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Sunday, November 25, 2012
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Engineering News

ABS Awards Stevens Institute $3 Million for New Engineering Complex

Founded in 1870 in Hoboken, New Jersey, the Stevens Institute of Technology has earned a worldwide reputation for academic excellence in the field of naval

Sunday, November 25, 2012
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Cyber Monday – Donations & Gifts
Blog

Cyber Monday – Donations & Gifts

Have you started your holiday shopping? While most of the United States is scouting the internet for holiday shopping deals many in New York City are still

November 25, 2012
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Saturday, November 24, 2012
VIDEO: New World Speed Sailing Record = 59.38 knots
Blog

VIDEO: New World Speed Sailing Record = 59.38 knots

This unbelievable video shows the VESTAS Sailrocket 2 smashing the sailboat speed record with an ‘outright speed’ record of 59.38 knots.  

November 24, 2012
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Finance

Keppel’s Stock Faces Tug of War, UOB KayHian Maintains Buy Call

0618 GMT 22 November [Dow Jones] STOCK CALL: Keppel’s (BN4.SG) stock faces “a tug of war between good contract wins and margin concerns,” UOB

November 24, 2012
Total Views: 39

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Incidents

Tractor Trailer Rolls Off Stern of Spanish Car Ferry [VIDEO]

The driver of a tractor trailer aboard the MV Alborán, a car ferry operating between Algeciras, Spain and Ceuta, Morocco, is definitely lucky to be alive,

November 24, 2012
Total Views: 186

Friday, November 23, 2012
The Carbon War Room Convenes in Berlin Over Efficient Shipping
News

The Carbon War Room Convenes in Berlin Over Efficient Shipping

– Carbon War Room Global fuel prices are rising inexorably, while extraterritorial bodies are putting forth new and stricter environmental legislation

November 23, 2012
Total Views: 41

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Featured

U.S. Begins Dismantling Major Ocean Observation Network

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has begun a major downsizing of one of the world’s largest ocean observing networks, announcing plans to

Featured

Davie Breaks Ground on $1 Billion Texas Shipyard Expansion for Coast Guard Icebreakers

Davie Defense officially broke ground Monday on a massive modernization of Gulf Copper’s shipyard facilities in Galveston and Port Arthur, Texas, marking the

News

MSC Containership Damaged in Apparent Attack Off Iraq

A Panama-flagged containership has been damaged in what appears to be the third reported attack off Iraq since the outbreak of the U.S.-Iran conflict in late

Featured

Tankers Gather Outside Persian Gulf in Wager on Hormuz Reopening

Some Greek oil tanker owners are moving their ships closer to the Persian Gulf in a bet that the vessels will soon be able to earn sky-high rates if the Strait

Shipping

Satellite Images Show Suspected Structure at Disputed South China Sea Atoll, But Later Gone

MANILA, June 4 (Reuters) – Satellite images obtained by Reuters confirmed the presence of a structure at the entrance of the hotly disputed


Friday, November 23, 2012
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News

Maersk’s Plan is “More Sensational than Substantial,” NOL is Prime Pick for Market Recovery

0727 GMT 21 November [Dow Jones] STOCK CALL: A.P. Moller-Maersk‘s plan to move away from the shipping segment to focus investment in other businesses,

November 23, 2012
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News

BP Appoints Lamar McKay CEO Upstream

BP PLC (PB.LN) Friday said it has appointed Lamar McKay as head of oil and gas production and development and he will take up the position Jan. 1, 2013. The

November 23, 2012
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Thursday, November 22, 2012
Maersk Still Plans to Maintain Top Market Share Within Shipping Biz [INTERVIEW]
News

Maersk Still Plans to Maintain Top Market Share Within Shipping Biz [INTERVIEW]

Maersk made some comments recently that indicated they may be moving away from the shipping business, however Group CEO Nils Anderson makes it 100% clear in

November 22, 2012
Total Views: 29

damen oranjewerf pirate radio ship
Engineering News

Damen Yard to Overhaul Ex-Pirate Radio Ship

AMSTERDAM-based Oranjewerf Ship Repair appears to be a fast mover. Last Friday, the Damen Shipyards branch acquired the order to overhaul the former radio

November 22, 2012
Total Views: 112

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News

Nexus Energy Says Australia’s Crux Field May Support FLNG Facility

(Bloomberg) — Nexus Energy Ltd., an Australian oil and gas explorer, said further exploration at the Crux field may justify the development of a floating

November 22, 2012
Total Views: 86

Most Read

U.S. Begins Dismantling Major Ocean Observation Network
Featured

U.S. Begins Dismantling Major Ocean Observation Network

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has begun a major downsizing of one of the world’s largest ocean observing networks, announcing plans to

