After rounding the Azores a few days ago, the Volvo Ocean Race fleet had a bit of a sleigh ride east toward the finish of leg 8 in Lorient.
I imagine I’m not in the minority here when I say that the world of satellite communications is a bit confusing. When Marlink invited me to interview
Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) (SIX: RIGN), the world’s largest offshore drilling contractor, announced their monthly fleet update summary today with a
(Dow Jones) Citing environmental concerns, France Wednesday suspended offshore oil exploration drilling permits in its overseas district of Guyana, a move that
Troms Offshore has placed an order for a new PSV from STX Brevik in Norway that is expected strengthen its North Sea operations. Troms says the vessel will be
Following a recent editorial by USCG Captain Eric Christensen on the alarming rate of U.S.-flag ship detentions, the Seafarer International Union has released
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The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a request for information (RFI) as it moves forward with plans to acquire up to seven new light icebreakers to replace an aging
A.P. Moller–Maersk says the Strait of Hormuz crisis is now reshaping global shipping networks, with the carrier warning that the key energy chokepoint is
The U.S. shipbuilding crisis broke into the national spotlight this week as 60 Minutes took a closer look at the growing gap between American
Iran has indicated to the United Nations that so-called “non-hostile vessels” may continue transiting the Strait of Hormuz, but only if they comply with
At least 40% of Russia's oil export capacity is at a halt following Ukrainian drone attacks, a disputed attack on a major pipeline and the seizure of tankers,
(Dow Jones) LONDON–The price-supporting trade in crude oil from the North Sea to South Korea looks set to continue in July as Statoil ASA (STO) moves
STX OSV announced today that they have secured a contract for the design and construction of a large, advanced Offshore Subsea Construction Vessel (OSCV)
(Dow Jones) NEW DELHI–India has sought more crude oil and liquefied natural gas from Saudi Arabia, Algeria and Qatar as the U.S. and European Union
Farstad Shipping announced today the winning of charter contracts for 9 of their vessels, including two newbuild PSVs for Statoil. Excluding options, the
Greek shipowner Seanergy Maritime Holdings (NASDAQ:SHIP) announced the sale of their 1995-built, 172,173 DWT Capesize bulk carrier, BET Scouter, now destined
The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a request for information (RFI) as it moves forward with plans to acquire up to seven new light icebreakers to replace an aging
A.P. Moller–Maersk says the Strait of Hormuz crisis is now reshaping global shipping networks, with the carrier warning that the key energy chokepoint is
The U.S. shipbuilding crisis broke into the national spotlight this week as 60 Minutes took a closer look at the growing gap between American
Iran has indicated to the United Nations that so-called “non-hostile vessels” may continue transiting the Strait of Hormuz, but only if they comply with
At least 40% of Russia's oil export capacity is at a halt following Ukrainian drone attacks, a disputed attack on a major pipeline and the seizure of tankers,
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(Dow Jones) RIO DE JANEIRO–Brazilian state-run energy giant Petroleo Brasileiro SA(PBR, PETR4.BR), or Petrobras, said Wednesday a “small
Kongsberg Group announced today that it has chosen a new home for its new wind division ‘Centre for Optimum Wind Park Operation’ at its maritime
– by Daniel Kane, Propulsion Dynamics A half decade ago, hull performance sounded like some esoteric concept, but the ban on tributyl tin (TBT) coatings
My interview with SMIT Lamnalco’s Chief Executive Officer, Daan Koornneef, at this year’s Offshore Technology Conference in Houston, Texas. When I
TOKYO – Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. announced their plans today for the scrapping or cold lay-up of 10 to 20 Capesize bulkers in consideration of this
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The fully managed service is redefining maritime communications through a unique network-bonding capability that delivers seamless and secure, high-speed connectivity at sea.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
(Dow Jones) VIENNA–The European Union has no intention of halting or delaying the implementation of shipping insurance-related sanctions against Iran,
– by Matthew Flynn, DNV [dropcap]W[/dropcap]e have the best Korean technology and also the mentality of the Korean approach. We can do. We will
In shocking news from Washington, the United States, Britain and Mauritius have begun talks that may lead to America losing its strategic Indian Ocean supply
The Pacific is a huge expanse of open ocean, and oddly enough the container ship Horizon Reliance happened to be in the right place at the right time for
So you’ve decided to make something of yourself and chosen to pursue a career at sea. After much deliberation, you have weeded out attending a
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The Coast Guard has just released a recording of the distress call that prompted an extensive search and rescue operation and mass casualty receptions areas to
Why are some shipping magnates among the wealthiest individuals in the world while others spend most of their time in bankruptcy hearings? The answer seems
With the expansion of floating offshore production into harsh environments such as the Barents Sea, high specification shuttle tankers will be needed to
Statoil and its partner Sinochem announced today their agreement to purchase the Peregrino FPSO from Maersk. The floating production, storage and offloading
Teekay’s Marine Market Analyst Christian Waldegrave provides insight into the global LNG market in the second quarter 2012, including a look at how Japan
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