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Monday, April 9, 2012
Sustaining Jones Act a Necessity [OP/ED]
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Sustaining Jones Act a Necessity [OP/ED]

By Klaus Luhta, KlausLuhta.com If you peruse news outlets and the internet you may notice a growing number of articles and blog posts denouncing the Jones Act,

Monday, April 9, 2012
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Pirates, Beware: Navy’s Smart Robocopters Will Spy You in the Crowd
Navy

Pirates, Beware: Navy’s Smart Robocopters Will Spy You in the Crowd

By Grace Jean, Office of Naval Research ARLINGTON, Va.— Navy unmanned aircraft will be able to distinguish small pirate boats from other vessels when an

April 9, 2012
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MS Balmoral Retraces Titanic Route on Memorial Cruise
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MS Balmoral Retraces Titanic Route on Memorial Cruise

Exactly 1,309 passengers from all over the world set sail from Southampton on Sunday on a 12-night cruise aboard the Fred Olsen-operated cruise ship, the MS

April 9, 2012
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Engineering News

SPOTD: HMS Queen Elizabeth’s Mega Blocks Unite at BAE Systems

This Ship Photo of the Day from BAE Systems’s Govan Shipyard in Glasgow shows one of two massive hull sections of the HMS Queen Elizabeth being driven

April 9, 2012
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Sunday, April 8, 2012
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Engineering News

Will the US Become the World’s Largest Exporter of LNG?

By John R. Siegel (Barrons) By 2017 the U.S. could be the largest exporter of liquefied natural gas in the world, surpassing leading LNG exporters Qatar and

April 8, 2012
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Criminal charges and $22 Billion in Lawsuits Raise Questions About Brazil – WSJ
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Criminal charges and $22 Billion in Lawsuits Raise Questions About Brazil – WSJ

By John Lyons, Wall Street Journal SAO PAULO, Brazil (Dow Jones)–U.S. President Barack Obama is set to meet with Brazil’s President Dilma Rousseff

April 8, 2012
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Cruise Ships

Near-Record Low Water Levels Leave Cruise Vessels Stranded

By Gergely Szakacs BUDAPEST, July 16 (Reuters) – Near-record low water levels on the Danube River have disrupted tourism this week, leaving cruise

Featured

Thousands Of Trucks Haul Iraq’s Oil Through Syria In Sign Of Hormuz Legacy

By Archie Hunter, Anthony Di Paola, Khalid Al-Ansary and Nicholas Lua Jul 18, 2026 (Bloomberg) –Iraq is using a vast fleet of trucks to carry fuel

Defense

U.S. Coast Guard Tracks Chinese Icebreakers as They Transit U.S. Arctic Waters

The U.S. Coast Guard says it is monitoring two Chinese research icebreakers as they transit north through the Bering Sea toward the Arctic, marking the first

Ports

Exxon-Chartered Oil Tanker Attacked By Drones Near Black Sea Terminal

MOSCOW, July 18 (Reuters) – An oil tanker chartered for loading oil at the Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal off Russia’s Black Sea coast was

Shipping

EU’s Next Russia Sanctions Package Adrift Following Greek Veto to Protect Arctic LNG Shipping Interests

Greece has thrown the European Union’s proposed 21st sanctions package against Russia into limbo, demanding exemptions for a domestic shipping company whose


Saturday, April 7, 2012
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News

Iran Halts Greek Oil Shipments After Bills Left Unpaid – UPDATE [REPORT]

LONDON -(Dow Jones)- Iran stopped shipping oil to Greece and may halt supplies to Royal Dutch Shell PLC (RDSB.LN, RDSA, RDSB) over unpaid bills, Iran media

April 7, 2012
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Friday, April 6, 2012
“Weapons Free” Pirates Decimated by Shipboard Security Team [VIDEO]
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“Weapons Free” Pirates Decimated by Shipboard Security Team [VIDEO]

We have no idea what the circumstances were at the time of this attack, or which ship this video was taken from, but it clearly shows a vessel security

April 6, 2012
Total Views: 328

Navy F/A-18 Crashes into Virginia Beach Apartment Complex
Navy

Navy F/A-18 Crashes into Virginia Beach Apartment Complex

A Navy jet has crashed into a Virginia Beach apartment complex this morning.  The two-member crew were reported to have ejected and at least one has been

April 6, 2012
Total Views: 167

Japanese fishing vessel Ryou-un Maru
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‘Tsunami Ghost Ship’ No More – USCG Sinks Derelict Vessel [VIDEO]

After surviving one the most devastating earthquake and tsunami ever recorded and a full year unmanned and adrift on the world’s largest ocean, the

April 6, 2012
Total Views: 264

ensco DS-8
Engineering News

ENSCO Orders Drillship with Retractable Thrusters!?

