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Friday, May 29, 2020
Distressed VLCC at Anchor Off South Africa
Shipping News

Distressed VLCC at Anchor Off South Africa

The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) is responding to a VLCC in distress off the port of St. Johns. The Chinese-flagged tanker, MT Yua Hua Hu,

Friday, May 29, 2020
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APL England Master Charged Over Loss of Containers Off Sydney
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APL England Master Charged Over Loss of Containers Off Sydney

Australian authorities have brought charges against the master of the APL England, which lost about 50 containers overboard off Sydney on Sunday. The offenses

May 29, 2020
Total Views: 276

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Shipping News

Temasek Unit in Talks for At Least $400 Million Ship Deal

By Ameya Karve, Denise Wee and Abhishek Vishnoi (Bloomberg) –A unit of Temasek Holdings Pte. is in talks for a potential investment of at least $400

May 29, 2020
Total Views: 74

wind turbine
Shipping News

Oil and Gas Refugees Are Being Courted By Clean Energy in Texas

By Brian Eckhouse and David Wethe (Bloomberg) –Jeff Bishop’s LinkedIn post gets right to the point: “Houston Oil & Gas Folks — we’re

May 29, 2020
Total Views: 49

Thursday, May 28, 2020
tanker loading
Shipping News

Flurry of U.S. Crude Export Fixtures Signals Demand Recovery

By Devika Krishna Kumar NEW YORK, May 28 (Reuters) – A flurry of tentative bookings to export U.S. crude oil from the Gulf Coast suggests demand is

May 28, 2020
Total Views: 45

container terminal at port
Shipping News

Trade War Cut $1.7 Trillion From U.S. Market Caps, Study Shows

By Eric Martin (Bloomberg) –The U.S. trade war with China cut $1.7 trillion from the market value of listed American firms and will reduce their

May 28, 2020
Total Views: 80

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Iran Urges US To Accept Proposal To Reopen Strait Of Hormuz

DUBAI, Oct 18 (Reuters) – Iran’s offer to the United States to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days is still on the table, Foreign

News

Wind-Assisted Shipping Gains Ground as Airbus RoRo Adds Rotor Sails

French shipowner LD Armateurs has completed the installation of six towering rotor sails aboard Spirit of Toulouse, a new roll-on/roll-off vessel being built

News

U.S. Claims Control of Hormuz as Ship Attacks Hit New High

U.S. Central Command says the United States and its regional partners control the Strait of Hormuz, citing more than 40 commercial ships moving through the

News

Fog of War Deepens in Hormuz as UKMTO Says Most Ship Attacks Go Unreported

Conflicting traffic figures and competing claims of control are making it increasingly difficult to establish what’s happening in the Strait of Hormuz,

Defense

Five Arrested in NATO Warship Services Fraud Probe

Five people have been arrested in Norway as part of an international investigation into suspected fraud and bribery involving a company providing port services


Thursday, May 28, 2020
cargo ships underway
Shipping News

Ship Crews Stuck at Sea Are Facing a ‘Humanitarian Crisis’

By Claire Jiao, Ann Koh and Krystal Chia (Bloomberg) — Even as countries try returning to some semblance of pre-pandemic life, ongoing restrictions are

May 28, 2020
Total Views: 165

blockchain technology in shipping
Shipping News

Virus Lockdown Accelerating Shipping’s Push to Go Digital

COPENHAGEN, May 28 (Reuters) – The coronavirus lockdown has accelerated a digitalisation drive in a global shipping and logistics sector that still

May 28, 2020
Total Views: 56

Grain ship in argentina
Shipping News

Parched Parana River Likely to Hit Argentine Grain Exports Through September

By Hugh Bronstein and Maximilian Heath BUENOS AIRES, May 28 (Reuters) – Shallow water in Argentina’s Parana River will slow exports from the grains

May 28, 2020
Total Views: 83

oil tanker
Shipping News

China, India Soak Up Oil From Floating Storage as Demand Recovers

By Shu Zhang and Florence Tan SINGAPORE, May 28 (Reuters) – The volume of crude stored on ships in Asia has come off the peaks seen earlier this month

May 28, 2020
Total Views: 98

Wednesday, May 27, 2020
World’s Biggest LNG Engine Approved for CMA CGM Megaships
Shipping

World’s Biggest LNG Engine Approved for CMA CGM Megaships

The biggest and most powerful LNG-fueled engine ever built has been approved for use on board the first vessel in a series nine 23,000 TEU containerships owned

May 27, 2020
Total Views: 1129

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Iran Urges US To Accept Proposal To Reopen Strait Of Hormuz
Defense

