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Tuesday, May 26, 2020
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

Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Total Views: 223

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: 65

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: 127

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: 193

Friday, May 22, 2020
Da Hoop Conducts Remote Sea Trials for Silversea Newbuild
Shipping News

Da Hoop Conducts Remote Sea Trials for Silversea Newbuild

Dutch shipbuilder Da Hoop is claiming the world’s first remotely-operated sea trials with the testing of the a new expedition cruise ship for Silversea

May 22, 2020
Total Views: 95

Hapag-Lloyd Containership Quarantined in South Africa After Crew Members Test Positive for Virus
Shipping News

Hapag-Lloyd Containership Quarantined in South Africa After Crew Members Test Positive for Virus

A Hapag-Lloyd containership has been ordered to quarantine at a Durban, South Africa anchorage after two crew members on board tested positive for COVID-19,

May 22, 2020
Total Views: 125

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Cruise Ships

U.S. Coast Guard Detains MSC Cruise Ship in Miami

The U.S. Coast Guard has detained the cruise ship MSC Poesia at PortMiami, forcing MSC Cruises to cancel an 11-night Caribbean voyage after the vessel remained

News

Finnish Court Jails Cargo Ship Captain, Crew Member for Baltic Sea Cable Sabotage

A Finnish court on Thursday jailed the Russian captain and an Azerbaijani crew member of the cargo ship Fitburg for aggravated sabotage over damage to two

News

Australia Bans Bulk Carrier Over Repeated Falsification of Crew Rest Records

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has banned a Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier from Australian ports for 90 days after inspectors

Navy

Longer Navy Deployments Demand More Than Tough Sailors

By Chris Servello (OpEd) Ten and eleven month Navy deployments may become the norm for the next couple of years. That’s the message Chief of Naval

News

MARAD Approves $1 Billion Offshore Crude Oil Export Port Off Louisiana

The Trump administration has approved a $1 billion offshore crude oil export project off the coast of Louisiana, clearing a major regulatory hurdle for a


Friday, May 22, 2020
American Flag ShipAn American Flag flying from a US Merchant Ship. Stock Photo Logra/ Shutterstock
Shipping News

U.S. Celebrates National Maritime Day

With the coronavirus pandemic, it’s never been more important to recognize some of our nation’s most important essential workers: our maritime workers.

May 22, 2020
Total Views: 29

Thursday, May 21, 2020
Oil Rally Continues as Output Cuts Hit Supply Glut
Shipping News

Oil Rally Continues as Output Cuts Hit Supply Glut

By Olivia Raimonde (Bloomberg) –Oil posted its longest streak of gains in more than a year, buoyed by output cuts across the globe that have whittled

May 21, 2020
Total Views: 103

MAIB Warns Older Crew of Heightened Slip and Fall Risk
Shipping News

MAIB Warns Older Crew of Heightened Slip and Fall Risk

The UK Marine Investigation Branch is reminding older mariners that they are at heightened risk of slip and fall accidents following the death of a 72-year-old

May 21, 2020
Total Views: 157

NOAA Predicts Above-Normal 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season
Shipping News

NOAA Predicts Above-Normal 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season

As the United States looks towards reopening, weather forecasters say conditions are ripe for an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season in 2020. Forecasters

May 21, 2020
Total Views: 119

qatar lng ship
Shipping News

Bahri Puts LNG Tanker Plan on Hold, Sources Say

By Jessica Jaganathan SINGAPORE, May 21 (Reuters) – Saudi Aramco’s shipping division Bahri has put on hold plans to charter up to 12 liquefied

May 21, 2020
Total Views: 117

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U.S. Coast Guard Detains MSC Cruise Ship in Miami
Cruise Ships

U.S. Coast Guard Detains MSC Cruise Ship in Miami

The U.S. Coast Guard has detained the cruise ship MSC Poesia at PortMiami, forcing MSC Cruises to cancel an 11-night Caribbean voyage after the vessel remained

Finnish Court Jails Cargo Ship Captain, Crew Member for Baltic Sea Cable Sabotage
News

