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Tuesday, August 21, 2012
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Shell and Chevron Swap Multi-Billion Dollar Stakes in Australian LNG Projects

  SYDNEY–Chevron Corp. (CVX) and Royal Dutch Shell PLC (RDSB) agreed Monday to swap stakes in two multibillion dollar natural gas projects in

Tuesday, August 21, 2012
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Finance

With 13 Straight Quarters of Losses, Overseas Shipholding Needs a Loan in a Hurry

Overseas Shipholding Group Inc. is running out of cash and must renegotiate a loan agreement as an industrywide slowdown and rejection of a federal debt

August 21, 2012
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News

Floatel Goes for Number Four in Latest $315 Million Newbuild Deal with Keppel Corp

SINGAPORE–Keppel Corp. Ltd. (BN4.SG) Tuesday said unit Keppel FELS Ltd. has signed a US$315 million contract to build a semi-submersible accommodation

August 21, 2012
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Nordon’s Fleet of Handymax Bulkers are Outperforming Ships Twice their Size [REPORT]
News

Nordon’s Fleet of Handymax Bulkers are Outperforming Ships Twice their Size [REPORT]

(Bloomberg) — D/S Norden A/S, Europe’s biggest commodity shipping company, is poised for a second consecutive quarterly profit after concluding

August 21, 2012
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Monday, August 20, 2012
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Engineering News

Big Win for Aker Philadelphia, Crowley Signs $250 Million Contract for Pair of Jones Act Tankers

Aker Philadelpha Shipyard (Oslo: AKPS) breathed a huge sign of relief today as it signed a contract with Jacksonville-based Crowley Maritime Corporation for

August 20, 2012
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Frontline 2012 Sees Hope in LPG

Frontline 2012 Sees Hope in LPG

John Fredriksen’s Frontline 2012 announced Monday that the company has placed an order for two VLGC’s marking the recently spun off tanker

August 20, 2012
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Most Read

China Joins Russia’s Shadow Fleet with First-Ever Dark LNG Ship-to-Ship Transfer
Shipping

China Joins Russia’s Shadow Fleet with First-Ever Dark LNG Ship-to-Ship Transfer

Russia has carried out its first ship-to-ship (STS) transfer of liquefied natural gas (LNG) using so-called “shadow fleet” vessels, teaming up with a

IMO Delays Vote on Global Shipping Carbon Tax by One Year After U.S. Pressure Campaign
Shipping

IMO Delays Vote on Global Shipping Carbon Tax by One Year After U.S. Pressure Campaign

Governments at the International Maritime Organization decided to postpone for one year the adoption of the world’s first global carbon pricing system on

‘Outraged’ Trump Tells Nations to ‘Vote No’ on Shipping’s Carbon Tax at IMO
Shipping

‘Outraged’ Trump Tells Nations to ‘Vote No’ on Shipping’s Carbon Tax at IMO

President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to nations supporting a global carbon tax on shipping, threatening economic retaliation as the International

Fire and Explosion Onboard LPG Tanker in Gulf of Aden Leaves Two Missing
Shipping

Fire and Explosion Onboard LPG Tanker in Gulf of Aden Leaves Two Missing

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has reported a vessel attack approximately 116 nautical miles east of Aden, Yemen, in which an unknown

Coast Guard’s Jet Upgrade Under Fire Amid Government Shutdown
USCG

Coast Guard’s Jet Upgrade Under Fire Amid Government Shutdown

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Oct 18 (Reuters) – Democrats in Congress on Saturday criticized the Trump administration’s decision to buy two


Monday, August 20, 2012
Royal Navy Offers A Glimpse of Its Future, Unveils Type 26 Warship
Navy

Royal Navy Offers A Glimpse of Its Future, Unveils Type 26 Warship

The UK’s Ministry of Defence on Monday offered its first look at the basic specification of the UK’s next generation warship, the Type 26 Global

August 20, 2012
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Incident Photos of The Week – Walking on Water in Greenland
Blog

