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Monday, December 2, 2013
Stuck in a Shipwreck – New Video Surfaces of Miraculous Jascon 4 Rescue
Blog

Stuck in a Shipwreck – New Video Surfaces of Miraculous Jascon 4 Rescue

A new video has surfaced showing divers discovering a man found tucked inside an air bubble of a the Jascon 4 shipwreck after two days at depth of 30

Monday, December 2, 2013
Total Views: 1345

Delivery of New German Navy Frigates Delayed at ThyssenKrupp
Shipbuilding

Delivery of New German Navy Frigates Delayed at ThyssenKrupp

The German Navy will receive the first of four new ships ordered from ThyssenKrupp later than expected, the defence ministry and the company said on Monday,

December 2, 2013
Total Views: 164

Canadian Police Charge Man with Attempting to Leak Classified Shipbuilding Data to China
News

Canadian Police Charge Man with Attempting to Leak Classified Shipbuilding Data to China

Canadian police have arrested a man and charged him with trying to leak classified information related to the country’s national shipbuilding strategy

December 2, 2013
Total Views: 50

Man Arrested After Stealing Victoria Clipper High-Speed Ferry in Seattle
News

Man Arrested After Stealing Victoria Clipper High-Speed Ferry in Seattle

Authorities in Seattle have arrested a man accused of stealing a high-speed passenger ferry from a dock and attempting to take it on a joyride across Elliott

December 2, 2013
Total Views: 88

Stephen L. Colby Response Switches Gears on Mississippi River – Salvage Update
Marine Salvage

Stephen L. Colby Response Switches Gears on Mississippi River – Salvage Update

A Unified Command set up in response to the Stephen L. Colby towboat sinking and oil spill on the Mississippi River has shifted its operations from lightering

December 2, 2013
Total Views: 54

Friday, November 29, 2013
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Blog

A Willing Foe and Sea Room! A Short Naval Toast

Earlier in the year, the Ministry of Defense in the United Kingdom modified two of the Naval Toasts following the Loyal Toast in the Royal Navy after centuries

November 29, 2013
Total Views: 4300

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News

Dali Chief Engineer Admits Criminal Conduct in Baltimore Bridge Allision

Federal prosecutors have reached a deferred prosecution agreement with the chief engineer of the containership Dali, with the veteran Indian mariner admitting

Energy

EU Closes Russian LNG Loophole, Barring European Shipowners and Buyers From Global Trade in Yamal Cargoes

The European Union has clarified that its upcoming ban on Russian liquefied natural gas extends far beyond imports into Europe, prohibiting EU operators from

Shipping

Ships Told They Can Use South Hormuz Route With Signals On

By Weilun Soon and Alex Longley Jun 20, 2026 (Bloomberg) –Ships can consider transiting the Strait of Hormuz along the southern route at any time of

Featured

Iran Asserts Control Over the Strait of Hormuz

Less than 48 hours after President Donald Trump signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran to end the conflict and restore freedom of navigation through

News

Iran’s New ‘Toll by Insurance’ Raises Stakes in Strait of Hormuz

By Lori Ann LaRocco – The already volatile security picture in the Strait of Hormuz has taken a sharp turn for the worse as Iran moves to assert de


Friday, November 29, 2013
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News

European Commission Collusion Probe Puts Focus on 14 Container Lines

By Gavin van Marle The 14 container lines subject to the latest EC anti-trust investigation are Maersk, CMA CGM, MSC, China Shipping, Cosco, Evergreen,

November 29, 2013
Total Views: 92

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News

Eni Sees Mozambique 2018 LNG Deadline as ‘Very Challenging’

Nov. 28 (Bloomberg) — Eni SpA said it will be “very challenging” for Mozambique, its planned base for African output, to meet a 2018 deadline

November 29, 2013
Total Views: 51

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News

Gazprom to Deliver 15 Cargoes of LNG to Argentina

MOSCOW, Nov 29 (Reuters) – The marketing and trading division of Russia’s top gas producer Gazprom said on Friday it would deliver 15 cargoes of

November 29, 2013
Total Views: 54

Thursday, November 28, 2013
inchcape shipping services
Defense

Inchcape Responds to U.S. Navy Contracting Ban

In a statement late yesterday, the U.S. Navy announced a ban had been placed on Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) that suspends them from contracting with the

November 28, 2013
Total Views: 70

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Engineering News

Terntank Orders LNG-Powered Chemical Tankers

Swedish tanker owner Terntank has stepped forward and placed the first order ever for the new Wärtsilä 5RT-flex50DF dual fuel, low pressure, 2-stroke

November 28, 2013
Total Views: 85

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Dali Chief Engineer Admits Criminal Conduct in Baltimore Bridge Allision
News

Dali Chief Engineer Admits Criminal Conduct in Baltimore Bridge Allision

Federal prosecutors have reached a deferred prosecution agreement with the chief engineer of the containership Dali, with the veteran Indian mariner admitting

EU Closes Russian LNG Loophole, Barring European Shipowners and Buyers From Global Trade in Yamal Cargoes
Energy

EU Closes Russian LNG Loophole, Barring European Shipowners and Buyers From Global Trade in Yamal Cargoes

The European Union has clarified that its upcoming ban on Russian liquefied natural gas extends far beyond imports into Europe, prohibiting EU operators from

