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Tuesday, September 10, 2019
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Criminal Investigation Opened Into Fire Aboard California Dive Boat – Source

By Dan Whitcomb LOS ANGELES, Sept 9 (Reuters) – Federal authorities are conducting a criminal investigation into the fire on a California dive boat that

Tuesday, September 10, 2019
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container ship port
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Britain at Risk of Losing Leading Edge in Maritime Services

By Jonathan Saul LONDON, Sept 9 (Reuters) – Britain’s position as a top hub for maritime services is being eroded by competition, a loss of

September 10, 2019
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Monday, September 9, 2019
Crews Rescue Final Crew Member from Overturned Car Carrier in Georgia
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Crews Rescue Final Crew Member from Overturned Car Carrier in Georgia

Sept 9 (Reuters) – Rescue workers on Monday freed the final crew member trapped inside a South Korean cargo vessel that flipped on its side off the coast

September 9, 2019
Total Views: 287

U.S. President Trump receives a Hurricane Dorian update at the White House in Washington.REUTERS/Jonathan Erns
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Trump’s Dorian Forecast Leads to Dispute Within Weather Agency

(Bloomberg) –As President Donald Trump dragged the brawl over his forecast for Hurricane Dorian into a sixth day on Friday, a U.S. agency released a

September 9, 2019
Total Views: 106

Golden Ray Rescue: Three of Four Crew Members Extracted from Ship, Rescue of Fourth Continues
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Golden Ray Rescue: Three of Four Crew Members Extracted from Ship, Rescue of Fourth Continues

Update 1 (1615 EDT): Three of the four crew members have been extracted from the MV Golden Ray through a hole drilled in the side of the ship, the

September 9, 2019
Total Views: 244

A boat of Iranian Revolutionary Guard sails next to Stena Impero, a British-flagged vessel owned by Stena Bulk, at Bandar Abbas port
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Iran Says Stena Impero Could Be Released ‘Soon’

DUBAI, Sept 8 (Reuters) – The British-flagged oil tanker seized by Iran could be released after the imminent completion of legal proceedings against the

September 9, 2019
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Editorial: The Coast Guard Spent $3.8 Million on a PDF

The Coast Guard’s new credentialing portal promises complete applications and faster processing. One American ship captain tested it. What he found

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

QatarEnergy Signs Long-Term Deal to Buy U.S. LNG as Iran War Disrupts Exports

QatarEnergy has signed two long-term agreements to purchase up to 4 million tonnes of U.S. liquefied natural gas annually from Cheniere Energy through 2054, as

News

Empire State VII to Return to New York After Months-Long Navy Mission Plans Scrapped

SUNY Maritime College’s training ship Empire State VII is expected to return to its Fort Schuyler campus by mid-November after the federal government

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


Monday, September 9, 2019
oil tanker
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Iran’s Dark Tanker Fleet Poses Oil World’s Biggest Mystery

By Grant Smith (Bloomberg) –While one Iranian tanker is attracting global attention, serious oil watchers remain absorbed by a bigger mystery: the hunt

September 9, 2019
Total Views: 77

U.S. Coast Guard: Contact Made with Missing Car Carrier Crew Members
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U.S. Coast Guard: Contact Made with Missing Car Carrier Crew Members

Update 2 (1315 EDT): Rescue Underway for Four Missing Crew Members Found Alive Aboard Overturned Car Carrier Update 1 (1100 EDT): The U.S. Coast

September 9, 2019
Total Views: 287

ship emissions
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IMO 2020: Dirty Fuel Oil Down but Not Out

By Koustav Samanta SINGAPORE, Sept 9 (Reuters) – Asia’s spot premium for 380-centistoke (cst) high-sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) is expected to ease

September 9, 2019
Total Views: 69

Sunday, September 8, 2019
golden bay capsized at port of brunswick
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Four Missing as Car Carrier Capsizes at Port of Brunswick, Georgia

Update (Monday, Sept. 9, 2019): Contact Made with Missing Crew Members -Breaking (Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019): The U.S. Coast Guard and multiple agencies are

September 8, 2019
Total Views: 976

Saturday, September 7, 2019
Conditions ‘Rapidly Deteriorating’ in Bahamas After Dorian -Aid Group
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Conditions ‘Rapidly Deteriorating’ in Bahamas After Dorian -Aid Group

By Nick Brown and Zachary Fagenson NASSAU, Bahamas, Sept 7 (Reuters) – Thousands of displaced people are living in “rapidly deteriorating”

September 7, 2019
Total Views: 63

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Editorial: The Coast Guard Spent $3.8 Million on a PDF
Featured

Editorial: The Coast Guard Spent $3.8 Million on a PDF

The Coast Guard’s new credentialing portal promises complete applications and faster processing. One American ship captain tested it. What he found

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

QatarEnergy Signs Long-Term Deal to Buy U.S. LNG as Iran War Disrupts Exports
News

QatarEnergy Signs Long-Term Deal to Buy U.S. LNG as Iran War Disrupts Exports

QatarEnergy has signed two long-term agreements to purchase up to 4 million tonnes of U.S. liquefied natural gas annually from Cheniere Energy through 2054, as

Empire State VII to Return to New York After Months-Long Navy Mission Plans Scrapped
News

