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Friday, July 22, 2011
10 Extraordinary Modern Shipwrecks
Blog

10 Extraordinary Modern Shipwrecks

Merchant ships are a critical piece of worldwide movement of goods and materials around the world, and on occasion, they run into problems.  The following

Friday, July 22, 2011
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Hornbeck Offshore Centerline
News

Hornbeck Offshore and Marine Spill Response Corporation Announce Long-term Contract in Gulf of Mexico

COVINGTON, LA  Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. (NYSE: HOS) and Marine Spill Response Corporation (MSRC) announced today that they have entered into a

July 22, 2011
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Efthimios E. Mitropoulo
News

Somali Pirates Threaten European Oil Security

Moving oil from the Middle East to Europe isn’t as easy as it used to be. For many European nations, sourcing oil from countries such as Saudi Arabia or

July 22, 2011
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Thursday, July 21, 2011
keppel corporation
Engineering News

Keppel Corp 2Q Net Up 9.3%; Secures Record Rig Orders

SINGAPORE (Dow Jones)–Keppel Corp. Ltd. (BN4.SG) Thursday reported better-than-expected growth in second-quarter net profit after profit contributions

July 21, 2011
Total Views: 44

Diamond offshore drilling
Finance

Diamond Offshore 2Q Profit Up 19% As Revenue, Expenses Grow

(Dow Jones) Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc.’s (DO) second-quarter earnings jumped 19% as the company posted stronger revenue, though day rates fell and

July 21, 2011
Total Views: 54

hyundai steel
Engineering News

Hyundai Steel Expects Shipbuilding Plate Supply Deals With Japan In 2H

SEOUL (Dow Jones)–Hyundai Steel Co. (004020.SE), South Korea’s second-largest steelmaker by sales, said Thursday that it expects to win orders in

July 21, 2011
Total Views: 180

Most Read

Featured

Shipping Industry Pushes Back on ‘Open’ Hormuz Narrative as Risks Persist

The global shipping industry is urging caution after declarations from both Washington and Tehran that the Strait of Hormuz is “open,” warning that

Featured

UN’s Maritime Agency Prepares Hormuz Evacuation Plan for Hundreds of Ships

The International Maritime Organization is working on an evacuation plan for hundreds of ships that have been stuck in the Persian Gulf since US and Israeli

Featured

Search Intensifies After Cargo Ship Mariana Found Overturned Near Saipan

The U.S. Coast Guard and an expanding multinational task force are racing against time in the remote waters of the western Pacific after the U.S.-flagged cargo

News

Iran’s Navy Tells Ships Strait of Hormuz Shut Again, Two Vessels Report Gunfire

ATHENS, April 18 (Reuters) – Merchant vessels attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday received radio messages from

Shipping

Hormuz Traffic at Standstill as US Vessel Seizure Widens Risk

Commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is at a virtual standstill on Monday after a brief and confused reopening over the weekend ended with the first


Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Jiaolong submersible
Interesting

China to Dive for Buried Treasures; Submersible Is Set to Hunt for Valuable Minerals in Pacific

BEIJING—China plans an ultradeep dive by a manned submersible beneath the Pacific that would propel it past the U.S. in a race to explore potentially

July 20, 2011
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Jean and Scott Adam
Incidents

Accused Pirates Plead Not Guilty to Yacht Killings

NORFOLK, Va. —Three accused Somali pirates pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges of killing four Americans on a hijacked yacht off the coast of

July 20, 2011
Total Views: 50

WHOI Scientists Analyze, Explain the Chemical Makeup of Gulf Plume
Blog

WHOI Scientists Analyze, Explain the Chemical Makeup of Gulf Plume

(Graphic by Jack Cook, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution) Taking another major step in sleuthing the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill, a research team led

July 20, 2011
Total Views: 67

Luis-Carlos-Amaral-Laranjeria operation ATALANTA piracy
Multimedia

EUNAVFOR Operation ATALANTA Photography Competition

FIRST PLACE IMAGE: (c) Luis Carlos Amaral Laranjeria (EUNAVFOR) To record the work of Operation ATALANTA and to increase the library of related photographs,

July 20, 2011
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Hyundai Heavy Industries shipyard
Engineering News

Hyundai Heavy 2Q Net Down 17% On Year At KRW538.8 Bln

Image (c) Hyundai Heavy Industries SEOUL (Dow Jones)–Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. (009540.SE), the world’s largest shipbuilder by orders, said

July 20, 2011
Total Views: 67

Most Read

Shipping Industry Pushes Back on ‘Open’ Hormuz Narrative as Risks Persist
Featured

Shipping Industry Pushes Back on ‘Open’ Hormuz Narrative as Risks Persist

The global shipping industry is urging caution after declarations from both Washington and Tehran that the Strait of Hormuz is “open,” warning that

UN’s Maritime Agency Prepares Hormuz Evacuation Plan for Hundreds of Ships
Featured

