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Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Blog

Representing 14% of Worldwide Shipping Fleet, Greece Plots a Gilt-Edged Future

With its huge axis of interests and expertise, the mainland and island archipelago will play a pivotal role in helping to mould a fuel-efficient and

Wednesday, May 30, 2012
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News

STX Søviknes Delivers New PSV to Troms Offshore

Tromsø-based shipowner, Troms Offshore Supply announced the receipt of a newbuild offshore supply boat delivered by STX Søviknes shipyard in Norway

May 30, 2012
Total Views: 99

Engineering News

7 LNG Carriers Queue Up at Nakilat-Keppel O&M Shipyard

As Qatar ramps up its exports of LNG, Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat) has built one of the largest LNG fleets in the world. Nakilat

May 30, 2012
Total Views: 258

News

Maritime Strike Continues in Norway, “We risk running empty on ethanol by the end of the week”

OSLO -(Dow Jones)- Southern Norway risks a gasoline shortage in the coming days, as maritime pilots strike as part of a wider public sector dispute over wages,

May 30, 2012
Total Views: 48

Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Blog

Ship Photo of The Day – Academy Sisters Meet

On Memorial Day 2012, Maine Maritime’s TS State of Maine (USNS Tanner), and California Maritime’s, TS Golden Bear (USNS Maury) , rendezvoused for a

May 29, 2012
Total Views: 87

News

After Samsung’s Withdrawal, Are the Japanese Now Looking to Fill Korean Shoes in Brazil?

(Dow Jones) Japan infrastructure minister Takeshi Maeda and Brazil industry minister Fernando Pimentel signed a memorandum of understanding in Tokyo on Tuesday

May 29, 2012
Total Views: 50

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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

Accidents

Three Dead, Two Missing After Rescue Boat Capsizes Off South Africa

Three seafarers have died and two remain missing after a rescue boat capsized during an emergency response from the South African emergency towing

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


Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Engineering News

Damen Shipyards Showcases Innovative New Tugboat, ASD Tug 3212

Damen Shipyards has launched its newly designed, Lloyd’s Register-classed, ASD Tug 3212 at the International Tug and Salvage Convention (ITS) in

May 29, 2012
Total Views: 757

News

While Maritime Pilots Strike in Norway, Gasoline Supplies Run Low

OSLO (Dow Jones)–Southern Norway risks a gasoline shortage in the coming days, as maritime pilots strike as part of a wider public sector dispute over

May 29, 2012
Total Views: 54

uss new york huey b. long noaa
Blog

USS New York Clears Huey B. Long Bridge with Inches to Spare [VIDEO]

In the summer of 2009, Northrop Grumman’s Avondale Shipyard had just finished building USS New York — a San Antonio-class amphibious transport

May 29, 2012
Total Views: 191

News

World’s Largest Classification Society, ClassNK Posts 200 Million Gross Tons

LONDON – Tokyo-based ship classification society Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, better known as ClassNK, officially announced that its register had surged past

May 29, 2012
Total Views: 105

Monday, May 28, 2012
Engineering News

Brazilian Shipbuilding Fail, Transpetro Sets Ultimatum for Struggling Yard

RIO DE JANEIRO (Dow Jones)–The transportation arm of Brazilian state-owned energy giant Petroleo Brasileiro (PBR, PETR4.BR), or Petrobras, has

May 28, 2012
Total Views: 86

Most Read

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

Three Dead, Two Missing After Rescue Boat Capsizes Off South Africa
Accidents

Three Dead, Two Missing After Rescue Boat Capsizes Off South Africa

Three seafarers have died and two remain missing after a rescue boat capsized during an emergency response from the South African emergency towing

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


Saturday, May 26, 2012
News

United Arab Chemical Carriers Discusses Risk Management and Efficient Shipping [INTERVIEW]

United Arab Chemical Carriers Ltd (UACC) is a Dubai-based shipowner with a modern fleet of 13 product tankers within the medium range (MR) (46,000–50,000

May 26, 2012
Total Views: 71

Friday, May 25, 2012
Blog

Brand-New Chinese Cruise Ship Loses in Bridge Limbo [INCIDENT PHOTO]

A brand new luxury Chinese-built cruise ship proved to tall for a suspension bridge spanning the Oujiang River located in Wenzhou city, Zhejiang, China after

May 25, 2012
Total Views: 127

Blog

NOAA: Near-Normal Atlantic Hurricane Season Ahead

Conditions in the atmosphere and the ocean favor a near-normal hurricane season in the Atlantic Basin this season, NOAA announced today from Miami at its

