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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Inauguration of Maersk's first container ship Laura Maersk that sails on green methanol in Copenhagen, Denmark September 14, 2023. Ritzau Scanpix/ Mads Claus Rasmussen via REUTERS
Environment

Maersk and CMA CGM Join Forces to Advance Green Fuels for Shipping

Two of the world’s largest container shipping companies, A.P. Moller – Maersk and CMA CGM, have joined forces to speed up the green transition in

Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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Monday, September 18, 2023
Matson ship with tug assitance in Port of Oakland
Shipping

Opinion: EPA Must Stop Unsafe and Costly California Maritime Mandate

By Jennifer Carpenter California’s maritime sector is essential to America’s role in the global economy and to the supply chain. Yet, a mandate from the

September 18, 2023
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A DOF offshore vessel underway
Offshore

DOF Wins $260 Million Contract Extension in Brazil

Norwegian offshore vessel owner DOF has secured three new service contracts worth over $260 million with Petrobras in Brazil. The contracts involve survey and

September 18, 2023
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Wind turbines off of Block Island
Offshore

Orsted CEO Says U.S. Offshore Wind Targets Not Out of Reach

By Scott DiSavino and Nichola Groom Sept 18 (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden’s plan to deploy 30,000 megawatts (MW)

September 18, 2023
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The Stena Immaculate and Stena Imperative, which have both been selected for the Tanker Security Program. Photo courtesy Crowley
Shipping

Military Sealift Command Awards Tanker Charters

The U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command has awarded contracts for the time charter of three U.S.-flag tankers that are also enrolled in the U.S.

September 18, 2023
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Eneti offshore wind turbine installation vessel
Offshore

Eneti Lands Contract for Newbuild WTIV at Attractive Dayrate

Offshore wind installation vessel (WTIV) shipowner Eneti Inc. (NYSE:NETI) has announced a new vessel reservation contract for Seajacks UK Limited for one of

September 18, 2023
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Monday, September 18, 2023
FILE PHOTO: Containers are seen on the Maersk's Triple-E giant container ship Majestic Maersk, one of the world's largest container ships, as it sails in the Strait of Gibraltar towards the port of Algeciras, Spain January 19, 2023. REUTERS/Jon Nazca/File Photo
Shipping

Big Emissions Bills Are Coming for Ships in Europe

(Bloomberg) — Ships carrying everything from consumer goods to food and fuel in and out of the European Union will soon face hefty emissions bills. The

September 18, 2023
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Smoke rises as a fire broke out on the cargo ship Fremantle Highway, at sea on July 26, 2023. Coastguard Netherlands Photo
Shipping

Global Marine Insurance Market Sees Positive Growth in 2022, Reports IUMI

The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) reports a positive trend in the marine insurance market, with an 8.3% increase in global premium base for

September 18, 2023
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Greenpeace environmental activists on kayaks write "gas kills" on a LNG processing terminal set to be operated by Total Energies in Le Havre port, France, September 18, 2023. Jean Nicholas Guillo / Greenpeace /Handout via REUTERS
News

Greenpeace Blocks Arrival of New LNG Unit at French Port

PARIS, Sept 18 (Reuters) – A new LNG floating storage regasification unit (FSRU) arrived in western France on Monday morning, a

September 18, 2023
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The Stena Immaculate and Stena Imperative, which have both been selected for the Tanker Security Program. Photo courtesy Crowley
Shipping

US Government’s Plan to Boost Oil Tanker Fleet Nears Full Effect

LONDON, Sept 18 (Reuters) – The United States is boosting access to commercial products tankers as part of a security drive to safeguard

September 18, 2023
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Sunday, September 17, 2023
U.S. Navy and Royal Australian Navy team up in the South China Sea. Picture taken April 18, 2020. Petty Officer 3rd Class Nicholas Huynh/U.S. Navy/Handout via REUTERS
Defense

