, in what appears to be

News

U.S. Forces Disable Sanctioned Shadow-Fleet Tanker Bound for Iran

U.S. forces disabled a tanker linked to Iran’s shadow fleet in the Gulf of Oman on Monday, marking the seventh commercial vessel interdicted since


Thursday, December 19, 2013
nusi bridge simulator
News

ARI Delivers Super High-Tech Offshore Simulators to India

ARI Simulation has delivered a complete suite of integrated offshore simulators to India’s NUSI Offshore Training Institute (NOTI), the world’s

December 19, 2013
Total Views: 276

hanjin containership seattle
Finance

Hanjin Shipping Supported by $3.3 Billion Asset Sale

SEOUL, Dec 19 (Reuters) – Korean Air Lines Co Ltd plans to raise 3.5 trillion won ($3.33 billion) over two years by selling assets such as shares in

December 19, 2013
Total Views: 36

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News

Wanna Buy the Siderfly?

It’s been since six weeks since the freighter “Siderfly” collided with the 116-meter gas carrier Coral Ivory, and the vessel still waits at

December 19, 2013
Total Views: 53

Ship Photos of The Day – Loading Iron Ore at Port Hedland, Australia

Ship Photos of The Day – Loading Iron Ore at Port Hedland, Australia

Ships waiting to be loaded with iron ore are seen at the Fortescue loading dock located at Port Hedland, in the Pilbara region of Western Australia December 3,

December 19, 2013
Total Views: 397

Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Happy Ending For Disabled Passenger Ferry In Philippines
News

Happy Ending For Disabled Passenger Ferry In Philippines

The Philippines Coast Guard on Monday successfully rescued a disabled ferry carrying 677 passengers that was left adrift for more than 12 hours in the Bohol

December 18, 2013
Total Views: 174

Most Read

Airbus Goes to Sea: How a French Shipowner and Chinese Shipyard Are Reinventing the Atlantic Supply Chain
Featured

Airbus Goes to Sea: How a French Shipowner and Chinese Shipyard Are Reinventing the Atlantic Supply Chain

Last weekend’s launch of a ro-ro cargo vessel at a riverside shipyard in Wuhan may not have commanded the same attention as an Airbus A320 rolling off

Billion-Dollar USV Builder Saronic Scores Military Rescue Milestone Near Hormuz
News

Billion-Dollar USV Builder Saronic Scores Military Rescue Milestone Near Hormuz

A U.S. Navy-operated autonomous surface vessel (ASV) built by Saronic rescued two U.S. Army aviators after their AH-64 Apache helicopter crashed off the coast

Why Oil’s Not at $200 After the Biggest Supply Shock in History
Shipping

Why Oil’s Not at $200 After the Biggest Supply Shock in History

For decades, oil traders, executives and analysts warned that closing the Strait of Hormuz would be a global economic

First Seafarer Casualties Reported as U.S. Iran Blockade Takes Human Toll
News

First Seafarer Casualties Reported as U.S. Iran Blockade Takes Human Toll

At least two crew members were reported missing and one injured after U.S. forces disabled a tanker in the Gulf of Oman late Tuesday, in what appears to be

U.S. Forces Disable Sanctioned Shadow-Fleet Tanker Bound for Iran
News

U.S. Forces Disable Sanctioned Shadow-Fleet Tanker Bound for Iran

U.S. forces disabled a tanker linked to Iran’s shadow fleet in the Gulf of Oman on Monday, marking the seventh commercial vessel interdicted since


Wednesday, December 18, 2013
earths weather animated
Blog

Earth’s Weather Visualized

The weather on planet Earth, 18 December 2013. Click this link for an interactive version or to see other areas of the world.

