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Monday, February 13, 2012
Market Update: Saipem Achieves Record Profits in 2011 [REPORT]
Finance

Market Update: Saipem Achieves Record Profits in 2011 [REPORT]

Saipem, the offshore energy contracting arm of Italian integrated energy company ENI, reported record profits in 2011.  Their adjusted net profit for 2011

Monday, February 13, 2012
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Gudrun jacket kvaerner
Engineering News

Kvaerner Wins NOK 1.2 Billion Contract for Hild Jacket Delivery Offshore Norway

Total E&P Norge AS has awarded Kvaerner an EPSC-contract (Engineering, Procurement, Supply and Construction) of close to NOK 1.2 billion for delivery of a

February 13, 2012
Total Views: 484

Engineering News

Swire Pacific Contracts ST Marine for Additional Anchor Handling Tugs

Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering) announced today that its marine arm, ST Marine, has won two shipbuilding contracts worth about S$75m

February 13, 2012
Total Views: 71

Sunday, February 12, 2012
Working Offshore on the Skandi Vega – Timelapse Video
Blog

Working Offshore on the Skandi Vega – Timelapse Video

[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/33955961[/vimeo] Nice work by Andreas Storebø on DOF Subsea’s Skandi Vega. Background on the Skandi Vega… The Skandi

February 12, 2012
Total Views: 161

gyroscopic pool table
Blog

A Possible Cure for Seasickness…Royal Caribbean’s Gyroscopic Pool Table

I had heard rumors in the past that some ships had outfitted their rec rooms with pool tables, but I never quite believed it.  Why the heck would you

February 12, 2012
Total Views: 98

Maersk Ras Laffan LNG ship carrier
News

Qatar Increases Stake in LNG Carriers

Milaha, previously known as Qatar Navigation, today announced that its fully-owned subsidiary, Qatar Shipping Company, has signed an agreement to increase its

February 12, 2012
Total Views: 116

Most Read

Featured

Iran Seizes Chinese-Owned ‘Floating Armory’ Ship Near Hormuz

Iran seized a Chinese-owned ship that’s one of a handful of so-called floating armories that operate in the region, according to two maritime security

Featured

Hormuz Oil Flows Creep Higher as More Supertankers Exit

The number of supertankers hauling unsanctioned oil through the Strait of Hormuz has shown signs of rising in recent days, offering limited relief to an oil

Featured

Greek-Operated Tanker Breaks Through Hormuz Gridlock

A Greek-operated tanker sailed from the Gulf to India on Friday after crossing the Strait of Hormuz in one of the few crude sailings through the waterway this

Featured

Iran Launches Official ‘Persian Gulf Strait Authority’ Account, Declares Unauthorized Hormuz Transit ‘Illegal’

The Iranian-backed Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) has officially launched a public presence on X, marking the clearest effort yet by Tehran to formalize

Energy

UAE Will Double Oil Export Capacity Bypassing Hormuz by 2027

The United Arab Emirates will double its capacity to export crude oil bypassing the Strait of Hormuz by next year, as it seeks to reduce reliance on the


Saturday, February 11, 2012
ocean rig drillship
News

Sete Brasil Prepares to Become one of the World’s Largest Drilling Companies

RIO DE JANEIRO (Dow Jones)–Fresh from winning one of the world’s single-largest orders for drilling rigs, investment company Sete Brasil plans to

February 11, 2012
Total Views: 173

north korea china border Hwanggeumpyong
Engineering News

DSME and China’s Rilin Group to Jointly Invest in North Korea [REPORT]

SEOUL (Dow Jones)–South Korea’s Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. (042660.SE) and China’s Rilin Group will jointly invest in

February 11, 2012
Total Views: 51

Homam Star
News

Asia Outlook: Fuel Oil To Consolidate, Naphtha Likely Firm [REPORT]

SINGAPORE (Dow Jones)–The Asian fuel oil market is likely to consolidate with a bullish stance next week; traders say the product’s spreads look

February 11, 2012
Total Views: 54

Friday, February 10, 2012
Quiet! Your Noisy Ship is Really Stressing Out the Whales
Blog

Quiet! Your Noisy Ship is Really Stressing Out the Whales

Do loud noises tend stress you out?  If so, turns out you’re not alone. Researches working with the New England Aquarium have linked increased and

February 10, 2012
Total Views: 27

Fighting Piracy with Education: University of Greenwich Offer World’s First Masters Degree in Maritime Security
Blog

Fighting Piracy with Education: University of Greenwich Offer World’s First Masters Degree in Maritime Security

The University of Greenwich says it will soon be offering the world’s first Masters degree in Maritime Security that is designed to help the

February 10, 2012
Total Views: 141

Most Read

Iran Seizes Chinese-Owned ‘Floating Armory’ Ship Near Hormuz
Featured

Iran Seizes Chinese-Owned ‘Floating Armory’ Ship Near Hormuz

Iran seized a Chinese-owned ship that’s one of a handful of so-called floating armories that operate in the region, according to two maritime security

