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Monday, December 17, 2012
60 Minutes Special: Salvaging The Costa Concordia [FULL EPISODE]
Interesting

60 Minutes Special: Salvaging The Costa Concordia [FULL EPISODE]

60 Minutes aired a special last night on the salvage of the Costa Concordia, giving viewers an inside look at Titan Salvage and Micoperi’s operation to

Monday, December 17, 2012
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Suffering in the Dry Bulk Market, Paragon Shipping Reaches Financial Agreements with Lendors
Finance

Suffering in the Dry Bulk Market, Paragon Shipping Reaches Financial Agreements with Lendors

After suffering nearly USD $19 million in losses in the 3rd quarter, Paragon Shipping Inc. (NYSE: PRGN) has been working diligently with their lenders to come

December 17, 2012
Total Views: 39

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News

International Chamber of Shipping Addresses Key Issues on Arctic Shipping

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), which represents over 80% of the world merchant fleet, has issued a new position paper on Arctic shipping. As the

December 17, 2012
Total Views: 57

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Engineering News

Ship Photo of the Day – Dockwise Vanguard in the HHI Drydock

Launched last month at Hyundai Heavy Industries, the Dockwise Vanguard is the largest heavy lift vessel ever built and is currently undergoing sea trials.

December 17, 2012
Total Views: 152

Sunday, December 16, 2012
vos sailor
Incidents

VOS Sailor Disabled Offshore Scotland, Daring Helicopter Crews Rescue 11

At approximately 0500 hrs local time on Saturday, the offshore support vessel VOS Sailor suffered damage and was disabled in severe weather conditions in the

December 16, 2012
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Saturday, December 15, 2012
Kill Van Kull fuel spill uscg
Incidents

USCG and Government Authorities Respond to Fuel Oil Spill in Kill Van Kull

NEW YORK – The Coast Guard continues its response to a fuel spill which occurred at 11:22 p.m. last night at Mays Ship Repair near Mariner’s

December 15, 2012
Total Views: 58

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A Super Yacht Armada Came To Miami, Leaving A Marine Graveyard In Its Wake

By Michael Smith Jun 27, 2026 (Bloomberg) –Not far from the super yachts docked outside the island palaces of Miami’s new billionaire class,

Featured

Second Tanker Struck in Strait of Hormuz as U.S.-Iran Shipping Crisis Deepens

A second merchant vessel has been struck while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring the rapidly deteriorating security situation despite efforts to

Shipping

Oman Tells Allies Ships Going Through Hormuz May Have to Pay

Oman has told European officials there’s no way of going back to the pre-war status quo with the Strait of Hormuz and transiting ships may have to be charged

Defense

Coast Guard Taps Commercial Supply Vessel to Keep Cutters on Station Longer

The U.S. Coast Guard is turning to the commercial offshore industry to strengthen logistics support for its cutter fleet, awarding a contract to

Shipping

Iran Reasserts Its Right to Control Shipping in Strait of Hormuz After Ship Hit Near Oman

ehran reasserted its right on Friday to control shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and warned Gulf states against siding with the U.S., a day after an attack on


Saturday, December 15, 2012
Lesvos greek island
News

20 Iraqi Migrants Drown Off Greece

ATHENS – A small boat carrying migrants hoping to get to Greece sank near the eastern island of Lesvos early on Saturday, drowning 20 people, Greek

December 15, 2012
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Friday, December 14, 2012
lng carrier port

LNG Carrier Fleet Growth Outpacing Liquefaction Capacity

By Michelle Wiese Bockmann Fleet usage for the 371 ships carrying liquefied natural gas will slide in 2013 and 2014 from a six-year high as demand growth

December 14, 2012
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Ship Photos of The Day – CMA CGM Marco Polo in Hamburg

Ship Photos of The Day – CMA CGM Marco Polo in Hamburg

On December 12, 2012, aka 121212, the world’s largest containership by teu capacity, CMA CGM Marco Polo, called on the port of Hamburg, marking the

December 14, 2012
Total Views: 168

Royal Caribbean Recognized in Top 100 of World’s Most Sustainable Companies

Royal Caribbean Recognized in Top 100 of World’s Most Sustainable Companies

Royal Caribbean Cruises announced Thursday that the company has been ranked among the top 100 companies in the world for its sustainability reporting and

December 14, 2012
Total Views: 92

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VLCC Rates Gain for Second Straight Day

By Rob Sheridan Returns for the biggest oil tankers hauling Middle East crude to Asia, the industry’s benchmark route, gained as more ships were booked.

