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Monday, February 27, 2012
West Auriga drillship Seadrill
News

Seadrill Views Long Term Demand for Deepwater Drilling Rigs, Plans to Build Two More

Hamilton, Bermuda – Seadrill has in the last year seen a surge in long-term demand for tender rigs and modern ultra-deepwater drilling rigs. The

Monday, February 27, 2012
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Sunday, February 26, 2012
U.S. Navy Orders JHSV 8 and 9 from Austal
Engineering News

U.S. Navy Orders JHSV 8 and 9 from Austal

Austal said today that the U.S. Navy has exercised contract options calling for the construction of the two additional Joint High Speed Vessels (JHSVs) worth

February 26, 2012
Total Views: 67

Daring and Dauntless, the Royal Navy’s Next Generation Puts to Sea
Blog

Daring and Dauntless, the Royal Navy’s Next Generation Puts to Sea

HMS Daring (D32) is currently deployed to the Persian Gulf and the latest news is HMS Dauntless (D33) will be headed south to the Falkland Islands to relieve

February 26, 2012
Total Views: 72

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Multimedia

Greenpeace Says “Save the Arctic” from the Crown of the Noble Discoverer – UPDATE: Protesters arrested

Update: The Greenpeace activists, including actress Lucy Lawless, were arrested Monday. Original: Seven Greenpeace protesters, including Hollywood star Lucy

February 26, 2012
Total Views: 135

exxonmobil logo
Finance

Go Big or Go Home…ExxonMobil Announces Massive Spending Plan

HOUSTON -(Dow Jones)- Exxon Mobil Corp. (XOM) said Friday it plans spend a record $37 billion annually in capital projects for the foreseeable future, becoming

February 26, 2012
Total Views: 25

Saturday, February 25, 2012
noble drilling
News

SEC Charges Noble Drilling Executives with Bribery

(Dow Jones) The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission charged three Noble Corp. (NE) executives with helping bribe Nigerian customs officials, the latest

February 25, 2012
Total Views: 120

Most Read

Davie Unveils $1B ‘American Icebreaker Factory’ in Texas to Build Arctic Security Cutters
Defense

Davie Unveils $1B ‘American Icebreaker Factory’ in Texas to Build Arctic Security Cutters

Davie Defense Inc., the newest entrant to the American shipbuilding sector, has revealed detailed plans for a $1 billion overhaul of the historic Gulf Copper

Coast Guard, NTSB Probe Container Loss Accident at Port of Long Beach
Accidents

Coast Guard, NTSB Probe Container Loss Accident at Port of Long Beach

A Unified Command continued response operations Wednesday following an incident that caused an estimated 75 shipping containers to fall from the cargo ship

Ukrainian Drones Hit Key Russian Oil Port for the First Time
News

Ukrainian Drones Hit Key Russian Oil Port for the First Time

A Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's northwestern port of Primorsk has for the first time forced the suspension of loadings at its key western oil

U.S. Air Force and Norwegian Allies Test QUICKSINK Anti-Ship Weapon in Norwegian Sea
Defense

U.S. Air Force and Norwegian Allies Test QUICKSINK Anti-Ship Weapon in Norwegian Sea

The U.S. Air Force successfully partnered with Norwegian allies to test next-generation precision maritime strike capabilities in the Norwegian Sea. The joint

China’s Newest Aircraft Carrier Sails Through Taiwan Strait into South China Sea
Defense

China’s Newest Aircraft Carrier Sails Through Taiwan Strait into South China Sea

China's most advanced aircraft carrier, the Fujian, recently sailed through the Taiwan Strait and into the South China Sea - both highly sensitive waterways -


Saturday, February 25, 2012
stx offshore lng carrier sovcomflot gazprom
Engineering News

STX Offshore to Hedge 70% of Client Payments, Demand for LNG on the Rise [INTERVIEW]

SEOUL (Dow Jones)–STX Offshore & Shipbuilding Co. (067250.SE) expects the dollar to average KRW1,100 this year and will continue to hedge 70% of the

