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Friday, July 19, 2019
STENA IMPERO
Interesting

Iran Claims To Have Seized Stena Tanker

By Kate Holton (Reuters) – Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Friday they had captured a British-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf after Britain seized

Friday, July 19, 2019
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west gemini drillship
Offshore

Seadrill’s West Gemini Awarded Contract in West Africa

Offshore drilling contractor Seadrill has announced a contract award from an undisclosed customer for its ultra-deepwater drillship West Gemini in West Africa.

July 19, 2019
Total Views: 180

deepwater wind block island wind farm
Shipping News

New York Signs America’s Biggest-Ever Offshore Wind Deals

By Will Wade and Millicent Dent (Bloomberg) –New York has signed the biggest-ever deals for offshore wind power in U.S. history, a key part of the

July 19, 2019
Total Views: 74

uss boxer
Shipping News

Iran Denies Losing Drone in Strait of Hormuz

By Parisa Hafezi and Steve Holland DUBAI/WASHINGTON, July 19 (Reuters) – The United States and Iran were at odds on Friday about a U.S. assertion that

July 19, 2019
Total Views: 20

container shipping
Shipping News

Brexit Uncertainty Driving Shipowners to Ditch UK Flag

By Alexander Whiteman (The Loadstar) – Uncertainty around Brexit may be making its mark, but the loss of vessels this year from the UK Ship Register may

July 19, 2019
Total Views: 50

Thursday, July 18, 2019
An MV-22 Osprey aircraft lands on the deck of the USS Boxer (LHD-4) in the Arabian Sea off Oman
Shipping News

Trump Says U.S. Navy ‘Destroyed’ Iranian Drone in Strait of Hormuz

By Steve Holland and Idrees Ali WASHINGTON, July 18 (Reuters) – The United States said on Thursday that a U.S. Navy ship had “destroyed” an

July 18, 2019
Total Views: 50

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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

News

Iran Seizes Two Ships in Hormuz After Trump Halts Attacks Indefinitely

 Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, tightening its grip on the strategic waterway after U.S. President Donald Trump called off

Defense

Trump Says Shipbuilding Clashes Led to Navy Secretary Phelan’s Firing

President Donald Trump said Thursday that Navy Secretary John Phelan was fired following conflicts with senior Pentagon leadership over shipbuilding, offering

News

Chubb Says U.S. Hormuz Insurance Backstop Stalled as Military Convoys Fail to Materialize

Washington’s headline-grabbing maritime insurance backstop for the Strait of Hormuz appears stuck on the launchpad. Comments this week from Chubb Chairman

Defense

Navy Secretary John Phelan Departs Abruptly in Surprise Pentagon Shakeup

In a surprise Pentagon shakeup, John C. Phelan is departing the administration effective immediately, the Department of War announced Wednesday,


Thursday, July 18, 2019
offshore wind farm
Shipping News

New York Selects Winning Bidders in Nation’s Largest Offshore Wind Agreement

New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has executed the United States’ largest offshore wind agreement, announcing the winning bidders in the state’s

July 18, 2019
Total Views: 87

An oil tanker is seen after it was attacked at the Gulf of Oman
Shipping News

United States’ Gulf Maritime Proposal Won’t Be Military Coalition Against Iran, Pentagon official

By Phil Stewart WASHINGTON, July 18 (Reuters) – The United States is not aiming to set up a military coalition against Iran with its new security

July 18, 2019
Total Views: 28

Canada Sentences Kirby to $2.2 Million Fine for Nathan E. Stewart Spill
Interesting

Canada Sentences Kirby to $2.2 Million Fine for Nathan E. Stewart Spill

A Canadian court has sentenced Houston-based Kirby Corporation to pay a $2.2 million fine after the company pleaded guilty to charges related to the 2016

July 18, 2019
Total Views: 183

ship breaking in Chittagong, Bangladesh
Shipping News

Germany Accedes to Hong Kong Convention for Safe Ship Recycling

Germany has become the latest country to accede to IMO’s treaty for safe and environmentally-sound ship recycling, known as the Hong Kong Convention.

July 18, 2019
Total Views: 81

Singapore anchorage
Shipping News

Singapore Fuel Inventories Fall Ahead of IMO 2020

By Roslan Khasawneh SINGAPORE, July 18 (Reuters) – Oil product inventories in the Singapore storage and trading hub fell to an eight-month low in the

July 18, 2019
Total Views: 41

Most Read

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

Iran Seizes Two Ships in Hormuz After Trump Halts Attacks Indefinitely
News

Iran Seizes Two Ships in Hormuz After Trump Halts Attacks Indefinitely

 Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, tightening its grip on the strategic waterway after U.S. President Donald Trump called off

Trump Says Shipbuilding Clashes Led to Navy Secretary Phelan’s Firing
Defense

Trump Says Shipbuilding Clashes Led to Navy Secretary Phelan’s Firing

President Donald Trump said Thursday that Navy Secretary John Phelan was fired following conflicts with senior Pentagon leadership over shipbuilding, offering

Chubb Says U.S. Hormuz Insurance Backstop Stalled as Military Convoys Fail to Materialize
News

Chubb Says U.S. Hormuz Insurance Backstop Stalled as Military Convoys Fail to Materialize

Washington’s headline-grabbing maritime insurance backstop for the Strait of Hormuz appears stuck on the launchpad. Comments this week from Chubb Chairman

Navy Secretary John Phelan Departs Abruptly in Surprise Pentagon Shakeup
Defense

Navy Secretary John Phelan Departs Abruptly in Surprise Pentagon Shakeup

In a surprise Pentagon shakeup, John C. Phelan is departing the administration effective immediately, the Department of War announced Wednesday,


