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Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Introducing VARD: Aka The Shipbuilder Formerly Known as STX OSV
Shipbuilding

Introducing VARD: Aka The Shipbuilder Formerly Known as STX OSV

The specialized and offshore vessel designer and shipbuilder formerly known as STX OSV Holdings Limited will now be officially known as VARD, the company said

Tuesday, March 5, 2013
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wartsila hybrid exhaust scrubber
Engineering News

Scrubbing Up Well: The Evolving Market For Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems

Over the last few years, the exhaust gas cleaning system (EGCS) / scrubber market within the maritime industry has accelerated and with it so has scrubber

March 5, 2013
Total Views: 172

Monday, March 4, 2013
US Navy Freedom Class LCS
Navy

Pentagon Announces Orders for Four New LCS’

Tony Capaccio (Bloomberg) — Lockheed Martin Corp. and Austal Ltd. today received a combined $1.38 billion in orders for continued purchases of the

March 4, 2013
Total Views: 81

Sequestration and the U.S. Maritime Industry
Defense

Sequestration and the U.S. Maritime Industry

With Congress failing to act to prevent sequestration, the president signed the cuts into law at 11:59pm on March 1.  While we’ve been warned of the

March 4, 2013
Total Views: 60

LNG Fire Safety – Ships and Terminals
Blog

LNG Fire Safety – Ships and Terminals

By Tom Guldner, President of Marine Firefighting Inc. What measures are in-place to protect them and prevent emergencies aboard LNG ships and at LNG

March 4, 2013
Total Views: 1885

Archer Daniels Midland
News

Archer Daniels Midland Mistakenly Uses Iranian Ship to Transport Grain

By Jonathan Saul LONDON, March 4 (Reuters) – Archer Daniels Midland Co unwittingly used a vessel controlled by a sanctioned Iranian shipping firm last

March 4, 2013
Total Views: 121

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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

Ports

Anti-War Protests Spread Across Global Ports as Dockworkers Target Arms Trade

Dockworkers across 113 ports in 22 countries staged coordinated strikes and protests Friday, disrupting cargo operations and ferry services as part of a global

Ports

Strike Threat at Los Angeles, Long Beach Ports Delayed as Union and Employers Extend Talks

A potential strike threatening operations at some of the busiest container terminals in the United States has been pushed back after the Pacific Maritime


Monday, March 4, 2013
shipping container house shangai poverty china
Blog

Shipping Containers Provide Meager Accommodations in Shanghai [IMAGES]

A child stands at the door of a shipping container serving as his accommodation, in Shanghai March 4, 2013. The containers, which house different families,

March 4, 2013
Total Views: 334

transocean
Finance

Icahn Applies Pressure to Transocean Board, Dividend Reinstated

(Bloomberg) — Transocean Ltd., the owner of the Deepwater Horizon rig that exploded while drilling in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico in 2010, reinstated

March 4, 2013
Total Views: 54

Dalian shipbuilding
News

Global Shipbuilding Capacity Seen a Third Lower From 2008 Peak

(Bloomberg) — Global shipbuilding capacity is about a third lower than it was at the 2008 peak as yards close or reduce employment, RS Platou Economic

March 4, 2013
Total Views: 81

iran flag
News

Iran Holds $3 Billion Credit with Turkey, Requests Ships In Lieu of Payment

(Bloomberg) — Iran has a $3 billion credit with Turkey over natural gas it sold to its neighbor and may use it to import commercial and leisure ships,

March 4, 2013
Total Views: 65

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News

Spot Rates for LNG Carriers Fall as Cargoes Become Scarce

(Bloomberg) — A lack of cargoes is limiting the market to ship liquefied natural gas as production needs to resume in Nigeria and start in Angola for

March 4, 2013
Total Views: 96

Most Read

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

Anti-War Protests Spread Across Global Ports as Dockworkers Target Arms Trade
Ports

Anti-War Protests Spread Across Global Ports as Dockworkers Target Arms Trade

Dockworkers across 113 ports in 22 countries staged coordinated strikes and protests Friday, disrupting cargo operations and ferry services as part of a global

Strike Threat at Los Angeles, Long Beach Ports Delayed as Union and Employers Extend Talks
Ports

Strike Threat at Los Angeles, Long Beach Ports Delayed as Union and Employers Extend Talks

A potential strike threatening operations at some of the busiest container terminals in the United States has been pushed back after the Pacific Maritime


Sunday, March 3, 2013
Images from Bounty
Blog

Images from Bounty

In July of 2008, a photographer named Robert Demar took a two-day trip aboard Bounty from Port Angeles, WA to Port Albernie, B.C.; taking over 2,000

