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Saturday, November 2, 2019
BOUBOULINA tanker
Shipping News

No Proof: Greek Ship Manager Denies Involvement in Brazilian Oil Slick

SAO PAULO/ATHENS, Nov 2 (Reuters) – The manager of an oil tanker being probed by Brazilian authorities in connection with an oil spill off the

Saturday, November 2, 2019
Total Views: 126

Friday, November 1, 2019
sincerity ace fire
Shipping News

MARAD Presents Rare Gallant Ship Citation Award for Sincerity Ace Rescue

The crew of the U.S.-flagged ship M/V Green Lake has been presented with the U.S. Maritime Administration’s Gallant Ship Citation in recognition of their

November 1, 2019
Total Views: 328

ford high speed turn test
Shipping News

Watch: U.S. Navy’s $13 Billion Supercarrier Conducts High-Speed Turn Test

The U.S. Navy next-generation aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), returned to sea for this week for a series of sea trials prior to returning to

November 1, 2019
Total Views: 3611

Shipping emissions
Shipping News

Shipping Execs Advocate Carbon Levies to Fund Fuels of the Future

By Roslan Khasawneh SINGAPORE, Nov 1 (Reuters) – Executives at some of the world’s top shipping groups are advocating a levy on carbon emissions on

November 1, 2019
Total Views: 46

Trade War Book by Lori Ann LaRocco
Blog

Trade War: Containers Don’t Lie, A New Book By Lori Ann LaRocco

Today the decorum of trade negotiations has been replaced with a trade war reality show leaving the world as a whipsawed spectator. For the first time in

November 1, 2019
Total Views: 140

People work to remove an oil spill on Suape beach in Cabo de Santo Agostinho
Shipping News

Brazilian Police Raid Greek Shipping Company Linked to Oil Slick

By Gram Slattery and Pedro Fonseca RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov 1 (Reuters) – Brazilian police on Friday raided the offices of a Greek company as they investigate

November 1, 2019
Total Views: 59

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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

Shipping

Iran’s Main Oil Terminals Remain Empty as US Blockade Bites

Iran’s main oil-loading terminals have remained empty for weeks, adding to signs that a US naval blockade of the country is throttling Tehran’s

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. to Allow Dark-Fleet Tankers to Shed Sanctions, Wright Says

The Trump administration is authorizing the sale of sanctioned oil tankers in an effort to allow the vessels to start legitimately shipping crude, US Energy

Shipping

Iran’s Guards Say Two Tankers Hit Mines In Strait Of Hormuz

DUBAI, Oct 17 (Reuters) – Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Navy said on Saturday that two oil tankers had caught fire after hitting naval mines


Friday, November 1, 2019
brexit
Shipping News

Britain’s Peel Ports Sees Brexit Boost as Shippers Divert Cargo

By Jonathan Saul LONDON, Nov 1 (Reuters) – Cargo shippers are diverting goods to more ports across Britain to ensure stable supply lines due to

November 1, 2019
Total Views: 47

BOUBOULINA tanker
Shipping News

Brazil ID’s Greek Ship Responsible for Mystery Oil Spill

By Ricardo Brito BRASILIA, Nov 1 (Reuters) – Brazilian investigators said on Friday a Greek-flagged ship carrying Venezuelan crude was the source of

November 1, 2019
Total Views: 152

Thursday, October 31, 2019
zao galaxy tanker
Shipping News

U.S. Charges Foreign Shipping Companies, Engineer Over Illegal Dumping

The U.S. Justice Department has charged two foreign shipping companies and a first assistant engineer related to the alleged illegal dumping oily bilge water

October 31, 2019
Total Views: 186

Matt Heider is CEO of Nautilus Labs
Blog

Nautilus Labs Interview – How Does A Small Maritime Startup Raise $11M?

This week we had the pleasure to interview Matt Heider, CEO of the fast growing startup Nautilus Labs.   Nautilus is building artificial intelligence

October 31, 2019
Total Views: 369

ONE Reports Quarterly Profit, But Losses Expected
Shipping News

ONE Reports Quarterly Profit, But Losses Expected

By Mike Wackett (The Loadstar) – Japanese carrier Ocean Network Express (ONE) almost hit its target for profitability in the second quarter of its fiscal

October 31, 2019
Total Views: 58

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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

Iran’s Main Oil Terminals Remain Empty as US Blockade Bites
Shipping

Iran’s Main Oil Terminals Remain Empty as US Blockade Bites

Iran’s main oil-loading terminals have remained empty for weeks, adding to signs that a US naval blockade of the country is throttling Tehran’s

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. to Allow Dark-Fleet Tankers to Shed Sanctions, Wright Says
News

U.S. to Allow Dark-Fleet Tankers to Shed Sanctions, Wright Says

The Trump administration is authorizing the sale of sanctioned oil tankers in an effort to allow the vessels to start legitimately shipping crude, US Energy

Iran’s Guards Say Two Tankers Hit Mines In Strait Of Hormuz
Shipping

Iran’s Guards Say Two Tankers Hit Mines In Strait Of Hormuz

DUBAI, Oct 17 (Reuters) – Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Navy said on Saturday that two oil tankers had caught fire after hitting naval mines