December 14, 2012
Total Views: 84

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A Super Yacht Armada Came To Miami, Leaving A Marine Graveyard In Its Wake
Featured

A Super Yacht Armada Came To Miami, Leaving A Marine Graveyard In Its Wake

By Michael Smith Jun 27, 2026 (Bloomberg) –Not far from the super yachts docked outside the island palaces of Miami’s new billionaire class,

Second Tanker Struck in Strait of Hormuz as U.S.-Iran Shipping Crisis Deepens
Featured

Second Tanker Struck in Strait of Hormuz as U.S.-Iran Shipping Crisis Deepens

A second merchant vessel has been struck while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring the rapidly deteriorating security situation despite efforts to

Oman Tells Allies Ships Going Through Hormuz May Have to Pay
Shipping

Oman Tells Allies Ships Going Through Hormuz May Have to Pay

Oman has told European officials there’s no way of going back to the pre-war status quo with the Strait of Hormuz and transiting ships may have to be charged

Coast Guard Taps Commercial Supply Vessel to Keep Cutters on Station Longer
Defense

Coast Guard Taps Commercial Supply Vessel to Keep Cutters on Station Longer

The U.S. Coast Guard is turning to the commercial offshore industry to strengthen logistics support for its cutter fleet, awarding a contract to

Iran Reasserts Its Right to Control Shipping in Strait of Hormuz After Ship Hit Near Oman
Shipping

Iran Reasserts Its Right to Control Shipping in Strait of Hormuz After Ship Hit Near Oman

ehran reasserted its right on Friday to control shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and warned Gulf states against siding with the U.S., a day after an attack on


Friday, December 14, 2012
Italy Urges India to Settle Enrica Lexie Case by Christmas
Piracy

Italy Urges India to Settle Enrica Lexie Case by Christmas

ROME – Italy has summoned the Indian ambassador to urge that India’s Supreme Court reach a decision before the year-end Christmas holiday to settle

December 14, 2012
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Thursday, December 13, 2012
Key Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Bill Clears Senate, Heads for President’s Desk
USCG

Key Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Bill Clears Senate, Heads for President’s Desk

Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2012 (H.R. 2838) Sent to the President House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Release: Washington,

December 13, 2012
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Brazil Ports Starved of Investment and Buried in Red Tape
Ports

Brazil Ports Starved of Investment and Buried in Red Tape

By Anthony Boadle BRASILIA – Brazil’s ports are among the slowest and most costly in the world due to poor infrastructure, high taxes, excessive

December 13, 2012
Total Views: 36

Teekay LNG Pounces on U.S. Natural Gas Study, Orders Two LNG Carriers on Spec

Teekay LNG Pounces on U.S. Natural Gas Study, Orders Two LNG Carriers on Spec

Teekay LNG Partners (NYSE:TGP) has taken a hint from a recently released U.S. government study on natural gas exports and has entered into an agreement with

December 13, 2012
Total Views: 31

Kings Pointer Takes Top Position at Austal USA
Engineering News

Kings Pointer Takes Top Position at Austal USA

Austal USA announced today that Craig Perciavalle has been chosen to assume the role as President of the Mobile, Alabama-based shipyard. “I am pleased to

December 13, 2012
Total Views: 170

Corporate News

June 11, 2026

Inmarsat NexusWave certified by ClassNK for latest IACS cyber security standards

NexusWave, the fully managed, bonded connectivity service from Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has been awarded Cyber Security Type Approval by ClassNK. The certification

June 8, 2026

ABS Sets Out Technical View on IMO Mid-Term Measures and Pathway to Decarbonization

In an open letter to the industry, ABS has set out a measured and data-driven approach to support the development of an effective global framework for maritime decarbonization.

June 8, 2026

Wallem managed bulk carrier rescues two Filipino fishermen from sinking vessel

Wallem Group, a leading global maritime partner, has released details of an incident in May when a ship under its management rescued two Filipino fishermen from their sinking

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

Corporate News

June 11, 2026

Inmarsat NexusWave certified by ClassNK for latest IACS cyber security standards

NexusWave, the fully managed, bonded connectivity service from Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has been awarded Cyber Security Type Approval by ClassNK. The certification

June 8, 2026

ABS Sets Out Technical View on IMO Mid-Term Measures and Pathway to Decarbonization

In an open letter to the industry, ABS has set out a measured and data-driven approach to support the development of an effective global framework for maritime decarbonization.

June 8, 2026

Wallem managed bulk carrier rescues two Filipino fishermen from sinking vessel

Wallem Group, a leading global maritime partner, has released details of an incident in May when a ship under its management rescued two Filipino fishermen from their sinking

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


Thursday, December 13, 2012
LNG Tanker Owners Face Falling Profits

LNG Tanker Owners Face Falling Profits

By Oleg Vukmanovic LONDON – Gas tanker owners face falling profits over the next few years as delays to Australian gas project leave new ships

December 13, 2012
Total Views: 72

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,

December 12, 2012
Total Views: 73

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
Total Views: 23

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
Total Views: 194

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: 139

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Wednesday, December 12, 2012
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: 196

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

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
Total Views: 124

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
Total Views: 38

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