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Monday, January 27, 2020
Cheniere's 1000th cargo on the vessel Hoegh Galleon, January 26, 2020
Shipping News

Cheniere Marks 1000th LNG Cargo Shipped from U.S. Gulf Coast

Cheniere Energy has announced it has shipped its 1000th cargo of liquified natural gas from its LNG export facilities on the U.S. Gulf coast. The milesone

Monday, January 27, 2020
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containership underway
Shipping News

Antwerp Shipowner Claims Net-Zero CO2 Emissions

Antwerp-based shipowner Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB) says it has achieved net-zero carbon emissions through the purchase of carbon credits to offset its

January 27, 2020
Total Views: 103

bow of dry bulk ship
Shipping News

Baltic Dry Index Falls to Over 3-Year Low

Jan 27 (Reuters) – The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index fell to its lowest level since April 2016, dragged down by lower vessels rates

January 27, 2020
Total Views: 153

liza fpso
Shipping News

Exxon Find Boosts Guyana Oil Estimates to 8 Billion Barrels

Jan 27 (Reuters) – Exxon Mobil Corp on Monday raised its Guyana oil estimates by 2 billion barrels with disclosure of a new discovery, as it continues to

January 27, 2020
Total Views: 90

Watch: Wild Docking in Norway
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Watch: Wild Docking in Norway

Check out this wild video out of northern Norway showing an expedition cruise ship docking during strong winds. The video was filmed on January 21 as the

January 27, 2020
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southampton port
Shipping News

Trump’s ‘Massive’ U.S.-UK Trade Deal Faces Big Hurdles

By David Lawder WASHINGTON, Jan 27 (Reuters) – Britain is the United States’ closest ally but their long friendship may be sorely tested as the two

January 27, 2020
Total Views: 75

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Press Releases

ABB to power New Zealand’s new generation rail-enabled ferries for Cook Strait

ABB has been selected as the power, propulsion and automation technology partner for two new Ro-Pax ferries, to be named Kupe and Cook, which form part of Cook

News

China-Russia Arctic Shipping Push Accelerates With New Ice-Class Container Ships

China’s NewNew Shipping Line and Russia’s state nuclear corporation Rosatom are advancing plans to build five large ice-class container ships aimed at

Cruise Ships

Norway To Help Russians Stranded In Arctic After ship Seizure

OSLO, Sept 4 (Reuters) – Norway will provide necessary assistance to Russians in the Arctic Svalbard islands following the arrest of a ship

News

Russian Expedition Ship Seized in Norway Over $4.22 Billion Naftogaz Claim

Norwegian authorities have seized a Russian-owned expedition ship in Svalbard at the request of Ukraine’s Naftogaz Group as the company seeks to enforce a

Defense

PHOTOS: U.S. Aircraft Carrier Abraham Lincoln Arrives in Thailand After 286 Days at Sea

U.S. Navy aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln arrived in port in eastern Thailand on Wednesday after 286 days at sea, including a lengthy deployment in the


Monday, January 27, 2020
nuclear icebreaker convoy
Shipping News

Green Groups Push for Low Sulphur Fuel Ban in the Arctic

LONDON, Jan 27 (Reuters) – Green groups on Monday called for a ban on the use of new low sulfur fuel in the Arctic region, citing research showing that

January 27, 2020
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Sunday, January 26, 2020
rc creppel
Shipping News

Three Missing After Towing Vessels Collide on Mississippi River

Three people are missing after two towing vessels collided on the Mississippi River near Luling, Louisiana on Sunday. The U.S. Coast Guard says watchstanders

January 26, 2020
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Friday, January 24, 2020
Short Sea Forestry Vessel
Shipbuilding

Wärtsilä To Help Build New LNG Short Sea Shipping Vessels

Wärtsilä will supply all the main equipment for the first LNG fuelled short-sea Ro-Lo (roll-on, lift-off) vessels to be operated by Finland based Bore for

January 24, 2020
Total Views: 138

MAN Energy Solutions MAN 20V35/44G
Engineering News

VW Struggles With Sale of MAN Energy Solutions

By Aaron Kirchfeld (Bloomberg) Volkswagen AG is disappointed with the offers so far for its MAN Energy Solutions division, which makes diesel engines for ships

January 24, 2020
Total Views: 920

Will Fukushima Waste Be Diluted And Dumped In The Pacific?
Environment

Will Fukushima Waste Be Diluted And Dumped In The Pacific?