December 18, 2013
Total Views: 428

Diana Containerships Sells 18-Year Old Panamax for Demolition, and at a Loss [ANALYSIS]
News

Diana Containerships Sells 18-Year Old Panamax for Demolition, and at a Loss [ANALYSIS]

Diana Containerships Inc. (DCIX) took everybody by surprise, announcing the sale of its 18-year old Panamax containership “Spinel“ (Ex “APL

December 18, 2013
Total Views: 121

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News

Navios Acquires 10 Ships from HSH Norbank Debtors, Additional Ships Possible

Navios Europe Inc. announced today they have acquired ten vessels from debtors of HSH Nordbank AG including five product tankers and five Panamax and

December 18, 2013
Total Views: 61

rnli
Interesting

RNLI Gets Airborne [VIDEO]

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution is an all-volunteer, charity-funded organization aimed at ending the preventable loss of life at sea in an around the

December 18, 2013
Total Views: 35

Hedge Funds Buy Shipping Loans From Capital-Conscious Banks
Finance

Hedge Funds Buy Shipping Loans From Capital-Conscious Banks

After a five-year slump in shipping, investors are betting on better times by taking over shipowners' debts from European banks keen to offload troubled loans

December 18, 2013
Total Views: 91

Corporate News

3 hours ago

Inmarsat NexusWave certified by ClassNK for latest IACS cyber security standards

NexusWave, the fully managed, bonded connectivity service from Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has been awarded Cyber Security Type Approval by ClassNK. The certification

June 8, 2026

ABS Sets Out Technical View on IMO Mid-Term Measures and Pathway to Decarbonization

In an open letter to the industry, ABS has set out a measured and data-driven approach to support the development of an effective global framework for maritime decarbonization.

June 8, 2026

Wallem managed bulk carrier rescues two Filipino fishermen from sinking vessel

Wallem Group, a leading global maritime partner, has released details of an incident in May when a ship under its management rescued two Filipino fishermen from their sinking

June 3, 2026

VIKING Pentagon Star provides rapid escape route from the water in disaster scenarios  

VIKING Life-Saving Equipment has secured its first orders for VIKING Pentagon Star – a new mass rescue device designed to enable rapid recovery of large numbers of people

June 2, 2026

The future starts here

Damen’s Fuel Flexible Tugs are designed to meet the requirements of today and tomorrow in equal measure Of all the challenges facing the maritime industry, perhaps the one that

June 2, 2026

Resolve Marine Releases 2025 Sustainability Report

The Company’s Environmental, Social and Governance Programs Continue Their Positive Global Impact Resolve Marine, a global leader in innovative marine solutions,

May 27, 2026

Blue Water Marine Capital and Horizon Offshore Services Announce Strategic Cross-Purchase Agreement

Blue Water Marine Capital, headquartered in Linthicum, Maryland, and Horizon Offshore Services, based in Houston, Texas, are pleased to announce the successful completion of a 25%

May 22, 2026

Sustainable shipping without the spin

To meet the IMO’s emissions reduction targets, maritime industry commitment must extend to delivering greater data transparency and measurable action to prevent decarb projects

Corporate News

3 hours ago

Inmarsat NexusWave certified by ClassNK for latest IACS cyber security standards

NexusWave, the fully managed, bonded connectivity service from Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has been awarded Cyber Security Type Approval by ClassNK. The certification

June 8, 2026

ABS Sets Out Technical View on IMO Mid-Term Measures and Pathway to Decarbonization

In an open letter to the industry, ABS has set out a measured and data-driven approach to support the development of an effective global framework for maritime decarbonization.

June 8, 2026

Wallem managed bulk carrier rescues two Filipino fishermen from sinking vessel

Wallem Group, a leading global maritime partner, has released details of an incident in May when a ship under its management rescued two Filipino fishermen from their sinking

June 3, 2026

VIKING Pentagon Star provides rapid escape route from the water in disaster scenarios  

VIKING Life-Saving Equipment has secured its first orders for VIKING Pentagon Star – a new mass rescue device designed to enable rapid recovery of large numbers of people

June 2, 2026

The future starts here

Damen’s Fuel Flexible Tugs are designed to meet the requirements of today and tomorrow in equal measure Of all the challenges facing the maritime industry, perhaps the one that

