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Monday, November 11, 2013
OSX Brasil Files for Bankruptcy
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OSX Brasil Files for Bankruptcy

Brazilian shipbuilder OSX Brasil SA filed for bankruptcy protection on Monday, becoming the second company controlled by former billionaire Eike Batista to

Monday, November 11, 2013
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Navy Vessels Get a Lift from the Maersk Texas [IMAGES]

The Maersk Texas, a 19,500 dwt Maersk-Rickmers U.S. flag heavy-lift project carrier recently lifted and moved a pair of support craft for the U.S. Navy, the

November 11, 2013
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NATO Arrests Suspects In Foiled Indian Ocean Ship Attack

By Joseph Akwiri MOMBASA, Kenya, Nov 11 (Reuters) – Nine suspected pirates have been arrested on suspicion of trying to hijack a Danish refined oil and

November 11, 2013
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Europort Conference Welcomed Nearly 30,000 Visitors from 84 Countries
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Europort Conference Welcomed Nearly 30,000 Visitors from 84 Countries

The conclusion of Europort 2013 on 8 November allowed business to take stock on how technology can address the key challenges that face the maritime and

November 11, 2013
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Sailors’ Society Typhoon Haiyan Relief Appeal
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Sailors’ Society Typhoon Haiyan Relief Appeal

Super Typhoon Haiyan devastated the Philippines when it hit on Friday night, 8 November. The scale of the destruction is unbelievable – around 10,000

November 11, 2013
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RBS In Talks To Sell $800 Million Shipping Loan – Sources
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RBS In Talks To Sell $800 Million Shipping Loan – Sources

Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) is in talks to sell a shipping loan worth close to $800 million as part of moves to scale down exposure to the seaborne industry,

November 11, 2013
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Monday, November 11, 2013
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Transocean Reaches $1.1 Billion Dividend Accord With Icahn

Nov. 11 (Bloomberg) — Transocean Ltd., the world’s largest offshore rig contractor, will boost its dividend and cut costs as part of an agreement

November 11, 2013
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Evergreen’s Alphaliner Rebuttal

By Gavin van Marle Taiwanese shipping line Evergreen has denied that its fleet modernisation programme will significantly affect the overall supply can demand

November 11, 2013
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Sunday, November 10, 2013
Today Marks the 38th Anniversary of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald Sinking
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Today Marks the 38th Anniversary of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald Sinking

Today marks the 38th anniversary of the sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald, the Great Lakes freighter that sank in a strong gale on eastern Lake Superior

November 10, 2013
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New Details Emerge About Google “Mystery” Barge
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New Details Emerge About Google “Mystery” Barge

Able-bodied seamen, decorative sails meant to evoke fish fins and dozens of security cameras will eventually make up the on-board complement of a mysterious

November 10, 2013
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Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78): Keel Laying to Christening in Four Minutes [TIME LAPSE]
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Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78): Keel Laying to Christening in Four Minutes [TIME LAPSE]

From the Keel laying to christening, 4 years of constructing the Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) in 4

November 10, 2013
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Saturday, November 9, 2013
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Official: At Least 10,000 Feared Killed in Philippines

One of the most powerful storms ever recorded killed at least 10,000 people in the central Philippines province of Leyte, a senior police official said on

November 9, 2013
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This Used to be an Impossible Photograph

Photographer Sergey Dolya had the unique opportunity last month to ride a Russian nuclear-powered icebreaker to the North Pole. During his voyage, he captured

November 9, 2013
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Friday, November 8, 2013
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Admirals Under Investigation Amidst U.S. Navy Corruption Scandal

Two senior Admirals have now found themselves under the searing spotlight of a high profile criminal investigation that has already led to the arrest of two

November 8, 2013
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OSX Brasil Plans Bankruptcy Filing
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OSX Brasil Plans Bankruptcy Filing

Brazilian shipbuilder OSX Brasil SA said on Friday it will file for bankruptcy protection, another step in the decline of former billionaire Eike Batista's

November 8, 2013
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New Video Shows Russian Forces Boarding Greenpeace Vessel Arctic Sunrise
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New Video Shows Russian Forces Boarding Greenpeace Vessel Arctic Sunrise

Greenpeace has released this previously unseen footage allegedly showing a Russian boarding team repelling onto the Greenpeace ship Arctic Sunrise in the

November 8, 2013
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Friday, November 8, 2013
Scary Moment: Barge Crew Swims to Shore as Super Typhoon Lashes Coast [VIDEO]
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Scary Moment: Barge Crew Swims to Shore as Super Typhoon Lashes Coast [VIDEO]

Here is some nail biting raw video showing the crew of a grounded barge abandoning ship and swimming to shore as Typhoon Haiyan (aka Yolanda) slammed the

November 8, 2013
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U.S. Coast Guard Comes to Rescue of “Salty Dogs” Off Virginia Coast
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U.S. Coast Guard Comes to Rescue of “Salty Dogs” Off Virginia Coast

The U.S. Coast Guard this week, with the assistance of the U.S. Navy, came to the rescue of a total of five distressed sailboats who were all participating in

November 8, 2013
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U.S. Navy’s Next Generation Aircraft Carrier, Gerald R. Ford, Set for Saturday Christening
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U.S. Navy’s Next Generation Aircraft Carrier, Gerald R. Ford, Set for Saturday Christening

Less than 24 hours to go until the christening of the U.S. Navy's newest aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford (CVN

November 8, 2013
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China Extends Graft Investigations To Shipping Industry, COSCO Exec Resigns

China's investigations aimed at rooting out corruption have now extended to the shipping industry, with China COSCO Holdings saying that one of its top

November 8, 2013
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Scorpio Bulkers Buys 10 More Newbuilds

Scorpio Bulkers has just announced a USD $278 million order for 10 more bulk carriers today, all of which are due for construction at Japanese and Chinese

November 8, 2013
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