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Thursday, November 8, 2012
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News

OPEC to Increase November Oil Shipments by 640,000 Barrels Per Day

Oil shipments from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries are to increase by 640,000 barrels a day in the four weeks to Nov. 24, compared with

Thursday, November 8, 2012
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Multimedia

Borgholm Dolphin Receives 12 Month North Sea Contract, Plus Cool Storm Video

Dolphin Drilling Ltd, a subsidiary of Fred. Olsen Energy ASA, received a letter of intent today for the provision of the accommodation semi-submersible

November 8, 2012
Total Views: 181

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News

Britoil Jumps into PSV Market with Pair of Ulstein X-Bows

Singapore-based shipowner Britoil Offshore Services Pte Ltd. entered into a contract today with the Ulstein Group for the design and equipment packages for two

November 8, 2012
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Wednesday, November 7, 2012
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News

Clarkson Plc Shares the Pain of the Shipping Industry, Takes Big Hit on the London Stock Exchange

(Bloomberg) — Clarkson Plc, the world’s largest shipbroker, plunged the most since 2009 after saying this year’s earnings will be lower than

November 7, 2012
Total Views: 169

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Defense

With a $2 Billion Yearly Fuel Bill, the US Navy is Looking at Reinventing the Engine

– By Donna McKinney, US Navy Research Laboratory With its strong dependence on gas-turbine engines for propulsion, the U.S. Navy is always looking for

November 7, 2012
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Petrobras Former Refining Head Taps Investors for Brazilian Shipyard
Shipbuilding

Petrobras Former Refining Head Taps Investors for Brazilian Shipyard

(Bloomberg) — The former head of Petroleo Brasileiro SA’s refining division is negotiating with a group of investors to build a shipyard in

November 7, 2012
Total Views: 84

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Shipping

QatarEnergy Continues LNG Buying Spree to Hedge Future Hormuz Disruptions

QatarEnergy is buying long-term supplies of liquefied natural gas from the US and other producers as part of a trading strategy designed to generate revenue

News

More Than 100 Lawmakers Push to Include SHIPS for America Act in Defense Bill

A bipartisan group of 119 lawmakers is urging congressional leaders to preserve and expand provisions of the SHIPS for America Act in the final fiscal year

News

Greek Containership Sunk by Naval Drones Off Bulgaria as Black Sea Attacks Escalate

A Greek container ship has sunk after being hit by naval drones off Bulgaria on Wednesday, the Bulgarian government said, in the latest of a series of strikes

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

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


Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Paragon Shipping Delays Newbuild Deliveries

Paragon Shipping Delays Newbuild Deliveries

Greece-based Paragon Shipping Inc. (NYSE: PRGN), a global shipping transportation company specializing in drybulk cargoes, revealed plans Wednesday to delay

November 7, 2012
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Norovirus Outbreak Takes Down 350 On Celebrity Constellation

Norovirus Outbreak Takes Down 350 On Celebrity Constellation

A Celebrity Cruises cruise ship has been delayed in Southhampton after 350 passengers came down with suspected cases of the industry’s most feared

November 7, 2012
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Finance

Knightsbridge Tankers Battered By Huge Impairment Losses and Abysmal Day Rates

Bermuda-based Knightsbridge Tankers (NASDAQ: VLCCF) reported their Q3 financials today and gave us an overview of the tanker and dry bulk markets.  With

November 7, 2012
Total Views: 153

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News

South Korea Considers ‘Scientific’ Whaling, Greenpeace Responds

By Jeonghee Han, Greenpeace Last summer Korea shocked the international community by announcing it would start ‘scientific’ whaling. Surprised by

November 7, 2012
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News

Need LNG? Yemen Is Looking for Buyers

Yemen plans to start negotiations with foreigner buyers of its liquefied natural gas to raise LNG prices in an effort to increase the impoverished

November 7, 2012
Total Views: 140

Most Read

QatarEnergy Continues LNG Buying Spree to Hedge Future Hormuz Disruptions
Shipping

QatarEnergy Continues LNG Buying Spree to Hedge Future Hormuz Disruptions

QatarEnergy is buying long-term supplies of liquefied natural gas from the US and other producers as part of a trading strategy designed to generate revenue

More Than 100 Lawmakers Push to Include SHIPS for America Act in Defense Bill
News

More Than 100 Lawmakers Push to Include SHIPS for America Act in Defense Bill

A bipartisan group of 119 lawmakers is urging congressional leaders to preserve and expand provisions of the SHIPS for America Act in the final fiscal year

Greek Containership Sunk by Naval Drones Off Bulgaria as Black Sea Attacks Escalate
News

Greek Containership Sunk by Naval Drones Off Bulgaria as Black Sea Attacks Escalate

A Greek container ship has sunk after being hit by naval drones off Bulgaria on Wednesday, the Bulgarian government said, in the latest of a series of strikes

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

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


Wednesday, November 7, 2012
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News

Workers Evacuate Floatel Superior Rig Off Norwegian Continental Shelf [UPDATE]