At first it looked like just another drillship order. Samsung Heavy wins a $645 million order to build a DP3 drillship for ENSCO, however buried in the middle

April 6, 2012
Total Views: 228

Most Read

Near-Record Low Water Levels Leave Cruise Vessels Stranded
Cruise Ships

Near-Record Low Water Levels Leave Cruise Vessels Stranded

By Gergely Szakacs BUDAPEST, July 16 (Reuters) – Near-record low water levels on the Danube River have disrupted tourism this week, leaving cruise

Thousands Of Trucks Haul Iraq’s Oil Through Syria In Sign Of Hormuz Legacy
Featured

Thousands Of Trucks Haul Iraq’s Oil Through Syria In Sign Of Hormuz Legacy

By Archie Hunter, Anthony Di Paola, Khalid Al-Ansary and Nicholas Lua Jul 18, 2026 (Bloomberg) –Iraq is using a vast fleet of trucks to carry fuel

U.S. Coast Guard Tracks Chinese Icebreakers as They Transit U.S. Arctic Waters
Defense

U.S. Coast Guard Tracks Chinese Icebreakers as They Transit U.S. Arctic Waters

The U.S. Coast Guard says it is monitoring two Chinese research icebreakers as they transit north through the Bering Sea toward the Arctic, marking the first

Exxon-Chartered Oil Tanker Attacked By Drones Near Black Sea Terminal
Ports

Exxon-Chartered Oil Tanker Attacked By Drones Near Black Sea Terminal

MOSCOW, July 18 (Reuters) – An oil tanker chartered for loading oil at the Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal off Russia’s Black Sea coast was

EU’s Next Russia Sanctions Package Adrift Following Greek Veto to Protect Arctic LNG Shipping Interests
Shipping

EU’s Next Russia Sanctions Package Adrift Following Greek Veto to Protect Arctic LNG Shipping Interests

Greece has thrown the European Union’s proposed 21st sanctions package against Russia into limbo, demanding exemptions for a domestic shipping company whose


Friday, April 6, 2012
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Blog

Too Close to Call Between Puma and Telefónica, Azzam Hitches a Ride on a Cargo Ship [VIDEO]

Abu Dhabi’s Volvo Ocean Race entry, Azzam, is in the Chilean port of Puerto Montt today preparing their 70-foot yacht for a departure to Itajaí,

April 6, 2012
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Gulf Drilling Orders New Pacific Class 400 Jackup from Sembcorp
Engineering News

Gulf Drilling Orders New Pacific Class 400 Jackup from Sembcorp

SINGAPORE -(Dow Jones)- Sembcorp Marine Ltd. (S51.SG) Thursday said it secured a US$218.5 million contract to construct a jack-up rig for Gulf Drilling

April 6, 2012
Total Views: 99

chinese merchant vessel hijacked
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Chinese Merchant Ship Hijacked in Gulf of Oman

BEIJING (AFP)–A Chinese shipping vessel was hijacked by pirates Friday in the Gulf of Oman, south of Iran, state media said, citing China’s embassy

April 6, 2012
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Thursday, April 5, 2012
Aries Star vela VLCC
News

More Saudi Supertankers Headed for the US

LONDON (Dow Jones)–Saudi Arabia’s state shipping company, Vela, is set to ship more oil to the U.S. this month, after a flurry of activity in March

April 5, 2012
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stena carron drillship
News

Stena Carron Drillship Wins Contract West of Shetland

Valiant Petroleum announced today that it had entered into a contract to secure a firm rig slot on the Stena Carron drillship to drill the Handcross prospect

April 5, 2012
Total Views: 268

Corporate News

June 30, 2026

The Great Lakes: a blueprint for global change?

As governments push to protect the world’s oceans, regions that have already adopted stringent environmental regulations could serve as templates for sustained change, Thordon

June 11, 2026

Inmarsat NexusWave certified by ClassNK for latest IACS cyber security standards

NexusWave, the fully managed, bonded connectivity service from Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has been awarded Cyber Security Type Approval by ClassNK. The certification

June 8, 2026

ABS Sets Out Technical View on IMO Mid-Term Measures and Pathway to Decarbonization

In an open letter to the industry, ABS has set out a measured and data-driven approach to support the development of an effective global framework for maritime decarbonization.

June 8, 2026

Wallem managed bulk carrier rescues two Filipino fishermen from sinking vessel

Wallem Group, a leading global maritime partner, has released details of an incident in May when a ship under its management rescued two Filipino fishermen from their sinking

June 3, 2026

VIKING Pentagon Star provides rapid escape route from the water in disaster scenarios  

VIKING Life-Saving Equipment has secured its first orders for VIKING Pentagon Star – a new mass rescue device designed to enable rapid recovery of large numbers of people

June 2, 2026

The future starts here

Damen’s Fuel Flexible Tugs are designed to meet the requirements of today and tomorrow in equal measure Of all the challenges facing the maritime industry, perhaps the one that

June 2, 2026

Resolve Marine Releases 2025 Sustainability Report

The Company’s Environmental, Social and Governance Programs Continue Their Positive Global Impact Resolve Marine, a global leader in innovative marine solutions,

May 27, 2026

Blue Water Marine Capital and Horizon Offshore Services Announce Strategic Cross-Purchase Agreement

Blue Water Marine Capital, headquartered in Linthicum, Maryland, and Horizon Offshore Services, based in Houston, Texas, are pleased to announce the successful completion of a 25%

Corporate News

June 30, 2026

The Great Lakes: a blueprint for global change?