Philippines Says Japan, Australia Keen On Joint Maritime Patrols

By Ian Sayson Sep 17, 2023 (Bloomberg) –The Philippine armed forces said Japan and Australia “expressed willingness” to take part in joint

September 17, 2023
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Sunday, September 17, 2023
offshore oil platform california. photo REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson
Offshore

California Sues Oil Giants Claiming Deception, Climate Harms

By Alicia Diaz (Bloomberg) –California sued major oil companies including Exxon Mobil Corp. and Shell Plc, saying they deceived the public for

September 17, 2023
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Bulk carrier Aroyat and general cargo vessel Resilient Africa arrives to the sea port of Chornomorsk. Photo September 16, 2023. REUTERS/Stringer.
Defense

Russian Missiles Hit Agriculture Facility In Odesa

Sept 17 (Reuters) – Russia launched a combined drone and missile attack on Ukraine early on Sunday, targeting chiefly the southern parts of the

September 17, 2023
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Port of Durban south africa.File photo: Shutterstock/michaeljung
Ports

Transnet CEO Gets Removal Call From Port Of Durban

By Antony Sguazzin (Bloomberg) –The business chamber of Durban, home to Africa’s biggest port, has demanded the removal of top management at

September 17, 2023
Total Views: 8713

Saturday, September 16, 2023
Chinese militia vessels anchored on reef. Picture taken March 7, 2021. Philippine Coast Guard/National Task Force-West Philippine Sea/Handout via REUTERS.
Defense

Philippines Sees Resurgence Of Chinese Ships In Disputed Waters

By Ian Sayson Sep 16, 2023 (Bloomberg) –The Philippine armed forces said it’s doubling efforts on maritime surveillance after detecting a

September 16, 2023
Total Views: 13440

Sea drone shows the silhouette of Olenegorsky Gornyak ship near the port of Novorossiysk. Video obtained by Reuters/via REUTERS
Defense

Ukrainian Minister Vows More Drones For Strikes On Russian Warships

By Max Hunder KYIV, Sept 16 (Reuters) – Ukraine will be able to conduct more drone attacks on Russian warships, a Ukrainian

September 16, 2023
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Saturday, September 16, 2023
A satellite image shows port facilities in the aftermath of the floods in Derna. Photo Maxar?Technologies/Handout via REUTERS.
Ports

Libya’s Oil Production Remains Unaffected By Deadly Floods

By Hatem Mohareb (Bloomberg) –Libya’s state oil company said there has been no disruption to crude output following a storm that unleashed deadly

September 16, 2023
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Bulk carrier Aroyat arrives to the sea port of Chornomorsk. Photo REUTERS/Stringer
Shipping

Two Grain Ships Headed To Ukraine Via Humanitarian Corridor

KYIV, Sept 16 (Reuters) – Two cargo vessels were headed to Ukrainian ports on Saturday, Deputy Prime Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov told

September 16, 2023
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Friday, September 15, 2023
Singapore's first electric cargo vessel. Photo courtesy of YGT.
Shipping

Electric Light Cargo Vessel Set for Singapore Launch

By Ram Anand (Bloomberg) — Singapore’s first electric cargo vessel is due to start sea trials and launch in the fourth quarter, according to Yinson

September 15, 2023
Total Views: 2157

FILE PHOTO: Whaling ships are seen docked at a wharf in Rejkjavik January 29, 2009. The sign on the ship reads, "Whale". REUTERS/Ints Kalnins/File Photo
News

Iceland Suspends Whaling Ship Over Animal Welfare Violation

COPENHAGEN, Sept 15 (Reuters) – Iceland has suspended the operations of one of its two whaling vessels for taking too long to kill a fin whale,

September 15, 2023
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CCGS Vincent Massey leaving Levis, Quebec | Photo credit: Chantier Davie
Defense

Canadian Coast Guard Dedicates Third and Final Secondhand Medium Icebreaker

The Canadian Coast Guard has officially welcomed the medium icebreaker CCGS Vincent Massey to its fleet at a dedication to service ceremony in Quebec City.

September 15, 2023
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