Thursday, October 31, 2019
ship emissions
Shipping News

Shipping Industry Must Act to Meet Emissions Targets -IRENA

By Roslan Khasawneh SINGAPORE, Oct 31 (Reuters) – Immediate action is required if the global shipping industry is to meet a target of halving its carbon

October 31, 2019
Total Views: 98

Wednesday, October 30, 2019
u.s. china trade war
Shipping News

How the Trade War and a Changing China Are Roiling Global Shipping

By Ann Koh and Serene Cheong (Bloomberg) –The trade war and China’s economic shift made 2018 a tough year for global shipping and will continue to

October 30, 2019
Total Views: 74

ship emissions
Shipping News

Decarbonization Looms Large on Shipping’s Radar

By Sam Whelan (The Loadstar) – Decarbonisation is now the second most important issue for the shipping industry, according to a report released today by

October 30, 2019
Total Views: 39

blockchain technology in shipping
Shipping News

Cyber Attack on Asian Ports Could Cost $110 Billion, Lloyd’s Warns

By Simon Jessop LONDON, Oct 30 (Reuters) – A cyber attack on Asian ports could cost as much as $110 billion, or half the total global loss from natural

October 30, 2019
Total Views: 71

Cal Maritime Provides Update on Wild Fire Impacts
Shipping News

Cal Maritime Provides Update on Wild Fire Impacts

The California Maritime Academy has provided an update on the wild fire that hit its Northern California campus on Sunday. According to Cal Maritime, the

October 30, 2019
Total Views: 135

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


Wednesday, October 30, 2019
port hedland Photo credit: Pilbara Ports Authority
Shipping News

Record Iron Ore Cargoes Forecast From Australia’s Port Hedland

By Krystal Chia and Shery Ahn (Bloomberg) –Iron ore exports from Australia’s Port Hedland, the largest bulk-export terminal, are expected to hit a

October 30, 2019
Total Views: 139

world's largest cruise ship Symphony of the Seas
Shipping News

European Commission Opens Antitrust Investigation Into Fincantieri’s Bid for Chantiers de l’Atlantique Shipyard

By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS, Oct 30 (Reuters) – Italy’s bid to create a European industrial champion in the shipbuilding industry faces difficulty

October 30, 2019
Total Views: 98

Tuesday, October 29, 2019
A support vessel is seen next to a wind turbine at the Walney Extension offshore wind farm operated by Orsted off the coast of Blackpool, Britain
Shipping News

Offshore Wind Gets a Warning From Its Biggest Developer

By William Mathis and Christian Wienberg (Bloomberg) –The world’s biggest developer of offshore wind farms issued a reality check to the industry,

October 29, 2019
Total Views: 165

euronav
Shipping News

Top Tanker Operator Euronav Readies Fleet for IMO 2020

By Jonathan Saul LONDON, Oct 29 (Reuters) – Leading Belgian tanker operator Euronav expects to complete preparations on its fleet in coming weeks ahead

October 29, 2019
Total Views: 68

Norway Rejects Accommodation Vessel Mega-Merger
Shipping News

Norway Rejects Accommodation Vessel Mega-Merger

The Norwegian Competition Authority has rejected the proposed mega-merger of accommodation vessel operators Prosafe and Floatel on the grounds that the merger

October 29, 2019
Total Views: 67

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Tuesday, October 29, 2019
ship navigation bridge
Shipping News

COSCO Tanker Sanctions Seen Denting Demand for High Sulphur Fuel Oil

By Noah Browning LONDON, Oct 29 (Reuters) – U.S. sanctions on a top Chinese shipping fleet is set to produce a totally unintended result — less

October 29, 2019
Total Views: 57

container ship at sea
Shipping News

Shipping Companies, Retailers Look to Develop Cleaner Marine Biofuel

By Jonathan Saul LONDON, Oct 29 (Reuters) – Top shipping, retail and transport companies are looking to develop an alternative marine fuel which aims to

October 29, 2019
Total Views: 52

shipping container
Shipping News

Op-Ed: How to Judge The True Progress of Any Trade Deal: Containers Don’t Lie

By Lori Ann LaRocco – Since the first tariff threats tweeted by United States President Donald Trump, the global markets have become an involuntary

October 29, 2019
Total Views: 76

People work to remove an oil spill on Suape beach in Cabo de Santo Agostinho
Shipping News

Mystery Oil Spill May Be Worst Environmental ‘Attack’ in Brazil’s History, Petrobras CEO Says

RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct 29 (Reuters) – Oil slicks washing up on beaches along more than 2,000 kilometers (1,240 miles) of Brazil’s northeast coastline

October 29, 2019
Total Views: 74

Monday, October 28, 2019
Bernhard Schulte, MidOcean Form U.S. Offshore Wind Joint Venture
Shipping News

Bernhard Schulte, MidOcean Form U.S. Offshore Wind Joint Venture

U.S-based MidOcean Wind has teamed up with offshore wind veteran Bernhard Schulte Offshore to build and operate support vessels for the U.S. offshore wind

October 28, 2019
Total Views: 180