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Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Search Team Locates Canadian Coast Guard Helicopter Wreckage in Arctic Waters
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Search Team Locates Canadian Coast Guard Helicopter Wreckage in Arctic Waters

A search team in has located the wreckage of a Canadian Coast Guard helicopter that crashed into the Arctic Ocean, killing all three people on board including

Wednesday, September 25, 2013
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ABB Azipods Ordered for New Russian Icebreakers

Russia’s State Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (SMRCC) has two new rescue and salvage icebreakers under construction at Nordic Yards GmbH in Germany.

September 25, 2013
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WATCH: The Daily Show Tackles U.S. Food Aid Reform and “International Shipping Conglomerates”
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WATCH: The Daily Show Tackles U.S. Food Aid Reform and “International Shipping Conglomerates”

Maritime Executive's Editor In Chief, Tony Munoz, was featured on the Daily Show with Jon Stewart last night to discuss the Food for Peace Program and the U.S.

September 25, 2013
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DSME Wins Jack-Up Newbuild Order, First Since 1983

Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) announced today a 572.8 billion KRW (USD $534 million) jack-up rig newbuild order from Maersk Drilling. The

September 25, 2013
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Gazprom Racing to Sign LNG Contracts Before Global Swell

Sept. 25 (Bloomberg) — OAO Gazprom, Russia’s natural gas exporter, plans to sign contracts for at least 80 percent of the liquefied natural gas

September 25, 2013
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Seanergy On the Brink, Executives Resign

Dry bulk shippiner, Seanergy Maritime (NASDAQ:SHIP) reported another dismal 2nd half today with net losses of $13.7 million reflecting 20 percent lower time

September 25, 2013
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Maersk Ship Exits Hormuz Under U.S. Protection

Maersk has confirmed that one of the vessels involved in Monday’s U.S.-escorted transits of the Strait of Hormuz was its U.S.-flagged roll-on/roll-off

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Crowley Confirms US-Flagged CS Anthem Safely Transited Strait of Hormuz

Crowley has confirmed that one of its managed vessels has successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz, providing more visibility into the limited number of

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How Algorithms Are Transforming Bridge Simulator Training

By Capt. Abhinandan Prasad MNILecturer – SUNY Maritime College, New York In recent years, advances in computing — from artificial intelligence to adaptive

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CMA CGM Containership Confirmed Attacked in Hormuz, Crew Injured

A CMA CGM container ship was attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, injuring crew members and damaging the vessel, while another vessel run by the

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Explosion Hits Ship as Trump’s Hormuz Push Meets Reality

A South Korean ship was hit by an explosion in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday and Iranian drones caused a fire at a UAE oil port, as Tehran demonstrated its


Wednesday, September 25, 2013
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Putin: Greenpeace Activists Are Not Pirates

SALEKHARD, Russia, Sept 25 (Reuters) – President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday Greenpeace activists arrested for staging a protest at Russia’s

September 25, 2013
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Vincenzo, You Were Right…Yacht Racing Is Forever Changed

By Tom Weaver, In February 2010, the America’s Cup challenger BMW Oracle Racing defeated the Swiss Alinghy team on the water in a “deed of Gift

September 25, 2013
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Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Schettino On Trial: Italian Court Orders New Search of Costa Concordia Wreck
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Schettino On Trial: Italian Court Orders New Search of Costa Concordia Wreck

An Italian court on Tuesday called for a new expert examination of the Costa Concordia cruise liner to seek further evidence related to its sinking, accepting

September 24, 2013
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Hapag-Lloyd Taps Maersk Exec to Succeed Behrendt as CEO

Hapag-Lloyd AG, Germany’s biggest container shipping line, chose the head of A.P. Moeller-Maersk A/S’s freight-forwarding arm to succeed Chief

September 24, 2013
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Carnival Forecasts 4Q Loss Amid Lower Bookings
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Carnival Forecasts 4Q Loss Amid Lower Bookings

Carnival Corp., the world’s largest cruise-ship operator, forecast fourth-quarter results that trailed analysts’ estimates amid a decline in

September 24, 2013
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Maersk Ship Exits Hormuz Under U.S. Protection
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Maersk Ship Exits Hormuz Under U.S. Protection

Maersk has confirmed that one of the vessels involved in Monday’s U.S.-escorted transits of the Strait of Hormuz was its U.S.-flagged roll-on/roll-off

Crowley Confirms US-Flagged CS Anthem Safely Transited Strait of Hormuz
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Crowley Confirms US-Flagged CS Anthem Safely Transited Strait of Hormuz

