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Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Germany’s JadeWeserPort Presses Forward Despite Slowdown
Ports

Germany’s JadeWeserPort Presses Forward Despite Slowdown

The 33,000 containers handled at JadeWeserPort since opening for business in September are a far cry from the annual 2.7 million forecast when project began a

Tuesday, May 7, 2013
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IMO Tackles the Administrative Burdens of Compliance
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IMO Tackles the Administrative Burdens of Compliance

Are administrative burdens bogging you

May 7, 2013
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Maersk Line Limited Invests $500 Million on Newer Ships

Maersk Line Limited Invests $500 Million on Newer Ships

The U.S.-flagged arm of Denmark-based Maersk Line says it is spending $500 million on the purchase and reflagging of eight newer and larger

May 7, 2013
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HHI Introduces Miniature Shipbuilding Robots
Shipbuilding

HHI Introduces Miniature Shipbuilding Robots

Hyundai Heavy Industries, the world’s largest shipbuilder (and also a leading industrial robot manufacturer), says it has developed miniature welding

May 7, 2013
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Ship Photos of The Day: Giant Rubber Duck Arrives in Hong Kong [UPDATE!]
Blog

Ship Photos of The Day: Giant Rubber Duck Arrives in Hong Kong [UPDATE!]

These photos are

May 7, 2013
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WATCH: Two Months of Antarctic Icebreaking in Five Minutes
Interesting

WATCH: Two Months of Antarctic Icebreaking in Five Minutes

Two month time-lapse (and science lesson) of icebreaking aboard the R/V Nathaniel B. Palmer in the Ross Sea,

May 7, 2013
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Featured

UN’s Maritime Agency Prepares Hormuz Evacuation Plan for Hundreds of Ships

The International Maritime Organization is working on an evacuation plan for hundreds of ships that have been stuck in the Persian Gulf since US and Israeli

Featured

Search Intensifies After Cargo Ship Mariana Found Overturned Near Saipan

The U.S. Coast Guard and an expanding multinational task force are racing against time in the remote waters of the western Pacific after the U.S.-flagged cargo

News

Iran Seizes Two Ships in Hormuz After Trump Halts Attacks Indefinitely

 Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, tightening its grip on the strategic waterway after U.S. President Donald Trump called off

Defense

Trump Says Shipbuilding Clashes Led to Navy Secretary Phelan’s Firing

President Donald Trump said Thursday that Navy Secretary John Phelan was fired following conflicts with senior Pentagon leadership over shipbuilding, offering

Featured

Three Ships Including an Iranian Vessel Attempt Hormuz Transits

Three vessels — two cargo ships and a fuel tanker — appeared to be attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz early on Tuesday as US and Iranian blockades


Tuesday, May 7, 2013
V.Ships Leisure Appointed as Titanic II Ship Manager
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V.Ships Leisure Appointed as Titanic II Ship Manager

Australian billionaire, Clive Palmer, announced this week that the he has appointed V.Ships Leisure as the official ship manager of his Blue Star Line’s

May 7, 2013
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Singapore Gets First Commercial LNG Cargo at Jurong Island

Singapore Gets First Commercial LNG Cargo at Jurong Island

Singapore LNG Corp. received its first contract cargo of liquefied natural gas from BG Group Plc today, signaling the start of commercial operations at the

May 7, 2013
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U.S. Navy Internal Report Slams Contested LCS Program
Navy

U.S. Navy Internal Report Slams Contested LCS Program

U.S. Navy leaders were warned last year that a $37 billion program to build Littoral Combat Ships can’t meet its promised mission because the vessels

May 7, 2013
Total Views: 131

Boskalis Wins Seabed Preparation and Offshore Installation Contract in The Philippines
News

Boskalis Wins Seabed Preparation and Offshore Installation Contract in The Philippines

Royal Boskalis Westminster has been awarded a contract for the installation of an offshore depletion compression platform for the Malampaya Project in the

May 7, 2013
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News

Iran Faces Fresh Trade Heat As More Shipping Firms Exit

Foreign container shipping lines are giving up on Iranian business ahead of new U.S. sanctions in July, dealing a further blow to Tehran's vital seaborne

May 7, 2013
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Most Read

UN’s Maritime Agency Prepares Hormuz Evacuation Plan for Hundreds of Ships
Featured

UN’s Maritime Agency Prepares Hormuz Evacuation Plan for Hundreds of Ships

The International Maritime Organization is working on an evacuation plan for hundreds of ships that have been stuck in the Persian Gulf since US and Israeli

Search Intensifies After Cargo Ship Mariana Found Overturned Near Saipan
Featured

Search Intensifies After Cargo Ship Mariana Found Overturned Near Saipan

The U.S. Coast Guard and an expanding multinational task force are racing against time in the remote waters of the western Pacific after the U.S.-flagged cargo

Iran Seizes Two Ships in Hormuz After Trump Halts Attacks Indefinitely
News

Iran Seizes Two Ships in Hormuz After Trump Halts Attacks Indefinitely

 Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, tightening its grip on the strategic waterway after U.S. President Donald Trump called off

Trump Says Shipbuilding Clashes Led to Navy Secretary Phelan’s Firing
Defense

Trump Says Shipbuilding Clashes Led to Navy Secretary Phelan’s Firing

President Donald Trump said Thursday that Navy Secretary John Phelan was fired following conflicts with senior Pentagon leadership over shipbuilding, offering

Three Ships Including an Iranian Vessel Attempt Hormuz Transits
Featured

Three Ships Including an Iranian Vessel Attempt Hormuz Transits

Three vessels — two cargo ships and a fuel tanker — appeared to be attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz early on Tuesday as US and Iranian blockades


