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Tuesday, April 16, 2013
India Appoints Anti-Terrorism Agency to Investigate Enrica Lexie Marines, Stoking Diplomatic Row
Piracy

India Appoints Anti-Terrorism Agency to Investigate Enrica Lexie Marines, Stoking Diplomatic Row

Italy opposed on Tuesday India's decision to appoint its anti-terrorism agency to investigate the case of Italian marines accused of killing two fishermen,

Tuesday, April 16, 2013
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Japanese Shipping Lines Cash in on Weak Yen
News

Japanese Shipping Lines Cash in on Weak Yen

(Bloomberg) — Japanese shipping lines, buffeted by a decline in freight rates, are set to get a more than $500 million boost to their earnings from a

April 16, 2013
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CSAV
News

CSAV Places Big Containership Order with Samsung Heavy

It’s been a good couple days for Samsung Heavy Industries. After winning an order for two LNG carriers yesterday, they have just announced another big

April 16, 2013
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Monday, April 15, 2013
lng carrier samsung
News

Samsung Heavy Wins Order for Pair of 180,000 CBM LNG Carriers

Samsung Heavy Industries added another 462.3 billion won ($409.38 million) to their backlog today with the order of a pair of LNG carriers for a Joint

April 15, 2013
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Ship Photo of The Day – Upper Bow Section Placed on Gerald R. Ford Carrier
Blog

Ship Photo of The Day – Upper Bow Section Placed on Gerald R. Ford Carrier

Huntington Ingalls Industries announced Monday a milestone in the construction of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) with the

April 15, 2013
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To Retrofit or to Scrap…? That is the Question
Interesting

To Retrofit or to Scrap…? That is the Question

“How long can smaller, less well-known owners, especially ones with only one ship, continue to run their grand and less than grand old ladies?”

April 15, 2013
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Cruise Ships

U.S. Coast Guard Detains MSC Cruise Ship in Miami

The U.S. Coast Guard has detained the cruise ship MSC Poesia at PortMiami, forcing MSC Cruises to cancel an 11-night Caribbean voyage after the vessel remained

Navy

Longer Navy Deployments Demand More Than Tough Sailors

By Chris Servello (OpEd) Ten and eleven month Navy deployments may become the norm for the next couple of years. That’s the message Chief of Naval

Shipbuilding

Hanwha Philly Shipyard Wins $269 Million U.S. Navy Landing Ship Contract

Hanwha Philly Shipyard has secured a $269 million contract to build a Medium Landing Ship (LSM) for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, marking a major milestone

Shipping

Russia Extends Ban On Most Diesel Exports Through January

By Bloomberg News Oct 31, 2026 (Bloomberg) –Russia’s government has extended a general ban on diesel exports by producers until the end of January

News

Australia Bans Bulk Carrier Over Repeated Falsification of Crew Rest Records

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has banned a Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier from Australian ports for 90 days after inspectors


Monday, April 15, 2013
Freeport LNG terminal

Freeport LNG Months Away from U.S. Export Approval

By Edward Klump (Bloomberg) — Freeport LNG Development LP may get expanded approval from the U.S. Energy Department to export liquefied natural gas in

April 15, 2013
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Carnival to Reimburse U.S. For Triumph, Splendor Response

Carnival to Reimburse U.S. For Triumph, Splendor Response

By Christopher Palmeri (Bloomberg) — Carnival Corp., bowing to pressure from U.S. Senator Jay Rockefeller, said it will reimburse the U.S. for costs

April 15, 2013
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tubbataha reef aground fishing vessel
Interesting

Crews Uncover Dead Anteaters Aboard Chinese Fishing Vessel on Tubbataha Reef

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has uncovered 400 boxes of butchered anteaters from a cargo hold of the Chinese fishing vessel that ran aground on Tubbataha

April 15, 2013
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Italian Prosecutors Pursue Criminal Charges Against Schettino and Other Officers

Italian Prosecutors Pursue Criminal Charges Against Schettino and Other Officers

By Silvia Ognibene GROSSETO, Italy, April 15 (Reuters) – An Italian judge began hearing a request on Monday to send the former captain of the Costa

April 15, 2013
Total Views: 87

cajun express transocean
News

Transocean’s Cajun Express is Heading to Africa

Since May 2010, Transocean’s Cajun Express has been drilling offshore Brazil for Petrobras at a healthy day-rate of $517k per day. UK-based energy firm

April 15, 2013
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U.S. Coast Guard Detains MSC Cruise Ship in Miami
Cruise Ships

U.S. Coast Guard Detains MSC Cruise Ship in Miami

The U.S. Coast Guard has detained the cruise ship MSC Poesia at PortMiami, forcing MSC Cruises to cancel an 11-night Caribbean voyage after the vessel remained