Crowley has confirmed that one of its managed vessels has successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz, providing more visibility into the limited number of

How Algorithms Are Transforming Bridge Simulator Training
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How Algorithms Are Transforming Bridge Simulator Training

By Capt. Abhinandan Prasad MNILecturer – SUNY Maritime College, New York In recent years, advances in computing — from artificial intelligence to adaptive

CMA CGM Containership Confirmed Attacked in Hormuz, Crew Injured
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CMA CGM Containership Confirmed Attacked in Hormuz, Crew Injured

A CMA CGM container ship was attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, injuring crew members and damaging the vessel, while another vessel run by the

Explosion Hits Ship as Trump’s Hormuz Push Meets Reality
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Explosion Hits Ship as Trump’s Hormuz Push Meets Reality

A South Korean ship was hit by an explosion in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday and Iranian drones caused a fire at a UAE oil port, as Tehran demonstrated its


Tuesday, September 24, 2013
World’s Largest Ship on Display in Copenhagen

World’s Largest Ship on Display in Copenhagen

More than 42,000 members of the public have already signed up to tour the world's largest ship in Copenhagen,

September 24, 2013
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Pioneer Marine Launches With a Newbuild Order for 4 Bulk Carriers

After a year of beating the bushes of the ship finance sector, Pankaj Khanna, CEO of Singapore-based Pioneer Marine has gained funding from US-based private

September 24, 2013
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Precious Shipping Orders Another $24 Million Cement Carrier, More Ships on the Way

Precious Shipping, a Bangkok-based dry cargo operator specializing in the small handy size (10,000 to 30,000 DWT) sector of the tramp freight market, announced

September 24, 2013
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Diamond Offshore CEO to Step Down

After 15 years at the helm of Diamond Offshore Drilling, President and CEO Lawrence Dickerson has decided to call it a day. “I have been privileged to

September 24, 2013
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Greenpeace Activists to Be Prosecuted, Could Face 15 Years in Russian Prison
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Greenpeace Activists to Be Prosecuted, Could Face 15 Years in Russian Prison

Environmental activists who conducted a protest at a Russian Arctic offshore oil platform last week will be prosecuted and could face piracy charges that are

September 24, 2013
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April 30, 2026

Underestimated Risks of Coconut Oil Cargoes

Coconut oil is not immediately associated with risk, but its carriage can release toxic vapours and cause oxygen depletion in enclosed spaces. Manish Nayyar, Senior Loss

April 29, 2026

ABS Acquires RMC Global to Strengthen Cyber, Risk and Resilience Capabilities

ABS, through its affiliate ABSG Consulting Inc. (ABS Consulting), has today announced the acquisition of RMC Global (RMC), a leading provider of industrial cybersecurity,

April 29, 2026

FarSounder Celebrates 25 Years of Innovation in Marine Navigation

FarSounder marks its 25th anniversary in 2026, celebrating a quarter-century of advancing marine navigation technology and improving safety at sea. Since its founding, the company

April 24, 2026

Damen and UK Dredging sign contract for advanced TSHD

Damen Shipyards Group and Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s largest port operator, have signed a contract for the construction of a new Trailing Suction Grab Hopper

April 23, 2026

ABS, Marinteknik, Seatech, and VINSSEN Launch Hydrogen Fuel Cell Harbor Craft Pilot Study in Singapore

In an important step to lowering emissions in one of the world’s busiest ports, ABS, Marinteknik Shipbuilders (S) Pte. Ltd., SeaTech Solutions International (S) Pte. Ltd., and

April 21, 2026

Immersion Suit Rises To Challenge For Faster Protection

Donning speed for emergency situations is a primary attraction of a new immersion suit from VIKING Life-Saving Equipment that is made to measure up to US-specific

April 16, 2026

ABS and UNITED WATERWAYS Announce Planned Joint Venture to Advance Maritime Training

ABS and UNITED WATERWAYS (UW) have signed a letter of intent to establish a joint venture with River Academy, UW’s training and education subsidiary, to support crew competence

April 15, 2026

ABS and Alfred Maritime to Advance Fleet Operations and Safety for Cruise Vessels

ABS and Alfred Maritime GmbH have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore technical projects that benefit cruise operators, vessels, crews and passengers. The MOU

