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Saturday, May 19, 2012
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News

Bulk Carrier MV ID Integrity “Not Under Command” Offshore Great Barrier Reef [UPDATE]

**UPDATE** From the Australian Marine Safety Authority: One of the commercial tugs, PT Kotor, rendezvoused with the ID Integrity at approximately 10:30am

Saturday, May 19, 2012
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Friday, May 18, 2012
Costa Concordia Salvage Plan Revealed [PHOTO TOUR]
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Costa Concordia Salvage Plan Revealed [PHOTO TOUR]

Representatives from Costa Crociere and the Italo-American consortium Titan-Micoperi today presented the details of their much anticipated plan to remove the

May 18, 2012
Total Views: 276

Incident Video of The Week – Pizza Delivery
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Incident Video of The Week – Pizza Delivery

I know this is technically the second Incident Video of The Week but I felt like this is a good one for a Friday afternoon and rules are made

May 18, 2012
Total Views: 44

Facebook IPO Brings Bunker Prices Down!
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Facebook IPO Brings Bunker Prices Down!

Ok, that would be a very difficult, but a “provable” hypothesis, as the fact is bunker prices are down and we did have the much anticipated

May 18, 2012
Total Views: 24

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Blog

SPOTD – Fraggle Rock, err…St. Anthony’s Lighthouse

This Ship Photo of the Day goes out to Wiltshire native and professional photographer, James Lewis.  James is finishing up his degree at the University

May 18, 2012
Total Views: 34

ABS in Asia – Innovation Despite the Downturn
Engineering News

ABS in Asia – Innovation Despite the Downturn

– By Neville Smith Like their shipbuilding and shipowning clients, classification societies are contending with tough market conditions and an uncertain

May 18, 2012
Total Views: 49

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Chinese Boxships Abort First Hormuz Exit Attempt, Undermining Iran ‘Safe Passage’ Claims

Two Chinese container ships turned backed after trying to exit the Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, ship-tracking data showed, despite assurances from

Featured

U.S. Coast Guard Announces Plans to Acquire Up to Seven New Light Icebreakers

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

News

Maersk Warns of Prolonged Hormuz Shutdown as Shipping Costs Surge

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

News

Ukraine Strikes Knock Out 40% of Russia’s Oil Export Capacity

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,

News

Stricken Bulk Carrier Mayuree Naree Runs Aground on Iran’s Qeshm Island

A Thai-flagged bulk carrier struck in the Strait of Hormuz earlier this month has now run aground on Iran’s Qeshm Island, as rescue teams


Friday, May 18, 2012
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Collision

Stena Ferry Knocks over Container Loading Crane in Gdynia, Serious Injuries Reported

Three port employees have been injured following an accident in the Port of Gdynia, following a collision between the Swedish ferry, Stena Spirit, and an arm

May 18, 2012
Total Views: 341

Thursday, May 17, 2012
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News

Orient Overseas Container Line Fights their Way Back to Black

HONG KONG -(Dow Jones)- Orient Overseas (International) Ltd. (0316.HK) plans to raise rates again for container shipments for the north-Europe-to-Asia route

May 17, 2012
Total Views: 49

ABS to Class New Ensco DS-8 Ultra-Deepwater Drillship

ABS to Class New Ensco DS-8 Ultra-Deepwater Drillship

ABS says it has been selected by Ensco as the class society for a new advanced-capability, ultra deepwater drillship to be built at the Samsung Heavy

May 17, 2012
Total Views: 191

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Engineering News

Simek AS Awards Rolls-Royce £6 Million Design and Equipment Contract for New OSV

Rolls-Royce announced today they have secured a £6 million contract to provide an integrated design, power & propulsion and equipment systems package for

May 17, 2012
Total Views: 245

BP Orders Four PSVs to Support North Sea Operations

BP Orders Four PSVs to Support North Sea Operations

BP has placed an ordered for four new platform support vessels (PSVs) to support its operations in the North Sea, specifically in West of Shetland (WoS) and

May 17, 2012
Total Views: 101

Most Read

Chinese Boxships Abort First Hormuz Exit Attempt, Undermining Iran ‘Safe Passage’ Claims
Featured

Chinese Boxships Abort First Hormuz Exit Attempt, Undermining Iran ‘Safe Passage’ Claims

Two Chinese container ships turned backed after trying to exit the Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, ship-tracking data showed, despite assurances from

U.S. Coast Guard Announces Plans to Acquire Up to Seven New Light Icebreakers
Featured

U.S. Coast Guard Announces Plans to Acquire Up to Seven New Light Icebreakers

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

Maersk Warns of Prolonged Hormuz Shutdown as Shipping Costs Surge
News

Maersk Warns of Prolonged Hormuz Shutdown as Shipping Costs Surge

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

Ukraine Strikes Knock Out 40% of Russia’s Oil Export Capacity
News

Ukraine Strikes Knock Out 40% of Russia’s Oil Export Capacity

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,

Stricken Bulk Carrier Mayuree Naree Runs Aground on Iran’s Qeshm Island
News

Stricken Bulk Carrier Mayuree Naree Runs Aground on Iran’s Qeshm Island

A Thai-flagged bulk carrier struck in the Strait of Hormuz earlier this month has now run aground on Iran’s Qeshm Island, as rescue teams


