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Tuesday, February 21, 2012
OSD Inks Design Contracts for Ten New PSV Orders
Engineering News

OSD Inks Design Contracts for Ten New PSV Orders

The Netherlands-based Offshore Ship Designers, or OSD, said Tuesday it has sealed a deal with two offshore operators to provide the ship design for 10 large

Tuesday, February 21, 2012
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Philippine Transmarine Carriers Hosts IMO Sec’y General, Presents Top-Shelf Training Facility for Seafarers

In his first official visit to the country after assuming office last January 2, International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary General Koji

February 21, 2012
Total Views: 223

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UK-Based Recruitment Firm Allegedly Withholds Pay to Gulf Oil Spill Workers, Legal Battle Ensues

Just under two years ago, Faststream Recruitment, a UK-based maritime recruitment firm was hired by BP to provide contract workers for the Gulf of Mexico oil

February 21, 2012
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port of Djibouti Robert Almeida photography
Engineering News

Damen Shipyards to Deliver a Modular Drydock to Djibouti

Djibouti’s busy port is one of the most important gateways to the African continent and is strategically located at the confluence of the Red Sea and the

February 21, 2012
Total Views: 524

APL Sardonyx - IMO 9077458
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Diana Containerships Takes Delivery of the APL Sardonyx

Diana Containerships Inc. (Nasdaq:DCIX), a global shipping company specializing in owning and operating containerships, today announced that the Company took

February 21, 2012
Total Views: 40

Italy and India Stand Off Over M/V Enrica Lexie Incident [UDPATED]
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Italy and India Stand Off Over M/V Enrica Lexie Incident [UDPATED]

Tensions are escalating between Italy and India over who exactly holds jurisdiction over last weeks incident involving the killing of two Indian fisherman by

February 21, 2012
Total Views: 111

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Gas Carrier Dashes Across Arctic Ocean in Just 10 Days Delivering Russian LNG to Asia
Shipping

Gas Carrier Dashes Across Arctic Ocean in Just 10 Days Delivering Russian LNG to Asia

The 172,846 cbm LNG carrier Georgiy Ushakov crossed the Arctic from Russia’s Yamal Peninsula to the Bering Strait in less than 10 days passing through

Trump Bill Secures $9 Billion for U.S. Arctic Surge, Six New Icebreakers to Counter Russian and Chinese Dominance
Defense

Trump Bill Secures $9 Billion for U.S. Arctic Surge, Six New Icebreakers to Counter Russian and Chinese Dominance

President Trump’s vast tax and spending bill has secured funds the U.S. Coast Guard has been searching for since the early 2010s. The “One Big Beautiful

Cruise Industry Faces Renewed Calls for Man Overboard Tech After Father-Daughter Rescue
Cruise Ships

Cruise Industry Faces Renewed Calls for Man Overboard Tech After Father-Daughter Rescue

A dramatic rescue aboard the Disney Dream cruise ship has reignited the debate over man overboard (MOB) detection technology in the cruise industry. Earlier

Fire Reported After Vessel Comes Under Attack in Red Sea
Shipping

Fire Reported After Vessel Comes Under Attack in Red Sea

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) center is reporting a maritime security incident in the Red Sea off Yemen, where a vessel came under attack

Ørsted Terminates Wind Turbine Installation Vessel Agreement with Cadeler as Hornsea 4 Project Halted
Offshore

Ørsted Terminates Wind Turbine Installation Vessel Agreement with Cadeler as Hornsea 4 Project Halted

Copenhagen-based offshore wind installation specialist Cadeler A/S (NYSE: CDLR / OSE: CADLR) announced today that Ørsted A/S has terminated their long-term


Tuesday, February 21, 2012
neptune wind farm installation vessel jackup
Multimedia

Huisman Delivers 600MT Crane to Offshore Windfarm Jack-Up “Neptune” [VIDEO]

Huisman, the specialist in lifting, drilling and subsea solutions, successfully delivered the 600mt Wind Turbine Installation Crane onboard GeoSea’s DP2

