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Tuesday, July 17, 2012
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News

Offshore Wind Power Expansion Faces Major Hurdles

(Bloomberg) — Sales of offshore wind turbines collapsed in the first half, a sign the power industry and its financiers are struggling to meet the

Tuesday, July 17, 2012
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Monday, July 16, 2012
USCG: Noble Drillship Grounding Cannot Be Confirmed… Or Denied

USCG: Noble Drillship Grounding Cannot Be Confirmed… Or Denied

Coast Guard personnel in Unalaska continue to investigate reports that the Noble Discoverer dragged anchor Saturday in Dutch Harbor and possibly grounded. 

July 16, 2012
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Interesting

Security Team on U.S. Navy Supply Ship Fires On Skiff Off Dubai, Killing One [UPDATED]

Update: The vessel fired on was a fishing boat whose owner is from the United Arab Emirates, according to Al Arabiya television. The fisherman who was killed

July 16, 2012
Total Views: 357

Tullow Oil Encouters Abnormal Pressure While Drilling Offshore Guyana, Confirms Hydrocarbons
News

Tullow Oil Encouters Abnormal Pressure While Drilling Offshore Guyana, Confirms Hydrocarbons

LONDON–U.K.-listed oil explorer Tullow Oil PLC (TLW.LN) said Monday it has decided to abandon a high-pressure oil well it was drilling off the coast of

July 16, 2012
Total Views: 83

Nearly 100 Fewer Pirate Attacks So Far This Year [REPORT]
News

Nearly 100 Fewer Pirate Attacks So Far This Year [REPORT]

(Bloomberg) — Pirate attacks fell to the lowest since 2008 this year as the presence of naval forces helped deter Somalis from attacking merchant

July 16, 2012
Total Views: 57

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Engineering News

Remøy Shipping Places $65 Million Order for New LNG-Powered PSV

Over the weekend, Kleven Maritime signed a 400 million NOK (USD $65M) contract with Remøy Shipping for a new Wärtsila-designed, LNG powered platform

July 16, 2012
Total Views: 118

Most Read

Featured

French and Japanese-Owned Ships Make First Hormuz Crossings

By Weilun Soon and Samy Adghirni (Bloomberg) — A French container ship and a Japanese-owned tanker have crossed the Strait of Hormuz, in what appear to

Featured

Another Greek Oil Tanker Exits Hormuz Despite Iran’s Blockade

Another Greek-controlled oil tanker has crossed the Strait of Hormuz, marking the fourth such voyage since hostilities in the Middle East

Featured

Panama-Flagged Ships Dominate China Detentions in Sudden March Spike

The number of Panama-flagged ships detained by China’s Port State Control soared in March, compared with February and January, according to The Loadstar’s

Featured

Controlled Passage: First Ships Edge Through Hormuz as Crisis Redefines Global Shipping

A small number of merchant vessels have begun edging back through the Strait of Hormuz, offering the first visible signs of movement after weeks of disruption.

News

Libya Abandons ‘Arctic Metagaz’ Salvage At Edge of Malta SAR Zone

Libyan authorities have effectively halted efforts to secure the stricken LNG tanker Arctic Metagaz, towing the vessel far offshore and leaving it adrift near


Monday, July 16, 2012
limerick spirit teekay tanker
News

Teekay’s Future Looks Bright as Russian Crude Exports Energize Tanker Market

(Bloomberg) — Teekay Corp., the biggest operator of Aframax crude tankers, is poised to return to profit after three years of losses as record Russian

July 16, 2012
Total Views: 115

Sunday, July 15, 2012
crane fail
Blog

And…I’m…Spent.

This is what happens when you make a crane out of rubber and Elmers

July 15, 2012
Total Views: 41

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News

Noble Drillship Nearly Wrecks on Alaskan Shore [UPDATE]

Murphy’s Law was proven once again this weekend as the Noble Discoverer, a Shell-contracted drill ship destined to start drilling in arctic waters,

July 15, 2012
Total Views: 203

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Incidents

MSC Box Carrier Catches Fire in Middle of North Atlantic

Update (Tues. 7/24/12): Blaze Contained on MSC Flaminia Update (Fri. 7/21/12): Salvors Board Burning MSC Flaminia Wednesday Update: Photos Reveal Damage to MSC

July 15, 2012
Total Views: 152

Saturday, July 14, 2012
lng carrier port
News

Poland to Import LNG from Qatar, Hopefully Sooner Rather than Later

WARSAW–The construction of Poland’s liquefied natural gas terminal on the Baltic Coast is four months behind schedule, a critical delay that may