March 3, 2013
Total Views: 167

Bulk Carrier Runs Over Cargo Ship in Singapore Straits [VIDEO]
Collision

Bulk Carrier Runs Over Cargo Ship in Singapore Straits [VIDEO]

According to AIS data, the name of the larger ship is the Beks Halil, which departed Singapore on 1 March 2013, the smaller vessel is the Thuan My. It’s

March 3, 2013
Total Views: 344

Saturday, March 2, 2013
U.S. Navy’s New Mobile Landing Platform, USNS Montford Point
Navy

U.S. Navy’s New Mobile Landing Platform, USNS Montford Point

Here is a sneak peak at the U.S. Navy’s new Mobile Landing Platform (MLP), USNS Montford Point. The MLP is a new class of auxiliary support ship,

March 2, 2013
Total Views: 149

Friday, March 1, 2013
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Blog

Crowdsourcing the Ocean Floor: How Mariners Can Gather Valuable Information for Better Decision-Making

By Paul Cooper, Vice President of CARIS USA and John Hersey, ARGUS Project Manager for SURVICE Engineering: How is one sailboat captain helping improve

March 1, 2013
Total Views: 108

NYK Lines LNG Carrier
News

Revised Chartering Contracts May Lead to More Efficient LNG Shipping Says Total

New chartering contracts for LNG are key to improving fuel efficiency in the sector, according to an official from French energy company Total. “The

March 1, 2013
Total Views: 102

Corporate News

16 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

16 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, March 1, 2013
HMS Bounty Sinking USCG Photo
Incidents

Bounty Hearing Day 1: Chief Mate Testifies

Editor’s Note: This is part 1 of Mario Vittone’s 8-part series from the U.S. Coast Guard’s formal hearing into the October 29, 2012

March 1, 2013
Total Views: 900

Cargill Makes First Grain Shipment Using Electronic Bill Of Lading

Cargill Makes First Grain Shipment Using Electronic Bill Of Lading

By Jonathan Saul LONDON, Mar 1 (Reuters) – Cargill made its first grain shipment using an electronic freight document this week as the U.S. agribusiness

March 1, 2013
Total Views: 181

Political Pressure Forces India’s Mercator Lines to Halt Shipments of Iranian Oil
News

Political Pressure Forces India’s Mercator Lines to Halt Shipments of Iranian Oil

By Nidhi Verma NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India’s Mercator Lines has stopped offering a ship for transporting Iranian oil to India due to U.S. political

March 1, 2013
Total Views: 59

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Offshore

Maritime Industry Jobs on gCaptain | 1 March 2013

Get ’em while they are hot folks… the latest jobs on gCaptain…  Want to post a job? Click HERE for pricing Marine Surveyor, Nigeria Dynamic

March 1, 2013
Total Views: 51

Ship Photo of the Day: Cranes Arrive at DP World London Gateway Aboard the Zhen Hua 26
Multimedia

Ship Photo of the Day: Cranes Arrive at DP World London Gateway Aboard the Zhen Hua 26

Large cranes arrive on board a transport ship at a global shipping port being constructed in Stanford-le-Hope near London March 1, 2013. Three of the five

March 1, 2013
Total Views: 130

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Friday, March 1, 2013
Prelude FLNG
News

Gazprom Plans to Use Massive Floating LNG Facility Offshore Israel

By Ari Rabinovitch JERUSALEM (Reuters) – The latest floating terminal technology could be the key to unlocking gas exports from Israel’s Tamar

March 1, 2013
Total Views: 133

Capital Product Partners To Keep Tankers Chartered To OSG at a Discount
News

Capital Product Partners To Keep Tankers Chartered To OSG at a Discount

(Reuters) – Ship owner Capital Product Partners LP said it would continue to lease three of its product tankers to Overseas Shipholding Group Inc, which

March 1, 2013
Total Views: 52

Thursday, February 28, 2013
hsh nordbank deutsche bank nordlb
Finance

German Banks With Upside-Down Ship Loans Forgo Seizing Vessels

(Bloomberg) — Deutsche Bank AG and two other German lenders providing about 14 percent of credit to ship owners are forgoing seizing vessels even after

February 28, 2013
Total Views: 82

Pelican state american petroleum tankers
News

Product Tanker Owners Set to Profit on Greater Exports of U.S. Naphtha

(Bloomberg) — Rising U.S. naphtha exports could displace seaborne trade from the Middle East to boost demand for refined-oil tankers by 0.4 percent for

February 28, 2013
Total Views: 64

scorpio tankers
Shipbuilding

Scorpio Orders Six New Fuel-Efficient Product Tankers

MONACO – New York-listed Scorpio Tankers (STNG) on Thursday said that it has exercised options for the construction of four fuel-efficient MR product

February 28, 2013
Total Views: 68