February 21, 2012
Total Views: 272

Terminal Muelle Norte Callao Peru apm terminals
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Shipping to South America? APM Terminals Invests Millions in Peruvian Port

Callao terminal productivity surges 63% in seven months as $27 million invested Callao, Peru– Since assuming control of the North Terminal on July 1,

February 21, 2012
Total Views: 100

Monday, February 20, 2012
China’s Dongfang Shipbuilding Works Through Finance Issues, Work put on Hold at DFS
Engineering News

China’s Dongfang Shipbuilding Works Through Finance Issues, Work put on Hold at DFS

View Larger Map LONDON (Dow Jones)–Dongfang Shipbuilding Group Company Ltd (DFS.LN), said Monday that the company’s

February 20, 2012
Total Views: 72

Danica hav ais data track
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AIS Track Data Reveals Drunken Ship Driving by Russian Captain [UPDATE]

Musta been a heck of a night for the master of the Danica Hav before he pulled out of the Swedish port of Varberg. A few hours later he

February 20, 2012
Total Views: 68

BMT Subsidiary to Design Wind Farm Support Vessels for European Market
Engineering News

BMT Subsidiary to Design Wind Farm Support Vessels for European Market

BMT Group said Monday that its subsidiary, BMT Nigel Gee, will provide the design for eight new Windfarm Support Vessels to be constructed by the Australian

February 20, 2012
Total Views: 71

Most Read

Gas Carrier Dashes Across Arctic Ocean in Just 10 Days Delivering Russian LNG to Asia
Shipping

Gas Carrier Dashes Across Arctic Ocean in Just 10 Days Delivering Russian LNG to Asia

The 172,846 cbm LNG carrier Georgiy Ushakov crossed the Arctic from Russia’s Yamal Peninsula to the Bering Strait in less than 10 days passing through

Trump Bill Secures $9 Billion for U.S. Arctic Surge, Six New Icebreakers to Counter Russian and Chinese Dominance
Defense

Trump Bill Secures $9 Billion for U.S. Arctic Surge, Six New Icebreakers to Counter Russian and Chinese Dominance

President Trump’s vast tax and spending bill has secured funds the U.S. Coast Guard has been searching for since the early 2010s. The “One Big Beautiful

Cruise Industry Faces Renewed Calls for Man Overboard Tech After Father-Daughter Rescue
Cruise Ships

Cruise Industry Faces Renewed Calls for Man Overboard Tech After Father-Daughter Rescue

A dramatic rescue aboard the Disney Dream cruise ship has reignited the debate over man overboard (MOB) detection technology in the cruise industry. Earlier

Fire Reported After Vessel Comes Under Attack in Red Sea
Shipping

Fire Reported After Vessel Comes Under Attack in Red Sea

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) center is reporting a maritime security incident in the Red Sea off Yemen, where a vessel came under attack

Ørsted Terminates Wind Turbine Installation Vessel Agreement with Cadeler as Hornsea 4 Project Halted
Offshore

Ørsted Terminates Wind Turbine Installation Vessel Agreement with Cadeler as Hornsea 4 Project Halted

Copenhagen-based offshore wind installation specialist Cadeler A/S (NYSE: CDLR / OSE: CADLR) announced today that Ørsted A/S has terminated their long-term


Monday, February 20, 2012
Bergen lean-burn gas engine rolls royce
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Overcoming Methane Slip, Rolls Royce Marine Builds Spark-Ignited LNG-Powered Engines

– By Rolls Royce Marine Leading the way with gas engines for marine propulsion Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is becoming a popular fuel for ships, with

February 20, 2012
Total Views: 606

technip deep blue
News

Technip Wins Hess SURF Contract for Tubular Bells

Technip was awarded a lump sum contract by Hess Corporation for the development of the Tubular Bells field, located in the Mississippi Canyon area of the Gulf

February 20, 2012
Total Views: 178

Sunday, February 19, 2012
expanded containment system MWCC marine well containment company
News

What has the Marine Well Containment Company Been up to? [INFOGRAPHIC]