Incident Photos of The Week – Walking on Water in Greenland

The M/V Vega Sagittarius sits high above the water after running aground last week near Nuuk, Greenland. The 11,811 dwt vessel, which is chartered by Royal

August 20, 2012
Total Views: 169

WATCH: Five Simultaneous Waterspouts Caught on Camera
Blog

WATCH: Five Simultaneous Waterspouts Caught on Camera

This incredible video comes to us via Lake Michigan where an outbreak of waterspouts touched down over the weekend. The video was captured by Captain Eric

August 20, 2012
Total Views: 50

Grounded Freighter Gets Cut Up in Puerto Rico
USCG

Grounded Freighter Gets Cut Up in Puerto Rico

Response crews continue cutting and removing sections of the 202-foot grounded freighter Jireh Monday to prepare the vessel for final removal and disposal from

August 20, 2012
Total Views: 53

Seafox 5 Wind Turbine Installation Vessel Set For Early Delivery
Engineering News

Seafox 5 Wind Turbine Installation Vessel Set For Early Delivery

Keppel FELS is set to deliver the world’s largest multi-purpose offshore wind turbine installer ahead of schedule to Seafox Group, the Singaporean

August 20, 2012
Total Views: 97

Most Read

China Joins Russia’s Shadow Fleet with First-Ever Dark LNG Ship-to-Ship Transfer
Shipping

China Joins Russia’s Shadow Fleet with First-Ever Dark LNG Ship-to-Ship Transfer

Russia has carried out its first ship-to-ship (STS) transfer of liquefied natural gas (LNG) using so-called “shadow fleet” vessels, teaming up with a

IMO Delays Vote on Global Shipping Carbon Tax by One Year After U.S. Pressure Campaign
Shipping

IMO Delays Vote on Global Shipping Carbon Tax by One Year After U.S. Pressure Campaign

Governments at the International Maritime Organization decided to postpone for one year the adoption of the world’s first global carbon pricing system on

‘Outraged’ Trump Tells Nations to ‘Vote No’ on Shipping’s Carbon Tax at IMO
Shipping

‘Outraged’ Trump Tells Nations to ‘Vote No’ on Shipping’s Carbon Tax at IMO

President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to nations supporting a global carbon tax on shipping, threatening economic retaliation as the International

Fire and Explosion Onboard LPG Tanker in Gulf of Aden Leaves Two Missing
Shipping

Fire and Explosion Onboard LPG Tanker in Gulf of Aden Leaves Two Missing

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has reported a vessel attack approximately 116 nautical miles east of Aden, Yemen, in which an unknown

Coast Guard’s Jet Upgrade Under Fire Amid Government Shutdown
USCG

Coast Guard’s Jet Upgrade Under Fire Amid Government Shutdown

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Oct 18 (Reuters) – Democrats in Congress on Saturday criticized the Trump administration’s decision to buy two


Monday, August 20, 2012
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Defense

New US Navy Oceanographic Vessel Will Provide Valuable New Research Tool [VIDEO]

ARLINGTON, Va.-Construction for two new research ships funded by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) officially got underway with a keel-laying and dedication

August 20, 2012
Total Views: 316

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Finance

Chevron’s Australian Currency Hedge May be Looking Like Sheer Brilliance

Chevron Corp. (CVX) may end up getting a better deal Down Under than it bargained for. Chevron owns a 47% stake in Australia’s 43 billion Australian

August 20, 2012
Total Views: 101

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Engineering News

Rongsheng Heavy Withdraws Plan to Acquire Engine Manufacturer

HONG KONG–China Rongsheng Heavy Industries Group Holdings Ltd. said it has decided to withdraw its CNY2.15 billion (US$336 million) bid to buy a Chinese

August 20, 2012
Total Views: 71

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News

Offshore Sector Continues to Sustain Shipyards as DSME Wins $1.96 Billion Platform Order

(Bloomberg) — Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. won a 2.22 trillion won ($1.96 billion) order to build five fixed platforms as rising

