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Monday, April 29, 2019
essex police drone unit
Shipping News

UK to Trial Search and Rescue Drones

Authorities in the UK are launching a pilot project to test the use of drones to assist in search and rescue operations. The year-long trial is set to launch

Monday, April 29, 2019
Total Views: 223

Opinion: The Missouri River Is Just Going to Keep On Flooding
Shipping News

Opinion: The Missouri River Is Just Going to Keep On Flooding

By Justin Fox (Bloomberg Opinion) — The Missouri River used to be out of control. “It cuts corners, runs around at nights, fills itself with snags and

April 29, 2019
Total Views: 123

maersk freight cargo
Shipping News

Maersk Launches Digital Ocean Customs Clearance Platform

A.P. Moller – Maersk announced Monday that it has started offering digital Ocean Customs Clearance to its customers, becoming the first carrier in the

April 29, 2019
Total Views: 135

semisubmersible drilling rig
Shipping News

Trump Drive to Boost Fossil Fuels Hits a Wall in Federal Courts

By Jennifer A. Dlouhy (Bloomberg) — From easing regulations on coal mining to opening more federal land to oil drillers, President Donald Trump has kept

April 29, 2019
Total Views: 47

lng carrier
Shipping News

Britain Brimming With Natural Gas as LNG Flows Hit a Record

By Anna Shiryaevskaya, Vanessa Dezem and Mathew Carr (Bloomberg) — Britain’s appetite for natural gas usually declines in the summer, but this season

April 29, 2019
Total Views: 51

guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110)
Navy

U.S. Navy Warships Patrol Taiwan Strait

by Idrees Ali (Reuters) – The U.S. military said it sent two Navy warships through the Taiwan Strait on Sunday as the Pentagon increases the frequency of

April 29, 2019
Total Views: 280

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Featured

Iran Seizes Chinese-Owned ‘Floating Armory’ Ship Near Hormuz

Iran seized a Chinese-owned ship that’s one of a handful of so-called floating armories that operate in the region, according to two maritime security

Featured

Hormuz Oil Flows Creep Higher as More Supertankers Exit

The number of supertankers hauling unsanctioned oil through the Strait of Hormuz has shown signs of rising in recent days, offering limited relief to an oil

Featured

Greek-Operated Tanker Breaks Through Hormuz Gridlock

A Greek-operated tanker sailed from the Gulf to India on Friday after crossing the Strait of Hormuz in one of the few crude sailings through the waterway this

Featured

Iran Launches Official ‘Persian Gulf Strait Authority’ Account, Declares Unauthorized Hormuz Transit ‘Illegal’

The Iranian-backed Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) has officially launched a public presence on X, marking the clearest effort yet by Tehran to formalize

Energy

UAE Will Double Oil Export Capacity Bypassing Hormuz by 2027

The United Arab Emirates will double its capacity to export crude oil bypassing the Strait of Hormuz by next year, as it seeks to reduce reliance on the


Monday, April 29, 2019
China Coast Guard
Navy

U.S. Warns China Coast Guard

by Linly Lin (Bloomberg) The head of the U.S. Navy warned China that its coast guard and maritime militia will be treated in the same way as the nation’s

April 29, 2019
Total Views: 92

Sunday, April 28, 2019
Carr: Always Have an Exit Plan
Shipping News

Carr: Always Have an Exit Plan

By Michael Carr – Before you enter a channel, a harbor, a port, or any confined or restricted space you must have an exit plan. How do I get

April 28, 2019
Total Views: 187

Friday, April 26, 2019
jakarta container terminal
Shipping News

GDP Data Illustrate Both the Good and Bad of Trump’s Trade Wars

By Shawn Donnan (Bloomberg) — One big headline from Friday’s initial report on first-quarter U.S. gross domestic product is the boost growth received

April 26, 2019
Total Views: 41

hybrid roro finnlines
Shipping News

Knud E. Hansen to Design Ice-Class Hybrid RoRo Vessels for Finnlines

Danish ship designer Knud E. Hansen has signed a contract with Nanjing Jinling Shipyard in China to develop the basic design for three large roll-on/roll-off

April 26, 2019
Total Views: 173

Stock photo shows an oil tanker at a terminal
Shipping News

The Giant Soviet Pipeline System That’s Full of Tainted Crude

By Julian Lee (Bloomberg) — Russia’s giant Soviet-era oil pipeline is a vital piece of Europe’s energy infrastructure, carrying crude to

April 26, 2019
Total Views: 67

Most Read

Iran Seizes Chinese-Owned ‘Floating Armory’ Ship Near Hormuz
Featured

Iran Seizes Chinese-Owned ‘Floating Armory’ Ship Near Hormuz

Iran seized a Chinese-owned ship that’s one of a handful of so-called floating armories that operate in the region, according to two maritime security