Longer Navy Deployments Demand More Than Tough Sailors
Navy

Longer Navy Deployments Demand More Than Tough Sailors

By Chris Servello (OpEd) Ten and eleven month Navy deployments may become the norm for the next couple of years. That’s the message Chief of Naval

Hanwha Philly Shipyard Wins $269 Million U.S. Navy Landing Ship Contract
Shipbuilding

Hanwha Philly Shipyard Wins $269 Million U.S. Navy Landing Ship Contract

Hanwha Philly Shipyard has secured a $269 million contract to build a Medium Landing Ship (LSM) for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, marking a major milestone

Russia Extends Ban On Most Diesel Exports Through January
Shipping

Russia Extends Ban On Most Diesel Exports Through January

By Bloomberg News Oct 31, 2026 (Bloomberg) –Russia’s government has extended a general ban on diesel exports by producers until the end of January

Australia Bans Bulk Carrier Over Repeated Falsification of Crew Rest Records
News

Australia Bans Bulk Carrier Over Repeated Falsification of Crew Rest Records

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has banned a Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier from Australian ports for 90 days after inspectors


Monday, April 15, 2013
STX May Sell Dalian Shipyard
News

STX May Sell Dalian Shipyard

April 15 (Bloomberg) — STX Offshore & Shipbuilding Co., a South Korean company that is rescheduling debt with creditors, jumped the most in two years

April 15, 2013
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Sunday, April 14, 2013
LNG Capricorn mitsui o.s.k. lines

South Korea Resumes Iranian NGL Imports

By Meeyoung Cho SEOUL, April 15 (Reuters) – South Korea resumed imports from Iran of natural gas liquids in March, customs data showed on Monday, after

April 14, 2013
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Four Rescued After Tug Sinks Off Big Sur, California [UDPATE]
Interesting

Four Rescued After Tug Sinks Off Big Sur, California [UDPATE]

Update: The Crane barge was successfully towed to Port of LA/LB on Tuesday. The tug Delta Captain sank while towing the barge Saturday, according OSPR in

April 14, 2013
Total Views: 308

Saturday, April 13, 2013
Carnival Triumph Incident
Incidents

Carnival Evades US Senate Request To Reimburse Coast Guard

Update: Carnival to reimburse U.S. for Triumph, Splendor response. “I’m discussing @Carnival cruises on @RockCenterNBC tonight at 10.

April 13, 2013
Total Views: 57

Tidewater Orders New Platform Supply Vessels
Offshore

Tidewater Orders New Platform Supply Vessels

LEEVAC Shipyards has announced a contract with Tidewater Marine to build two LEEVAC Design Services (LDS) Platform Supply Vessels (PSV), with options for two

April 13, 2013
Total Views: 206

Corporate News

21 hours ago

Damen wins KNVTS Ship of the Year Award with CSOV Windcat Rotterdam

Damen Shipyards Group and Windcat are pleased to announce that Commissioning Service Operations Vessel (CSOV) Windcat Rotterdam has received the KNVTS

October 27, 2026

New RAmparts 3800 Ship-Handling/Fire-Fighting 2 Tug Design for Ningbo Port

Robert Allan Ltd. is pleased to announce the award to design a new RAmparts 3800 Ship-Handling/Fire-Fighting 2 (FiFi 2) tug for Ningbo Port. The vessel will be

October 22, 2026

Nor-Shipping brings new Focus to AI, Ports and Marketing in 2027

Nor-Shipping is revamping its knowledge-sharing offer with a brand new stage created for day-long ‘deep dives’ into fast-moving and strategically important subjects.

October 13, 2026

ABS Helps Industry Put Augmented Reality to the Test

Augmented reality (AR) can help industrial crews perform tasks more efficiently and consistently, but widespread deployment will depend on demonstrating that productivity gains

October 12, 2026

Moxie Media to Launch Moxie Connect 2026 Event Alongside the International WorkBoat Show

Moxie Media will host its first dedicated user event, Moxie Connect: User Conference 2026, a complimentary event open to all maritime professionals, on Wednesday, December 2, at

October 12, 2026

Connecting maritime digitalisation to process

While the technology needed to digitalise maritime operations is already here, much remains to be done to ensure organisations and their people are equipped to use it effectively,

October 12, 2026

ABS and U.S. Department of Energy Sign MOU on Maritime Applications of Advanced Nuclear Technology

ABS and the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Nuclear Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance modern commercial nuclear technology at sea. The

October 9, 2026

Thordon Bearings adds production plant to meet growing demand

Thordon Bearings has opened a new manufacturing facility as part of its strategic response to robust growth across all business segments and rising demand for its sustainable