UN’s Maritime Agency Prepares Hormuz Evacuation Plan for Hundreds of Ships

The International Maritime Organization is working on an evacuation plan for hundreds of ships that have been stuck in the Persian Gulf since US and Israeli

Search Intensifies After Cargo Ship Mariana Found Overturned Near Saipan
Featured

Search Intensifies After Cargo Ship Mariana Found Overturned Near Saipan

The U.S. Coast Guard and an expanding multinational task force are racing against time in the remote waters of the western Pacific after the U.S.-flagged cargo

Iran’s Navy Tells Ships Strait of Hormuz Shut Again, Two Vessels Report Gunfire
News

Iran’s Navy Tells Ships Strait of Hormuz Shut Again, Two Vessels Report Gunfire

ATHENS, April 18 (Reuters) – Merchant vessels attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday received radio messages from

Hormuz Traffic at Standstill as US Vessel Seizure Widens Risk
Shipping

Hormuz Traffic at Standstill as US Vessel Seizure Widens Risk

Commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is at a virtual standstill on Monday after a brief and confused reopening over the weekend ended with the first


Wednesday, July 20, 2011
keppel corp
Engineering News

PREVIEW: Singapore Rig Builders 2Q Net Likely Steady; Outlook Strong

TAKING THE PULSE: Singapore rig builders are likely to report higher second-quarter net profits amid a steady rise in orders as drillers replace old fleets and

July 20, 2011
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Tuesday, July 19, 2011
offshore contractors drilling schlumberger halliburton transocean seadrill ensco hercules weatherford
News

US To Regulate Offshore Drilling Contractors In ‘Select’ Cases

WASHINGTON (Dow Jones)–U.S. officials are pursuing a relatively narrow approach to regulating offshore drilling contractors and service providers, such

July 19, 2011
Total Views: 72

HMS Edinburgh south atlantic southern ocean sea Royal Navy
Defense

HMS Edinburgh encounters heavy seas in the South Atlantic

image (c) Liam Beswick This is the South Atlantic (almost) at its most unforgiving as the “Fortress of the Sea” ploughed west for the Falklands

July 19, 2011
Total Views: 1020

US Ports to be Protected by Advanced Underwater Technology
USCG

US Ports to be Protected by Advanced Underwater Technology

Submersible ROV manufacturer, VideoRay, has been awarded a $2.2 million dollar contract by the Combating Terrorism Technical Support Office (CTTSO) of the US

July 19, 2011
Total Views: 56

Interesting Ship of The Week – Bourbon’s new seismic support/chase vessels
Blog

Interesting Ship of The Week – Bourbon’s new seismic support/chase vessels

The OSD-designed fuel efficient seismic support vessel for Bourbon courtesy Offshore Ship Designers This weeks interesting ship is actually a series of six new

July 19, 2011
Total Views: 90

Corporate News

15 hours ago

Immersion Suit Rises To Challenge For Faster Protection

Donning speed for emergency situations is a primary attraction of a new immersion suit from VIKING Life-Saving Equipment that is made to measure up to US-specific

April 16, 2026

ABS and UNITED WATERWAYS Announce Planned Joint Venture to Advance Maritime Training

ABS and UNITED WATERWAYS (UW) have signed a letter of intent to establish a joint venture with River Academy, UW’s training and education subsidiary, to support crew competence

April 15, 2026

ABS and Alfred Maritime to Advance Fleet Operations and Safety for Cruise Vessels

ABS and Alfred Maritime GmbH have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore technical projects that benefit cruise operators, vessels, crews and passengers. The MOU

April 13, 2026

VIKING Helix Shapes Simpler, Easier Ship Evacuation At Speed

A new generation marine evacuation system (MES) from VIKING Life-Saving Equipment offers a faster exit for passengers, simpler operation for crew and easier service for cruise and

April 13, 2026

Immersion Suit Rises To Challenge For Faster Protection

Donning speed for emergency situations is a primary attraction of a new immersion suit from VIKING Life-Saving Equipment that is made to measure up to US-specific

April 9, 2026

Damen, IOM, Turkish Coast Guard, and European Union hold kick-off meeting for latest SAR vessel order in Antalya

Order follows success of vessels in operation with Turkish Coast Guard Command Recently, Damen Shipyards Antalya hosted a kick-off meeting attended by delegations from

March 25, 2026

Inmarsat Maritime’s NexusWave wins award for Maritime Mobility Innovation at MSUA 2026 Satellite Mobile Innovation Awards

The fully managed service is redefining maritime communications through a unique network-bonding capability that delivers seamless and secure, high-speed connectivity at sea.