May 25, 2012
Total Views: 79

News

Abu Dhabi National Tanker Co. Discusses Shipping Industry Challenges [CEO INTERVIEW]

Lloyd’s Register recently met Mr Ali Obaid Al-Yabhouni, CEO of ADNATCO and NGSCO, in his offices in Abu Dhabi, to discuss the challenges facing the

May 25, 2012
Total Views: 134

News

Crude Markets Show “Stabilized Volatility”, Prices Sink Slightly Lower

Stabilized-volatility would be the most accurate description of the oil markets this past week.  Overall crude prices closed down only about $1 bbl this week;

May 25, 2012
Total Views: 34

Corporate News

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

September 14, 2026

ABB joins forces with Ferrari Hypersail to take Direct Current to new horizons 

ABB today announces a technology partnership with Ferrari Hypersail that brings ABB’s electrification expertise to the world’s most ambitious offshore challenge. As

September 10, 2026

TotalEnergies Lubmarine Launches Aurelia FE, an InnovativeFuel Economy Lubricant for 4-Stroke Medium Speed Marine Engines

TotalEnergies Lubmarine division announces the launch of Aurelia FE, an innovative trunk piston engine oil designed to help shipowners reduce fuel consumption, lower operating

Corporate News

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

September 14, 2026

ABB joins forces with Ferrari Hypersail to take Direct Current to new horizons 

ABB today announces a technology partnership with Ferrari Hypersail that brings ABB’s electrification expertise to the world’s most ambitious offshore challenge. As

September 10, 2026

TotalEnergies Lubmarine Launches Aurelia FE, an InnovativeFuel Economy Lubricant for 4-Stroke Medium Speed Marine Engines

TotalEnergies Lubmarine division announces the launch of Aurelia FE, an innovative trunk piston engine oil designed to help shipowners reduce fuel consumption, lower operating


Friday, May 25, 2012
Lifesaving Incidents

Rena Officers Jailed

The Master and Second Officer of the stricken M/V Rena that has been stuck on Astrolabe Reef since grounding on October 5 have each been sentenced to seven

May 25, 2012
Total Views: 183

News

APM Terminals Makes Billion Dollar Offer to State of Virginia

COPENHAGEN — The port-operating arm of Danish industrial conglomerate A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S (MAERSK-B.KO), APM Terminals, said Thursday it has made

May 25, 2012
Total Views: 91

Finance

Frontline Tankers’ Q1 Earnings Drop 54%, Beats Estimates

Frontline Ltd.’s (FRO) first-quarter earnings fell 53% on a double-digit drop in revenue as the company said demand in the tanker market continues to lag

May 25, 2012
Total Views: 50

Blog

The Curious case of Lloyd’s Register, The Times, and the Titanic

-By Christopher Browne,  The message was brief and cryptic: “Struck an iceberg and sank in latitude 41.16 N, longitude 50.14 W”. It might have been just

May 25, 2012
Total Views: 863

Engineering News

How Fast Can you Say “Damen Acquires Oskarshamnsvarvet” 10 Times?

Damen Shipyards Group announced today that they have taken over the shares of Swedish ship repair and maintenance yard Oskarshamnsvarvet in Oskarshamn. The

May 25, 2012
Total Views: 54

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Friday, May 25, 2012
News

Hyundai Heavy Wins $700 Million Order for Supersized Harsh Environment Semi

Fred Olsen Energy ASA announced today that one of their wholly owned subsidiaries has entered into a turnkey, $700 million contract with Hyundai Heavy

May 25, 2012
Total Views: 138

Blog

Ship Photo of The Day – Bulbous Bow Lift

Huntington Ingalls’ Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division this week reached a major milestone in the construction of the U.S. Navy’s new

May 25, 2012
Total Views: 991

Thursday, May 24, 2012
USCG

MSC Box Ship Cleared Following Explosion Near Puerto Rico

The MSC containership idled since suffering an onboard explosion eleven days ago off the coast of Puerto Rico has been cleared to move on, the U.S. Coast Guard

May 24, 2012
Total Views: 71

Blog

Ship Photo of The Day – Parade of Sail in New York Harbor

Here is an aerial shot of New York harbor during the “Parade of Sail”, an event that officially marks the start of Fleet Week in New York. This

May 24, 2012
Total Views: 37

Defense

13 Hours Later, Firefighters Extinguish Blaze on Board US Navy Fast Attack Submarine

USS Miami, an American Los Angeles-class “improved” fast attack submarine was undergoing a routine maintenance shipyard availability at Portsmouth

May 24, 2012
Total Views: 114