Hormuz Oil Flows Creep Higher as More Supertankers Exit
Featured

Hormuz Oil Flows Creep Higher as More Supertankers Exit

The number of supertankers hauling unsanctioned oil through the Strait of Hormuz has shown signs of rising in recent days, offering limited relief to an oil

Greek-Operated Tanker Breaks Through Hormuz Gridlock
Featured

Greek-Operated Tanker Breaks Through Hormuz Gridlock

A Greek-operated tanker sailed from the Gulf to India on Friday after crossing the Strait of Hormuz in one of the few crude sailings through the waterway this

Iran Launches Official ‘Persian Gulf Strait Authority’ Account, Declares Unauthorized Hormuz Transit ‘Illegal’
Featured

Iran Launches Official ‘Persian Gulf Strait Authority’ Account, Declares Unauthorized Hormuz Transit ‘Illegal’

The Iranian-backed Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) has officially launched a public presence on X, marking the clearest effort yet by Tehran to formalize

UAE Will Double Oil Export Capacity Bypassing Hormuz by 2027
Energy

UAE Will Double Oil Export Capacity Bypassing Hormuz by 2027

The United Arab Emirates will double its capacity to export crude oil bypassing the Strait of Hormuz by next year, as it seeks to reduce reliance on the


Friday, February 10, 2012
Global Cruise Industry Voluntarily Adopts New Muster Drill Policy

Global Cruise Industry Voluntarily Adopts New Muster Drill Policy

Associations representing the global cruise industry have announced a new drill policy requiring mandatory muster drills for embarking passengers prior to

February 10, 2012
Total Views: 183

jaime tetrault caterpillar
Blog

The Future of Remote Monitoring of Marine Engines

– by Jaime Tetrault, Director – Marine Product Support, CAT Marine There are limitations in the amount of data that a human can process in a

February 10, 2012
Total Views: 185

HMAS Parramatta
Defense

Australian Warship Busts Drug-Runners in Northern Arabian Sea

Combined Task Force 150 (CTF), one of three Task Forces within Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) conducted a successful disruption of a vessel carrying illicit

February 10, 2012
Total Views: 94

offshore wind renewable energy
News

World’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm Opens Off the British Coast

The £1 billion Walney wind farm, which is a joint venture between DONG Energy (50.1%), SSE (25.1%) and OPW ( 24.8%), is being officially opened by Edward

February 10, 2012
Total Views: 46

Thursday, February 9, 2012
Horizon Reliance Responds to High Seas Distress Call, Rescues Family of Three [VIDEO]
Incidents

Horizon Reliance Responds to High Seas Distress Call, Rescues Family of Three [VIDEO]

Horizon Lines’ Chief Mate Steven Itson gives a replay of the rescue at sea: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPNb_uRhG_c The crew of the 38-foot sailboat

February 9, 2012
Total Views: 154

Corporate News

May 14, 2026

IEA supports digital transformation of Glaciar Pesquera fisheries fleet with Inmarsat NexusWave roll-out

Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has worked with its Argentinian partner Ingenieros Electrónicos Asociados (IEA) to implement NexusWave for Glaciar Pesquera to support the

May 13, 2026

An answer to many questions

The Damen Fuel Flexible Tugs range is prepared for the future – whatever it may hold The numerous new regulations facing the industry in recent years leave no room for doubt

May 12, 2026

Greek operators meet evolving connectivity demands with Inmarsat NexusWave

Inmarsat’s fully managed multi-network connectivity service is facilitating fleetwide digital transformation for a growing cohort of Greek ship owners and managers.

April 30, 2026

Underestimated Risks of Coconut Oil Cargoes

Coconut oil is not immediately associated with risk, but its carriage can release toxic vapours and cause oxygen depletion in enclosed spaces. Manish Nayyar, Senior Loss

April 29, 2026

ABS Acquires RMC Global to Strengthen Cyber, Risk and Resilience Capabilities

ABS, through its affiliate ABSG Consulting Inc. (ABS Consulting), has today announced the acquisition of RMC Global (RMC), a leading provider of industrial cybersecurity,

April 29, 2026

FarSounder Celebrates 25 Years of Innovation in Marine Navigation

FarSounder marks its 25th anniversary in 2026, celebrating a quarter-century of advancing marine navigation technology and improving safety at sea. Since its founding, the company

April 24, 2026

Damen and UK Dredging sign contract for advanced TSHD

Damen Shipyards Group and Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s largest port operator, have signed a contract for the construction of a new Trailing Suction Grab Hopper

April 23, 2026

ABS, Marinteknik, Seatech, and VINSSEN Launch Hydrogen Fuel Cell Harbor Craft Pilot Study in Singapore

In an important step to lowering emissions in one of the world’s busiest ports, ABS, Marinteknik Shipbuilders (S) Pte. Ltd., SeaTech Solutions International (S) Pte. Ltd., and

Corporate News

May 14, 2026

IEA supports digital transformation of Glaciar Pesquera fisheries fleet with Inmarsat NexusWave roll-out

Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has worked with its Argentinian partner Ingenieros Electrónicos Asociados (IEA) to implement NexusWave for Glaciar Pesquera to support the

May 13, 2026

An answer to many questions

The Damen Fuel Flexible Tugs range is prepared for the future – whatever it may hold The numerous new regulations facing the industry in recent years leave no room for doubt

May 12, 2026

Greek operators meet evolving connectivity demands with Inmarsat NexusWave

Inmarsat’s fully managed multi-network connectivity service is facilitating fleetwide digital transformation for a growing cohort of Greek ship owners and managers.

