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Wednesday, December 12, 2012
maserati sailboat racing
Blog

Praying for 13,000 Miles of Stormy Weather, Maserati Hopes to Break the New York to San Francisco Record

-By Justin Chisholm Italy’s most high profile ocean racer, Giovanni Soldini, and a handpicked eight-man international crew are standing by in New York,

Wednesday, December 12, 2012
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U.S. to Award $169 Million to Offshore Wind Pilot Projects

U.S. to Award $169 Million to Offshore Wind Pilot Projects

By Andrew Herndon The U.S. Department of Energy will award as much as $169 million to seven proposed offshore wind projects in six states. The wind farms,

December 12, 2012
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Hurricane Sandy Cleanup: Tanker Removed from Staten Island Street
Interesting

Hurricane Sandy Cleanup: Tanker Removed from Staten Island Street

Remember this? The U.S. Coast Guard has confirmed that salvage crews on Tuesday successfully lifted the 184-foot John B Caddell tanker off a Staten Island

December 12, 2012
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Incident Photos – British Ship Hits the Beach in Spain
Grounding Incidents

Incident Photos – British Ship Hits the Beach in Spain

In these photos the M/V Beaumont, a British-flagged cargo ship, is seen grounded along a rocky cliff at the beach of Xago near Aviles in northern Spain,

December 12, 2012
Total Views: 138

Concordia’s Sister Ship Damaged in Pier Allision in Marseilles
Collision

Concordia’s Sister Ship Damaged in Pier Allision in Marseilles

Strong winds caused a Costa Crociere cruise ship to slam against a pier in Marseilles, France, leaving a nearly 30-foot long gash in the side of the ship above

December 12, 2012
Total Views: 194

dockwise blue marlin
News

Dockwise Awarded Nearly $60 Million in New Contracts

Dockwise, the Dutch heavy lift operator, has announced that they have been awarded 6 new contracts, letters of intent and contract extensions valued at nearly

December 12, 2012
Total Views: 104

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Featured

Iran Seizes Chinese-Owned ‘Floating Armory’ Ship Near Hormuz

Iran seized a Chinese-owned ship that’s one of a handful of so-called floating armories that operate in the region, according to two maritime security

Featured

Greek-Operated Tanker Breaks Through Hormuz Gridlock

A Greek-operated tanker sailed from the Gulf to India on Friday after crossing the Strait of Hormuz in one of the few crude sailings through the waterway this

Featured

Iran Launches Official ‘Persian Gulf Strait Authority’ Account, Declares Unauthorized Hormuz Transit ‘Illegal’

The Iranian-backed Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) has officially launched a public presence on X, marking the clearest effort yet by Tehran to formalize

Defense

HMS Dragon Transits Suez Canal Ahead of Potential Hormuz Security Mission

Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon has transited the Suez Canal and entered the Middle East ahead of a potential multinational mission aimed at reopening and

Shipping

The Strait of Hormuz Crisis Is Cracking the Petrodollar System

The U.S. dollar-dominated global oil trading system is being tested by the Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, as governments in major consuming


Wednesday, December 12, 2012
stx pan ocean
News

STX Group May Sell Controlling Stake in Fleet of 400 Dry-Bulk Ships

STX Group is in talks about selling its controlling stake in STX Pan Ocean Co., South Korea’s largest dry-bulk ship operator, as it tries to raise 2.5

December 12, 2012
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Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Idling Ships Cause Complaints Along Rio de Janeiro Seafront
Offshore

Idling Ships Cause Complaints Along Rio de Janeiro Seafront

A new vista is competing with the sun, surf and swimsuits at Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Copacabana and Ipanema beaches: a traffic jam of cargo ships

December 11, 2012
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Bulker Damaged in Pier Allision
USCG

Bulker Damaged in Pier Allision

A 730-foot Canadian-flagged bulk carrier was damaged Tuesday after alliding with a pier along the Maumee River near Toledo, OH. The U.S. Coast Guard says that

December 11, 2012
Total Views: 56

Introducing Sea Shepherd’s Newest Old Ship, SSS Sam Simon
Interesting

Introducing Sea Shepherd’s Newest Old Ship, SSS Sam Simon

The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society on Tuesday unveiled its newest addition to the fleet, the SSS (as in Sea Shepherd Ship) Sam Simon. Named after the man

December 11, 2012
Total Views: 247

Sayaendo mol lng carrier
Engineering News

Steel-Cutting Commences on MHI’s Next Generation Sayaendo Series LNG Carrier

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) announced today that construction has commenced on the first ship in their Sayaendo series of new-generation LNG carriers.