Finnish Court Jails Cargo Ship Captain, Crew Member for Baltic Sea Cable Sabotage

A Finnish court on Thursday jailed the Russian captain and an Azerbaijani crew member of the cargo ship Fitburg for aggravated sabotage over damage to two

Australia Bans Bulk Carrier Over Repeated Falsification of Crew Rest Records
News

Australia Bans Bulk Carrier Over Repeated Falsification of Crew Rest Records

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has banned a Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier from Australian ports for 90 days after inspectors

Longer Navy Deployments Demand More Than Tough Sailors
Navy

Longer Navy Deployments Demand More Than Tough Sailors

By Chris Servello (OpEd) Ten and eleven month Navy deployments may become the norm for the next couple of years. That’s the message Chief of Naval

MARAD Approves $1 Billion Offshore Crude Oil Export Port Off Louisiana
News

MARAD Approves $1 Billion Offshore Crude Oil Export Port Off Louisiana

The Trump administration has approved a $1 billion offshore crude oil export project off the coast of Louisiana, clearing a major regulatory hurdle for a


Wednesday, May 20, 2020
jones act vessel
Shipping News

U.S. Federal Maritime Commission to Investigate Canada’s Proposed Ballast Water Regulations

The U.S. Federal Maritime Administration has agreed to investigate alleged discriminatory ballast water regulations imposed by Canada. The Commission voted

May 20, 2020
Total Views: 127

port hedland Photo credit: Pilbara Ports Authority
Shipping News

Western Australia Pushing to Establish LNG Bunkering Hub in Pilbara

Western Australia is vying to establish Pilbara as a leading LNG refueling hub for dry bulk vessels. The State Government this month announced it will begin

May 20, 2020
Total Views: 315

tanker at sea
Shipping News

Alaskan, Canadian Crude Sent to China as Demand Recovers

By Robert Tuttle (Bloomberg) –Canadian and Alaskan crude that normally travels to the U.S. West Coast is finding a market in China, where demand is

May 20, 2020
Total Views: 164

Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line Extend Voyage Suspensions to July 31
Cruise Ships

Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line Extend Voyage Suspensions to July 31

By Nivedita Balu May 20 (Reuters) – Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd on Wednesday extended the suspension of voyages by

May 20, 2020
Total Views: 157

ship at sunset
Shipping News

Norwegian Shipowners Commit to Carbon Neutrality by 2050

Norwegian shipowners are committing an ambitious plan for the entire Norwegian fleet to be carbon neutral by 2050. The commitment, made under the umbrella of

May 20, 2020
Total Views: 93

Corporate News

November 4, 2026

Propspeed Joins RightShip’s Zero Harm Innovation Partners Program to Support More Efficient and Sustainable Vessel Operations

Improving vessel energy efficiency is an important part of the maritime industry’s efforts to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. While hull performance

November 3, 2026

Damen wins KNVTS Ship of the Year Award with CSOV Windcat Rotterdam

Damen Shipyards Group and Windcat are pleased to announce that Commissioning Service Operations Vessel (CSOV) Windcat Rotterdam has received the KNVTS

October 27, 2026

New RAmparts 3800 Ship-Handling/Fire-Fighting 2 Tug Design for Ningbo Port

Robert Allan Ltd. is pleased to announce the award to design a new RAmparts 3800 Ship-Handling/Fire-Fighting 2 (FiFi 2) tug for Ningbo Port. The vessel will be

October 22, 2026

Nor-Shipping brings new Focus to AI, Ports and Marketing in 2027

Nor-Shipping is revamping its knowledge-sharing offer with a brand new stage created for day-long ‘deep dives’ into fast-moving and strategically important subjects.