Hormuz Oil Flows Creep Higher as More Supertankers Exit
Featured

Hormuz Oil Flows Creep Higher as More Supertankers Exit

The number of supertankers hauling unsanctioned oil through the Strait of Hormuz has shown signs of rising in recent days, offering limited relief to an oil

Greek-Operated Tanker Breaks Through Hormuz Gridlock
Featured

Greek-Operated Tanker Breaks Through Hormuz Gridlock

A Greek-operated tanker sailed from the Gulf to India on Friday after crossing the Strait of Hormuz in one of the few crude sailings through the waterway this

Iran Launches Official ‘Persian Gulf Strait Authority’ Account, Declares Unauthorized Hormuz Transit ‘Illegal’
Featured

Iran Launches Official ‘Persian Gulf Strait Authority’ Account, Declares Unauthorized Hormuz Transit ‘Illegal’

The Iranian-backed Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) has officially launched a public presence on X, marking the clearest effort yet by Tehran to formalize

UAE Will Double Oil Export Capacity Bypassing Hormuz by 2027
Energy

UAE Will Double Oil Export Capacity Bypassing Hormuz by 2027

The United Arab Emirates will double its capacity to export crude oil bypassing the Strait of Hormuz by next year, as it seeks to reduce reliance on the


Friday, April 26, 2019
Ocean Network Express ship
Shipping News

ONE Loss Hits Parent Carriers

By Mike Wackett (The Loadstar) – Japanese merged carrier Ocean Network Express (ONE) recorded a net loss of $586m in its first year of operation,

April 26, 2019
Total Views: 95

maersk honam fire damage
Shipping News

Concerns Remain for Global Marine Underwriting, Says IUMI

The number of total losses among vessels over 500GT hit at a 20-year low in 2018 despite growth in the global fleet, according to the International Union of

April 26, 2019
Total Views: 68

cargo ship
Shipping News

Lloyd’s of London Plots New Course as Storm Clouds Gather

By Carolyn Cohn and Jonathan Saul LONDON, April 26 (Reuters) – Lloyd’s of London, the world’s oldest insurer of seafaring vessels, is facing

April 26, 2019
Total Views: 71

Thursday, April 25, 2019
glory amsterdam aground
Shipping News

Intercargo: Despite No Losses Last Year, There’s ‘No Room for Complacency’ in Bulk Shipping Safety

Despite no reported losses in 2018, cargo liquefaction continues to pose a major threat to bulk carriers and their crews, according to bulk shipping

April 25, 2019
Total Views: 69

An oil and gas drilling platform stands offshore in the Gulf of Mexico in Dauphin Island, Alabama, U.S., October 5, 2013. REUTERS/Steve Nesius/File Photo
Shipping News

Trump Administration Sidelines Offshore Drilling Plan After Court Ruling

By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON, April 25 (Reuters) – The Trump administration’s plans to expand offshore drilling are on hold after a March court

April 25, 2019
Total Views: 99

Corporate News

May 14, 2026

IEA supports digital transformation of Glaciar Pesquera fisheries fleet with Inmarsat NexusWave roll-out

Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has worked with its Argentinian partner Ingenieros Electrónicos Asociados (IEA) to implement NexusWave for Glaciar Pesquera to support the

May 13, 2026

An answer to many questions

The Damen Fuel Flexible Tugs range is prepared for the future – whatever it may hold The numerous new regulations facing the industry in recent years leave no room for doubt

May 12, 2026

Greek operators meet evolving connectivity demands with Inmarsat NexusWave

Inmarsat’s fully managed multi-network connectivity service is facilitating fleetwide digital transformation for a growing cohort of Greek ship owners and managers.

April 30, 2026

Underestimated Risks of Coconut Oil Cargoes

Coconut oil is not immediately associated with risk, but its carriage can release toxic vapours and cause oxygen depletion in enclosed spaces. Manish Nayyar, Senior Loss

April 29, 2026

ABS Acquires RMC Global to Strengthen Cyber, Risk and Resilience Capabilities

ABS, through its affiliate ABSG Consulting Inc. (ABS Consulting), has today announced the acquisition of RMC Global (RMC), a leading provider of industrial cybersecurity,

April 29, 2026

FarSounder Celebrates 25 Years of Innovation in Marine Navigation

FarSounder marks its 25th anniversary in 2026, celebrating a quarter-century of advancing marine navigation technology and improving safety at sea. Since its founding, the company

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

Corporate News

May 14, 2026

IEA supports digital transformation of Glaciar Pesquera fisheries fleet with Inmarsat NexusWave roll-out

Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has worked with its Argentinian partner Ingenieros Electrónicos Asociados (IEA) to implement NexusWave for Glaciar Pesquera to support the

May 13, 2026

An answer to many questions

The Damen Fuel Flexible Tugs range is prepared for the future – whatever it may hold The numerous new regulations facing the industry in recent years leave no room for doubt

May 12, 2026

Greek operators meet evolving connectivity demands with Inmarsat NexusWave

Inmarsat’s fully managed multi-network connectivity service is facilitating fleetwide digital transformation for a growing cohort of Greek ship owners and managers.