An update from the Marine Well Containment Company (MWCC) About the MWCC: The MWCC is a not-for-profit, independent company with headquarters in Houston, that

February 19, 2012
Total Views: 163

nigerian navy
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Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea…”Exercise the Utmost Vigilance and Preparedness”

– By UK P&I Club A recent case saw one of our Member vessels hijacked twice within a ten week period. On both occasions the ship was loaded with

February 19, 2012
Total Views: 106

Saturday, February 18, 2012
Costa Concordia Disaster: Footage from the bridge [VIDEO]

Costa Concordia Disaster: Footage from the bridge [VIDEO]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzXTRMIcbSo This video was taken from the bridge the Costa Concordia in the moments after hitting rocks on the Island of

February 18, 2012
Total Views: 337

Corporate News

July 2, 2025

ABB to supply integrated power system for nine shuttle tankers

In a major step towards more efficient offshore operations, Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (SHI) and ABB have signed an agreement to equip a fleet of shuttle tankers with

July 2, 2025

Inmarsat NexusWave exceeds 1,000 vessel orders amid growing demand for high-speed connectivity

Inmarsat Maritime’s fully managed service has found ready audience among shipping companies seeking power of multiple networks with convenience of single provider. Inmarsat

June 26, 2025

Bardex Corp. Opens Australia Office, Focusing on Multi-Purpose Ports to Support Maritime Sustainment, Offshore Energy, and More

Richard McAllister, who joined Bardex in late 2023, heads the new Melbourne office as Director of Bardex Australia. In that role, his focus will be on strategic ports and

June 25, 2025

Solstad renews partnership with Marlink for its next stage of digital transformation

Specialist operator will use Marlink’s SealinkNextGen network solution with Starlink LEO as primary connectivity across the vessels in their fleet. Marlink, a leader in managed

June 16, 2025

ABS Chairman and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki Recognized with Silver Bell Award for Outstanding Service and Safety Leadership

ABS Chairman and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki was honored by The Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI), receiving the 2025 Silver Bell Award for lifelong service and outstanding

June 16, 2025

Pacific Basin enhances fleet operations and crew welfare with Inmarsat NexusWave

Inmarsat’s fully managed bonded connectivity service will provide Pacific Basin vessels with a seamless connection to high-speed internet to support both crew and business

May 28, 2025

Inmarsat NexusWave To Support Sustainable Scallop Harvesting For New Ava Ocean Vessel

The fully managed connectivity service will facilitate Ava Ocean’s pioneering seabed harvesting methods in the remote Barents Sea while supporting operational efficiency and

May 23, 2025

ABS Approves New Multi-Purpose Deepwater LNG Floating Asset from SHI

ABS issued an approval in principle (AIP) to Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for its design of a multi-purpose liquefied natural gas (LNG) floating facility for deep water (MLF-O).

Corporate News

July 2, 2025

ABB to supply integrated power system for nine shuttle tankers

In a major step towards more efficient offshore operations, Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (SHI) and ABB have signed an agreement to equip a fleet of shuttle tankers with

July 2, 2025

Inmarsat NexusWave exceeds 1,000 vessel orders amid growing demand for high-speed connectivity

Inmarsat Maritime’s fully managed service has found ready audience among shipping companies seeking power of multiple networks with convenience of single provider. Inmarsat

June 26, 2025

Bardex Corp. Opens Australia Office, Focusing on Multi-Purpose Ports to Support Maritime Sustainment, Offshore Energy, and More

Richard McAllister, who joined Bardex in late 2023, heads the new Melbourne office as Director of Bardex Australia. In that role, his focus will be on strategic ports and

June 25, 2025

Solstad renews partnership with Marlink for its next stage of digital transformation

Specialist operator will use Marlink’s SealinkNextGen network solution with Starlink LEO as primary connectivity across the vessels in their fleet. Marlink, a leader in managed

June 16, 2025

ABS Chairman and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki Recognized with Silver Bell Award for Outstanding Service and Safety Leadership

ABS Chairman and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki was honored by The Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI), receiving the 2025 Silver Bell Award for lifelong service and outstanding