Corporate News

21 hours ago

Damen wins KNVTS Ship of the Year Award with CSOV Windcat Rotterdam

Damen Shipyards Group and Windcat are pleased to announce that Commissioning Service Operations Vessel (CSOV) Windcat Rotterdam has received the KNVTS

October 27, 2026

New RAmparts 3800 Ship-Handling/Fire-Fighting 2 Tug Design for Ningbo Port

Robert Allan Ltd. is pleased to announce the award to design a new RAmparts 3800 Ship-Handling/Fire-Fighting 2 (FiFi 2) tug for Ningbo Port. The vessel will be

October 22, 2026

Nor-Shipping brings new Focus to AI, Ports and Marketing in 2027

Nor-Shipping is revamping its knowledge-sharing offer with a brand new stage created for day-long ‘deep dives’ into fast-moving and strategically important subjects.

October 13, 2026

ABS Helps Industry Put Augmented Reality to the Test

Augmented reality (AR) can help industrial crews perform tasks more efficiently and consistently, but widespread deployment will depend on demonstrating that productivity gains

October 12, 2026

Moxie Media to Launch Moxie Connect 2026 Event Alongside the International WorkBoat Show

Moxie Media will host its first dedicated user event, Moxie Connect: User Conference 2026, a complimentary event open to all maritime professionals, on Wednesday, December 2, at

October 12, 2026

Connecting maritime digitalisation to process

While the technology needed to digitalise maritime operations is already here, much remains to be done to ensure organisations and their people are equipped to use it effectively,

October 12, 2026

ABS and U.S. Department of Energy Sign MOU on Maritime Applications of Advanced Nuclear Technology

ABS and the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Nuclear Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance modern commercial nuclear technology at sea. The

October 9, 2026

Thordon Bearings adds production plant to meet growing demand

Thordon Bearings has opened a new manufacturing facility as part of its strategic response to robust growth across all business segments and rising demand for its sustainable


Friday, April 12, 2013
Iranian crude oil supertanker "Delvar" is seen anchored off Singapore. REUTERS/Tim Chong

U.S. Lifts Iran Sanctions on Three Maritime Companies

By Gopal Ratnam (Bloomberg) — The U.S. is lifting sanctions imposed in 2011 on three companies accused of doing business with Iran after they pledged not

April 12, 2013
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WATCH: Kayak Fisherman Gets Surprise of His Life
Blog

WATCH: Kayak Fisherman Gets Surprise of His Life

Since you guys liked the last shark video so much (and hey, it’s Friday), we thought we would post this video that has been making the rounds on the

April 12, 2013
Total Views: 64

vlcc supertanker

Tanker Rates Gain for First Time in Three Weeks

Rob Sheridan (Bloomberg) — Charter costs for the biggest oil tankers hauling Middle East crude to Asia rose for the first time in three weeks amid

April 12, 2013
Total Views: 68

The Truth About Cold Water
Blog

The Truth About Cold Water

Note: With the spring boating season upon us, the U.S. Coast Guard warned today that although the air temperatures are warmer, the water is still cold and

April 12, 2013
Total Views: 4780

STX Leads Losses in South Korea
News

STX Leads Losses in South Korea

Kyunghee Park (Bloomberg) — STX Offshore & Shipbuilding Co., a South Korean yard that is undergoing debt rescheduling, led a decline among shipyards

April 12, 2013
Total Views: 68

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Friday, April 12, 2013
browse lng woodside
News

Woodside Scraps Browse Project, Considers Floating LNG Instead

Located about 425 km off Western Australia’s northern coast, the Browse Basin was expected to be one of Australia’s next major LNG production

April 12, 2013
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Thursday, April 11, 2013
ridgebury tankers
Finance

Bob Burke Wasn’t Kidding After All, Ridgebury Tankers Gets $200 Million Investment

“Stand by for some big news,” mentioned Bob Burke when I ran into him in Connecticut this spring. I met Bob a little over a year ago when we

April 11, 2013
Total Views: 424

Carnival Fascination Fails CDC Health Inspection

Carnival Fascination Fails CDC Health Inspection

The PR nightmare for Carnival Cruise Lines continued Thursday when a report published by the cruise ship news website, CruiseCritic.com, said the Carnival

April 11, 2013
Total Views: 106

NYK Line’s New Tsunami Alert System Warns Vessels of Impending Danger
News

NYK Line’s New Tsunami Alert System Warns Vessels of Impending Danger

We have all heard that tsunamis pass harmlessly beneath ships at sea, and that their true force doesn’t present itself until the seafloor rises to force

April 11, 2013
Total Views: 151

yamal lng

Russia Arctic LNG Plant To Ship To Europe, UK In Winter

By Oleg Vukmanovic LONDON, April 11 (Reuters) – The partners in Russia’s Yamal liquefied natural gas project are in talks to ship cargoes to

April 11, 2013
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