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Friday, August 31, 2012
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Engineering News

Global Acceptance of LNG as a Marine Fuel will Depend on Pricing [REPORT]

A Lloyd’s Register study on LNG bunkering infrastructure also suggests some owners would be wise to consider fuel flexibility After 12 months of research

Friday, August 31, 2012
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evergreen shipping container
Finance

Evergreen Marine Reports First Profit in a Year as Sales Rise

Evergreen Marine Corp., operator of Asia’s No. 2 container-shipping line, had its first quarterly profit in a year as sales increased on higher freight

August 31, 2012
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Thursday, August 30, 2012
Port Fourchon: A Critical Piece of Isaac No One Is Talking About
Ports

Port Fourchon: A Critical Piece of Isaac No One Is Talking About

Editor’s Note: While Hurricane Isaac mostly spared Gulf of Mexico oil and gas production, concerns are mounting over the condition of Port Fourchon, LA

August 30, 2012
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Pirates Release Energy Centurion As Expected
Interesting

Pirates Release Energy Centurion As Expected

Pirates in west Arfica have released the Energy Centurion tanker hijacked earlier this week. Sources say that the pirates released the vessel and it’s 24

August 30, 2012
Total Views: 84

Shiprepair Brest Books First LNG Gig
Engineering News

Shiprepair Brest Books First LNG Gig

Damen Shiprepair Brest has booked it’s first LNG carrier maintenance and repair job since being switching hands over to Damen Group earlier this year.

August 30, 2012
Total Views: 53

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News

Greenpeace Writes to Russian President, Expresses Concerns About Arctic Drilling [LETTER]

Dear Mr. President, I write these lines to you on board the Greenpeace vessel Arctic Sunrise, as we leave the Russian economic zone waters north of the Kola

August 30, 2012
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News

Iran’s Offshore Oil Stockpile Nears Exhaustion as Blockade Chokes New Supply

Iran’s offshore crude stockpile in Southeast Asia is being rapidly depleted as the U.S. maritime blockade prevents fresh barrels from leaving the Persian

News

Coast Guard Proposes Dropping Six Mariner Training Requirements

The U.S. Coast Guard is proposing to eliminate six training and competency requirements for certain Merchant Mariner Credential endorsements, saying the rules

Shipping

Iraq Shifts Oil Strategy By Arranging Tanker To Move Past Hormuz

By Salma El Wardany Oct 4, 2026 (Bloomberg) –Iraq’s state tanker company arranged a very large crude carrier to transport 2 million barrels beyond

Shipping

Shadow Fleet Traffic on Northern Sea Route Surges as Arctic Safety Concerns Grow

The number of shadow-fleet vessels carrying Russian oil and LNG through the Northern Sea Route has surged this summer, according to a new analysis by the

News

Hackers Breached Propulsion System of US-Bound Oil Tanker

FBI and US Coast Guard investigators have found evidence that hackers accessed the propulsion system of an oil supertanker as it was approaching the Texas


Thursday, August 30, 2012
maersk peregrino fpso
Engineering News

Crazy Amounts of Power Needed on Statoil’s Peregrino FPSO, ABB Delivers

Via ABB Communications Recently acquired by the Statoil group, FPSO Peregrino was converted from a very large crude carrier (VLCC) to a floating production,

August 30, 2012
Total Views: 369

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Finance

China COSCO CEO Cheerless After Posting First-Half Net Loss of $766.9 Million

HONG KONG–The head of shipping giant China Cosco Holdings Co. (601919.SH) on Thursday cast a downbeat light on the shipping industry, saying the current

August 30, 2012
Total Views: 107

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News

Jumbo Shipping Completes Caisson Transport at Gorgon [IMAGES]

On August 12th, Netherlands-based heavy lift and project cargo shipper Jumbo Shipping, completed the transport and discharge of twenty-five caissons for the

August 30, 2012
Total Views: 213

maersk oil
News

Maersk Oil CEO: “We Have to Get More Out of Our Existing Assets”

Maersk Oil, the oil and gas-producing arm of Danish industrial conglomerate A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S (MAERSK-B.KO), is well on track to surpass its daily

August 30, 2012
Total Views: 70

amsa incident search and rescue australia
Incidents

Massive Search and Rescue Operation Underway Off Indonesia, 120 Feared Drowned

More than 120 asylum seekers may have drowned off Indonesia, according to the Australian government, which is reopening offshore detention centers in an

August 30, 2012
Total Views: 54

Most Read

Iran’s Offshore Oil Stockpile Nears Exhaustion as Blockade Chokes New Supply
News

Iran’s Offshore Oil Stockpile Nears Exhaustion as Blockade Chokes New Supply

Iran’s offshore crude stockpile in Southeast Asia is being rapidly depleted as the U.S. maritime blockade prevents fresh barrels from leaving the Persian