July 14, 2012
Total Views: 34

Most Read

French and Japanese-Owned Ships Make First Hormuz Crossings
Featured

French and Japanese-Owned Ships Make First Hormuz Crossings

By Weilun Soon and Samy Adghirni (Bloomberg) — A French container ship and a Japanese-owned tanker have crossed the Strait of Hormuz, in what appear to

Another Greek Oil Tanker Exits Hormuz Despite Iran’s Blockade
Featured

Another Greek Oil Tanker Exits Hormuz Despite Iran’s Blockade

Another Greek-controlled oil tanker has crossed the Strait of Hormuz, marking the fourth such voyage since hostilities in the Middle East

Panama-Flagged Ships Dominate China Detentions in Sudden March Spike
Featured

Panama-Flagged Ships Dominate China Detentions in Sudden March Spike

The number of Panama-flagged ships detained by China’s Port State Control soared in March, compared with February and January, according to The Loadstar’s

Controlled Passage: First Ships Edge Through Hormuz as Crisis Redefines Global Shipping
Featured

Controlled Passage: First Ships Edge Through Hormuz as Crisis Redefines Global Shipping

A small number of merchant vessels have begun edging back through the Strait of Hormuz, offering the first visible signs of movement after weeks of disruption.

Libya Abandons ‘Arctic Metagaz’ Salvage At Edge of Malta SAR Zone
News

Libya Abandons ‘Arctic Metagaz’ Salvage At Edge of Malta SAR Zone

Libyan authorities have effectively halted efforts to secure the stricken LNG tanker Arctic Metagaz, towing the vessel far offshore and leaving it adrift near


Saturday, July 14, 2012
sextant ship mariner navigation navigator
Blog

Maritime Continuing Education…What Have You Done Today?

Technology is changing the shipping industry.  Regulations affecting the shipping industry are constantly changing and evolving.  The way in which we conduct

July 14, 2012
Total Views: 87

Friday, July 13, 2012
you are fired job
News

Insubordinate Fairstar Board Members Are About to Get FIRED

The board members at Fairstar Heavy Transport had better start polishing up their resumes because Dockwise is about to kick them all out on to the street.

July 13, 2012
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“Maneuvering Error” Caused Alaskan Ferry Slam

“Maneuvering Error” Caused Alaskan Ferry Slam

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) and the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) found that the May 7, 2012 allision of

July 13, 2012
Total Views: 155

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News

Too Much Dry Bulk Tonnage, Capesize Rates Continue Their Plunge

(Bloomberg) — Daily rates for the largest commodity carriers fell for a fourth session amid a surplus of available ships to haul cargoes. Returns for

July 13, 2012
Total Views: 36

owl driller stena carron
Blog

Who, Who… Who’s There? Drillship Crew Rescues Lost Owl

While operating north of the Shetland Islands, the crew of the Stena Carron drillship crew rescues an unexpected stowaway… With the Stena Carron less

July 13, 2012
Total Views: 79

Corporate News

March 25, 2026

Inmarsat Maritime’s NexusWave wins award for Maritime Mobility Innovation at MSUA 2026 Satellite Mobile Innovation Awards

The fully managed service is redefining maritime communications through a unique network-bonding capability that delivers seamless and secure, high-speed connectivity at sea.

March 20, 2026

Damen launches tenth Island Class ferry for BC Ferries

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

March 16, 2026

Safety without compromise: Inmarsat’s commitment to global safety services

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

March 12, 2026

ABS Publishes New Technical Standard for Subsea Power Cables

Responding to the surge in global subsea cable investment driven by cloud computing and artificial intelligence, ABS has published its Technical Standard for Subsea Power

March 12, 2026

Thordon Bearings and SNAME Announce New Graduate Scholarship to Accelerate Innovation in Green Vessel Design

Thordon Bearings Inc. has partnered with the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME) to launch the Thordon Bearings Graduate Scholarship, an annual award that

March 12, 2026

EXMAR Deploys Inmarsat NexusWave to Power Secure, Always-on Connectivity Across its Fleet

Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, is rolling out NexusWave across EXMAR’s growing fleet of gas carriers to meet the Belgian shipping company’s evolving

March 12, 2026

VIKING Delivers Solid Results in Unpredictable Market

ANNUAL REPORT: VIKING grows revenue and earnings in a market characterised by geopolitical uncertainty and lower growth rates.  After years of significant growth in key

March 4, 2026

Austal contracts Damen as Partner for local construction of LST 100 vessels for the Australian Army

On Friday, 20 February, Austal Defence Australia and Damen Shipyards Group signed a contract supporting the local construction of Landing Ship Transport (LST) 100 vessels for the

Corporate News

March 25, 2026

Inmarsat Maritime’s NexusWave wins award for Maritime Mobility Innovation at MSUA 2026 Satellite Mobile Innovation Awards

The fully managed service is redefining maritime communications through a unique network-bonding capability that delivers seamless and secure, high-speed connectivity at sea.