December 11, 2012
Total Views: 162

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Iran Seizes Chinese-Owned ‘Floating Armory’ Ship Near Hormuz
Featured

Iran Seizes Chinese-Owned ‘Floating Armory’ Ship Near Hormuz

Iran seized a Chinese-owned ship that’s one of a handful of so-called floating armories that operate in the region, according to two maritime security

Greek-Operated Tanker Breaks Through Hormuz Gridlock
Featured

Greek-Operated Tanker Breaks Through Hormuz Gridlock

A Greek-operated tanker sailed from the Gulf to India on Friday after crossing the Strait of Hormuz in one of the few crude sailings through the waterway this

Iran Launches Official ‘Persian Gulf Strait Authority’ Account, Declares Unauthorized Hormuz Transit ‘Illegal’
Featured

Iran Launches Official ‘Persian Gulf Strait Authority’ Account, Declares Unauthorized Hormuz Transit ‘Illegal’

The Iranian-backed Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) has officially launched a public presence on X, marking the clearest effort yet by Tehran to formalize

HMS Dragon Transits Suez Canal Ahead of Potential Hormuz Security Mission
Defense

HMS Dragon Transits Suez Canal Ahead of Potential Hormuz Security Mission

Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon has transited the Suez Canal and entered the Middle East ahead of a potential multinational mission aimed at reopening and

The Strait of Hormuz Crisis Is Cracking the Petrodollar System
Shipping

The Strait of Hormuz Crisis Is Cracking the Petrodollar System

The U.S. dollar-dominated global oil trading system is being tested by the Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, as governments in major consuming


Monday, December 10, 2012
STX Group Near Deal to Sell STX OSV to Fincantieri – REPORT

STX Group Near Deal to Sell STX OSV to Fincantieri – REPORT

A local media report in South Korea has sparked rumors that STX Group is very close to signing a deal to sell its majority stake in STX OSV Holdings

December 10, 2012
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Cargo Ship Catches Fire at Port of Ipswich
Ship Fires

Cargo Ship Catches Fire at Port of Ipswich

Firefighters in Suffolk county in the UK were called to the Port of Ipswich Monday afternoon to fight a fire aboard the Gibraltar-flagged M/V Accum. The

December 10, 2012
Total Views: 60

Chinese Shipyard Asked to Suspend Jackup Construction Following Jurong Shipyard Accident
Engineering News

Chinese Shipyard Asked to Suspend Jackup Construction Following Jurong Shipyard Accident

China’s Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Offshore has been told to temporarily suspend the construction of as many as four jackup rigs as a result of the

December 10, 2012
Total Views: 211

Close Call: M/V Ocean Victory Nearly Grounds Along Dutch Coast
Grounding Incidents

Close Call: M/V Ocean Victory Nearly Grounds Along Dutch Coast

Scary moments again off the coast of the Netherlands- this time on Sunday night, when the 170-meter M/V Ocean Victory cargo ship lost propulsion and was

December 10, 2012
Total Views: 107

CGC Halibut Lifering
Blog

Bravery At Sea: Turning Towards The Dangerous And Unexpected

Southern California brings images of convertibles twisting along coastal highways, miles of superb beaches and near perfect weather. The description is

December 10, 2012
Total Views: 314

Corporate News

4 hours ago

 Damen ASD Tug 2713 Fuel Flexible receives class and flag state approval

Damen Shipyards Group has received class and flag state approval for its ASD Tug 2713 Fuel Flexible (FF) to operate on methanol fuel. The approval was issued by Bureau

May 14, 2026

IEA supports digital transformation of Glaciar Pesquera fisheries fleet with Inmarsat NexusWave roll-out

Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has worked with its Argentinian partner Ingenieros Electrónicos Asociados (IEA) to implement NexusWave for Glaciar Pesquera to support the

May 13, 2026

An answer to many questions

The Damen Fuel Flexible Tugs range is prepared for the future – whatever it may hold The numerous new regulations facing the industry in recent years leave no room for doubt

May 12, 2026

Greek operators meet evolving connectivity demands with Inmarsat NexusWave

Inmarsat’s fully managed multi-network connectivity service is facilitating fleetwide digital transformation for a growing cohort of Greek ship owners and managers.

April 30, 2026

Underestimated Risks of Coconut Oil Cargoes

Coconut oil is not immediately associated with risk, but its carriage can release toxic vapours and cause oxygen depletion in enclosed spaces. Manish Nayyar, Senior Loss

April 29, 2026

ABS Acquires RMC Global to Strengthen Cyber, Risk and Resilience Capabilities

ABS, through its affiliate ABSG Consulting Inc. (ABS Consulting), has today announced the acquisition of RMC Global (RMC), a leading provider of industrial cybersecurity,

April 29, 2026

FarSounder Celebrates 25 Years of Innovation in Marine Navigation

FarSounder marks its 25th anniversary in 2026, celebrating a quarter-century of advancing marine navigation technology and improving safety at sea. Since its founding, the company

