(This story has been posted on The Wall Street Journal Online’s China Real Time Report blog at blogs.wsj.com/chinarealtime.) By Jeremy Page China has
A ferry chartered by the U.S. left a port in Libya on Friday, CNN reported, citing a spokesman for the ferry operator. The ferry, bound for Malta, has at
Breaking news from the Office of Naval Intelligence: Pirates attacked a merchant ship at 0830Z on 25 February approximately 300NM southeast of Salalah, Oman,
LONDON (Dow Jones)–A key union Friday warned of a possible boycott of seafarers in the Indian Ocean, a key oil route, over increased piracy. The
Fire On The Horizon – the new book by gCaptain – hits bookstore shelves nationwide this TUESDAY! The reviews have been amazing, hundreds of
For the last few weeks, in the Ionian Sea to the southeast of Sicily, three gliders participated for the first time in an anti-submarine warfare exercise.
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Two Iran-linked oil tankers that US forces interdicted near Sri Lanka last week are now sailing west. US forces carried out “maritime interdiction and
Washington’s headline-grabbing maritime insurance backstop for the Strait of Hormuz appears stuck on the launchpad. Comments this week from Chubb Chairman
Two months into a war with the U.S. and Israel, Iran no longer has a single, undisputed clerical arbiter at the pinnacle of power — an abrupt break with
The head of the International Maritime Organization used a rare appearance before the United Nations Security Councilon Monday to deliver some
By Sam Kim and Tony Czuczka Apr 25, 2026 (Bloomberg) –US naval forces intercepted a sanctioned vessel in the Arabian Sea on Saturday as part of the
Worldwide Maritime Crime and Piracy Summary, week of 17 February 2011 (source: ONI Maritime OPINTEL Report) NIGERIA: Fishing vessel was boarded 20 Feb while in
gCaptain has received emails today from mariners and oil workers stuck in the Middle East seeking help in evacuating the country. While there is little
Wilhelmsen Ships Service is providing a range of support services to the Gorgon project, Australia’s largest ever oil and gas project. Services include
Noble Corporation today announced that the Company has secured a Letter of Intent (“LOI”) with a subsidiary of Royal Dutch Shell plc for the 12,000
Military Sealift Command accepted delivery of its newest dry cargo/ammunition ship, USNS Washington Chambers, during a short ceremony at the General Dynamics
Two Iran-linked oil tankers that US forces interdicted near Sri Lanka last week are now sailing west. US forces carried out “maritime interdiction and
Washington’s headline-grabbing maritime insurance backstop for the Strait of Hormuz appears stuck on the launchpad. Comments this week from Chubb Chairman
Two months into a war with the U.S. and Israel, Iran no longer has a single, undisputed clerical arbiter at the pinnacle of power — an abrupt break with
The head of the International Maritime Organization used a rare appearance before the United Nations Security Councilon Monday to deliver some
By Sam Kim and Tony Czuczka Apr 25, 2026 (Bloomberg) –US naval forces intercepted a sanctioned vessel in the Arabian Sea on Saturday as part of the
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HOUSTON (Dow Jones)–Transocean Ltd. (RIG) Chief Executive Steven Newman said the contract driller’s internal investigation into April’s
Rolls-Royce has been awarded a contract by STX OSV Trading to supply technologically advanced anchor handling systems. The equipment will be installed on three
LONDON (Dow Jones)–A Suezmax vessel owned by New York-listed Teekay Tankers Ltd (TNK) is still scheduled to load at a Libyan port over the next couple of
UOB KayHian (Thailand) says jack-up rig orders are “roaring” while containership ordering has begun. The house upgrades Keppel Corp. (BN4.SG) to
Days before the Quest set off on its doomed trek across the Indian Ocean, Bill Rouse, a Texan attempting to sail around the world, made Quest owner Scott Adam
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Gary Roughead and Maine Senator Susan Collins in a recent visit to Bath Iron
MIDLAND, Texas (Dow Jones)–Chevron Corp. (CVX), the second-largest U.S. oil company, expects to be able to resume its ambitious drilling program in the
WASHINGTON (Dow Jones)–Republicans in the House of Representatives announced Wednesday a series of public hearings about permits to drill for oil off
A.P. MOLLER-MAERSK A/S (MAERSK-B.KO), the world’s biggest container-shipping company, Wednesday said it returned to profit in 2010 due to streamlined
LONDON (Dow Jones)–A suezmax vessel is due to load in Libya Friday with no issues expected despite the order by head of state Col. Moammar Gadhafi to
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Technip was awarded by Statoil a contract, worth approximately €90 million, for the Gygrid field development located in the Norwegian Sea at a water
TBS International announced today that it has taken delivery of the newly-constructed vessel M/V Comanche Maiden from China Communications Construction
DOD News Briefing with Vice Adm. Fox via Telephone from Bahrain on Somali Piracy Aboard the S/V Quest COL. DAVID LAPAN (Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense
The Nautical Institute has announced two major changes in their qualification procedures for Dynamic Positioning Operator certification that will become
WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- Over the weekend President Barack Obama authorized the use of force against Somali pirates who killed four U.S. citizens in the Indian
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