Coast Guard Proposes Dropping Six Mariner Training Requirements
News

Coast Guard Proposes Dropping Six Mariner Training Requirements

The U.S. Coast Guard is proposing to eliminate six training and competency requirements for certain Merchant Mariner Credential endorsements, saying the rules

Iraq Shifts Oil Strategy By Arranging Tanker To Move Past Hormuz
Shipping

Iraq Shifts Oil Strategy By Arranging Tanker To Move Past Hormuz

By Salma El Wardany Oct 4, 2026 (Bloomberg) –Iraq’s state tanker company arranged a very large crude carrier to transport 2 million barrels beyond

Shadow Fleet Traffic on Northern Sea Route Surges as Arctic Safety Concerns Grow
Shipping

Shadow Fleet Traffic on Northern Sea Route Surges as Arctic Safety Concerns Grow

The number of shadow-fleet vessels carrying Russian oil and LNG through the Northern Sea Route has surged this summer, according to a new analysis by the

Hackers Breached Propulsion System of US-Bound Oil Tanker
News

Hackers Breached Propulsion System of US-Bound Oil Tanker

FBI and US Coast Guard investigators have found evidence that hackers accessed the propulsion system of an oil supertanker as it was approaching the Texas


Thursday, August 30, 2012
DNV Issues ISO 50001, New Energy Management Cert to Arcadia Shipmanagement
Engineering News

DNV Issues ISO 50001, New Energy Management Cert to Arcadia Shipmanagement

As commercial ship operators around the world continue to search for ways to lower their environmental impact and operating costs, a voluntary international

August 30, 2012
Total Views: 107

Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Bridge Tech of The Future: Ulstein’s Bridge Vision
Blog

Bridge Tech of The Future: Ulstein’s Bridge Vision

Norway’s Ulstein Group unveiled a new technology today that could potentially revolutionize bridge resource management and the way crews interact with

August 29, 2012
Total Views: 245

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Engineering News

“Engage the Silent Drive!” Damen Shipyards Delivers Nearly Silent Ship

It may not be quite as dramatic as the Red October, however, to conduct scientific research on climate change, sustainable fishing, and energy

August 29, 2012
Total Views: 492

Germany’s P+S Werften Files for Insolvency
Engineering News

Germany’s P+S Werften Files for Insolvency

German shipbuilder P+S Werften GmbH on Wednesday said it has filed for insolvency with the local court of Stralsund, Germany, after talks with creditors,

August 29, 2012
Total Views: 138

DSME 2Q Hit By Discounts
Engineering News

DSME 2Q Hit By Discounts

SEOUL–Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. (042660.SE) on Wednesday posted a 33% decline in its second-quarter net profit, due to earlier

August 29, 2012
Total Views: 29

Corporate News

20 hours ago

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

20 hours ago

ABS Issues AIP and Completes Basic Design Review for SHI’s Entire FLNG Topsides Facilities

ABS has issued approval in principle (AIP) and completed a basic design review (BDR) for a natural gas liquefaction system developed by Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for the

October 5, 2026

From Residue to Resource – the Rise and Risks of Marine Biofuels

By Mark Smith, Director – Decarbonisation, NorthStandard While corn, sugarcane, wheat, or vegetable oils can be converted into fuel, their

September 29, 2026

The Mare McAllister: McAllister’s Latest High-tech Low-Emission Tug Arrives

McAllister Towing is proud to announce our newest arrival! Welcome tug MARY McALLISTER. As ourcustomer’s vessels grow larger and services for these behemoths become

September 28, 2026

The Great Lakes Towing Company Orders Two New Damen Tugs from Great Lakes Shipyard

Hulls 11 and 12 will continue the company’s fleet renewal and expansion program and its long-term investment in  Great Lakes shipping The Great Lakes Towing Company announced

September 23, 2026

Transforming the River Port, LLC Shipyard – Expanding What’s Possible

Bardex to deliver new 25,000Te OmniLift® Shiplift for River Port, LLC. The  system will be operated by East Coast Repair & Fabrication, LLC, expanding the Newport  News

September 14, 2026

New Pacific Launches First Shipbuilding Program Featuring Two  Tugboats for American Marine Corporation

Glosten-designed 122-foot vessels mark the first new builds at New Pacific’s historic Vancouver  waterfront facility. New Pacific Industrial (NP) has launched its first

September 14, 2026

ABS Joins Korean Initiative to Advance Standards for Next-Generation Ships and Shipyards

ABS has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with three Korean maritime organizations to advance the development of international standards for the next generation of smart

Corporate News

20 hours ago

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

20 hours ago

ABS Issues AIP and Completes Basic Design Review for SHI’s Entire FLNG Topsides Facilities