June 16, 2025

Pacific Basin enhances fleet operations and crew welfare with Inmarsat NexusWave

Inmarsat’s fully managed bonded connectivity service will provide Pacific Basin vessels with a seamless connection to high-speed internet to support both crew and business

May 28, 2025

Inmarsat NexusWave To Support Sustainable Scallop Harvesting For New Ava Ocean Vessel

The fully managed connectivity service will facilitate Ava Ocean’s pioneering seabed harvesting methods in the remote Barents Sea while supporting operational efficiency and

May 23, 2025

ABS Approves New Multi-Purpose Deepwater LNG Floating Asset from SHI

ABS issued an approval in principle (AIP) to Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for its design of a multi-purpose liquefied natural gas (LNG) floating facility for deep water (MLF-O).


Saturday, February 18, 2012
transocean baltic
News

Transocean’s Baltic Rig Spuds Relief Well Offshore Nigeria

LAGOS, Nigeria, February 17, 2012 – Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) has begun the process of drilling a relief well to seal the Funiwa 1A natural gas well. The

February 18, 2012
Total Views: 87

sea shepherd
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Japan’s Institute for Cetacean Research Battles Sea Shepherd in Court

ICR’s Injunction is Denied “It is a victory for Sea Shepherd, for environmentalists; It’s a victory for the whales.” -Charles Moure,

February 18, 2012
Total Views: 70

Piracy Special Advisory: Vessel Hijacked Off Oman Coast [UPDATE]
Incidents

Piracy Special Advisory: Vessel Hijacked Off Oman Coast [UPDATE]

***UPDATED*** This just in from Neptune Maritime Security… Further to our earlier notice concerning this hijacking (please see below), MSCHOA has

February 18, 2012
Total Views: 42

Friday, February 17, 2012
A Billionaire’s Bad Day – Superyacht sinks off Greece [VIDEO]
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A Billionaire’s Bad Day – Superyacht sinks off Greece [VIDEO]

Some billionaire just had a really bad day. The Proteksan-Turquoise designed and built superyacht, YOGI, sank this morning off the coast Skyros, a small Greek

February 17, 2012
Total Views: 738

maersk developer
Blog

Life on Board the Maersk Developer – An OIM’s Perspective

A rig like the MAERSK DEVELOPER has a reputation of being a place mostly for tough guys, working 24 hours a day. However, Offshore Installation Manager (OIM),

February 17, 2012
Total Views: 300

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Friday, February 17, 2012
austal wind farm support vessel trimaran
Engineering News

Austal Shipbuilding Starts Operations in the Philippines

Austal has allocated its first shipbuilding project to its recently acquired shipyard in the Philippines. Construction of the vessel will commence in the first

February 17, 2012
Total Views: 103

Fishermen Killed, India Protests and Summons Italian Envoy [VIDEO]
Incidents

Fishermen Killed, India Protests and Summons Italian Envoy [VIDEO]

The killing of two Indian fishermen by an Italian cargo vessel is now slowly snowballing into a diplomatic row between the two nations. The External Affairs

February 17, 2012
Total Views: 27

enrica lexie
Blog

Shipboard Security Teams and the Rules of Engagement

– By Captain Rich Madden February 15, 2012 will be a date many in the maritime security industry will remember for a long time. It was the day that

February 17, 2012
Total Views: 272

maersk containership
News

Oversupply of Vessels on Asia-Europe Trade Forces Maersk Line to Make Adjustments

Oversupply of container vessels operating on the Asia – Europe trade lane has pushed Maersk Line’s container freight rates to unsustainably low

February 17, 2012
Total Views: 63

Thursday, February 16, 2012
Pacific class 400 sembcorp ppl shipyard
Engineering News

Safin Gulf Contracts Sembcorp’s PPL Shipyard for New Pacific Class 400 Jack-Up

Sembcorp Marine’s subsidiary PPL Shipyard has secured a US$213 million contract to build a Pacific Class 400 jack-up drilling rig. The Pacific Class 400

February 16, 2012
Total Views: 137