April 24, 2026

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

Corporate News

4 hours ago

 Damen ASD Tug 2713 Fuel Flexible receives class and flag state approval

Damen Shipyards Group has received class and flag state approval for its ASD Tug 2713 Fuel Flexible (FF) to operate on methanol fuel. The approval was issued by Bureau

May 14, 2026

IEA supports digital transformation of Glaciar Pesquera fisheries fleet with Inmarsat NexusWave roll-out

Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has worked with its Argentinian partner Ingenieros Electrónicos Asociados (IEA) to implement NexusWave for Glaciar Pesquera to support the

May 13, 2026

An answer to many questions

The Damen Fuel Flexible Tugs range is prepared for the future – whatever it may hold The numerous new regulations facing the industry in recent years leave no room for doubt

May 12, 2026

Greek operators meet evolving connectivity demands with Inmarsat NexusWave

Inmarsat’s fully managed multi-network connectivity service is facilitating fleetwide digital transformation for a growing cohort of Greek ship owners and managers.

April 30, 2026

Underestimated Risks of Coconut Oil Cargoes

Coconut oil is not immediately associated with risk, but its carriage can release toxic vapours and cause oxygen depletion in enclosed spaces. Manish Nayyar, Senior Loss

April 29, 2026

ABS Acquires RMC Global to Strengthen Cyber, Risk and Resilience Capabilities

ABS, through its affiliate ABSG Consulting Inc. (ABS Consulting), has today announced the acquisition of RMC Global (RMC), a leading provider of industrial cybersecurity,

April 29, 2026

FarSounder Celebrates 25 Years of Innovation in Marine Navigation

FarSounder marks its 25th anniversary in 2026, celebrating a quarter-century of advancing marine navigation technology and improving safety at sea. Since its founding, the company

April 24, 2026

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


Monday, December 10, 2012
SVITZER Hired to Remove Oil from Sunken Baltic Ace
Marine Salvage

SVITZER Hired to Remove Oil from Sunken Baltic Ace

SVITZER, a member A.P. Møller – Mærsk Group specializing in marine salvage and response, has been hired to remove the fuel oil from the sunken car

December 10, 2012
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General Maritime to Manage Key Unipec Tanker Pool

General Maritime to Manage Key Unipec Tanker Pool

General Maritime Corp. will place as many as 19 of its tankers in a pool to transport crude for China International United Petroleum & Chemical Co., or

December 10, 2012
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BAE Systems to Build U.S.-Flagged PSVs for Jackson Offshore Operators

BAE Systems to Build U.S.-Flagged PSVs for Jackson Offshore Operators

Jackson Offshore Operators has awarded BAE Systems’ shipyard in Jacksonville, Florida a contract to build two new U.S.-flagged platform supply vessels

December 10, 2012
Total Views: 67

trans-alaska pipeline marine terminal
News

Alaska Plans $355 Million Liquefaction Facility to Support US-Asia LNG Trade

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) – Alaska‘s governor will introduce legislation allowing the state to provide $355 million (221 million pounds) in

December 10, 2012
Total Views: 1197

Sunday, December 9, 2012
CMA CGM Marco Polo Invades European Ports
Interesting

CMA CGM Marco Polo Invades European Ports

The CMA CGM Marco Polo, now the world’s largest containership, arrived in Southampton on Sunday loaded with containers from China, officially marking

December 9, 2012
Total Views: 96

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Friday, December 7, 2012
Vale’s Strategy is About Access to Ships, Not Ownership

Vale’s Strategy is About Access to Ships, Not Ownership

LONDON–Brazilian miner Vale SA (VALE) said Thursday the company’s shipping strategy isn’t about owning a fleet of ships but rather making

December 7, 2012
Total Views: 72

Baltic Ace Sinking: What You Need to Know Right Now
Incidents

Baltic Ace Sinking: What You Need to Know Right Now

Search for missing crewmembers Baltic Ace has been called off. By Tobias Pieffers, Local Correspondent ROTTERDAM – The Dutch Coast Guard has called off

December 7, 2012
Total Views: 690

Dutch Media Interviews Baltic Ace Rescuers [VIDEO]
Incidents

Dutch Media Interviews Baltic Ace Rescuers [VIDEO]

Here are two interviews conducted by the Dutch website NOS.nl with rescuers involved in the Baltic Ace sinking. We have provided the english translation below

December 7, 2012
Total Views: 59

Brazil Announces $26 Billion Port Investment Program
Ports

Brazil Announces $26 Billion Port Investment Program

(Bloomberg) — Brazil announced measures to increase private investment in its port system in a bid to boost capacity and reduce transport costs that

December 7, 2012
Total Views: 49

Today We Remember Pearl Harbor – 71st Anniversary
Navy

Today We Remember Pearl Harbor – 71st Anniversary

It’s been 71 years since Japan attacked the U.S. military base at Pearl Harbor, the single catastrophic event that launched the United States into World

December 7, 2012
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