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Sunday, August 25, 2013
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News

ONGC to Buy $2.64 Billion Stake in Mozambique LNG

Aug. 26 (Bloomberg) — ONGC Videsh Ltd., a unit of India’s biggest energy explorer Oil & Natural Gas Corp., agreed to pay $2.64 billion to buy a

Sunday, August 25, 2013
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U.S.’s First Modern-Day Pirate Prosecutor to Step Down
Interesting

U.S.’s First Modern-Day Pirate Prosecutor to Step Down

U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, Neil H. MacBride, helped secure the U.S.'s first high-seas piracy convictions since 1820 for a total of 26

August 25, 2013
Total Views: 100

Saturday, August 24, 2013
RNLI Crews Recover Helicopter Wreckage Off Shetland [VIDEO]
Offshore

RNLI Crews Recover Helicopter Wreckage Off Shetland [VIDEO]

New video shows RNLI crews recovering the oilfield services Super Puma helicopter that crashed in the North Sea Friday

August 24, 2013
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Teekay Predicts Depressed Tanker Market Throughout Rest of 2013
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Teekay Predicts Depressed Tanker Market Throughout Rest of 2013

Teekay’s Market Analyst Christian Waldegrave reports a low, but seasonally “normal” summer in the conventional tanker market, with not much

August 24, 2013
Total Views: 25

Friday, August 23, 2013
Four Killed When Offshore Services Helicopter Ditches In North Sea [UPDATE]
Interesting

Four Killed When Offshore Services Helicopter Ditches In North Sea [UPDATE]

Search underway for 3 missing after helicopter carrying 18 people from the Borgsten Dolphin drilling rig in the North Sea ditched into the sea west of the

August 23, 2013
Total Views: 86

Could Replacement Icebreaker Resuscitate Australian Shipbuilding?
News

Could Replacement Icebreaker Resuscitate Australian Shipbuilding?

Speculation continues as to what new icebreaker will replace Australia’s long-serving Aurora Australis, and who exactly will build

August 23, 2013
Total Views: 51

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Defense

UK Leads 40-Nation Defensive Mission to Secure Strait of Hormuz

The United Kingdom is significantly expanding its military commitment to securing the Strait of Hormuz, announcing Tuesday that it will deploy autonomous

Featured

Iraq and Pakistan Strike Iran Transit Deals to Move Oil and LNG Through Hormuz

Both Iraq and Pakistan have cut deals with Iran to ship oil and liquefied natural gas from the Gulf, according to five sources with knowledge of the matter, in

Defense

Bing, Bing, Gone: Is Trump Underestimating Iran’s Fast Attack Craft?

President Donald Trump’s latest social media bravado about Iranian “fast attack ships” may play well online, but maritime security experts and even the

News

Alaska Mega-Tsunami Raises Alarm for Cruise Ships in Glacier Fjords

A massive landslide in Alaska’s Tracy Arm fjord triggered one of the tallest tsunamis ever recorded, sending water 481 meters—about 1,578 feet—up the

News

Photos Appear to Show Fire Aboard Iranian VLCC Disabled by U.S. Navy

New images circulating online appear to show damage and an active fire aboard the Iranian tanker Sea Star III days after the vessel was disabled by a U.S.


Friday, August 23, 2013
Captains Suspended Following Philippines Ferry Disaster
News

Captains Suspended Following Philippines Ferry Disaster

Officials in the Philippines have suspended the captains and all crew members of the cargo ship and ferry involved in last week's fatal collision near Cebu

August 23, 2013
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Baltic Dry Index Up as Capesize Rates Hit 9-Month High

Baltic Dry Index Up as Capesize Rates Hit 9-Month High

The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, rose on Friday as Chinese demand for iron ore pushed

August 23, 2013
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M/V Smart Salvage Delayed as Heavy Duty Pumps Are Brought In
Marine Salvage

M/V Smart Salvage Delayed as Heavy Duty Pumps Are Brought In

eNCA News reports from South Africa on the on-going salvage effort involving the MV Smart, a capesize bulk carrier filled with coal which broke apart outside

August 23, 2013
Total Views: 97

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News

Technip Wins Ultra-Deepwater Installation Contract at Stones

On May 8th, Shell announced their plans to develop the Stones field located approximately 200 miles south of New Orleans in Walker Ridge.  This 100%-owned

August 23, 2013
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propane gas flame
News

Traders Cash In On U.S. Propane Boom [REPORT]

By John Kemp LONDON, Aug 23 (Reuters) – The United States has emerged as a big net exporter of propane and other liquefied petroleum gases (LPGs), thanks

August 23, 2013
Total Views: 97

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UK Leads 40-Nation Defensive Mission to Secure Strait of Hormuz
Defense

UK Leads 40-Nation Defensive Mission to Secure Strait of Hormuz

The United Kingdom is significantly expanding its military commitment to securing the Strait of Hormuz, announcing Tuesday that it will deploy autonomous

Iraq and Pakistan Strike Iran Transit Deals to Move Oil and LNG Through Hormuz
Featured

Iraq and Pakistan Strike Iran Transit Deals to Move Oil and LNG Through Hormuz

Both Iraq and Pakistan have cut deals with Iran to ship oil and liquefied natural gas from the Gulf, according to five sources with knowledge of the matter, in

Bing, Bing, Gone: Is Trump Underestimating Iran’s Fast Attack Craft?
Defense

Bing, Bing, Gone: Is Trump Underestimating Iran’s Fast Attack Craft?