February 25, 2012
Total Views: 43

songa eclipse
News

Songa Wins $2.66 Billion Offshore Drilling Contract with Statoil

OSLO -(Dow Jones)- Norwegian offshore drilling operator Songa Offshore SE (SONG.OS) Friday said it has been awarded a rig contract from Statoil ASA (STO) worth

February 25, 2012
Total Views: 52

Friday, February 24, 2012
Maersk Kwangyang
News

Maersk Line Increases Asia-Europe Frieght Rates By $400 Per Container

COPENHAGEN (Dow Jones)–Danish oil and shipping company A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S (MAERSK-B.KO) confirmed Friday that its container shipping arm Maersk Line

February 24, 2012
Total Views: 37

elbe pilots
Incidents

Tragedy on the River Elbe – Ship Pilot Dies After Fall

Tragic news from Nick Cutmore, Secretary General of the International Maritime Pilots’ Association… We have the sad duty to inform you of the

February 24, 2012
Total Views: 185

tugboat side view drawing engineroom
Blog

Exhaust Emission Regulations and their Impact on Tugboat Design

– By Allan B. Turner, P.Eng., Mechanical Engineer With the pending introduction of EPA Tier 4 and IMO Tier III engine exhaust emission regulations

February 24, 2012
Total Views: 268

Most Read

Davie Unveils $1B ‘American Icebreaker Factory’ in Texas to Build Arctic Security Cutters
Defense

Davie Unveils $1B ‘American Icebreaker Factory’ in Texas to Build Arctic Security Cutters

Davie Defense Inc., the newest entrant to the American shipbuilding sector, has revealed detailed plans for a $1 billion overhaul of the historic Gulf Copper

Coast Guard, NTSB Probe Container Loss Accident at Port of Long Beach
Accidents

Coast Guard, NTSB Probe Container Loss Accident at Port of Long Beach

A Unified Command continued response operations Wednesday following an incident that caused an estimated 75 shipping containers to fall from the cargo ship

Ukrainian Drones Hit Key Russian Oil Port for the First Time
News

Ukrainian Drones Hit Key Russian Oil Port for the First Time

A Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's northwestern port of Primorsk has for the first time forced the suspension of loadings at its key western oil

U.S. Air Force and Norwegian Allies Test QUICKSINK Anti-Ship Weapon in Norwegian Sea
Defense

U.S. Air Force and Norwegian Allies Test QUICKSINK Anti-Ship Weapon in Norwegian Sea

The U.S. Air Force successfully partnered with Norwegian allies to test next-generation precision maritime strike capabilities in the Norwegian Sea. The joint

China’s Newest Aircraft Carrier Sails Through Taiwan Strait into South China Sea
Defense

China’s Newest Aircraft Carrier Sails Through Taiwan Strait into South China Sea

China's most advanced aircraft carrier, the Fujian, recently sailed through the Taiwan Strait and into the South China Sea - both highly sensitive waterways -


Friday, February 24, 2012
atlantic winter heavy lift
News

Reederei Heino Winter Transports Damen Tugs to Morocco

Recently, two Damen Stan Tugs 2608, the Ibrahim 1 and the Jacques, were shipped from the anchorage of Halong Bay, Haiphong (Vietnam) to Casablanca by the

February 24, 2012
Total Views: 99

Admiral Papp Delivers 2012 State of the Coast Guard Address
USCG

Admiral Papp Delivers 2012 State of the Coast Guard Address

By CDR Glynn Smith, Coast Guard Compass Thursday, Adm. Bob Papp, 24th Commandant of the Coast Guard, delivered his second State of the Coast Guard address at

February 24, 2012
Total Views: 47

propeller design cfd
Blog

Propeller Cavitation Analysis with Computational Fluid Dynamics

by Bart Stockdill, M.A.Sc., P.Eng., Mechanical Engineer Water will boil at room temperature if the pressure is low enough. In fact, the pressure has to be