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

Corporate News

November 4, 2026

Propspeed Joins RightShip’s Zero Harm Innovation Partners Program to Support More Efficient and Sustainable Vessel Operations

Improving vessel energy efficiency is an important part of the maritime industry’s efforts to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. While hull performance

November 3, 2026

Damen wins KNVTS Ship of the Year Award with CSOV Windcat Rotterdam

Damen Shipyards Group and Windcat are pleased to announce that Commissioning Service Operations Vessel (CSOV) Windcat Rotterdam has received the KNVTS

October 27, 2026

New RAmparts 3800 Ship-Handling/Fire-Fighting 2 Tug Design for Ningbo Port

Robert Allan Ltd. is pleased to announce the award to design a new RAmparts 3800 Ship-Handling/Fire-Fighting 2 (FiFi 2) tug for Ningbo Port. The vessel will be

October 22, 2026

Nor-Shipping brings new Focus to AI, Ports and Marketing in 2027

Nor-Shipping is revamping its knowledge-sharing offer with a brand new stage created for day-long ‘deep dives’ into fast-moving and strategically important subjects.

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


Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Iranian Gunboats
Shipping News

In Veiled Warning to Iran, U.S. Tells Gulf Mariners to Stay Clear of Its Warships

By Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali WASHINGTON, May 19 (Reuters) – In an alert that appeared aimed squarely at Iran, the U.S. Navy issued a warning on Tuesday

May 19, 2020
Total Views: 182

shipping container
News

Electronic Bills of Lading Could Save Shipping Billions Per Year

By Gavin van Marle (The Loadstar) – The container shipping industry could save itself up to $4bn a year if half of all bills of lading (B/Ls) were dealt

May 19, 2020
Total Views: 170

U.S. Navy Fires Cruiser Captain After Bunker Fuel Spill in Virginia
Defense

U.S. Navy Fires Cruiser Captain After Bunker Fuel Spill in Virginia

The U.S. Navy has removed the commanding officer of a guided missile cruiser following a bunker spill while pier side at the Naval Weapons Station in Yorktown,

May 19, 2020
Total Views: 396

Haliade-X 12 MW wind turbines
Offshore

Battle Over World’s Biggest Wind Turbine Is Heating Up

By William Mathis (Bloomberg) — Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy SA, the Spanish wind turbine manufacturer, is to build what will be the world’s biggest

May 19, 2020
Total Views: 249

Monday, May 18, 2020
kea trader salvage
Shipping News

Ardent to Wind Down Salvage Activities

After five years in business, global salvage firm Ardent says it will no longer be entering into new contracts from May 2020 onward.  Ardent, a leading

May 18, 2020
Total Views: 594

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Monday, May 18, 2020
bow of a dry bulk carrier at anchor
Shipping News

Bulk Shipping ‘At The Very Bottom’ as Carrier Earnings Plunge

By Annie Lee and Krystal Chia (Bloomberg) –Vessels carrying dry bulk commodities are struggling to make a profit because of the double hit of lower

May 18, 2020
Total Views: 139

Pirates Attack Stolt Tanker in Gulf of Aden
Piracy

Pirates Attack Stolt Tanker in Gulf of Aden

By Lisa Barrington and Jonathan Saul DUBAI/LONDON, May 17 (Reuters) – Armed pirates attacked a British-flagged chemical tanker in the Gulf of Aden on

May 18, 2020
Total Views: 334

oil tanker
Shipping News

Iran Warns U.S. Over Venezuela-Bound Tankers

By Golnar Motevalli (Bloomberg) –Iran has sent an official warning to the U.S. against making threats to Iranian fuel tankers bound for Venezuela, the

May 18, 2020
Total Views: 91

Sunday, May 17, 2020
Malcolm McLean
Blog

The Story of Malcolm McLean and How Containerization Shaped the Modern World – TED

Containerization is the reason we have a thriving global marketplace, but where did it all begin? The idea of it was actually conjured up on a busy dock in

May 17, 2020
Total Views: 764

Friday, May 15, 2020
Floating Storage Shows Signs of Slipping
Shipping News

Floating Storage Shows Signs of Slipping

By Alex Longley, Sherry Su and Javier Blas (Bloomberg) — One of the oil market’s most obvious signs of oversupply — millions of barrels being

May 15, 2020
Total Views: 121