Davie Breaks Ground on $1 Billion Texas Shipyard Expansion for Coast Guard Icebreakers
Featured

Davie Breaks Ground on $1 Billion Texas Shipyard Expansion for Coast Guard Icebreakers

Davie Defense officially broke ground Monday on a massive modernization of Gulf Copper’s shipyard facilities in Galveston and Port Arthur, Texas, marking the

MSC Containership Damaged in Apparent Attack Off Iraq
News

MSC Containership Damaged in Apparent Attack Off Iraq

A Panama-flagged containership has been damaged in what appears to be the third reported attack off Iraq since the outbreak of the U.S.-Iran conflict in late

Tankers Gather Outside Persian Gulf in Wager on Hormuz Reopening
Featured

Tankers Gather Outside Persian Gulf in Wager on Hormuz Reopening

Some Greek oil tanker owners are moving their ships closer to the Persian Gulf in a bet that the vessels will soon be able to earn sky-high rates if the Strait

Satellite Images Show Suspected Structure at Disputed South China Sea Atoll, But Later Gone
Shipping

Satellite Images Show Suspected Structure at Disputed South China Sea Atoll, But Later Gone

MANILA, June 4 (Reuters) – Satellite images obtained by Reuters confirmed the presence of a structure at the entrance of the hotly disputed


Thursday, November 22, 2012
king gregory mr tanker lloyd's register
Engineering News

Hyundai Mipo and Lloyd’s Register Deliver Super Efficient MR Tanker

Earlier in November, Korea’s Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) delivered a highly innovative vessel named the King Gregory, a Lloyd’s Register-classed,

November 22, 2012
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Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Containership Runs Aground to Avoid Small Fishing Boat

Containership Runs Aground to Avoid Small Fishing Boat

A 278-meter containership had to be refloated Wednesday from a sandy bank near Prince Rupert Harbour, BC after running aground as it maneuvered around a small

November 21, 2012
Total Views: 43

Moss Maritime CS 60 E
News

Fred Olsen Energy Declines Option for Additional Semi from Hyundai Heavy

Norwegian oil and gas exploration and production service provider Fred. Olsen Energy ASA (FOE.SE) said Wednesday it has decided not to exercise the option for

November 21, 2012
Total Views: 35

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News

VLCC Rates from the Persian Gulf More than Double as East Asian Demand Strengthens

(Bloomberg) — A glut of the largest oil tankers in the Middle East is poised to fall to the lowest in 22 weeks as crude shipments to refineries across

November 21, 2012
Total Views: 68

Tuesday, November 20, 2012
BT-UDS dynamic-positioned Ultra Deep Water (UDW) drillship

Vantage Drilling Invests in Drillship Joint Venture [UPDATE]

Vantage Drilling (NYSE: VTG) said Tuesday that the company has invested $31 million in a new joint venture established for the purpose of constructing a new,

November 20, 2012
Total Views: 101

Corporate News

June 3, 2026

VIKING Pentagon Star provides rapid escape route from the water in disaster scenarios  

VIKING Life-Saving Equipment has secured its first orders for VIKING Pentagon Star – a new mass rescue device designed to enable rapid recovery of large numbers of people

June 2, 2026

The future starts here

Damen’s Fuel Flexible Tugs are designed to meet the requirements of today and tomorrow in equal measure Of all the challenges facing the maritime industry, perhaps the one that

June 2, 2026

Resolve Marine Releases 2025 Sustainability Report

The Company’s Environmental, Social and Governance Programs Continue Their Positive Global Impact Resolve Marine, a global leader in innovative marine solutions,

May 27, 2026

Blue Water Marine Capital and Horizon Offshore Services Announce Strategic Cross-Purchase Agreement

Blue Water Marine Capital, headquartered in Linthicum, Maryland, and Horizon Offshore Services, based in Houston, Texas, are pleased to announce the successful completion of a 25%

May 22, 2026

Sustainable shipping without the spin

To meet the IMO’s emissions reduction targets, maritime industry commitment must extend to delivering greater data transparency and measurable action to prevent decarb projects

May 21, 2026

Industry?First ABS SeaTech Innovation Exchange Launches Strengthening Greek-U.S. Maritime Technology Collaboration

In an industry first, ABS has launched the ABS SeaTech Innovation Exchange, consisting of two advanced technology centers in Athens, Greece, and Houston, Texas, focused on

May 21, 2026

Growth For Estonian Flag Signals Maritime Ambitions of a Nation

A favourable tax regime, digitally enabled administration and a business culture fostering maritime growth are attracting more – and younger – ships to the Estonian Flag.