By Aaron Sheldrick (Reuters) – At the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant north of Tokyo, workers in protective suits are still removing radioactive material

January 24, 2020
Total Views: 112

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ABB to power New Zealand’s new generation rail-enabled ferries for Cook Strait
Press Releases

ABB to power New Zealand’s new generation rail-enabled ferries for Cook Strait

ABB has been selected as the power, propulsion and automation technology partner for two new Ro-Pax ferries, to be named Kupe and Cook, which form part of Cook

China-Russia Arctic Shipping Push Accelerates With New Ice-Class Container Ships
News

China-Russia Arctic Shipping Push Accelerates With New Ice-Class Container Ships

China’s NewNew Shipping Line and Russia’s state nuclear corporation Rosatom are advancing plans to build five large ice-class container ships aimed at

Norway To Help Russians Stranded In Arctic After ship Seizure
Cruise Ships

Norway To Help Russians Stranded In Arctic After ship Seizure

OSLO, Sept 4 (Reuters) – Norway will provide necessary assistance to Russians in the Arctic Svalbard islands following the arrest of a ship

Russian Expedition Ship Seized in Norway Over $4.22 Billion Naftogaz Claim
News

Russian Expedition Ship Seized in Norway Over $4.22 Billion Naftogaz Claim

Norwegian authorities have seized a Russian-owned expedition ship in Svalbard at the request of Ukraine’s Naftogaz Group as the company seeks to enforce a

PHOTOS: U.S. Aircraft Carrier Abraham Lincoln Arrives in Thailand After 286 Days at Sea
Defense

PHOTOS: U.S. Aircraft Carrier Abraham Lincoln Arrives in Thailand After 286 Days at Sea

U.S. Navy aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln arrived in port in eastern Thailand on Wednesday after 286 days at sea, including a lengthy deployment in the


Thursday, January 23, 2020
maersk containership new york
Shipping News

IMO Urged to Crack Down on Dangerous Ladder Arrangements After Pilot’s Death

The International Maritime Pilots’ Association (IMPA) is calling on the International Maritime Organization to crack down on a commonly

January 23, 2020
Total Views: 383

Stock photo shows an oil tanker at a terminal
Shipping News

China Tax Changes Unlikely to Boost Marine Fuel Supply Until Q2

By Roslan Khasawneh and Muyu Xu SINGAPORE, Jan 23 (Reuters) – Chinese oil refiners are unlikely to boost their output of cleaner marine fuels until at

January 23, 2020
Total Views: 80

lng carrier
Shipping News

Gas Export’s Dirty Secret: A Carbon Footprint Rivaling Coal’s

By Catherine Traywick, Stephen Cunningham, Naureen Malik and Dave Merrill (Bloomberg) –In May, while President Donald Trump toured a new $10 billion

January 23, 2020
Total Views: 139

singapore
Shipping News

Fuel Spread Narrows in Singapore as Low Sulphur Fuel Prices Drop

The price of low sulphur fuel oil has dropped steeply in recent weeks at the bunkering hub of Singapore in a sign that the bunker market is stabilizing

January 23, 2020
Total Views: 80

World’s First Carbon-Free Ammonia-Fueled Vessel Planned for 2024
Shipping News

World’s First Carbon-Free Ammonia-Fueled Vessel Planned for 2024

A new project looking to launch the world’s first ammonia-powered supply vessel has received major funding from the European Union, setting the stage for

January 23, 2020
Total Views: 236

Corporate News

September 3, 2026

ABS and JB Energy Sign MOU to Support Floating Offshore Wind Development in Brazil

ABS and JB Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on strategic studies for the proposed Aura Sul Wind Project, a floating offshore wind pilot under

September 2, 2026

New Inmarsat Maritime Safety Data Hub insights combine GMDSS distress and weather data to provide unique insight into maritime risk

Industry-first analysis combines three years of GMDSS distress call data with almost 107,000 maritime safety broadcasts, revealing how extreme weather, operational pressures and

September 2, 2026

ABB to power New Zealand’s new generation rail-enabled ferries for Cook Strait

ABB has been selected as the power, propulsion and automation technology partner for two new Ro-Pax ferries, to be named Kupe and Cook, which form part of Cook Strait

September 2, 2026

VIKING appointed Official Global Sales and Service Partner for Dräger marine safety range

VIKING has been appointed as Official Preferred Global Sales and Service Partner for the full range of respiratory protection equipment and mobile gas detection equipment offered

September 2, 2026

New RAmparts 4300 ASD Tug Design for Guangzhou Port

Robert Allan Ltd. has been awarded a contract to design a new RAmparts 4300 ASD tug for Guangzhou Port. The vessel will mark the first Robert Allan Ltd.-designed tug to

August 31, 2026

Early Action, Flexibility and Execution Key to Success Through 2035, Says the 2026 ABS Outlook

Annual ABS report offers a strategic guide for shipowners navigating fragmented regulations, rising carbon costs and shifting fuel pathways Shipping’s challenge is now how

August 28, 2026

2026 Robert Allan Memorial Scholarship Awards

The Trustees of the Robert Allan Memorial Scholarship Trust and Robert Allan Ltd. are very pleased to announce the award of the following scholarships for the 2026/2027 academic

August 27, 2026

MacGregor Leads Lashing Innovation with Hippo Fully Automatic Twistlock and Balanced Lashing System

MacGregor has experienced a highly positive trend in the demand for its cargo securing innovations in 2026, driven by strong market uptake of its ACV-1 Hippo fully automatic

Corporate News

September 3, 2026

ABS and JB Energy Sign MOU to Support Floating Offshore Wind Development in Brazil