August 20, 2012
Total Views: 87

Friday, August 17, 2012
Golden Pass LNG Terminal
News

ExxonMobil and Qatar Submit $10 Billion Request to Export LNG From the US Gulf Coast

HOUSTON–Golden Pass Products LLC, a joint venture between Exxon Mobil Corp. (XOM) and Qatar Petroleum, is asking federal authorities for permission to

August 17, 2012
Total Views: 137

Corporate News

21 hours ago

Global marine fire service agreement between VIKING and Johnson Controls International  

We are pleased to announce that Johnson Controls International (JCI) and VIKING Life Saving Equipment (VIKING)  have entered into a global marine fire service partnership.

October 16, 2025

ABS Scales Cutting-Edge Immersive Maritime Training with Strategic Acquisition of MetaSHIP from Orka Informatics

Training at Sea Reimagined Using Game-Based Learning:ABS Launches Training Solutions to Meet Global Skills Demand In a landmark deal to deliver immersive, next-generation training

October 15, 2025

Bespoke Research Vessel Now Under Construction for Cape Fear Community College in the US

A new, bespoke 26-metre research vessel designed by global digital shipbuilder Incat Crowther  for the Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) in Wilmington, North Carolina, USA

October 13, 2025

ABB’s automation and electrification technology to support floating green ammonia production vessel

ABB has signed a term sheet agreement with SwitcH2 to engineer and supply automation and electrification solutions for SwitcH2’s floating production, storage and offloading

October 13, 2025

Safety and efficiency go hand in hand with MacGregor ‘Hippo’ fully  automatic twistlock

MacGregor’s DNV-approved fully automatic twistlock is enabling Hapag-Lloyd to load an extra  tier of containers onboard its A19-class vessels without compromising on

October 7, 2025

Anticipation for sold out 2025 WISTA AGM & Conference builds as full programme revealed

The 2025 WISTA AGM and Conference will be the biggest WISTA International event to date, bringing together over 400 maritime professionals from around the world. This year’s

October 7, 2025

Damen signs with Chomex Marino for two next-generation Offshore Support Tugs 

New vessels to operate in Gulf of Mexico with Woodside Energy Damen Shipyards Group and Chomex Marino signed a contract for the construction of two Damen Offshore Support Tugs

October 1, 2025

Sofar Ocean launches Wayfinder Voyage Simulator, a first-of-its-kind voyage planning tool

Operators, commercial teams, and chartering desks use Wayfinder Voyage Simulator to generate and evaluate unlimited voyage scenarios in seconds. Sofar Ocean, the leading ocean

Corporate News

21 hours ago

Global marine fire service agreement between VIKING and Johnson Controls International  

We are pleased to announce that Johnson Controls International (JCI) and VIKING Life Saving Equipment (VIKING)  have entered into a global marine fire service partnership.

October 16, 2025

ABS Scales Cutting-Edge Immersive Maritime Training with Strategic Acquisition of MetaSHIP from Orka Informatics

Training at Sea Reimagined Using Game-Based Learning:ABS Launches Training Solutions to Meet Global Skills Demand In a landmark deal to deliver immersive, next-generation training

October 15, 2025

Bespoke Research Vessel Now Under Construction for Cape Fear Community College in the US

A new, bespoke 26-metre research vessel designed by global digital shipbuilder Incat Crowther  for the Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) in Wilmington, North Carolina, USA

October 13, 2025

ABB’s automation and electrification technology to support floating green ammonia production vessel

ABB has signed a term sheet agreement with SwitcH2 to engineer and supply automation and electrification solutions for SwitcH2’s floating production, storage and offloading

October 13, 2025

Safety and efficiency go hand in hand with MacGregor ‘Hippo’ fully  automatic twistlock

MacGregor’s DNV-approved fully automatic twistlock is enabling Hapag-Lloyd to load an extra  tier of containers onboard its A19-class vessels without compromising on