June 2, 2026

Resolve Marine Releases 2025 Sustainability Report

The Company’s Environmental, Social and Governance Programs Continue Their Positive Global Impact Resolve Marine, a global leader in innovative marine solutions,

May 27, 2026

Blue Water Marine Capital and Horizon Offshore Services Announce Strategic Cross-Purchase Agreement

Blue Water Marine Capital, headquartered in Linthicum, Maryland, and Horizon Offshore Services, based in Houston, Texas, are pleased to announce the successful completion of a 25%

May 22, 2026

Sustainable shipping without the spin

To meet the IMO’s emissions reduction targets, maritime industry commitment must extend to delivering greater data transparency and measurable action to prevent decarb projects


Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Chicago Express Hapag Lloyd containership
News

TUI AG Not Giving Up Right To IPO Hapag-Lloyd Stake

The chief executive of TUI AG , a shareholder in German shipper Hapag-Lloyd , said he viewed as positive the talks between the shipper and Chilean rival

December 18, 2013
Total Views: 44

west capricorn seadrill
News

BP’s Latest Gulf of Mexico Find Caps Best Exploration Year in Decade

BP Plc said the Gila prospect in the Gulf of Mexico produced a “significant” discovery, capping the most successful year for exploration since 2004

December 18, 2013
Total Views: 41

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News

China Said to Refuse More Than 500,000 Tons of U.S. Corn

Dec. 18 (Bloomberg) — China has rejected more than half a million metric tons of genetically modified U.S. corn in November and December, almost three

December 18, 2013
Total Views: 78

Tuesday, December 17, 2013
OSG Jones Act Tanker Secures Record-Breaking Charter
Interesting

OSG Jones Act Tanker Secures Record-Breaking Charter

A Jones Act tanker was recently chartered for six months at a record high rate of $110,000 per day, market sources said, the latest sign of how surging U.S.

December 17, 2013
Total Views: 85

Thirteen Injured After Passenger Ferry Runs Aground in North Carolina
News

Thirteen Injured After Passenger Ferry Runs Aground in North Carolina

The U.S. Coast Guard along with partner agencies responded Tuesday morning to a report of multiple injuries after the Bald Head Island Ferry Adventure ran

December 17, 2013
Total Views: 67

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Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Top 20 Most Viewed Maritime Stories of 2013 [LIST]
Interesting

Top 20 Most Viewed Maritime Stories of 2013 [LIST]

2013 was a wild year, with a lot of anticipated highs and some unexpected lows in the maritime world. Here is a look back at the top 20 stories that got you

December 17, 2013
Total Views: 98

mt althea
News

Nigerian Pirates Abduct Ukrainian Captain and Greek Engineer

Pirates have attacked an oil products tanker off the coast of Nigeria and kidnapped its Ukrainian captain and a Greek engineer, Greek coast guard officials

December 17, 2013
Total Views: 29

Finland’s Government Acquires Majority Stake of Aker Arctic
Engineering News

Finland’s Government Acquires Majority Stake of Aker Arctic

With the threat of Aker Arctic leaving Finland to pursue more profitable pastures, Finnish Industry Investment Ltd, an investment arm of Finland’s

December 17, 2013
Total Views: 47

ENSCO_Logo
Finance

UBS Sells $45.2 Million Note Tied to Ensco, Biggest Offering in 17 Months

UBS AG sold $45.2 million of seven- year notes tied to offshore oil drilling company Ensco Plc, the Swiss bank’s largest U.S. offering in 17

December 17, 2013
Total Views: 31

rick mercer cbc welland canal
Multimedia

Transiting the Welland Canal on the CSL Whitefish Bay

CBC’s Rick Mercer transits the Welland Canal on board the CSL bulk carrier Whitefish Bay. The Welland Canal is a key point in the St. Lawrence Seaway as

December 17, 2013
Total Views: 167