Iran Urges US To Accept Proposal To Reopen Strait Of Hormuz

DUBAI, Oct 18 (Reuters) – Iran’s offer to the United States to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days is still on the table, Foreign

Wind-Assisted Shipping Gains Ground as Airbus RoRo Adds Rotor Sails
News

Wind-Assisted Shipping Gains Ground as Airbus RoRo Adds Rotor Sails

French shipowner LD Armateurs has completed the installation of six towering rotor sails aboard Spirit of Toulouse, a new roll-on/roll-off vessel being built

U.S. Claims Control of Hormuz as Ship Attacks Hit New High
News

U.S. Claims Control of Hormuz as Ship Attacks Hit New High

U.S. Central Command says the United States and its regional partners control the Strait of Hormuz, citing more than 40 commercial ships moving through the

Fog of War Deepens in Hormuz as UKMTO Says Most Ship Attacks Go Unreported
News

Fog of War Deepens in Hormuz as UKMTO Says Most Ship Attacks Go Unreported

Conflicting traffic figures and competing claims of control are making it increasingly difficult to establish what’s happening in the Strait of Hormuz,

Five Arrested in NATO Warship Services Fraud Probe
Defense

Five Arrested in NATO Warship Services Fraud Probe

Five people have been arrested in Norway as part of an international investigation into suspected fraud and bribery involving a company providing port services


Wednesday, May 27, 2020
golden ray salvage
Accidents

Golden Ray Removal Claim Likely to Exceed $400 Million

The removal of the overturned Golden Ray in St. Simons Sound, Georgia is likely to top $400 million, according to the insurer handling the claim.  The price

May 27, 2020
Total Views: 1661

Oil Tanker Bridge
Shipping News

U.S. Sanctions Guidance Raises Hurdles for Global Maritime Industry

By Jonathan Saul, Humeyra Pamuk and Timothy Gardner LONDON/WASHINGTON, May 27 (Reuters) – Ship owners and insurers say it may be impossible for the

May 27, 2020
Total Views: 67

IMO Headquarters london
Shipping

UN Agencies Make Urgent Plea for Crew Changes and ‘Key Worker’ Designation for Seafarers

The heads of the maritime, labor and aviation agencies at the United Nations have issued a plea for urgent action on crew changes and for “key

May 27, 2020
Total Views: 89

Floating Wind Gets a $22 Million Boost From Tokyo Gas
News

Floating Wind Gets a $22 Million Boost From Tokyo Gas

By William Mathis (Bloomberg) –Japanese natural gas company Tokyo Gas Co. Ltd has made a bet that the future of renewable power will be floating at sea.

May 27, 2020
Total Views: 62

Is Your USCG License Protected Under Your Employer’s Policy?
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Is Your USCG License Protected Under Your Employer’s Policy?

The answer is yes…and no. In the unfortunate event of a marine casualty, it’s typical for the vessel owner’s liability insurance carrier to promptly

May 27, 2020
Total Views: 169

Corporate News

October 13, 2026

ABS Helps Industry Put Augmented Reality to the Test

Augmented reality (AR) can help industrial crews perform tasks more efficiently and consistently, but widespread deployment will depend on demonstrating that productivity gains

October 12, 2026

Moxie Media to Launch Moxie Connect 2026 Event Alongside the International WorkBoat Show

Moxie Media will host its first dedicated user event, Moxie Connect: User Conference 2026, a complimentary event open to all maritime professionals, on Wednesday, December 2, at

October 12, 2026

Connecting maritime digitalisation to process

While the technology needed to digitalise maritime operations is already here, much remains to be done to ensure organisations and their people are equipped to use it effectively,

October 12, 2026

ABS and U.S. Department of Energy Sign MOU on Maritime Applications of Advanced Nuclear Technology

ABS and the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Nuclear Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance modern commercial nuclear technology at sea. The

October 9, 2026

Thordon Bearings adds production plant to meet growing demand

Thordon Bearings has opened a new manufacturing facility as part of its strategic response to robust growth across all business segments and rising demand for its sustainable

October 7, 2026

Asia’s maritime community to take centre stage at upcoming WISTA 2026

The strength, dynamism and diversity of Asia’s buoyant maritime community will be evident at the 2026 WISTA AGM and Conference gathering in Kuala Lumpur later this month, as

October 7, 2026

ABS Issues AIP and Completes Basic Design Review for SHI’s Entire FLNG Topsides Facilities

ABS has issued approval in principle (AIP) and completed a basic design review (BDR) for a natural gas liquefaction system developed by Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for the

