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Saturday, May 12, 2007
Navy

Have you received your Merchant Marine Expeditionary Medal?

Have you received your Merchant Marine Expeditionary Medal for service on U.S.-flag vessels in direct support of American and allied military operations in

Saturday, May 12, 2007
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Incidents

Discover Upcoming Maritime News

Our editor’s favorite stories from our Discoverer Maritime News Service. Containers Lost Overboard in Storm Seadrill Orders Another Semi Jurong Congress

May 12, 2007
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Friday, May 11, 2007
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Maritime Security Incidents

Chevron Pulling Non-Essential Persons Out Of Nigeria

Here’s a story important to our fellow captains and mates working on drillships or semi’s in Africa. Chevron has decided to evacuate non-essential

May 11, 2007
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Free Maritime Tools and Publications

If you are new to the site then head over to our Tools & Links. There you will find free navigational tools, no cost publications and our real time

May 11, 2007
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Thursday, May 10, 2007
Photo

A license to be proud of…. even if it’s just a dummy.

In MERPAC’s Task Statement #66 from last week’s meeting are a few interesting items beyond the usual TWIC gripes. Including: MERPAC seeks

May 10, 2007
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Wednesday, May 9, 2007
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Hidden Scoop

Here are some of the upcoming Discoverer posts. Be sure to vote on the ones you like! Will Virginia soon be entertaining big offers for its port terminals? The

May 9, 2007
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Featured

EU Ship Recycling Fight Escalates Over Indian Beaching Yards

A fight over whether Indian shipbreaking yards using the controversial beaching method should qualify under European environmental rules is widening, with

Shipping

US Tariffs Threaten Great Lakes Shipping Tied To Canada Trade

By Brendan Murray Sep 19, 2026 (Bloomberg) –The American Century often draws a crowd when the ship pulls into the Port of Duluth-Superior to load

Featured

Capesize Bulker Remains Aground Off Australia After Refloating Attempts Fail

Australian authorities have launched an investigation after the 182,066-dwt bulk carrier Cape Falcon ran aground off the Port of Gladstone,

Featured

Hormuz Shuttles Keep Oil Flowing, But At a High Cost

A new shuttling system is reshaping the Middle East oil market, as producers seek to keep exports flowing despite the escalating regional conflict. The

Ports

Deluge Of Copper Arriving In US Leaves New Orleans With Logjam

By Yvonne Yue Li, James Attwood and Julian Luk Sep 18, 2026 (Bloomberg) –There’s nothing outwardly remarkable about the journey of the Nord


Friday, May 4, 2007
Incidents

New Yorkers call 911 on Dockwise Ship

Citizens were quick to call 911 after witnessing the Dockwise Swan’s ballasting operation in New York harbor. Attempting to deliver dredging equipment

May 4, 2007
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Most Read

EU Ship Recycling Fight Escalates Over Indian Beaching Yards
Featured

EU Ship Recycling Fight Escalates Over Indian Beaching Yards

A fight over whether Indian shipbreaking yards using the controversial beaching method should qualify under European environmental rules is widening, with

US Tariffs Threaten Great Lakes Shipping Tied To Canada Trade
Shipping

US Tariffs Threaten Great Lakes Shipping Tied To Canada Trade

By Brendan Murray Sep 19, 2026 (Bloomberg) –The American Century often draws a crowd when the ship pulls into the Port of Duluth-Superior to load

Capesize Bulker Remains Aground Off Australia After Refloating Attempts Fail
Featured

Capesize Bulker Remains Aground Off Australia After Refloating Attempts Fail

Australian authorities have launched an investigation after the 182,066-dwt bulk carrier Cape Falcon ran aground off the Port of Gladstone,

Hormuz Shuttles Keep Oil Flowing, But At a High Cost
Featured

Hormuz Shuttles Keep Oil Flowing, But At a High Cost

A new shuttling system is reshaping the Middle East oil market, as producers seek to keep exports flowing despite the escalating regional conflict. The

Deluge Of Copper Arriving In US Leaves New Orleans With Logjam
Ports

Deluge Of Copper Arriving In US Leaves New Orleans With Logjam

By Yvonne Yue Li, James Attwood and Julian Luk Sep 18, 2026 (Bloomberg) –There’s nothing outwardly remarkable about the journey of the Nord