February 24, 2012
Total Views: 775

abdullah india saudi
News

India Nudges Saudi Arabia…Yo Send Us More Oil Please

NEW DELHI -(Dow Jones)- India has asked Saudi Arabia, its largest crude oil supplier, to augment daily shipments by up to 100,000 barrels each year over the

February 24, 2012
Total Views: 40

Maersk Discusses Sustainability and the Environment with The Economist
Multimedia

Maersk Discusses Sustainability and the Environment with The Economist

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pjINnTUA-0 CEO Maersk Line, North Asia has a chat with The Economist about sustainability and the environment at the World

February 24, 2012
Total Views: 38

Corporate News

September 11, 2025

ABB and Blykalla to collaborate on nuclear power technology for maritime industry

ABB has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Swedish nuclear energy company Blykalla to support and accelerate the deployment of small modular lead-cooled reactors to

September 11, 2025

ABS Issues AIP for Blue Ammonia Concept from SBM Offshore

The latest offshore production facility from SBM Offshore has earned approval in principle from ABS. SBM’s floating offshore ammonia production and storage design opens new ways

September 11, 2025

Inmarsat Maritime Safety Report warns: human element is key as information overload emerges as new risk

The 2025 edition of the Future of Maritime Safety Report from Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat (NASDAQ: VSAT) company, reveals that distress calls at sea remain high,

September 9, 2025

ABS Verifies Multi-Purpose 30,000 CBM LNG Carrier and Bunker Vessel Design from HD Hyundai Mipo

ABS issued approval in principle to HD Hyundai Mipo for its design development of a 30,000 CBM liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrying and bunkering vessel. The design is intended

September 5, 2025

Human Touch Critical For Shipping Transition

A comprehensively human approach that takes account of the training and social and wellbeing needs of seafarers is the foundation for shipping’s safe transition to the

September 4, 2025

ABB and eMarine Partner To Drive Energy Efficiency In The Maritime Industry With Innovative Temperature Sensor

ABB will deliver 1,500 NINVA™ non-invasive temperature sensors approved for marine use to eMarine, a Swedish company dedicated to enabling efficiency and sustainability in the

September 1, 2025

ABB and Wallenius Marine establish OVERSEA™ joint venture

ABB and shipping company Wallenius Marine have formally established a new joint venture based in Stockholm, Sweden, to expand their OVERSEA™ collaboration and ensure

September 1, 2025

NexusOcean Expands Portfolio With Starlink Solutions

NexusOcean, the ocean’s internet provider, is pleased to announce that it can  now offer Starlink’s high-speed maritime connectivity solutions to its clients.  This is made

Corporate News

September 11, 2025

ABB and Blykalla to collaborate on nuclear power technology for maritime industry

ABB has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Swedish nuclear energy company Blykalla to support and accelerate the deployment of small modular lead-cooled reactors to

September 11, 2025

ABS Issues AIP for Blue Ammonia Concept from SBM Offshore

The latest offshore production facility from SBM Offshore has earned approval in principle from ABS. SBM’s floating offshore ammonia production and storage design opens new ways

September 11, 2025

Inmarsat Maritime Safety Report warns: human element is key as information overload emerges as new risk

The 2025 edition of the Future of Maritime Safety Report from Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat (NASDAQ: VSAT) company, reveals that distress calls at sea remain high,

September 9, 2025

ABS Verifies Multi-Purpose 30,000 CBM LNG Carrier and Bunker Vessel Design from HD Hyundai Mipo

ABS issued approval in principle to HD Hyundai Mipo for its design development of a 30,000 CBM liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrying and bunkering vessel. The design is intended

September 5, 2025

Human Touch Critical For Shipping Transition

A comprehensively human approach that takes account of the training and social and wellbeing needs of seafarers is the foundation for shipping’s safe transition to the

September 4, 2025

ABB and eMarine Partner To Drive Energy Efficiency In The Maritime Industry With Innovative Temperature Sensor