Ships Told They Can Use South Hormuz Route With Signals On
Shipping

Ships Told They Can Use South Hormuz Route With Signals On

By Weilun Soon and Alex Longley Jun 20, 2026 (Bloomberg) –Ships can consider transiting the Strait of Hormuz along the southern route at any time of

Iran Asserts Control Over the Strait of Hormuz
Featured

Iran Asserts Control Over the Strait of Hormuz

Less than 48 hours after President Donald Trump signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran to end the conflict and restore freedom of navigation through

Iran’s New ‘Toll by Insurance’ Raises Stakes in Strait of Hormuz
News

Iran’s New ‘Toll by Insurance’ Raises Stakes in Strait of Hormuz

By Lori Ann LaRocco – The already volatile security picture in the Strait of Hormuz has taken a sharp turn for the worse as Iran moves to assert de


Thursday, November 28, 2013
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News

Petition to Install CCTVs on Ferries Gathers Momentum

Bob and Marianne Fearnside’s son Richard disappeared one evening while traveling home this year on a P&O Cruises ferry. “He went on deck for a

November 28, 2013
Total Views: 31

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Finance

NordLB Raises Loan-Loss Provisions as Shipping Crisis Persists

Norddeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale, one of the world’s top shipping lenders, increased loan-loss provisions by 2 percent in the third quarter as the

November 28, 2013
Total Views: 54

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News

High Costs Impede LNG Use For Maritime Transport In Europe

Northern European use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to fuel ships is becoming feasible as supply from Qatar to the Dutch port of Rotterdam becomes available,

November 28, 2013
Total Views: 32

Wednesday, November 27, 2013
inchcape shipping services
Defense

Inchcape Shipping Services Barred From All U.S. Navy Contracts

In the wake of the Glenn Defense Marine Asia (GDMA) scandal which has rocked the U.S. Navy contracting world and seen the arrest of two U.S. Navy officers, a

November 27, 2013
Total Views: 80

Arctech Helsinki to Build New Icebreaker for Finnish Government
News

Arctech Helsinki to Build New Icebreaker for Finnish Government

Arctech Helsinki Shipyard said Wednesday it has won a public tender from the Finnish Transport Agency for the construction of a new dual-fuel icebreaker for

November 27, 2013
Total Views: 43

Corporate News

June 11, 2026

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

June 11, 2026

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, November 27, 2013
stock market display investing
Finance

Investing in the Shipping Markets?

How does one invest in the shipping markets when the global economy is manipulated by central

November 27, 2013
Total Views: 58

Classic Clip: Cars Slide From Rolling Cargo Ship in Winter Storm
Blog

Classic Clip: Cars Slide From Rolling Cargo Ship in Winter Storm

To all of you who are traveling this Thanksgiving holiday, whether by sea or road, don't forget to secure your cargo and travel

November 27, 2013
Total Views: 55

Panama Freeing Most Of North Korean Crew in Smuggled Arms Case, Captain Still Held
News

Panama Freeing Most Of North Korean Crew in Smuggled Arms Case, Captain Still Held

Panama is freeing most of the 35 North Korean crew members it detained more than four months ago for smuggling Cuban weapons aboard a ship, a senior government

November 27, 2013
Total Views: 74

Lucas Bourg Liftboat Evacuated in Gulf of Mexico Amid Stability Concerns
USCG

Lucas Bourg Liftboat Evacuated in Gulf of Mexico Amid Stability Concerns

A liftboat in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico has been evacuated after severe weather raised concerns about the stability of the vessel located about 30 miles offshore

November 27, 2013
Total Views: 88

Upper Mississippi River Reopens After Spill
News

Upper Mississippi River Reopens After Spill

The Coast Guard captain of the port has reopened a section of the upper Mississippi near LeClaire, Iowa that had been closed for over 24 hours due to a sunken

November 27, 2013
Total Views: 39

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Wednesday, November 27, 2013
STX Group
News

STX Pan Ocean Orders Capesize Bulkers

Dry bulk shipper STX Pan Ocean has placed an order today for two Capesize bulk carriers from Hanjin Heavy Industries. The vessels, due for delivery by the end

November 27, 2013
Total Views: 46

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News

Crude Traders Skeptical Iran Deal Will Bolster Oil Supplies

Crude traders are skeptical that the accord loosening some economic sanctions against Iran in return for limiting nuclear work will lead to a surge in oil

November 27, 2013
Total Views: 42

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News

Tanzania Considering New LNG Export Facility That Could Rival Qatar

Tanzania is looking at building a massive facility to export liquefied natural gas (LNG) similar to those developed by the world's biggest gas exporter Qatar

November 27, 2013
Total Views: 55

circassia frontline tankers crude oil tanker
News

Frontline Looks to Restructure Amid Delayed Tanker Market Recovery

The global tanker market is still some time away from a full recovery and Frontline, the crude tanker arm of shipping tycoon John Fredriksen's business empire,

November 27, 2013
Total Views: 59

Tuesday, November 26, 2013
dht ann vlcc supertanker
News

Asian Oil Grab Drives Tanker Rates to 3 1/2-Year High

Record Asian oil demand is spurring the region’s refineries to charter the most supertankers in a year, driving shipping rates to the highest level

November 26, 2013
Total Views: 62