April 30, 2026

Underestimated Risks of Coconut Oil Cargoes

Coconut oil is not immediately associated with risk, but its carriage can release toxic vapours and cause oxygen depletion in enclosed spaces. Manish Nayyar, Senior Loss

April 29, 2026

ABS Acquires RMC Global to Strengthen Cyber, Risk and Resilience Capabilities

ABS, through its affiliate ABSG Consulting Inc. (ABS Consulting), has today announced the acquisition of RMC Global (RMC), a leading provider of industrial cybersecurity,

April 29, 2026

FarSounder Celebrates 25 Years of Innovation in Marine Navigation

FarSounder marks its 25th anniversary in 2026, celebrating a quarter-century of advancing marine navigation technology and improving safety at sea. Since its founding, the company

April 24, 2026

Damen and UK Dredging sign contract for advanced TSHD

Damen Shipyards Group and Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s largest port operator, have signed a contract for the construction of a new Trailing Suction Grab Hopper

April 23, 2026

ABS, Marinteknik, Seatech, and VINSSEN Launch Hydrogen Fuel Cell Harbor Craft Pilot Study in Singapore

In an important step to lowering emissions in one of the world’s busiest ports, ABS, Marinteknik Shipbuilders (S) Pte. Ltd., SeaTech Solutions International (S) Pte. Ltd., and


Thursday, February 9, 2012
SFFD's Super Pumper Fireboat
Engineering News

Jensen to Design Custom “Super Pumper” Fireboat for City of San Francisco

Seattle-based Jensen Maritime Consultants, Inc. announced today they have been chosen to design a custom “super pumper” fireboat for the City of

February 9, 2012
Total Views: 118

shipping container Orient Overseas Line
News

G6 Alliance Set to Launch Asia-Europe Liner Service

Members of the G6 Alliance announced today that their groundbreaking cooperation in Asia-Europe container shipping will begin operation in the first week of

February 9, 2012
Total Views: 49

rabaul shipping fleet
Incidents

Rabaul Shipping Fleet Seized in Papua-New Guinea by Angry Mob

In heavy weather last week, the passenger vessel, MV Rabaul Queen, owned by Rabaul Shipping, capsized and sank off Papua-New Guinea.  246 people were rescued,

February 9, 2012
Total Views: 213

Atlantis Found (then lost again!) on Google Earth
Blog

Atlantis Found (then lost again!) on Google Earth

The National Ocean Service, has a minor problem they wish to address.  While ‘navigating’ the ocean floor in Google Earth, countless amateur 

February 9, 2012
Total Views: 174

Vigor Industrial Acquires Alaska Ship & Drydock
Engineering News

Vigor Industrial Acquires Alaska Ship & Drydock

Combination to Further Strengthen Maritime Industry and Jobs in Alaska and Across the Pacific Northwest   Alaska Ship and Drydock Inc. (ASD) and Vigor

February 9, 2012
Total Views: 77

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Thursday, February 9, 2012
ONI piracy report indian ocean
Incidents

Piracy Report: Steel-Carrier Captured in Central Arabian Sea

Weekly Summary of Global Maritime Crime and Piracy, week of 2-8 February 2012, (source: ONI) GHANA: Offshore tug boarded by four robbers on 9 February while

February 9, 2012
Total Views: 62

IMO: Philippines’ Maritime Development is a Priority
News

IMO: Philippines’ Maritime Development is a Priority

IMO Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu has pledged IMO’s support for the Philippines in all facets of the country’s maritime development.  In

February 9, 2012
Total Views: 115

Otto Marine Entrenches Deeper into West Africa with 3-year Multi-Million Dollar Contract
News

Otto Marine Entrenches Deeper into West Africa with 3-year Multi-Million Dollar Contract

Global Workboats will take delivery of the 7,200 bhp AHTS in-line with the Group’s strategy to build a strong chartering fleet to tap on pockets of

February 9, 2012
Total Views: 222

Methane Kari Elin
News

BG Group has a Cracker 4th Quarter, LNG Gains Momentum

LONDON (Dow Jones)–Shares in BG Group PLC (BG.LN) rose sharply Thursday after the company revised higher its outlook for earnings from a key division and

February 9, 2012
Total Views: 41

VLCC Kensington
Finance

VLCC Spot Charter Market Boosts Results for Knightsbridge Tankers

Bermuda-based Knightsbridge Tankers Ltd (NASDAQ:VLCCF) reported yesterday a net income of USD 9.5 million (EUR 7.1m) for the fourth quarter of 2011, up from

February 9, 2012
Total Views: 146