Skeletal remains, blue coveralls, and a sun-bleached life jacket emblazoned with the words SAIGON QUEEN were recently found on a beach in the Maldives.
(Bloomberg) — Losses widened for the largest oil tankers hauling Middle East crude to Asia, the industry’s busiest trade route, as a surplus of
In an interview with CNN, Maersk Group CEO Nils Anderson discusses the ever-changing, and difficult world of global shipping and the newly evolving Chinese
(Bloomberg) — Price arbitrages that make it profitable for traders to ship coal and iron ore to China may become more important in determining ship
Scorpio Tankers Inc. (NYSE: STNG) announced today that it has finalized their agreement with SPP Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. of South Korea (SPP) for the
Bureau Veritas has issued the first voluntary SEEMP notation to the 1,500 passenger ro-pax ferry ‘Cap Finistere’, operated by the European ferry
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The global shipping industry is urging caution after declarations from both Washington and Tehran that the Strait of Hormuz is “open,” warning that
European countries such as Belgium, the Netherlands and France have mine clearance capacity which could help secure passage through the Strait of Hormuz,
The United States says its maritime blockade of Iranian ports is continuing to hold, with U.S. Central Command reporting that ten vessels have been turned
The U.S. Coast Guard said Thursday it will homeport its first two Arctic Security Cutters in Alaska, marking a key step as the service moves to field a new
The U.S. nearly turned into a net crude exporter last week for the first time since World War Two as shipments surged close to a record high to meet demand
(Bloomberg) — Egypt’s army is maintaining shipping services through the Suez Canal, which handles about 8 percent of world trade, amid unrest
(Bloomberg) — Six years after the Panama Canal began a $5.25 billion expansion to capture shipments of Asian-made goods to the U.S. East Coast, the flow
![Strolling the Bridge of the Ebba Maersk, Underway on a 397-Meter Container Ship [VIDEO]](https://gcaptain.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Picture-9.png)
– By Jonathan Wichmann Making a 170,794 ton container ship behave like a trained poodle is what Hans Peter Hansen does. He’s a harbour pilot and
(Bloomberg) — Seadrill Ltd., controlled by Norway’s John Fredriksen, dropped the most in two months in Oslo after downtime for its deepwater rigs
This series of images were allegedly taken by a fisherman off the coast of Panama. Rumor has it… the boat sank, the fisherman were rescued, and the
The global shipping industry is urging caution after declarations from both Washington and Tehran that the Strait of Hormuz is “open,” warning that
European countries such as Belgium, the Netherlands and France have mine clearance capacity which could help secure passage through the Strait of Hormuz,
The United States says its maritime blockade of Iranian ports is continuing to hold, with U.S. Central Command reporting that ten vessels have been turned
The U.S. Coast Guard said Thursday it will homeport its first two Arctic Security Cutters in Alaska, marking a key step as the service moves to field a new
The U.S. nearly turned into a net crude exporter last week for the first time since World War Two as shipments surged close to a record high to meet demand
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By Eyk Henning FRANKFURT–London-based private equity firm Star Capital Partners Ltd. is pursuing a deal that will allow it to turn one of the oldest
Crowley Maritime Corporation christened its newest tanker Wednesday during a ceremony at the Aker Philadelphia Shipyard and says it will soon put the
Netherlands-based Damen Shipyards Group unveiled today the AHTS 200, the latest vessel within their “Offshore Series” of designs. A powerful,
LEEVAC Shipyards in Jennings, Louisiana has announced that it has received an order to build two 270-foot diesel electric PSV’s for Aries Marine of
By Michelle Wiese Bockmann (Bloomberg) — The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of commodity freight costs, slumped for an eighth day as storms curbed charters
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
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
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
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
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
The fully managed service is redefining maritime communications through a unique network-bonding capability that delivers seamless and secure, high-speed connectivity at sea.
At a ceremony at Damen Shipyards Galati in Romania, the tenth Island Class ferry has been launched. Damen is constructing the vessels for BC Ferries. The Island Class ferries
When a distress alert is triggered at sea, there is no room for uncertainty. For tens of thousands of vessels worldwide, Inmarsat Maritime’s safety services provide a critical
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
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
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
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
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
The fully managed service is redefining maritime communications through a unique network-bonding capability that delivers seamless and secure, high-speed connectivity at sea.
At a ceremony at Damen Shipyards Galati in Romania, the tenth Island Class ferry has been launched. Damen is constructing the vessels for BC Ferries. The Island Class ferries
When a distress alert is triggered at sea, there is no room for uncertainty. For tens of thousands of vessels worldwide, Inmarsat Maritime’s safety services provide a critical
(Bloomberg) — Petroliam Nasional Bhd., Malaysia’s state-owned energy company, offered to buy out shipping unit MISC Bhd. in a deal worth 8.7
UPDATE Jan. 24, 2013: Cannibal Rat-Infested Ghost Ship Story Hijacks the Internet -FAQ 3 years ago the M/V Lyubov Orlova was an expedition cruise ship
![Wave Crashes Over Italian Seawall, Car and Motorcyclist Swept into Harbor [VIDEO]](https://gcaptain.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Picture-44.jpg)
The closed-circuit cameras on a yacht in Portosole, Sanremo, Italy captured the moment when on Jan. 23, 2013 a wave crashed over the sea wall, sending a
Scorpio Tankers Inc.’s (STNG) offering of 30.7 million shares priced at a 5.2% discount of Tuesday’s close. The company will sell the shares at
HOUSTON – Kirby Corporation (NYSE:KEX), the largest domestic tank barge operator in the United States announced their 4th quarter earnings today,
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(Bloomberg) — Golden Ocean Group Ltd., the shipping company controlled by billionaire John Fredriksen, rose the most in a week in Oslo trading after
AMSTERDAM–Dutch dredging company Koninklijke Boskalis Westminster NV (BOKA.AE) said Thursday it has closed the debt financing for the intended takeover
LONDON–Royal Dutch Shell PLC (RDSA, RDSA.LN) Chief Executive Peter Voser said Thursday that both its Alaska drilling rigs need more work before they
WASHINGTON – Frank Peake, the former president of Sea Star Line LLC, was found guilty on Tuesday by a federal jury in Puerto Rico of participating in a
By Debbie Cai Golar LNG Ltd. (GLNG) has agreed to sell the company that owns and operates the liquefied natural gas carrier, the Golar Maria, together with
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