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

Corporate News

October 13, 2026

ABS Helps Industry Put Augmented Reality to the Test

Augmented reality (AR) can help industrial crews perform tasks more efficiently and consistently, but widespread deployment will depend on demonstrating that productivity gains

October 12, 2026

Moxie Media to Launch Moxie Connect 2026 Event Alongside the International WorkBoat Show

Moxie Media will host its first dedicated user event, Moxie Connect: User Conference 2026, a complimentary event open to all maritime professionals, on Wednesday, December 2, at

October 12, 2026

Connecting maritime digitalisation to process

While the technology needed to digitalise maritime operations is already here, much remains to be done to ensure organisations and their people are equipped to use it effectively,

October 12, 2026

ABS and U.S. Department of Energy Sign MOU on Maritime Applications of Advanced Nuclear Technology

ABS and the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Nuclear Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance modern commercial nuclear technology at sea. The

October 9, 2026

Thordon Bearings adds production plant to meet growing demand

Thordon Bearings has opened a new manufacturing facility as part of its strategic response to robust growth across all business segments and rising demand for its sustainable

October 7, 2026

Asia’s maritime community to take centre stage at upcoming WISTA 2026

The strength, dynamism and diversity of Asia’s buoyant maritime community will be evident at the 2026 WISTA AGM and Conference gathering in Kuala Lumpur later this month, as

October 7, 2026

ABS Issues AIP and Completes Basic Design Review for SHI’s Entire FLNG Topsides Facilities

ABS has issued approval in principle (AIP) and completed a basic design review (BDR) for a natural gas liquefaction system developed by Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for the

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


Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Offshore Oil Rig At Night
Shipping News

Pemex Criticized Over Virus Handling as Offshore Worker Death Toll Soars

By Amy Stillman (Bloomberg) –When 62-year-old Tomas Morales registered a fever of 101.3 Fahrenheit on April 14, the doctor told him to self-isolate. But

May 26, 2020
Total Views: 184

Cyprus’ Maritime Cluster Prospers Under New Shipping Deputy Ministry
Shipping News

Cyprus’ Maritime Cluster Prospers Under New Shipping Deputy Ministry

On the eastern edge of the Mediterranean Sea near the major shipping routes connecting Europe, Asia, and Africa lies the island country of Cyprus, a small but

May 26, 2020
Total Views: 132

Oil tanker in Ningbo Zhoushan port
Shipping News

Oil Rallies With Producers Showing Confidence by Hiking Prices

By Olivia Raimonde and Alex Longley (Bloomberg) — Oil’s recovery from its historic crash last month is barreling ahead, with some OPEC producers

May 26, 2020
Total Views: 63

maersk containership
Shipping News

Danish Transport Companies Embark on Ambitious Sustainable Fuel Project

A group of Denmark’s leading transport companies have joined forces on an ambitious project to develop an industrial-scale production facility for

May 26, 2020
Total Views: 82

First of Five Iranian Tankers Docks in Venezuela
Shipping News

First of Five Iranian Tankers Docks in Venezuela

By Tibisay Romero and Deisy Buitrago VALENCIA, Venezuela/CARACAS May 25 (Reuters) – The first of five Iranian tankers carrying fuel to Venezuela has

May 26, 2020
Total Views: 80

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Tuesday, May 26, 2020
ships at anchor
Shipping News

Pandemic Forces Virtual Safety Checks for Oil Tankers

By Jonathan Saul LONDON, May 26 (Reuters) – Ship assessors are resorting to virtual inspections of oil tankers to keep vessels afloat, as the coronavirus

May 26, 2020
Total Views: 83

APL Containership Loses Containers Off Australia
Shipping News

APL Containership Loses Containers Off Australia

An APL containership lost about 40 containers overboard during heavy sea Sunday off the coast of Australia.  The Australian Maritime Safety Authority boarded

May 26, 2020
Total Views: 197

port of rotterdam
Shipping News

Plan Would Reel International Shipping Emissions Into EU Carbon Market

By Kate Abnett May 26 (Reuters) – The European Union’s carbon market could capture a large chunk of emissions from outside Europe if the bloc

May 26, 2020
Total Views: 50

The maritime industry is under more pressure than ever. Are your mooring lines up to the task?
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May 26, 2020
Total Views: 113

Monday, May 25, 2020
crude oil tankers
Shipping News

The World’s Smartest Oil Traders Have Taken to the Seas

By Julian Lee (Bloomberg Opinion) –The waters off the South African oil storage terminal at Saldanha Bay are getting busy. A small flotilla of tankers

May 25, 2020
Total Views: 183