ABS and JB Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on strategic studies for the proposed Aura Sul Wind Project, a floating offshore wind pilot under

September 2, 2026

New Inmarsat Maritime Safety Data Hub insights combine GMDSS distress and weather data to provide unique insight into maritime risk

Industry-first analysis combines three years of GMDSS distress call data with almost 107,000 maritime safety broadcasts, revealing how extreme weather, operational pressures and

September 2, 2026

ABB to power New Zealand’s new generation rail-enabled ferries for Cook Strait

ABB has been selected as the power, propulsion and automation technology partner for two new Ro-Pax ferries, to be named Kupe and Cook, which form part of Cook Strait

September 2, 2026

VIKING appointed Official Global Sales and Service Partner for Dräger marine safety range

VIKING has been appointed as Official Preferred Global Sales and Service Partner for the full range of respiratory protection equipment and mobile gas detection equipment offered

September 2, 2026

New RAmparts 4300 ASD Tug Design for Guangzhou Port

Robert Allan Ltd. has been awarded a contract to design a new RAmparts 4300 ASD tug for Guangzhou Port. The vessel will mark the first Robert Allan Ltd.-designed tug to

August 31, 2026

Early Action, Flexibility and Execution Key to Success Through 2035, Says the 2026 ABS Outlook

Annual ABS report offers a strategic guide for shipowners navigating fragmented regulations, rising carbon costs and shifting fuel pathways Shipping’s challenge is now how

August 28, 2026

2026 Robert Allan Memorial Scholarship Awards

The Trustees of the Robert Allan Memorial Scholarship Trust and Robert Allan Ltd. are very pleased to announce the award of the following scholarships for the 2026/2027 academic

August 27, 2026

MacGregor Leads Lashing Innovation with Hippo Fully Automatic Twistlock and Balanced Lashing System

MacGregor has experienced a highly positive trend in the demand for its cargo securing innovations in 2026, driven by strong market uptake of its ACV-1 Hippo fully automatic


Thursday, January 23, 2020
The Next Big Thing in Luxury Cruising is Small Ships
Shipping News

The Next Big Thing in Luxury Cruising is Small Ships

By Fran Golden (Bloomberg) –One of the biggest trends in high-end cruising is extremely small. It’s the opposite, in some ways, of everything you’d

January 23, 2020
Total Views: 1033

containership ship bunkering
Shipping News

IMO’s Marine Fuel Rules Sets Shipping Industry for a Comeback in 2020 -IHS

By Roslan Khasawneh SINGAPORE, Jan 23 (Reuters) – The global shipping market is set for a recovery, benefiting from new global rules on marine fuels that

January 23, 2020
Total Views: 100

Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Lawsuit Filed After Deadly Tanker Collision Near Galveston
Shipping News

Lawsuit Filed After Deadly Tanker Collision Near Galveston

The owners of the MT Odfjell Bow Fortune, the 600-foot tanker that collided with a fishing vessel near Galveston, Texas on January 14, has asked a Federal

January 22, 2020
Total Views: 147

Mumbai Maersk Containership
Shipping News

Maersk Raises Bunker Surcharge as Fuel Costs Spiral

By Firat Kayakiran and Jack Wittels (Bloomberg) –The world’s largest container shipping line is hiking up a fuel surcharge that it imposes to transport

January 22, 2020
Total Views: 298

IMO greenhouse gas emissions
Shipping News

IMO Secretary-General Hails ‘Relatively Smooth’ IMO 2020 Transition

IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim says the implementation of new International rules limiting the sulphur content of fuel used by ships has gone relatively

January 22, 2020
Total Views: 75

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Wednesday, January 22, 2020
McDermott International
Shipping News

McDermott International Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

(Reuters) – U.S. oilfield services provider McDermott International Inc said on Tuesday it would file for prepackaged bankruptcy protection under Chapter

January 22, 2020
Total Views: 134

container shipping
Shipping News

Container Lines Raising Rates to Offload Clean Fuel Cost

By Kyunghee Park (Bloomberg) –Container-shipping companies, some of the biggest polluters of the world’s oceans, are managing to pass higher costs onto

January 22, 2020
Total Views: 57

happy lady tanker
Shipping News

Pirates Release ‘Happy Lady’ Crew Members

Pirates have released eight crew members kidnapped from the Greek tanker Happy Lady back in December as the vessel was anchored off the port of Limboh in

January 22, 2020
Total Views: 303

containership underway
Shipping News

Containership Comes Under Fire by Pirates Off Nigeria

Pirates off the coast of Nigeria chased and shot at a containership underway on Tuesday in the first reported piracy incident in the Gulf of Guinea region so

January 22, 2020
Total Views: 114

Floating Wind Farm Developer Seeks New Funding for Bigger Scale
Shipping News

Floating Wind Farm Developer Seeks New Funding for Bigger Scale

By William Mathis (Bloomberg) –One of the most advanced developers of the growing floating wind farm business, Principle Power Inc., is seeking to raise

January 22, 2020
Total Views: 549