President Donald Trump’s latest social media bravado about Iranian “fast attack ships” may play well online, but maritime security experts and even the

Alaska Mega-Tsunami Raises Alarm for Cruise Ships in Glacier Fjords
News

Alaska Mega-Tsunami Raises Alarm for Cruise Ships in Glacier Fjords

A massive landslide in Alaska’s Tracy Arm fjord triggered one of the tallest tsunamis ever recorded, sending water 481 meters—about 1,578 feet—up the

Photos Appear to Show Fire Aboard Iranian VLCC Disabled by U.S. Navy
News

Photos Appear to Show Fire Aboard Iranian VLCC Disabled by U.S. Navy

New images circulating online appear to show damage and an active fire aboard the Iranian tanker Sea Star III days after the vessel was disabled by a U.S.


Friday, August 23, 2013
cmb yasmine
News

Prospect Of Higher Shipping Freight Rates Aids Belgium’s CMB

BRUSSELS, Aug 23 (Reuters) – Shares of Belgian dry bulk shipping group CMB rose for a sixth consecutive day on Friday, bringing their gains in the past

August 23, 2013
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sevan drilling
News

Seadrill’s Bid for Sevan Marine Falls Short

After spending NOK 461 million for a 50.1 percent majority stake in deepwater drilling contractor Sevan Drilling, Seadrill was required by the Norwegian

August 23, 2013
Total Views: 64

MV Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller
Multimedia

MV Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Arrives in the Port of Gdansk, Aerial View

A close-up of the bow of the ship shows a particular feature of the Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller’s design. The naval architects extended the beam of the

August 23, 2013
Total Views: 147

golden ocean group
News

Bulk Shipper Golden Ocean Sees Growing Rates In 2014, 2015

By Joachim Dagenborg OSLO, Aug 23 (Reuters) – Golden Ocean, the bulk shipping arm of John Fredriksen’s business empire, expects a sharp rise in

August 23, 2013
Total Views: 27

Thursday, August 22, 2013
Ship Photos of The Day – U.S. Navy’s JHSV-1 Hits 40 Knots
Navy

Ship Photos of The Day – U.S. Navy’s JHSV-1 Hits 40 Knots

The Military Sealift Command joint high-speed vessel USNS Spearhead (JHSV 1) this week conducted high-speed trials off the coast of Virginia, reaching speeds

August 22, 2013
Total Views: 138

Corporate News

May 12, 2026

Greek operators meet evolving connectivity demands with Inmarsat NexusWave

Inmarsat’s fully managed multi-network connectivity service is facilitating fleetwide digital transformation for a growing cohort of Greek ship owners and managers.

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

Corporate News

May 12, 2026

Greek operators meet evolving connectivity demands with Inmarsat NexusWave

Inmarsat’s fully managed multi-network connectivity service is facilitating fleetwide digital transformation for a growing cohort of Greek ship owners and managers.

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


Thursday, August 22, 2013
dfds seaways crown of scandinavia
News

DFDS Installs More Emissions Scrubbers To Comply With New 2015 Regs

Danish Ferry operator DFDS, have announced they have invested a total of DKK 400 million (USD $71 million) in new scrubber technology. The company reported

August 22, 2013
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lpg carrier
News

Frontline 2012 to Join Avance Gas Holding in LPG Shipping Consolidation

Frontline 2012 signed a heads of agreement (HOA) today with Stolt-Nielsen Limited (Oslo Børs: SNI) whereby Frontline 2012 will become a shareholder in

August 22, 2013
Total Views: 163

Propulsion Problem is Season-Ender for Celebrity Millennium

Propulsion Problem is Season-Ender for Celebrity Millennium

Mechanical problems on a Celebrity Cruises ship have forced the cancellation of all of the vessel's remaining Alaska sailings this year, a company spokeswoman

August 22, 2013
Total Views: 65

SPa 4207 damen patrol boat
News

Mexican Navy Orders Fourth Damen Patrol Vessel

In the first week of August, the Mexican Navy (Secretaria de Marina) and Damen Shipyards Group signed a contract for a fourth Damen Stan Patrol 4207. The Dutch

August 22, 2013
Total Views: 567

Magdeburg Water Bridge Lock Rothensee
News

Canal Lock Workers’ Strike Disrupts German Inland Shipping

HAMBURG, Aug 22 (Reuters) – Cargo shipping on various rivers and canals in Germany was again disrupted on Thursday, German inland navigation agency WSA

August 22, 2013
Total Views: 97

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Thursday, August 22, 2013
Hoegh lng flng
News

Höegh Awarded Asian FLNG FEED Study

Höegh LNG announced today they have signed a contract with an unnamed Asian national oil company to conduct a Front-end Engineering Design (FEED) study for a

August 22, 2013
Total Views: 55

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Finance

CNOOC Said to Seek $3 Billion in Loans

Aug. 22 (Bloomberg) — China National Offshore Oil Corp., parent of the nation’s biggest offshore energy explorer Cnooc Ltd., is seeking to raise $3

August 22, 2013
Total Views: 51

Wednesday, August 21, 2013
MV SMART Salvage Kicks Into High Gear
Marine Salvage

MV SMART Salvage Kicks Into High Gear

It's been just two days since the bulk carrier MV Smart ran aground on a South African beach, but the incident is already being coined as the biggest salvage

August 21, 2013
Total Views: 140

ocearch great white shark
News

OCEARCH Catches and Releases Nearly Half Dozen Great Whites Off Cape Cod

The ocean research group OCEARCH landed a 14-foot 2-inch, 2,300 lb. immature female Great White Shark yesterday off the coast of Cape Cod.  It’s the

August 21, 2013
Total Views: 150

Russian Hovercraft Parks On Crowded Beach [VIDEO]
Blog

Russian Hovercraft Parks On Crowded Beach [VIDEO]

Beachgoers in Russia got a little more than they bargained for when a massive military hovercraft made an unexpected landing on a crowded beach. Only in

August 21, 2013
Total Views: 141