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Thursday, June 27, 2013
Jones Act Tanker Demand Lifted By Upward Trajectory of U.S. Crude Production
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Jones Act Tanker Demand Lifted By Upward Trajectory of U.S. Crude Production

The domestic tanker industry in the United States is finding support from the boost in the nation’s crude oil

Thursday, June 27, 2013
Total Views: 79

MOL Comfort’s Stern Sinks in 4,000 Meters of Water [PHOTOS]
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MOL Comfort’s Stern Sinks in 4,000 Meters of Water [PHOTOS]

Stern section of the MOL Comfort has sunk. EXCLUSIVE

June 27, 2013
Total Views: 3434

New Research Shows Where Deep Sea Trash Accumulates
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New Research Shows Where Deep Sea Trash Accumulates

We've all heard about the vast amounts of plastic accumulating the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. We've all seen trash washed up on our beaches. But what about

June 27, 2013
Total Views: 47

U.S. Approves Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx as DOT Secretary
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U.S. Approves Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx as DOT Secretary

The U.S. Senate on Thursday voted 100-0 to approve Charlotte, N.C., Mayor Anthony Foxx to head the U.S. Transportation Department, handing him the job as tight

June 27, 2013
Total Views: 47

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Freeport LNG Seeks Financing for $11 Billion Natural Gas Export Facility

June 27 (Bloomberg) — Freeport LNG Development LP is seeking financing to start construction next year on an $11 billion natural-gas export facility in

June 27, 2013
Total Views: 62

Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Complacency Led to 2012 Caribbean Collision
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Complacency Led to 2012 Caribbean Collision

A final report from the UK's Maritime Accident Investigation Branch has revealed that poor watchkeeping, driven by complacency, led to a March 2012 collision

June 26, 2013
Total Views: 667

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Iran Seizes Chinese-Owned ‘Floating Armory’ Ship Near Hormuz

Iran seized a Chinese-owned ship that’s one of a handful of so-called floating armories that operate in the region, according to two maritime security

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Greek-Operated Tanker Breaks Through Hormuz Gridlock

A Greek-operated tanker sailed from the Gulf to India on Friday after crossing the Strait of Hormuz in one of the few crude sailings through the waterway this

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Iran Launches Official ‘Persian Gulf Strait Authority’ Account, Declares Unauthorized Hormuz Transit ‘Illegal’

The Iranian-backed Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) has officially launched a public presence on X, marking the clearest effort yet by Tehran to formalize

Shipping

The Strait of Hormuz Crisis Is Cracking the Petrodollar System

The U.S. dollar-dominated global oil trading system is being tested by the Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, as governments in major consuming

Energy

UAE Will Double Oil Export Capacity Bypassing Hormuz by 2027

The United Arab Emirates will double its capacity to export crude oil bypassing the Strait of Hormuz by next year, as it seeks to reduce reliance on the


Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Austal USA Lays Keel for Eighth LCS for U.S. Navy
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Austal USA Lays Keel for Eighth LCS for U.S. Navy

The U.S. Navy and Austal USA on Wednesday held a keel laying ceremony for the future USS Montgomery, the U.S. Navy's eighth littoral combat ship

June 26, 2013
Total Views: 48

WATCH: Missiles Simultaneously Strike Multiple Fast Attack Craft on Single Fire
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WATCH: Missiles Simultaneously Strike Multiple Fast Attack Craft on Single Fire

A surface-to-surface missile that can simultaneously destroy multiple "fast attack craft" with a single button push? I can think of one use for

June 26, 2013
Total Views: 105

African States Join Forces To Tackle Rising Gulf Of Guinea Piracy
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African States Join Forces To Tackle Rising Gulf Of Guinea Piracy

West and central African nations have agreed to create a regional centre for coordinating the fight against a sharp rise in piracy in the Gulf of Guinea that

June 26, 2013
Total Views: 58

Engineering News

Horizon Lines to Install Modern Dual Fuel Engines on Pair of Cargo Ships

Horizon Lines on Wednesday revealed some information about its plans to convert two of its steam-powered cargo vessels to dual fuel engines capable of burning

June 26, 2013
Total Views: 26

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Finance

Commerzbank Says Has No Plans For Firesale Of Shipping Portfolio

Commerzbank on Wednesday sought to reassure investors that it is not selling assets in a value destructive manner in response to market speculation about a

June 26, 2013
Total Views: 30

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Iran Seizes Chinese-Owned ‘Floating Armory’ Ship Near Hormuz
Featured

Iran Seizes Chinese-Owned ‘Floating Armory’ Ship Near Hormuz

Iran seized a Chinese-owned ship that’s one of a handful of so-called floating armories that operate in the region, according to two maritime security

Greek-Operated Tanker Breaks Through Hormuz Gridlock
Featured

Greek-Operated Tanker Breaks Through Hormuz Gridlock

A Greek-operated tanker sailed from the Gulf to India on Friday after crossing the Strait of Hormuz in one of the few crude sailings through the waterway this

Iran Launches Official ‘Persian Gulf Strait Authority’ Account, Declares Unauthorized Hormuz Transit ‘Illegal’
Featured

Iran Launches Official ‘Persian Gulf Strait Authority’ Account, Declares Unauthorized Hormuz Transit ‘Illegal’

The Iranian-backed Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) has officially launched a public presence on X, marking the clearest effort yet by Tehran to formalize

The Strait of Hormuz Crisis Is Cracking the Petrodollar System
Shipping

The Strait of Hormuz Crisis Is Cracking the Petrodollar System

The U.S. dollar-dominated global oil trading system is being tested by the Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, as governments in major consuming

UAE Will Double Oil Export Capacity Bypassing Hormuz by 2027
Energy

UAE Will Double Oil Export Capacity Bypassing Hormuz by 2027

The United Arab Emirates will double its capacity to export crude oil bypassing the Strait of Hormuz by next year, as it seeks to reduce reliance on the


Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Technip Advanced Pipelay Vessel Apache II,
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Statoil Awards Technip Subsea Installation Contract at Snøhvit

Technip announced today they have been awarded a lump sum contract by Statoil for pipelay and subsea installation work on the Snøhvit CO2 Solution project.