October 7, 2025

Anticipation for sold out 2025 WISTA AGM & Conference builds as full programme revealed

The 2025 WISTA AGM and Conference will be the biggest WISTA International event to date, bringing together over 400 maritime professionals from around the world. This year’s

October 7, 2025

Damen signs with Chomex Marino for two next-generation Offshore Support Tugs 

New vessels to operate in Gulf of Mexico with Woodside Energy Damen Shipyards Group and Chomex Marino signed a contract for the construction of two Damen Offshore Support Tugs

October 1, 2025

Sofar Ocean launches Wayfinder Voyage Simulator, a first-of-its-kind voyage planning tool

Operators, commercial teams, and chartering desks use Wayfinder Voyage Simulator to generate and evaluate unlimited voyage scenarios in seconds. Sofar Ocean, the leading ocean


Friday, August 17, 2012
Rear Admiral James A. Helis, USMMA Superintendant
News

You’re Fired – King’s Point Superintendant Wades Into Brown Water

In the heat and sunshine of a clear summer day, hundreds of cadets stood at attention to welcome the new superintendent, Rear Admiral James A. Helis, to the

August 17, 2012
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Hapag-Lloyd Names New 13,200 TEU Flagship

Hapag-Lloyd Names New 13,200 TEU Flagship

Hapag-Lloyd on Friday held a naming ceremony for what is now officially the “Hamburg Express”, the first of ten new 13,200 TEU vessels and

August 17, 2012
Total Views: 117

Laker “Queen” Runs Hard Aground
Blog

Laker “Queen” Runs Hard Aground

The Great Lakes’ largest freighter ran hard aground this week while carrying 62,000 tons of coal on the outbound channel of the St. Marys River. The USCG

August 17, 2012
Total Views: 209

Fincantieri Launches Largest Ship To Date

Fincantieri Launches Largest Ship To Date

Fincantieri’s Manfalcone shipyard on Thursday launched Princess Cruises new flagship, Royal Princess, which is the largest ship ever built by the Italian

August 17, 2012
Total Views: 99

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Incidents

MV Ocean Breeze Runs Aground and Gets POUNDED by Huge Surf on Chilean Beach [IMAGES and VIDEO]

Dramatic images of the Hong Kong-flagged bulk carrier MV Ocean Breeze which ran aground yesterday on Llo-Lleo’s beach, near the port of San Antonio,

August 17, 2012
Total Views: 1688

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Friday, August 17, 2012
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News

Need to Sell a Bulk Carrier? Thoresen Plans to Double Their Fleet and May be Interested

Thoresen Thai Agencies Pcl plans to almost double its dry-bulk shipping fleet in three years as a focus on Europe-U.S. cargos shields it from tumbling rates

August 17, 2012
Total Views: 155

Record Low Arctic Ice Presents a Whole New Commercial Frontier and Grave Concerns
News

Record Low Arctic Ice Presents a Whole New Commercial Frontier and Grave Concerns

The Arctic Ocean’s ice cover is shrinking at a record pace this year after higher-than-average temperatures hastened the annual break-up of the sea ice.

August 17, 2012
Total Views: 35

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News

34 MR Tankers Booked to Ship European Gasoline Across the Atlantic, Hits 10 Month High

(Bloomberg) — The flow of European gasoline to the U.S. is poised to advance to the highest in almost 10 months, according to a survey of people directly

August 17, 2012
Total Views: 93

Thursday, August 16, 2012
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Finance

Stake in Ocean Rig Supports Revenue Gain at Dryships, Losses Narrow

DryShips Inc.’s (DRYS) second-quarter loss narrowed as revenue improved and vessel-impairment expenses weighed on year-ago results. However, shares fell

August 16, 2012
Total Views: 19

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Blog

And In Other News…Floating Mine Found off Florida Beach, What?

Not sure how we didn’t catch wind of this at the time, but this past February, an unidentified spherical object made of steel with little pointy spikes

August 16, 2012
Total Views: 155