March 20, 2026

Damen launches tenth Island Class ferry for BC Ferries

At a ceremony at Damen Shipyards Galati in Romania, the tenth Island Class ferry has been launched. Damen is constructing the vessels for BC Ferries. The Island Class ferries

Corporate News

15 hours ago

Immersion Suit Rises To Challenge For Faster Protection

Donning speed for emergency situations is a primary attraction of a new immersion suit from VIKING Life-Saving Equipment that is made to measure up to US-specific

April 16, 2026

ABS and UNITED WATERWAYS Announce Planned Joint Venture to Advance Maritime Training

ABS and UNITED WATERWAYS (UW) have signed a letter of intent to establish a joint venture with River Academy, UW’s training and education subsidiary, to support crew competence

April 15, 2026

ABS and Alfred Maritime to Advance Fleet Operations and Safety for Cruise Vessels

ABS and Alfred Maritime GmbH have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore technical projects that benefit cruise operators, vessels, crews and passengers. The MOU

April 13, 2026

VIKING Helix Shapes Simpler, Easier Ship Evacuation At Speed

A new generation marine evacuation system (MES) from VIKING Life-Saving Equipment offers a faster exit for passengers, simpler operation for crew and easier service for cruise and

April 13, 2026

Immersion Suit Rises To Challenge For Faster Protection

Donning speed for emergency situations is a primary attraction of a new immersion suit from VIKING Life-Saving Equipment that is made to measure up to US-specific

April 9, 2026

Damen, IOM, Turkish Coast Guard, and European Union hold kick-off meeting for latest SAR vessel order in Antalya

Order follows success of vessels in operation with Turkish Coast Guard Command Recently, Damen Shipyards Antalya hosted a kick-off meeting attended by delegations from

March 25, 2026

Inmarsat Maritime’s NexusWave wins award for Maritime Mobility Innovation at MSUA 2026 Satellite Mobile Innovation Awards

The fully managed service is redefining maritime communications through a unique network-bonding capability that delivers seamless and secure, high-speed connectivity at sea.

March 20, 2026

Damen launches tenth Island Class ferry for BC Ferries

At a ceremony at Damen Shipyards Galati in Romania, the tenth Island Class ferry has been launched. Damen is constructing the vessels for BC Ferries. The Island Class ferries


Tuesday, July 19, 2011
British Progress BP VLCC Very Large Crude Carrier
Finance

ASIA TANKER: VLCC Rates May Firm; Summer Demand Supports Clean Product Shipping

Image (c) BP p.l.c. SINGAPORE (Dow Jones)–Asia’s crude tanker market may begin to recover due to declining availability of vessels in early

July 19, 2011
Total Views: 107

Gryphon FPSO Maersk Oil UK North Sea
Incidents

Damaged FPSO May Cost Maersk Oil 5.3M BOE UK Production [REPORT]

COPENHAGEN (Dow Jones)–Danish oil and gas company Maersk Oil stands to lose production of up to 5.3 million barrels of oil equivalent due to extensive

July 19, 2011
Total Views: 286

Monday, July 18, 2011
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding
Engineering News

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding: Confident Of At Least 30% Growth In 1H Net

SINGAPORE -Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) Ltd. (BS6.SG) said Tuesday it expects “not less than” 30% growth in net profit in the

July 18, 2011
Total Views: 270

Global Warming, Ice Sheets and Sea Level Rise
Blog

Global Warming, Ice Sheets and Sea Level Rise

This article originally appeared on gCaptain’s sister site, UnofficialNetworks.com, a ski and snowboard industry blog.  The greenhouse effect, from the

July 18, 2011
Total Views: 64

wartsila
Engines

Wärtsilä to supply main engines for 25 new Russian tankers

Wärtsilä, the marine industry’s leading systems integrator, has been awarded the contract to supply the main engines for a series of 25 tankers

July 18, 2011
Total Views: 53

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Monday, July 18, 2011
BW Gas Exmar LNG
News

Exmar and BW Gas agree to swap LPG ships

EXMAR and BW Gas have reached an agreement to swap 2 of EXMAR’s “VLGC’s” ( Very Large Gas Carrier) against the “Midsize”

July 18, 2011
Total Views: 111

MV Jubba pirated tanker
Incidents

Fully laden tanker pirated in northern Indian Ocean

(EUNAVFOR) Late on the morning of 16 July, it was reported by the owners that the MV JUBBA XX, a laden tanker, had been pirated in the northern Indian Ocean,

July 18, 2011
Total Views: 42

subsea7 subsea 7
News

Subsea 7 Gets $80M Subsea Umbilicals Pact Offshore Australia

Norwegian seabed-to-surface engineering and construction contractor Subsea 7 S.A. (SUBC.OS) announced Monday the award of a $80 million contract from Chevron

July 18, 2011
Total Views: 45

Sunday, July 17, 2011
petrobras brazil
News

Brazil Petrobras June Total Gas, Oil Output At 2.641 Million BOE/Day

RIO DE JANEIRO -(Dow Jones)- Brazilian state-run energy giant Petroleo Brasileiro (PBR, PETR4.BR), or Petrobras, said late Friday that total crude oil and

July 17, 2011
Total Views: 48

Department of Homeland Security
Defense

US Approves 6 Waivers For Non-US Ships To Load Oil-Sale Crude

NEW YORK (Dow Jones)–Six waivers have been approved to allow some buyers of crude oil in the government’s emergency sale to use foreign-flag

July 17, 2011
Total Views: 44