Workers on board the Floatel Superior operating on the Norwegian Continental Shelf had a rude awakening on Wednesday when they were forced to muster at their

November 7, 2012
Total Views: 170

Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Investors File Class Action Against Overseas Shipholding Group
Finance

Investors File Class Action Against Overseas Shipholding Group

After Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. (NYSE:OSG) announced last month they were considering filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, their stock took a

November 6, 2012
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Owner of Missing Cargo Ship with 700 Tons of Gold Ore Arrested
Incidents

Owner of Missing Cargo Ship with 700 Tons of Gold Ore Arrested

The owner of a Russian cargo ship that went missing last week with 9 crew members and 700 tons of gold ore in the Sea of Okhotsk has been

November 6, 2012
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Diana Containerships Buys NOL Panamax for $30 Million

Diana Containerships Buys NOL Panamax for $30 Million

Diana Containerships Inc. (NASDAQ: DCIX), a global shipping company specializing in owning and operating containerships, announced Tuesday that it has signed a

November 6, 2012
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News

$1.3 Billion Merger Deal Signed, Vela and Bahri to Combine Tanker Fleets

At the end of June, the National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri) announced plans to merge with Saudi ARAMCO’s shipping arm, Vela International,

November 6, 2012
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Corporate News

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

October 7, 2026

Asia’s maritime community to take centre stage at upcoming WISTA 2026

The strength, dynamism and diversity of Asia’s buoyant maritime community will be evident at the 2026 WISTA AGM and Conference gathering in Kuala Lumpur later this month, as

Corporate News

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

October 7, 2026

Asia’s maritime community to take centre stage at upcoming WISTA 2026

The strength, dynamism and diversity of Asia’s buoyant maritime community will be evident at the 2026 WISTA AGM and Conference gathering in Kuala Lumpur later this month, as


Tuesday, November 6, 2012
HMS Bounty Crewmembers Speak in an Exclusive Interview with ABC [VIDEO]
News

HMS Bounty Crewmembers Speak in an Exclusive Interview with ABC [VIDEO]

In an exclusive interview with ABC’s Good Morning America today, the crew of the ill-fated tall ship Bounty speak. Here’s what they had to say.

November 6, 2012
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News

VLCC Market Oversupplied by Nearly 20 Percent, and Still Losing Money

(Bloomberg) — A glut of the largest oil tankers in the Persian Gulf was poised to remain unchanged for a second week, a Bloomberg News survey showed.

November 6, 2012
Total Views: 207

Port of Savannah Receives Final Approval to Go Deeper
Ports

Port of Savannah Receives Final Approval to Go Deeper

The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) has received final approval for its long-awaited harbor deepening, which will allow the Port of Savannah to more efficiently

November 6, 2012
Total Views: 65

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News

The Disconnect Between Professional Mariners and Recreational Boaters over the Bounty Tragedy

Ever since the Bounty sank off Cape Hatteras last week a fiery online debate has literally raged. It’s a tragic event that pretty much everyone who has

November 6, 2012
Total Views: 85

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Engineering News

Wärtsilä Wins Kuwaiti Order for Over Two Dozen Marine Engines

Wärtsilä announced today the winning of a significant order from the Kuwait Oil Company to supply 28 engines for 14 new vessels under construction at

November 6, 2012
Total Views: 302

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Monday, November 5, 2012
Coast Guard Crews Recount Heroic HMS Bounty Rescue – USCG
USCG

Coast Guard Crews Recount Heroic HMS Bounty Rescue – USCG

By LT Stephanie Young, Coast Guard Compass Blog As Hurricane Sandy approached land, the HMS Bounty and 16 sailors aboard were in dire need of help. More than

November 5, 2012
Total Views: 330

VLCC Charter Rates Rise as Supply of Vessels Remains Stable

VLCC Charter Rates Rise as Supply of Vessels Remains Stable

(Bloomberg) — Charter rates rose for the largest tankers hauling Middle East oil to Asia on the industry’s busiest trade route as the supply of

November 5, 2012
Total Views: 73

Five Killed in Gas Leak On Board LPG Carrier
Incidents

Five Killed in Gas Leak On Board LPG Carrier

Update: The Times of India has reported that the five sailors died of asphyxiation as a result of the gas leak. Original: Five crew members of an

November 5, 2012
Total Views: 123

TUI Cruises Confirms Order for Second 2,500 Passenger Newbuild

TUI Cruises Confirms Order for Second 2,500 Passenger Newbuild

Germany’s TUI Cruises confirmed Monday that the company has ordered a second 2,500 passenger cruise ship from STX Finland. The 99,300 GRT cruise ship

November 5, 2012
Total Views: 115

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News

Pre-Christmas Bonus for Tanker Owners as Day Rates Jump 250% Above Average

(Bloomberg) — Oil-tanker rates have jumped for vessels hauling refined fuel cargoes from the Caribbean and Europe on strengthening export volumes from

November 5, 2012
Total Views: 77