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April 30, 2026

Underestimated Risks of Coconut Oil Cargoes

Coconut oil is not immediately associated with risk, but its carriage can release toxic vapours and cause oxygen depletion in enclosed spaces. Manish Nayyar, Senior Loss

April 29, 2026

ABS Acquires RMC Global to Strengthen Cyber, Risk and Resilience Capabilities

ABS, through its affiliate ABSG Consulting Inc. (ABS Consulting), has today announced the acquisition of RMC Global (RMC), a leading provider of industrial cybersecurity,

April 29, 2026

FarSounder Celebrates 25 Years of Innovation in Marine Navigation

FarSounder marks its 25th anniversary in 2026, celebrating a quarter-century of advancing marine navigation technology and improving safety at sea. Since its founding, the company

April 24, 2026

Damen and UK Dredging sign contract for advanced TSHD

Damen Shipyards Group and Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s largest port operator, have signed a contract for the construction of a new Trailing Suction Grab Hopper

April 23, 2026

ABS, Marinteknik, Seatech, and VINSSEN Launch Hydrogen Fuel Cell Harbor Craft Pilot Study in Singapore

In an important step to lowering emissions in one of the world’s busiest ports, ABS, Marinteknik Shipbuilders (S) Pte. Ltd., SeaTech Solutions International (S) Pte. Ltd., and

April 21, 2026

Immersion Suit Rises To Challenge For Faster Protection

Donning speed for emergency situations is a primary attraction of a new immersion suit from VIKING Life-Saving Equipment that is made to measure up to US-specific

April 16, 2026

ABS and UNITED WATERWAYS Announce Planned Joint Venture to Advance Maritime Training

ABS and UNITED WATERWAYS (UW) have signed a letter of intent to establish a joint venture with River Academy, UW’s training and education subsidiary, to support crew competence

April 15, 2026

ABS and Alfred Maritime to Advance Fleet Operations and Safety for Cruise Vessels

ABS and Alfred Maritime GmbH have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore technical projects that benefit cruise operators, vessels, crews and passengers. The MOU


Monday, September 23, 2013
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Oracle Team USA Continues Winning Streak Against Hobby-Horsing Kiwis

Oracle Team USA continued their winning streak this afternoon after sailing a race that Kiwi opponent Dean Barker described as “flawless” in a

September 23, 2013
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Princess Cruises Confirms Power Outage on New Royal Princess Flagship, Cruise Cancelled

Princess Cruises Confirms Power Outage on New Royal Princess Flagship, Cruise Cancelled

Carnival Corporation's Princess Cruises has confirmed that a power outage on board its newest Royal Princess cruise ship has forced the cancellation of at

September 23, 2013
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Shipping Lenders Toughen Oversight After Worst Rout in 23 Years

Sept. 23 (Bloomberg) — Shipping lenders are tightening rules on who their clients can trade with after the industry’s worst rout in at least 23

September 23, 2013
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Royal Caribbean Cuts Steel on Third Oasis-Class Ship
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Royal Caribbean Cuts Steel on Third Oasis-Class Ship

Royal Caribbean International has cut the ceremonial first piece of steel for its third Oasis-class ship at the STX France shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, marking

September 23, 2013
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Costa Concordia Captain Looks to Spread Blame
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Costa Concordia Captain Looks to Spread Blame

The captain of the Costa Concordia told a court on Monday that a junior officer who was at the wheel at the time shared the blame for the cruise liner

September 23, 2013
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Monday, September 23, 2013
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Call Me Big Daddy

The platform supply vessel (PSV) ‘Blue Protector’ was delivered today from Ulstein Verft and is now available for charter on the North Sea spot

September 23, 2013
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Me Mother Was a Mermaid

On September 13, this one-eyed flea-ridden kitten was rescued in Troutdale, Oregon and has since turned into a global internet sensation. When “Sir

September 23, 2013
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QatarGas: UK’s New Dragon LNG Deal No Guarantee Of Supply

DUBAI, Sept 23 (Reuters) – Qatargas is not obliged to ship any liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Britain’s Dragon import terminal under a five-year

September 23, 2013
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Newbuild Orders Remains Achilles Heel for Dry Bulk Sector

Many analysts, public and private equity investors and shipowners seem to believe the dry bulk order book has declined materially over the past eight and

September 23, 2013
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U.S. Navy Helicopter Goes Down in the Red Sea, Search Suspended for Missing Crew

Update: As of 3PM Bahrain local time, the search for the two missing crew members has been suspended. The U.S. Navy notes in a statement, “Navy officials

September 23, 2013
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