March 20, 2026

Damen launches tenth Island Class ferry for BC Ferries

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

March 16, 2026

Safety without compromise: Inmarsat’s commitment to global safety services

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

March 12, 2026

ABS Publishes New Technical Standard for Subsea Power Cables

Responding to the surge in global subsea cable investment driven by cloud computing and artificial intelligence, ABS has published its Technical Standard for Subsea Power

March 12, 2026

Thordon Bearings and SNAME Announce New Graduate Scholarship to Accelerate Innovation in Green Vessel Design

Thordon Bearings Inc. has partnered with the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME) to launch the Thordon Bearings Graduate Scholarship, an annual award that

March 12, 2026

EXMAR Deploys Inmarsat NexusWave to Power Secure, Always-on Connectivity Across its Fleet

Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, is rolling out NexusWave across EXMAR’s growing fleet of gas carriers to meet the Belgian shipping company’s evolving

March 12, 2026

VIKING Delivers Solid Results in Unpredictable Market

ANNUAL REPORT: VIKING grows revenue and earnings in a market characterised by geopolitical uncertainty and lower growth rates.  After years of significant growth in key

March 4, 2026

Austal contracts Damen as Partner for local construction of LST 100 vessels for the Australian Army

On Friday, 20 February, Austal Defence Australia and Damen Shipyards Group signed a contract supporting the local construction of Landing Ship Transport (LST) 100 vessels for the


Friday, July 13, 2012
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News

Orient Overseas Sees Quarterly Boost in Revenue, Bottom Line Likely Still Black [REPORT]

HONG KONG–Container shipper Orient Overseas (International) Ltd.’s (0316.HK) second-quarter revenue rose 10.6% from a year earlier, the Hong

July 13, 2012
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News

Japan Dodges EU Embargo, Loads Supertanker at Iran’s Kharg Island

(Bloomberg) — Japan will load its first Iranian crude cargo backed by sovereign guarantees since sanctions disrupted coverage in the international

July 13, 2012
Total Views: 52

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News

Vroon Shipping Accepts Delivery of New Bulk Carrier, MV Peruvian Express

COSCO Corporation (Singapore) Limited announced today that their COSCO (Dalian) Shipyard subsidiary has delivered a Kamsarmax bulk carrier of 80,000DWT,

July 13, 2012
Total Views: 96

Thursday, July 12, 2012
teekay
Finance

While Teekay Rides Ahead of the S&P 500, Moody’s Lowers Outlook to Negative

(Dow Jones) Moody’s Investors Service lowered its outlook on Teekay Corp. (TK) to negative from stable, citing concerns about management’s plan

July 12, 2012
Total Views: 32

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News

Anadarko Snatches Up Noble Drillship for 3-Year Contract

Noble Corporation (NYSE: NE) announced today that the Noble Bob Douglas, an ultra-deepwater drillship currently under construction at Hyundai Heavy

July 12, 2012
Total Views: 161

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Thursday, July 12, 2012
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News

Cheniere Gains $3.4 Billion in Additional Funding for US LNG Export Terminal

Only 3 years after completion of phase 2 of the Sabine Pass LNG import terminal in Louisiana, Cheniere Energy Partners (NYSE Amex: CQP) announced today that

July 12, 2012
Total Views: 64

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News

Screw the Embargo, Iran is Just Going to Unload Their Oil in India [REPORT]

(Bloomberg) — Two Iranian oil tankers, part of the fleet controlled by Tehran-based NITC Co., are proceeding to India to unload cargoes this month,

July 12, 2012
Total Views: 72

So You Want to Become a Mariner?
Blog

So You Want to Become a Mariner?

Reality Is Nothing Like The Dream By gCaptain.com Forum, So you got it somewhere in your head that a life at sea is for you. The constant adventure,

July 12, 2012
Total Views: 1042

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News

Bulk Carrier Rates Plunge As Predicted, Baltic Dry Index Follows

(Bloomberg) — Earnings for the largest commodity carriers fell for a third day as vessels outnumbered cargoes after last week’s gains drew idled

July 12, 2012
Total Views: 37

lewek scarlet emas
News

It’s a Good Time to be an Offshore Contractor, Ezra Holdings Posts 244% Leap in Net Profit

It’s been a helluva year so far for Singapore-based offshore contractor, Ezra Holdings Limited, who has reported a 244% leap in net attributable profit

July 12, 2012
Total Views: 58