ABB will deliver 1,500 NINVA™ non-invasive temperature sensors approved for marine use to eMarine, a Swedish company dedicated to enabling efficiency and sustainability in the

September 1, 2025

ABB and Wallenius Marine establish OVERSEA™ joint venture

ABB and shipping company Wallenius Marine have formally established a new joint venture based in Stockholm, Sweden, to expand their OVERSEA™ collaboration and ensure

September 1, 2025

NexusOcean Expands Portfolio With Starlink Solutions

NexusOcean, the ocean’s internet provider, is pleased to announce that it can  now offer Starlink’s high-speed maritime connectivity solutions to its clients.  This is made


Thursday, February 23, 2012
indian ocean hijacking position
Incidents

Weekly Piracy Update – Tankers Engage in Brief Gunfights with Pirates, Self Defense Measures Prove Effective

Worldwide Maritime Crime and Piracy Update – week of 16 February 2012 (source: ONI) ARABIAN SEA: Vehicle carrier M/V LEILA reportedly hijacked on 15

February 23, 2012
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SEACOR Marine Aquires Liftboats from Superior Energy
Offshore

SEACOR Marine Aquires Liftboats from Superior Energy

SEACOR Marine announced today intentions to purchase 18 liftboats from Superior Energy Services.  The company said in a press statement that it will be

February 23, 2012
Total Views: 472

general maritime genmar
Finance

General Maritime and Oaktree Get Blasted by Their Creditors in Bankruptcy Court

Creditors of General Maritime Corp. (GMRRQ) are accusing the oil tanker operator and “old friend” Oaktree Capital Management LLC of contriving to

February 23, 2012
Total Views: 237

MV Carat crowley Second Mate Joseph Hood
Blog

MV Carat Powers Through Baltic Sea Ice – Photo of the Day

Image taken by Second Mate Joseph Hood on board the MV Carat.   MV Carat is a Crowley-managed containership owned by Reederei Gebr. Winter. Image via

February 23, 2012
Total Views: 21

Matterhorn Spirit Teekay
Finance

Teekay’s 4th Quarter Profit Heavily Impacted by Derivatives, Falls 44%

(Dow Jones) Teekay Corp.’s (TK) fourth-quarter earnings fell 44% on the impact of derivatives and other items, though the company reported revenue

February 23, 2012
Total Views: 25

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Thursday, February 23, 2012
siem offshore
News

Strong Demand for Offshore Supply Vessels, Norwegian Operator Doubles Profit in 4th Quarter

(Dow Jones) Norwegian supply vessel operator Siem Offshore Inc. (SIOFF.OS) said Thursday that a relatively strong market for supply vessels in the North Sea as

February 23, 2012
Total Views: 288

marine rig sembcorp shipbuilding
Engineering News

Sembcorp Shipbuilding: “Fundamentals for the Offshore O&G Industry Remain Intact”

SINGAPORE (Dow Jones)–Sembcorp Marine Ltd.’s (S51.SG) fourth-quarter net profit fell 4.3% mainly because of lower operating profit from rig

February 23, 2012
Total Views: 30

Hanjin London 5300-TEU-Class
Finance

Hanjin Shipping To Maintain Oil Hedging Ratio At 30% Due to Fuel Price Volatility

SEOUL (Dow Jones)–Hanjin Shipping Co. (117930.SE) will maintain a oil hedging ratio of 30% of bunker fuel purchases this year in order to be less

February 23, 2012
Total Views: 39

mol maneuver
Collision

Failed to “Maneuver” – Containerships Collide on the High Seas Off Hong Kong

TOKYO – Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. today announced that the 78,000 DWT MOL-operated containership MOL Maneuver collided with the containership Zhen

February 23, 2012
Total Views: 141

Wednesday, February 22, 2012
genco ardennes
Finance

Genco Offers $50M in Stock, Shares Fall 10% After Hours

(Dow Jones) Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd. (GNK) unveiled plans to offer $50 million worth of common stock to pay for general corporate purposes. Shares of

February 22, 2012
Total Views: 24