Thursday, July 18, 2019
MT RIAH
Shipping News

Iran Says it Seized a Foreign Tanker in Gulf

By Parisa Hafezi and Alexander Cornwell DUBAI, July 18 (Reuters) – Iran said on Thursday it had seized a foreign tanker smuggling fuel in the Gulf,

July 18, 2019
Total Views: 114

Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Oil tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz
Shipping News

Iran Says it Could Close Strait of Hormuz, But Doesn’t Want To

By David Marino (Bloomberg) –Iran is capable of shutting the Strait of Hormuz — a crucial choke-point for oil flows — but doesn’t want to

July 17, 2019
Total Views: 29

philly shipyard
Shipbuilding

Shipbuilding and Repair Work Dries Up at Philly Shipyard

All shipbuilding and repair work has completely dried up at Philly Shipyard following the delivery of the second of two container ships for Matson back in

July 17, 2019
Total Views: 229

A damaged Andrea Victory ship is seen off the Port of Fujairah
Shipping News

War Risk Costs Drag on UAE Marine Fuel Sales, Boosting Singapore

By Roslan Khasawneh SINGAPORE, July 17 (Reuters) – Shippers trying to minimise time in the Middle East after oil tanker attacks pushed up insurance costs

July 17, 2019
Total Views: 53

shipboard private security keeping watch on a tanker
Shipping News

Seeking to Avoid Escalation, Ships Deploy Unarmed Guards to Navigate Gulf

By Jonathan Saul LONDON, July 17 (Reuters) – Shipping companies are hiring unarmed security guards for voyages through the Middle East Gulf as an extra

July 17, 2019
Total Views: 129

Corporate News

April 24, 2026

Damen and UK Dredging sign contract for advanced TSHD

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

April 23, 2026

ABS, Marinteknik, Seatech, and VINSSEN Launch Hydrogen Fuel Cell Harbor Craft Pilot Study in Singapore

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

April 21, 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 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

Corporate News

April 24, 2026

Damen and UK Dredging sign contract for advanced TSHD

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

April 23, 2026

ABS, Marinteknik, Seatech, and VINSSEN Launch Hydrogen Fuel Cell Harbor Craft Pilot Study in Singapore

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

April 21, 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 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


Wednesday, July 17, 2019
scrubber installation
Shipping News

Weaker Scrubber Demand Takes Shine Off Alfa Laval’s Results

STOCKHOLM, July 17 (Reuters) – Sweden’s Alfa Laval reported a fall in quarterly orders on Wednesday on weaker-than-expected demand for ship exhaust

July 17, 2019
Total Views: 73

Tuesday, July 16, 2019
MT RIAH
Shipping News

Iran Says Missing Tanker Had Problems and Was Towed for Repairs

(Bloomberg) –A small oil tanker that had gone missing in the Persian Gulf had technical difficulties and was towed into Iranian waters for repairs, an

July 16, 2019
Total Views: 45

msc gayane drug bust
Interesting

MSC Gayane Released on $50 Million Bail

The MSC Gayane is back underway to Rotterdam minus the nearly 20 tons of cocaine seized from the ship last month after the owner and operator posted a $50,000

July 16, 2019
Total Views: 361

wave breaking over tanker
Shipping News

How Great Shifts in Oil Market Calmed 2020 Ship Fuel Panic

By Jack Wittels – (Bloomberg) –As recently as a year ago, the oil market was in a panic about changes to the kind of fuel that ships must burn.

July 16, 2019
Total Views: 26

ship emissions
Shipping News

Asia Refiners Test the Waters with Exports of IMO 2020-Compliant Fuel

By Jane Chung and Florence Tan SEOUL/SINGAPORE, July 16 (Reuters) – Refineries in Taiwan and South Korea are testing the market for fuels that meet new

July 16, 2019
Total Views: 48

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Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Paksoy-1 cargo ship
Piracy

Pirates Kidnap Ten Turkish Sailors Off Nigeria

ANKARA, July 16 (Reuters) – Ten Turkish sailors were taken hostage by armed pirates who attacked a Turkish-flagged cargo ship off the coast of Nigeria,

July 16, 2019
Total Views: 110

Monday, July 15, 2019
Coast Guard works to reopen waterways near Morgan City, Louisiana
Offshore

Gulf of Mexico Oil and Gas Producers Begin Restarting After Barry

By Erwin Seba HOUSTON, July 15 (Reuters) – U.S. oil companies on Monday began restoring some of the nearly 74% production that was shut at U.S. Gulf of

July 15, 2019
Total Views: 40

A crane collapses after the Soul of Luck ship slams into a pier in Tanjung Emas, Semarang
Interesting

Incident Video: Crane Collapses After Being Struck By Ship

A large crane collapsed suddenly after it was struck by a ship at the Port of Tanjung Emas in Indonesia on Sunday. According to reports, the Panama-flagged

July 15, 2019
Total Views: 312

Carr: Boeing C-17 Aircraft Goes to Sea
Shipping News

Carr: Boeing C-17 Aircraft Goes to Sea

By Michael Carr – A Boeing C-17 cargo aircraft is a big aircraft, with a wingspan of 169 ft., and length of 174 ft. Her fuselage width is 20

July 15, 2019
Total Views: 383

Photo of the BOKA Vanguard carrying the cruise ship Carnival Vista
Interesting

Photos: BOKA Vanguard Loads Carnival Cruise Ship for Dry Docking

The cruise ship Carnival Vista has been loaded onto the deck of semi-submersible heavy lift vessel BOKA Vanguard for its dry dock repairs in Freeport, Bahamas.

July 15, 2019
Total Views: 1946