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Wednesday, December 18, 2019
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New Bedford-Based Fishing Vessel Owner and Operator Fined $1 Million for Illegal Discharges

The owner and operator of a New Bedford, Massachusetts-based fishing vessel fleet have been fined $1 million after pleading guilty to discharging oily bilge

Wednesday, December 18, 2019
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offshore wind farm
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Norway Picks Offshore Wind Naysayer as Oil and Energy Minister

By Nerijus Adomaitis and Gwladys Fouche OSLO, Dec 18 (Reuters) – Norway made an outspoken right-wing lawmaker who once called wind turbines “white

December 18, 2019
Total Views: 46

offshore drilling rig brazil. Stock Photo: Shutterstock / marchello74
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Brazil’s Sprawling Car Wash Probe Expands to Maersk Contracts

  By Jake Spring and Pedro Fonseca BRASILIA/RIO DE JANEIRO, Dec 18 (Reuters) – Brazilian authorities on Wednesday targeted Maersk and other

December 18, 2019
Total Views: 110

Tuesday, December 17, 2019
container ship at sea
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Shipping Industry Proposes $5 Billion Fund for Zero-Emission R&D

By Jonathan Saul LONDON, Dec 18 (Reuters) – Shipping associations have proposed creating a research fund with $5 billion raised by the industry to

December 17, 2019
Total Views: 69

Viktor Leonov russian intelligence ship
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Coast Guard: Russian Spy Ship Operating in ‘Unsafe Manner’ Off Southeastern United States

The U.S. Coast Guard is alerting mariners to the possible presence of a Russian surveillance ship that has been conducting unsafe operations off the

December 17, 2019
Total Views: 136

aidanova lng powered cruise ship
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Carnival Joins Zero-Emission Coalition

The world’s largest cruise company, Carnival Corporation is joining a coalition of companies committed to accelerating the decarbonization of the

December 17, 2019
Total Views: 95

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Chinese Shipper COSCO Collects Intel for Beijing With Concealed Equipment

WASHINGTON, Sept 1 (Reuters) – China’s state-owned shipping giant COSCO uses concealed equipment on board its ships to spy on military

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El Niño Strengthens, Raising New Concerns for Panama Canal

El Niño is strengthening across the tropical Pacific, with U.S. forecasters now seeing a greater than 90% chance it becomes a very strong event this fall and

News

MARAD Says No Other Suitable Ship Available for Classified Empire State VII Mission

The U.S. Maritime Administration is activating SUNY Maritime College’s Empire State VII for a classified national security mission after

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

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Tanker Struck by Three Projectiles on Omani Side of Strait of Hormuz

A tanker has been struck by three unknown projectiles while transiting the Strait of Hormuz along the Omani side of the waterway, marking the latest attack on


Tuesday, December 17, 2019
containerships nord first LNG bunkering
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CMA CGM Leads Container Lines in Switch to LNG Fuel

By Mike Wackett (The Loadstar) – CMA CGM shortsea subsidiary Containerships has received its fourth LNG-powered vessel, the 1,380 teu Containerships

December 17, 2019
Total Views: 140

containership ship bunkering
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UAE Signals Leniency on IMO 2020 Enforcement

By Verity Ratcliffe (Bloomberg) –The world’s oil tanker owners can breathe a sigh of relief: a vital Middle East shipping hub is going to start

December 17, 2019
Total Views: 71

China's first domestically built aircraft carrier departs the port for its ninth sea trial in Dalian
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China’s First Domestically Built Aircraft Carrier Enters Service

BEIJING, Dec 17 (Reuters) – China commissioned its first domestically built aircraft carrier into service on Tuesday at a key base on the shores of the

December 17, 2019
Total Views: 414

daewoo shipbuilding
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Hyundai Heavy’s $1.8 Billion Deal with DSME Hits EU Antitrust Hurdle

By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS, Dec 17 (Reuters) – World No. 1 shipbuilding group Hyundai Heavy Industries Holdings Co Ltd’s $1.8 billion merger with

December 17, 2019
Total Views: 106

Monday, December 16, 2019
First Plastic from Great Pacific Garbage Patch Arrives Onshore in Vancouver
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First Plastic from Great Pacific Garbage Patch Arrives Onshore in Vancouver

The Dutch non-profit led by young entrepreneur Boyan Slat is just now bringing the first batch of ocean plastic back to shore following a successful mission to

December 16, 2019
Total Views: 140

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Chinese Shipper COSCO Collects Intel for Beijing With Concealed Equipment
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Chinese Shipper COSCO Collects Intel for Beijing With Concealed Equipment

WASHINGTON, Sept 1 (Reuters) – China’s state-owned shipping giant COSCO uses concealed equipment on board its ships to spy on military

El Niño Strengthens, Raising New Concerns for Panama Canal
Featured

El Niño Strengthens, Raising New Concerns for Panama Canal

El Niño is strengthening across the tropical Pacific, with U.S. forecasters now seeing a greater than 90% chance it becomes a very strong event this fall and

MARAD Says No Other Suitable Ship Available for Classified Empire State VII Mission
News