Empire State VII to Return to New York After Months-Long Navy Mission Plans Scrapped

SUNY Maritime College’s training ship Empire State VII is expected to return to its Fort Schuyler campus by mid-November after the federal government

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


Friday, September 6, 2019
Business of Shipping: Trade Dispute Helps Lift Volumes at Ontario’s Port of Thunder Bay
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Business of Shipping: Trade Dispute Helps Lift Volumes at Ontario’s Port of Thunder Bay

By Ira Breskin THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO– The deepwater port here will modestly increase volume this year by offering shippers attractive transit options for

September 6, 2019
Total Views: 100

Dr. Ricaurte Vásquez Morales Takes the Helm of the Panama Canal
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Dr. Ricaurte Vásquez Morales Takes the Helm of the Panama Canal

Panama has be sworn-in Ricaurte Vásquez Morales, Ph.D. as the new administrator of the Panama Canal, superseding Jorge L. Quijano after seven years as the

September 6, 2019
Total Views: 1322

cma cgm vasco de gama
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CMA CGM Stays in Red

PARIS, Sept 6 (Reuters) – CMA CGM, the world’s fourth-largest container shipping firm, reported a second straight quarterly loss as its takeover of

September 6, 2019
Total Views: 77

conception boat fire
Shipping News

California Dive Boat Fire to Put Spotlight on Titanic’s Legal Defense

By Tom Hals Sept 6 (Reuters) – The company that owns a scuba dive boat that caught fire and sank off California, killing 34 people, has sought to avoid

September 6, 2019
Total Views: 124

Lomonosov Prospect northern sea route
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Northern Sea Route Shipping Expected to Quadruple by 2024

Russia expects shipping along the Northern Sea Route in to increase more than four-fold by 2024 compared to 2018 levels. The outlook was presented this week

September 6, 2019
Total Views: 150

Corporate News

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

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

Corporate News

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

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


Thursday, September 5, 2019
TI Oceania tanker
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Euronav Storing Initial Supply of IMO 2020-Compliant Fuel On Board ULCC Oceania

Belgian tanker owner Euronav says it has so far procured 420,000 metric tons of low sulphur fuel oil which is storing aboard one of its ultra large crude

September 5, 2019
Total Views: 116

MV alta found
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Abandoned Cargo Ship Found Drifting in the Mid-Atlantic

The Royal Navy ice patrol ship stumbled upon a mysterious ghost ship while in underway in the mid-Atlantic Ocean earlier this week. The Royal Navy’s HMS

September 5, 2019
Total Views: 1307

International Effort to Aid Bahamas Underway in Dorian’s Wake
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International Effort to Aid Bahamas Underway in Dorian’s Wake

By Nick Brown NASSAU, Bahamas, Sept 5 (Reuters) – An international relief effort to bring humanitarian aid to stunned residents of the Bahamas

September 5, 2019
Total Views: 60

hurricand dorian september 5
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Charleston Braces for Flooding as Hurricane Dorian Creeps Up the Coast

By Nick Carey CHARLESTON, S.C., Sept 5 (Reuters) – The nearly deserted rain-lashed streets of Charleston, South Carolina, began to disappear beneath

September 5, 2019
Total Views: 53

madrid maersk triple-e
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Maersk Signs Deal to Produce IMO 2020-Compliant Bunker Fuel at Port of Rotterdam

Maersk has signed a deal for the production of IMO 2020-compliant bunker fuel at the Port of Rotterdam that will cover 5-10% of the shipping giant’s annual

September 5, 2019
Total Views: 114

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Thursday, September 5, 2019
Port of Rotterdam Expects Years of Rising LNG Bunker Use
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Port of Rotterdam Expects Years of Rising LNG Bunker Use

By Bart Meijer ROTTERDAM, Sept 4 (Reuters) – The Port of Rotterdam on Wednesday said it expects sales of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a bunker fuel to

September 5, 2019
Total Views: 51

A boat of Iranian Revolutionary Guard sails next to Stena Impero, a British-flagged vessel owned by Stena Bulk, at Bandar Abbas port
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Iran Releases Some Stena Impero Crew Members

LONDON/STOCKHOLM, Sept 4 (Reuters) – Iran has released seven of the 23 crew members of the British-flagged tanker Stena Impero that was seized earlier

September 5, 2019
Total Views: 50

Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Bahamas Staggers from Dorian’s Devastation
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Bahamas Staggers from Dorian’s Devastation

By Dante Carrer MARSH HARBOUR, Bahamas, Sept 4 (Reuters) – Survivors of Hurricane Dorian on Wednesday picked through the wreckage of homes ripped open by

September 4, 2019
Total Views: 84

U.S. President Trump receives a Hurricane Dorian update at the White House in Washington.REUTERS/Jonathan Erns
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Trump Shares Altered National Weather Service Forecast Map of Hurricane Dorian

President Donald Trump is drawing criticism for sharing a week-old National Weather Service map that had been altered to show the track of Hurricane Dorian

September 4, 2019
Total Views: 859

freeport LNG
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Freeport LNG Ships First LNG Commission Cargo

Freeport LNG has announced that it has shipped the first LNG commissioning cargo for Train 1 from its liquefaction facility located on Quintana Island in

September 4, 2019
Total Views: 95