Thursday, May 17, 2012
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News

Teekay Posts Q1 Profit, Tanker Scrapping on the Rise

(Dow Jones) Teekay Corp. (TK) swung to a first-quarter profit, due primarily to derivative gains, as the tanker-ship company’s revenue grew more than

May 17, 2012
Total Views: 17

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News

West African Piracy from a Ship Operator Perspective | Interview with Tony Foster from Gardline Marine Sciences

Hanson-Wade’s Sara Patela speaks with Tony Foster, Marine Safety Superintendent/DPA and CSO at Gardline Marine Sciences on the subject of piracy off

May 17, 2012
Total Views: 74

Taharoa Destiny
Engineering News

Mitsubishi Heavy Delivers Iron Sand Slurry Ship Bound for New Zealand

On May 11, NYK accepted delivery of the Taharoa Destiny, a new 175,000 DWT class vessel dedicated to the transport of iron sand slurry from New Zealand. Never

May 17, 2012
Total Views: 298

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Engineering News

20 Year old Angolan FSO and a Pair of LNG Carriers Destined for Sembawang Shipyard

SINGAPORE – Sembcorp Marine’s subsidiary Sembawang Shipyard, located on the northern tip of Singapore, has secured three major upgrade and

May 17, 2012
Total Views: 405

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News

A New Import Era in India, Wilhelmsen Ships Service Stands Ready

– by Deepak Johar, General Manager for Wilhelmsen Ships Service, India As local fuel supplies dwindle and the Indian subcontinent’s power demands

May 17, 2012
Total Views: 63

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


Wednesday, May 16, 2012
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Collision

Forward Deployed for 12 Years, USS Essex Collides with Refueling Tanker One Day Before Return Home

She has been forward deployed to the US 7th Fleet for a dozen years and was scheduled to finally arrive back to San Diego tomorrow, however instead of telling

May 16, 2012
Total Views: 229

Somali Eyewitnesses Describe Air Strikes Against Pirate Bases – Somalia Report
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Somali Eyewitnesses Describe Air Strikes Against Pirate Bases – Somalia Report

As we saw yesterday, the European Union’s Naval force, known as EUNAVFOR, has conducted its first airstrikes on pirate targets along the beaches in

May 16, 2012
Total Views: 501

Shipwrecks, Oil Seeps, and Salt “Volcanoes” | NOAA Films All Sorts of Cool Stuff in the Gulf of Mexico
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Shipwrecks, Oil Seeps, and Salt “Volcanoes” | NOAA Films All Sorts of Cool Stuff in the Gulf of Mexico

[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/42291773[/vimeo] Video courtesy of NOAA Okeanos Explorer Program In crystal clear high definition video, NOAA’s Little

May 16, 2012
Total Views: 88

Shell Takes a Bold Leap into Social Media, Gains Valuable Perspective
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Shell Takes a Bold Leap into Social Media, Gains Valuable Perspective

In about two months, energy supermajor Royal Dutch Shell gained a Facebook following of almost 1 million.  The world’s largest shipping company, Maersk,

May 16, 2012
Total Views: 22

IMO Secretary-General, Koji Sekimizu
News

IMO Secretary-General Addresses the Issue of Armed Merchant Vessels

Maritime Safety Committee (MSC), 90th session, 16 to 25 May 2012 (High-level segment on arms on board) Opening address by IMO Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu

May 16, 2012
Total Views: 35

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Wednesday, May 16, 2012
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Engineering News

MOOOO!!! Groot Lands Livestock Ship Design Order

KUALA LUMPUR – A unique contract was signed yesterday between Dutch naval architecture firm, Groot Ship Design, South Korea’s Sungdong shipyard,

May 16, 2012
Total Views: 178

Fairstar FJELL perro negro jackup
Finance

Fairstar Receives “Poison Pill” Offer, and a $2.9 Million Heavy Lift Contract

Fairstar Heavy Transport N.V. (FAIR) announced today the award of  a new contract to transport the jack-up drilling rig OFFSHORE VIGILANT from Port of Spain,

May 16, 2012
Total Views: 205

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News

Maersk CEO on 2012: “Optimistic That We Can Achieve a Small Profit”

COPENHAGEN (Dow Jones)–Danish oil and shipping conglomerate A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S is increasingly optimistic that its container-shipping arm Maersk

May 16, 2012
Total Views: 75

west phoenix total elgin platform
News

Gas Leak Finally Halted at Total’s Elgin Platform

French oil major Total, announced that their well intervention efforts at the North Sea Elgin complex were successful in finally halting the flow of gas from

May 16, 2012
Total Views: 51

Tuesday, May 15, 2012
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News

Otto Marine Wins $16.6 Million in Workboat Charter Contracts Off Congo

Singapore-based Otto Marine Ltd announced today that it has secured USD $16.6 million in ship chartering contracts from an undisclosed client for two AHTS

May 15, 2012
Total Views: 92