April 30, 2026

Underestimated Risks of Coconut Oil Cargoes

Coconut oil is not immediately associated with risk, but its carriage can release toxic vapours and cause oxygen depletion in enclosed spaces. Manish Nayyar, Senior Loss

April 29, 2026

ABS Acquires RMC Global to Strengthen Cyber, Risk and Resilience Capabilities

ABS, through its affiliate ABSG Consulting Inc. (ABS Consulting), has today announced the acquisition of RMC Global (RMC), a leading provider of industrial cybersecurity,

April 29, 2026

FarSounder Celebrates 25 Years of Innovation in Marine Navigation

FarSounder marks its 25th anniversary in 2026, celebrating a quarter-century of advancing marine navigation technology and improving safety at sea. Since its founding, the company

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


Thursday, April 25, 2019
Maersk Achiever ahts
Shipping News

Maersk Supply Service Wins Major FPSO Mooring Contract in Gulf of Guinea

Maersk Supply Service announced Thursday it has been awarded a major FPSO mooring project for a U.S. oil major in the Gulf of Guinea. nder the contract, Maersk

April 25, 2019
Total Views: 82

somali pirates captured
Shipping News

Somali Pirates Captured Following Attacks on Fishing Vessels

EU NAVFOR Somalia Operation Atalanta has apprehended five suspected Somali pirates following incident that transpired over the course of several days.

April 25, 2019
Total Views: 118

Hanjin Philippines shipyard
Shipbuilding

Philippines Won’t Bar Chinese Proposals for Hanjin Heavy Shipyard Takeover

By Neil Jerome Morales and Karen Lema MANILA, April 25 (Reuters) – All offers from potential buyers of a strategically located but debt-laden Philippine

April 25, 2019
Total Views: 112

u.s. navy aircraft carriers
Defense

Special Report: New Missile Gap Leaves U.S. Scrambling to Counter China

By David Lague and Benjamin Kang Lim ZHUHAI, China, April 25 (Reuters) – China’s powerful military is considered to be a master at concealing its

April 25, 2019
Total Views: 100

Wednesday, April 24, 2019
wllanius sol vessel
Shipping News

New Swedish Shipping Company Launched

Wallenius and Swedish Orient Line have teamed up to launch a new shipping company focussing on the eco-friendly transport of forestry products and other goods

April 24, 2019
Total Views: 169

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Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Ocean Infinity Completes Subsea Operations on Sunken Grande America
Shipping News

Ocean Infinity Completes Subsea Operations on Sunken Grande America

US-based subsea firm Ocean Infinity announced Wednesday it has completed the subsea inspection of the Grande America, which sank in the Bay of Biscay last

April 24, 2019
Total Views: 385

vlcc tanker u-turn
Shipping News

U.S. Oil Flowing Freely to China Again

By Serene Cheong (Bloomberg) — It seems Asia’s biggest oil buyer can’t stay away from crude pumped in the world’s fastest-growing supplier for

April 24, 2019
Total Views: 53

blue lng carrier at sea
Shipping News

Trump Considering Waiving Jones Act for LNG Shipments to Puerto Rico, Northeast

By Jennifer A. Dlouhy, Jenny Leonard and Jennifer Jacobs (Bloomberg) — President Donald Trump is seriously considering waiving the requirement that only

April 24, 2019
Total Views: 61

Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star supports Operation Deep Freeze 2018
Navy

VT Halter Marine Wins $745 Million Icebreaker Contract

Yesterday, the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Navy awarded VT Halter Marine Inc., Pascagoula, Mississippi, a contract for the Detail Design and Construction of the

April 24, 2019
Total Views: 395

Pirates Kidnap Six Crew from Tanker Off Bonny, Nigeria
Piracy

Pirates Kidnap Six Crew from Tanker Off Bonny, Nigeria

Pirates in the Gulf of Guinea have struck again. The International Maritime Bureau’s Piracy Reporting Centre confirmed Wednesday that six crew

April 24, 2019
Total Views: 101