MARAD Says No Other Suitable Ship Available for Classified Empire State VII Mission

The U.S. Maritime Administration is activating SUNY Maritime College’s Empire State VII for a classified national security mission after

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

Tanker Struck by Three Projectiles on Omani Side of Strait of Hormuz
Defense

Tanker Struck by Three Projectiles on Omani Side of Strait of Hormuz

A tanker has been struck by three unknown projectiles while transiting the Strait of Hormuz along the Omani side of the waterway, marking the latest attack on


Monday, December 16, 2019
conception boat fire
Shipping News

Bill Seeks to Improve Small Passenger Vessel Safety After Deadly Conception Boat Fire

In the aftermath of the Conception dive boat fire which claimed the lives of 34 people, Senator Dianne Feinstein and Representatives Salud Carbajal and Julia

December 16, 2019
Total Views: 81

arktika nuclear-powered icebreaker
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World’s Largest Nuclear-Powered Icebreaker Completes Stage One Sea Trials

Russia’s largest and most powerful nuclear-powered icebreaker has returned from its first round of sea trials before its planned delivery in 2020.  The

December 16, 2019
Total Views: 1173

stolt groenland
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MAIB Points to Chemical Reaction in Stolt Groenland Explosion Probe

Maritime investigators in the UK have released an interim report into the large explosion on board the chemical tanker Stolt Groenland in Ulsan, South Korea

December 16, 2019
Total Views: 857

port
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European Commission Approves Maritime State Aid to Five Countries

The European Commission has approved state aid for five countries to encourage ship registration and promote  Europe’s maritime competitiveness. The

December 16, 2019
Total Views: 128

An aerial view of the Whakaari, also known as White Island volcano, in New Zealand
Shipping News

Royal Caribbean Liability in White Island Volcano Deaths May Turn On ‘Act of God’ Defense

By Tom Hals (Reuters) – Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd’s potential liability for a deadly excursion to a volcanic island in New Zealand could hinge on

December 16, 2019
Total Views: 86

Corporate News

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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

19 hours ago

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


Monday, December 16, 2019
U.S. Top Trade Negotiator Praises Deal, China Remains Cautious
Shipping News

U.S. Top Trade Negotiator Praises Deal, China Remains Cautious

By David Lawder and Kevin Yao WASHINGTON/BEIJING, Dec 16 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump’s top trade negotiator praised a “phase

December 16, 2019
Total Views: 57

duke oil tanker
Shipping News

Twenty Kidnapped in Tanker Attack in Gulf of Guinea

Update: Twenty Indian nationals have been kidnapped from an oil tanker in West African waters, India’s foreign ministry has confirmed.  By

December 16, 2019
Total Views: 108

Friday, December 13, 2019
shanghai free trade zone
Shipping News

U.S. and China Agree to ‘Phase One’ Trade Deal

By Shawn Donnan, Miao Han and Jenny Leonard (Bloomberg) –The U.S. and China said they agreed to the details of the first phase of a broader trade

December 13, 2019
Total Views: 62

MSC Gulsun
Shipping News

MSC Defends Itself Against Report Claiming EU’s Biggest Polluter Status

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company is defending itself against a report claiming the Swiss-based ocean carrier is one of the top carbon emitters in the

December 13, 2019
Total Views: 60

golden ray salvage
Shipping News

Lightering of Golden Ray Completed in St. Simons Sound

All oil on board the overturned vehicle carrier Golden Ray has now been removed, the St. Simons Sound Incident Response Unified Command said Monday, a major

December 13, 2019
Total Views: 129

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Friday, December 13, 2019
cma cgm vasco de gama
Shipping News

Shell Supply Deal to Boost CMA CGM’s Use of Low-Sulphur Biofuel

PARIS, Dec 12 (Reuters) – Container shipping group CMA CGM is to increase its use of sustainable marine bio-fuel oil through a supply deal with Royal

December 13, 2019
Total Views: 34

Elka Aristotle tanker
Shipping News

Pirates Release Three Tanker Crew Kidnapped Off Togo

ATHENS, Dec 13 (Reuters) – Pirates have released three crew taken hostage from a Greek oil tanker off the coast of the West African country of Togo in

December 13, 2019
Total Views: 54

Thursday, December 12, 2019
mississippi river mat boat
Shipping News

Mississippi River’s Specialized Mat Sinking Unit to Get Modern Upgrade

At the end of each summer, a specialized unit of the United States Army Corps of Engineers get to work on the Mississippi River laying thousands of slabs of

December 12, 2019
Total Views: 801

msc ship in port
Shipping News

Scrubber Queue Grows Ahead of IMO 2020

By Mike Wackett (The Loadstar) – Another containership fitted with an exhaust gas cleaning system (scrubber) is added to the global fleet every 10 hours,

December 12, 2019
Total Views: 124

singapore
Shipping News

Fuel-Trading Routes Revamped as IMO 2020 Dynamics Take Hold

By Jack Wittels (Bloomberg) –Shippers have fewer than three weeks until new rules kick in forcing them to burn cleaner fuels, but the regulations are

December 12, 2019
Total Views: 62