As governments push to protect the world’s oceans, regions that have already adopted stringent environmental regulations could serve as templates for sustained change, Thordon

June 11, 2026

Inmarsat NexusWave certified by ClassNK for latest IACS cyber security standards

NexusWave, the fully managed, bonded connectivity service from Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has been awarded Cyber Security Type Approval by ClassNK. The certification

June 8, 2026

ABS Sets Out Technical View on IMO Mid-Term Measures and Pathway to Decarbonization

In an open letter to the industry, ABS has set out a measured and data-driven approach to support the development of an effective global framework for maritime decarbonization.

June 8, 2026

Wallem managed bulk carrier rescues two Filipino fishermen from sinking vessel

Wallem Group, a leading global maritime partner, has released details of an incident in May when a ship under its management rescued two Filipino fishermen from their sinking

June 3, 2026

VIKING Pentagon Star provides rapid escape route from the water in disaster scenarios  

VIKING Life-Saving Equipment has secured its first orders for VIKING Pentagon Star – a new mass rescue device designed to enable rapid recovery of large numbers of people

June 2, 2026

The future starts here

Damen’s Fuel Flexible Tugs are designed to meet the requirements of today and tomorrow in equal measure Of all the challenges facing the maritime industry, perhaps the one that

June 2, 2026

Resolve Marine Releases 2025 Sustainability Report

The Company’s Environmental, Social and Governance Programs Continue Their Positive Global Impact Resolve Marine, a global leader in innovative marine solutions,

May 27, 2026

Blue Water Marine Capital and Horizon Offshore Services Announce Strategic Cross-Purchase Agreement

Blue Water Marine Capital, headquartered in Linthicum, Maryland, and Horizon Offshore Services, based in Houston, Texas, are pleased to announce the successful completion of a 25%


Thursday, April 5, 2012
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News

North Sea Forties Trade Delayed by Elgin, a Dozen Cargos Now Affected

LONDON -(Dow Jones)- Severe disruptions are hitting supply of North Sea Forties crude in April, following a serious gas leak on Total SA‘s (TOT) Elgin

April 5, 2012
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New Zealand Charges Daina Shipping in the Shipwreck of MV Rena
Lifesaving Incidents

New Zealand Charges Daina Shipping in the Shipwreck of MV Rena

Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) has officially charged Greece-based Daina Shipping for the the “discharge of harmful substances from ships” in the

April 5, 2012
Total Views: 61

Wednesday, April 4, 2012
whale alert ipad app
NOAA

Alter Your Voyage Plan To Avoid Right Whales – Yes, There’s An App For That

Mariners along the U.S. east coast can download a new iPad/iPhone application that warns them when they enter areas of high risk of collision with critically

April 4, 2012
Total Views: 53

Vancouver Shipyards Awarded $5.2B Worth of Additional NSPS Vessels
Engineering News

Vancouver Shipyards Awarded $5.2B Worth of Additional NSPS Vessels

North Vancouver-based Seaspan Shipyards says the Canadian Coast Guard has decided to spend an additional $5.2 billion on the construction of even more ships

April 4, 2012
Total Views: 45

Container Shipping: “An Industry Where you Would Think Nobody Would be Social” [VIDEO]
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Container Shipping: “An Industry Where you Would Think Nobody Would be Social” [VIDEO]

Yea right… Yuri van der Sluis interviews social media expert Scott Stratten at the B2B Marketing Forum in Amsterdam, on 20 March 2012. The interview was

April 4, 2012
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Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Stern Section of M/V Rena Sinks – Before and After Photos
Lifesaving Incidents

Stern Section of M/V Rena Sinks – Before and After Photos

Heavy swells off the coast of New Zealand beginning this weekend have caused the stricken M/V Rena’s stern section to further slip off the Astrolabe Reef

April 4, 2012
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MV SCI Pawan
Engineering News

Cochin Shipyard Delivers Anchor Handler to Shipping Corp of India

The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd. (SCI) accepted delivery of an Anchor Handling, Towing & Supply (AHTS) vessel MV SCI Kundan on 3 April 2012.  

April 4, 2012
Total Views: 85

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News

EDT Offshore Adds Damen Sea Axe-Type Workboats to their Fleet

EDT Offshore, a Cyprus-based operations and management company for offshore support and dredging services, has taken delivery of a Damen Fast Crew Supplier

April 4, 2012
Total Views: 251

sbm offshore xikomba fpso
News

Keppel Shipyard to Upgrade Xikomba and Armada Claire FPSOs

Keppel Shipyard Ltd (Keppel Shipyard) has secured Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) upgrading projects from its long-term partners SBM Offshore

April 4, 2012
Total Views: 488

brent crude oil prices
News

Crude Oil Trades Slightly Lower as Investors Take Profits

LONDON (Dow Jones)–Oil prices traded lower Tuesday as some investors took profits from a 2% surge in prices the previous day and others stayed on the

April 4, 2012
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