May 20, 2026

 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

Corporate News

June 3, 2026

VIKING Pentagon Star provides rapid escape route from the water in disaster scenarios  

VIKING Life-Saving Equipment has secured its first orders for VIKING Pentagon Star – a new mass rescue device designed to enable rapid recovery of large numbers of people

June 2, 2026

The future starts here

Damen’s Fuel Flexible Tugs are designed to meet the requirements of today and tomorrow in equal measure Of all the challenges facing the maritime industry, perhaps the one that

June 2, 2026

Resolve Marine Releases 2025 Sustainability Report

The Company’s Environmental, Social and Governance Programs Continue Their Positive Global Impact Resolve Marine, a global leader in innovative marine solutions,

May 27, 2026

Blue Water Marine Capital and Horizon Offshore Services Announce Strategic Cross-Purchase Agreement

Blue Water Marine Capital, headquartered in Linthicum, Maryland, and Horizon Offshore Services, based in Houston, Texas, are pleased to announce the successful completion of a 25%

May 22, 2026

Sustainable shipping without the spin

To meet the IMO’s emissions reduction targets, maritime industry commitment must extend to delivering greater data transparency and measurable action to prevent decarb projects

May 21, 2026

Industry?First ABS SeaTech Innovation Exchange Launches Strengthening Greek-U.S. Maritime Technology Collaboration

In an industry first, ABS has launched the ABS SeaTech Innovation Exchange, consisting of two advanced technology centers in Athens, Greece, and Houston, Texas, focused on

May 21, 2026

Growth For Estonian Flag Signals Maritime Ambitions of a Nation

A favourable tax regime, digitally enabled administration and a business culture fostering maritime growth are attracting more – and younger – ships to the Estonian Flag.

May 20, 2026

 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


Tuesday, November 20, 2012
splicing 3-strand
Blog

Now THAT’s a Fid! Workers Splice Bitter End of 20 Inch 3-Strand Hemp [IMAGE]

Either that or these guys are just very well-dressed, and very tiny shipyard workers.

November 20, 2012
Total Views: 333

Diana Shipping Q3 Results: Earnings Decline But It’s Not All Bad News

Diana Shipping Q3 Results: Earnings Decline But It’s Not All Bad News

Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX), a global shipping company specializing in the ownership and operation of dry bulk vessels, today reported a net income of

November 20, 2012
Total Views: 54

Marin Teknikk to Design New Subsea Vessel for Otto Candies
Shipbuilding

Marin Teknikk to Design New Subsea Vessel for Otto Candies

Louisiana-based Otto Candies said this week that it will be working with Norway’s Marin Teknikk on a new subsea support and construction vessel (SSCV) to

November 20, 2012
Total Views: 143

CSCL to Sell One Fifth of Total Container Capacity

CSCL to Sell One Fifth of Total Container Capacity

HONG KONG–China Shipping Container Lines Co. (2866.HK), or CSCL, plans to sell a fifth of its shipping containers for US$358.6 million to raise cash and

November 20, 2012
Total Views: 47

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News

APM Terminals Plans New Nigerian Mega-Port

APM Terminals and its consortium partners announced today their plans to carve out a huge new shipping port and Free Trade Zone from the Nigerian coastline at

November 20, 2012
Total Views: 144

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Tuesday, November 20, 2012
maersk handygas tanker
News

Maersk Sells off Fleet of Handygas Tankers

Maersk’s movement away from the shipping business continued ahead today with the sale of their entire Handygas tanker fleet to Navigator Gas.

November 20, 2012
Total Views: 48

Monday, November 19, 2012
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News

Frontline 2012 Poised for Major Gains as Chinese Demand Hits Record Levels [REPORT]

(Bloomberg) — China is using the most supertankers in five months to meet record demand for oil imports, diminishing a glut of shipping capacity and

November 19, 2012
Total Views: 43

TV Crew Captures Deadly Platform Explosion on Video
Offshore

TV Crew Captures Deadly Platform Explosion on Video

A video surfaced Monday showing Friday morning’s explosion on board a production platform located just off the Louisiana coast in the US Gulf of

November 19, 2012
Total Views: 36

Brazil Subsidizes Uncertain Shipyard Success
Shipbuilding

Brazil Subsidizes Uncertain Shipyard Success

By Anna Miars, Unlike the samba beats that punctuate the late night air in Rio de Janeiro, it’s the clamor of construction equipment and hum of machinery

November 19, 2012
Total Views: 102

US Coast Guard Joins Costa Concordia Investigation

US Coast Guard Joins Costa Concordia Investigation

The U.S. Coast Guard on Monday said that it will be part of the Italian-led investigation into the fatal grounding of the Costa Concordia off the coast of

November 19, 2012
Total Views: 143