ABS has issued approval in principle (AIP) and completed a basic design review (BDR) for a natural gas liquefaction system developed by Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for the

October 5, 2026

From Residue to Resource – the Rise and Risks of Marine Biofuels

By Mark Smith, Director – Decarbonisation, NorthStandard While corn, sugarcane, wheat, or vegetable oils can be converted into fuel, their

September 29, 2026

The Mare McAllister: McAllister’s Latest High-tech Low-Emission Tug Arrives

McAllister Towing is proud to announce our newest arrival! Welcome tug MARY McALLISTER. As ourcustomer’s vessels grow larger and services for these behemoths become

September 28, 2026

The Great Lakes Towing Company Orders Two New Damen Tugs from Great Lakes Shipyard

Hulls 11 and 12 will continue the company’s fleet renewal and expansion program and its long-term investment in  Great Lakes shipping The Great Lakes Towing Company announced

September 23, 2026

Transforming the River Port, LLC Shipyard – Expanding What’s Possible

Bardex to deliver new 25,000Te OmniLift® Shiplift for River Port, LLC. The  system will be operated by East Coast Repair & Fabrication, LLC, expanding the Newport  News

September 14, 2026

New Pacific Launches First Shipbuilding Program Featuring Two  Tugboats for American Marine Corporation

Glosten-designed 122-foot vessels mark the first new builds at New Pacific’s historic Vancouver  waterfront facility. New Pacific Industrial (NP) has launched its first

September 14, 2026

ABS Joins Korean Initiative to Advance Standards for Next-Generation Ships and Shipyards

ABS has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with three Korean maritime organizations to advance the development of international standards for the next generation of smart


Wednesday, August 29, 2012
m/v hansa berlin
News

Update on Hansa Berlin Grounding Off Cuba, Salvors Enroute

The shipowner/managers Leonhardt & Blumberg report today that they have invited salvage companies for individual offers for the safe and successful

August 29, 2012
Total Views: 50

cscl venus
News

Losses Widen at China Shipping

SHANGHAI–China Shipping Container Lines Co. (2866.HK), the country’s largest container shipper by capacity, said Wednesday its net loss for the

August 29, 2012
Total Views: 90

frontline tankers
Finance

Supertanker Owner Frontline Misses Wall Street Targets

Frontline Ltd., the world’s largest operator of supertankers, reached an eight-month low in Oslo trading after forecasting deteriorating returns from

August 29, 2012
Total Views: 66

bourbon orca
Finance

Higher Day Rates Boost Earnings 27 Percent at Bourbon, Massive Fleet Expansion in Progress

Bourbon SA, owner of the biggest fleet of supply and crew ships for the oil industry, swung to a profit in the first half and said an increase in

August 29, 2012
Total Views: 139

sembcorp marine
News

Sembcorp Marine Secures $674 Million in Brazilian FPSO Contracts

Sembcorp Marine’s subsidiary Jurong do Brasil Prestacao de Services Ltda (JDB) announced today that they have secured a US$674 million contract for the

August 29, 2012
Total Views: 45

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Wednesday, August 29, 2012
purse seiner fire Lyttelton new zealand
Incidents

Purse Seiner Catches Fire in Lyttelton Dry Dock

At around 1740hrs tonight, fire broke out onboard the Purse Seiner Ocean Breeze while in dry-dock in Lyttelton, New Zealand. The trawler was under repair after

August 29, 2012
Total Views: 95

Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Filming Heavy Seas Can Be a Hazard to Your Health [VIDEO]
Blog

Filming Heavy Seas Can Be a Hazard to Your Health [VIDEO]

This video was supposedly shot  on board a Russian aircraft carrier and we don’t have much more info other than that.  Skip to about a minute and a

August 28, 2012
Total Views: 68

Foss to Build First-In-Class Arctic Tugs
Offshore

Foss to Build First-In-Class Arctic Tugs

Foss Maritime on Tuesday announced plans to build the first three vessels of its new Arctic Class of tugs as the company responds to growing demand and new

August 28, 2012
Total Views: 153

typhoon bolaven
Incidents

Chinese Ships Battered in Typhoon, 5 Dead, 10 Missing

(Bloomberg) — Typhoon Bolaven killed at least eight people as it lashed the Korean peninsula with strong winds and heavy rain, capsizing fishing boats

August 28, 2012
Total Views: 71

Isaac Reaches Hurricane Strength, 93% of U.S. Gulf Shut-In [UPDATED]
Offshore

Isaac Reaches Hurricane Strength, 93% of U.S. Gulf Shut-In [UPDATED]

UPDATE: The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) Hurricane Response Team has reported that approximately 93.28 percent of the current daily

August 28, 2012
Total Views: 49