Tuesday, May 7, 2013
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News

Obama’s Comments Seen Highly Supportive of U.S. LNG Exports

President Barack Obama saying the country will probably become a net exporter of natural gas signals that new volumes will add demand for ships hauling the

May 7, 2013
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Monday, May 6, 2013
Hyundai to Build World’s Largest Container Ships for CSCL
Interesting

Hyundai to Build World’s Largest Container Ships for CSCL

CSCL orders five 18,400 teu containerships from

May 6, 2013
Total Views: 536

Technip’s New State-of-the-Art Pipelay Vessel, Deep Energy
Offshore

Technip’s New State-of-the-Art Pipelay Vessel, Deep Energy

Technip officially named its new state-of-the-art pipelay vessel during a ceremony on Friday at the Westcon Yard in Florø,

May 6, 2013
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Nigeria LNG Exports Delayed Over Tax Dispute

Nigeria's Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) exports have been delayed after a security agency blocked ships from accessing the Bonny terminal from May 3 to May 5,

May 6, 2013
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Battle of the Barges: U.S. Shipping Sector Seeks More Federal Funds
News

Battle of the Barges: U.S. Shipping Sector Seeks More Federal Funds

Recent lobbying blitz makes case for $150 million more each year from the U.S. government to upgrade infrastructure on the nation's major

May 6, 2013
Total Views: 66

Corporate News

16 hours ago

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

April 13, 2026

VIKING Helix Shapes Simpler, Easier Ship Evacuation At Speed

A new generation marine evacuation system (MES) from VIKING Life-Saving Equipment offers a faster exit for passengers, simpler operation for crew and easier service for cruise and

April 13, 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 9, 2026

Damen, IOM, Turkish Coast Guard, and European Union hold kick-off meeting for latest SAR vessel order in Antalya

Order follows success of vessels in operation with Turkish Coast Guard Command Recently, Damen Shipyards Antalya hosted a kick-off meeting attended by delegations from

Corporate News

16 hours ago

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

April 13, 2026

VIKING Helix Shapes Simpler, Easier Ship Evacuation At Speed

A new generation marine evacuation system (MES) from VIKING Life-Saving Equipment offers a faster exit for passengers, simpler operation for crew and easier service for cruise and

April 13, 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 9, 2026

Damen, IOM, Turkish Coast Guard, and European Union hold kick-off meeting for latest SAR vessel order in Antalya

Order follows success of vessels in operation with Turkish Coast Guard Command Recently, Damen Shipyards Antalya hosted a kick-off meeting attended by delegations from


Monday, May 6, 2013
San Francisco Duck Boat Tour Goes Up In Smoke
Interesting

San Francisco Duck Boat Tour Goes Up In Smoke

The U.S. Coast Guard on Sunday rescued 14 passengers from a Duck Boat after it caught fire in San Francisco

May 6, 2013
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port hong kong container shipping containers
Ports

Hong Kong Dockworkers Reach Deal, End Month Long Strike

About 500 striking workers at a port operated by billionaire Li Ka-shing agreed to a 9.8 percent pay rise on

May 6, 2013
Total Views: 66

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News

“The Sky is the Limit” for Harvey Gulf, 14 Vessels to Be Added to Fleet

Harvy Gulf International Marine has signed fleet expansion deals totaling $540 million.

May 6, 2013
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Sunday, May 5, 2013
McAllister Tug Sinks in Baltimore
Interesting

McAllister Tug Sinks in Baltimore

A tugboat owned by McAllister Towing sank Saturday night at a pier in Locust Point in Baltimore, Maryland.

May 5, 2013
Total Views: 251

France Spurns Call To Take Over STX’s Saint-Nazaire Shipyard
Shipbuilding

France Spurns Call To Take Over STX’s Saint-Nazaire Shipyard

France's government dismissed a call to nationalise the Saint-Nazaire

May 5, 2013
Total Views: 60

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Saturday, May 4, 2013
WATCH: USS Monsoor Rollout
Navy

WATCH: USS Monsoor Rollout

While the U.S. Navy’s DDG-1000 nears launch later in 2013, DDG-1001, named USS Michael Monsoorm, has officially made her debut on Land Level at Bath Iron

May 4, 2013
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Friday, May 3, 2013
Breakaway Barges Halt Loading of Crude at Marathon’s Wood River Dock
News

Breakaway Barges Halt Loading of Crude at Marathon’s Wood River Dock

Marathon Petroleum Corp. is unable to load oil from a barge dock on the Mississippi River at Wood River, Illinois, which may depress Canadian oil prices if

May 3, 2013
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Crowley Completes $1 Billion ATB Construction Program
News

Crowley Completes $1 Billion ATB Construction Program

Crowley Maritime Corporation has christened its 17th and final ATB as part of a $1 Billion, decade-long construction

May 3, 2013
Total Views: 133

Flashmob Rings in Venice Cruise Season [PHOTOS]

Flashmob Rings in Venice Cruise Season [PHOTOS]

A mob of over 300 people gathered on the Zattere Adriatic waterfront in Venice, Italy to welcome the arrival of the Carnival Legend and toast the beginning of

May 3, 2013
Total Views: 36

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Engineering News

New Advice to Ship Owners on Scavenge Drain Oil Analysis Methods

Concerns over increased risk of corrosive wear in cross-head engines have prompted Castrol Marine to renew its advice to ship owners regarding best practice in

May 3, 2013
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