June 26, 2013
Total Views: 85

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MOL Comfort Towing Commences, Sister Ships Inspected [UPDATE 2]

A tug has commenced towing of the forward section of the MOL Comfort towards the Arabian Gulf.

June 26, 2013
Total Views: 159

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News

Cyprus Aims to Be Mediterranean Energy Hub with New $6 Billion LNG terminal

By Michele Kambas NICOSIA, June 26 (Reuters) – Aiming for energy hub status and hoping to reboot an economy hobbled by a debt bailout – Cyprus

June 26, 2013
Total Views: 60

Crowley Expands Presence in Asia
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Crowley Expands Presence in Asia

New Singapore office and equipment will allow Crowley to better service customers in the region.

June 26, 2013
Total Views: 94

Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Delft Students Develop Double-Ended, Dual-Fuel Arctic Supply Vessel Concept
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Delft Students Develop Double-Ended, Dual-Fuel Arctic Supply Vessel Concept

A group of students studying Marine Engineering at Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands have teamed up with Damen Shipyards and others on the

June 25, 2013
Total Views: 149

Corporate News

May 14, 2026

IEA supports digital transformation of Glaciar Pesquera fisheries fleet with Inmarsat NexusWave roll-out

Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has worked with its Argentinian partner Ingenieros Electrónicos Asociados (IEA) to implement NexusWave for Glaciar Pesquera to support the

May 13, 2026

An answer to many questions

The Damen Fuel Flexible Tugs range is prepared for the future – whatever it may hold The numerous new regulations facing the industry in recent years leave no room for doubt

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

Corporate News

May 14, 2026

IEA supports digital transformation of Glaciar Pesquera fisheries fleet with Inmarsat NexusWave roll-out

Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has worked with its Argentinian partner Ingenieros Electrónicos Asociados (IEA) to implement NexusWave for Glaciar Pesquera to support the

May 13, 2026

An answer to many questions

The Damen Fuel Flexible Tugs range is prepared for the future – whatever it may hold The numerous new regulations facing the industry in recent years leave no room for doubt

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


Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Rising Mississippi River To Halt Barge Shipping Again
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Rising Mississippi River To Halt Barge Shipping Again

Rising water on the Mississippi River will force the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to close numerous locks on the major shipping waterway for the second time

June 25, 2013
Total Views: 60

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Engineering News

Offshore Cranes Get Bigger and More Sophisticated

An interesting trend in recent years has been the increase in high spec supply vessels ordered to service the offshore oil and gas industry, in addition to

June 25, 2013
Total Views: 641

Titan-Micoperi: Costa Concordia Will Be Upright By Summer’s End
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Titan-Micoperi: Costa Concordia Will Be Upright By Summer’s End

Assuming everything goes as planned, the Costa Concordia shipwreck should be upright by the end of

June 25, 2013
Total Views: 110

Micky Arison to Step Down as Carnival CEO

Micky Arison to Step Down as Carnival CEO

Carnival Corp. said Micky Arison will step down as chief executive officer after 34 years as the company splits the CEO and chairman

June 25, 2013
Total Views: 87

Chinese Businessman Behind $40 Bln Nicaragua Canal Denies Special Ties
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Chinese Businessman Behind $40 Bln Nicaragua Canal Denies Special Ties

The mysterious Chinese businessman behind a $40 billion plan to build a canal through Nicaragua pledged transparency on Tuesday -- but refused to reveal where

June 25, 2013
Total Views: 39

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Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Car Carrier Eyed in Possible Collision With Fishing Vessel Off Japan [UPDATE]
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Car Carrier Eyed in Possible Collision With Fishing Vessel Off Japan [UPDATE]

Norwegian Car Carriers ASA (NOCC) is working with the Japanese Coast Guard to determine if one of their vessels was involved in a possibly fatal collision with

June 25, 2013
Total Views: 140

Dry Bulk Shippers Rally as China Books More Ore Carriers
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Dry Bulk Shippers Rally as China Books More Ore Carriers

June 25 (Bloomberg) — The biggest jump in shipping rates since September is spurring speculation that demand from Chinese steelmakers is rebounding after

June 25, 2013
Total Views: 32

petronas flng
News

Daewoo Cuts Steel on Petronas’ FLNG Facility

At South Korea’s Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME), first steel was cut yesterday for the hull of Petronas’ first Floating

June 25, 2013
Total Views: 71

mozambique lng

ONGC and Oil India to Buy $2.5 Billion Stake in Mozambique LNG

June 25 (Bloomberg) — Oil & Natural Gas Corp. and Oil India Ltd., India’s biggest state-run explorers, will pay $2.5 billion to buy a stake in

June 25, 2013
Total Views: 45

Monday, June 24, 2013
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Bollinger Delivers Fourth Ocean-Class Tug for Crowley

Bollinger Shipyards delivered the DP 2-classed Ocean Sky today, the fourth Ocean Class tugs for Jacksonville-based Crowley Maritime Corporation. The first two

June 24, 2013
Total Views: 86