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Wednesday, June 5, 2019
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Former Euronav CEO Paddy Rodgers to Join Royal Greenwich Museums as Director

Former Euronav CEO Paddy Rodgers has been appointed to the position of Director at the Royal Museums Greenwich in England, succeeding Kevin Fewster.

Wednesday, June 5, 2019
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FILE PHOTO: U.S. Carnival cruise ship Adonia arrives at the Havana bay, the first cruise liner to sail between the United States and Cuba since Cuba's 1959 revolution
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U.S. Cruise Operators Forced to Stop Cuba Sailings, Angering Travelers

June 5 (Reuters) – Major U.S. cruise operators said on Wednesday they will no longer sail to Cuba following the Trump administration’s ban on

June 5, 2019
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Matson to Install Scrubbers on Six Vessels

U.S. shipping line Matson has kicked off the installation of exhaust gas cleaning systems, aka scrubbers, on six of its vessels deployed as part of its

June 5, 2019
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Long March-11 rocket takes off from an offshore platform in the Yellow Sea off Shandong
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China Launches Space Rocket from Ship at Sea

BEIJING, June 5 (Reuters) – China successfully launched a rocket from a ship at sea for the first time on Wednesday, state media reported, the latest

June 5, 2019
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Connecticut Set to Join in $70 Billion Offshore Wind Expansion

By Christopher Martin (Bloomberg) — Connecticut is set to massively increase investment in offshore wind after the state Senate passed a bill to require

June 5, 2019
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A search operation continues near the Margaret bridge on the Danube river after a boat carrying South Korean tourists capsized in Budapest
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Danube River Cruise Disaster: Divers Recover Body from Sunken Boat as Salvage Begins

By Krisztina Than and Hyonhee Shin BUDAPEST, June 5 (Reuters) – Divers found a body in the wreckage of a pleasure boat on Wednesday a week after the

June 5, 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

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

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

Rare Russian Diesel Shipment Expected in Norfolk November 2, Ahead of Tanker Bound for New York

A tanker carrying Russian diesel is expected to arrive in Norfolk, Virginia, on November 2, potentially becoming the first such shipment to reach the United

Oil Spill

UAE Shuts All Beaches As Neighbors Grapple With Oil Spill

Oct 24 (Reuters) – Ras Al Khaimah authorities said on Saturday that all beaches in the emirate would be closed until further notice, a day


Wednesday, June 5, 2019
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Shipping News

Chevron Readying IMO-Compliant Shipping Fuel Sales

By Victoria Klesty OSLO, June 5 (Reuters) – Chevron plans to bring an IMO-compliant 0.5% sulphur shipping fuel blend to the market by the end of the

June 5, 2019
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Tuesday, June 4, 2019
U.S. Ban on Cruises to Cuba Creates Chaos for Travelers
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U.S. Ban on Cruises to Cuba Creates Chaos for Travelers

By Sarah Marsh and Marc Frank HAVANA, June 4 (Reuters) – The Trump administration banned cruises to Cuba under new restrictions on U.S. travel to the

June 4, 2019
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Shipping Losses Falling But Number of Incidents Steady -Study
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Shipping Losses Falling But Number of Incidents Steady -Study

Large shipping losses in 2018 fell to their lowest level this century, having declined by over 50% year-over-year, according to Allianz Global Corporate &

June 4, 2019
Total Views: 541

Carnival to Pay $20 Million Fine After Admitting to Probation Violations in U.S.
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Carnival to Pay $20 Million Fine After Admitting to Probation Violations in U.S.

Prince Cruise Lines and its parent company Carnival Cruise Lines have been ordered to pay a $20 million criminal fine after admitting to violating

June 4, 2019
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Fathom Adonia Arrives In Havana
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Trump Administration Bans Cruises to Cuba in Clampdown on U.S. Travel

By Sarah Marsh and Marc Frank HAVANA, June 4 (Reuters) – The Trump administration on Tuesday imposed heavy new restrictions on travel to Cuba by U.S.

June 4, 2019
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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

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

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

Rare Russian Diesel Shipment Expected in Norfolk November 2, Ahead of Tanker Bound for New York
News

Rare Russian Diesel Shipment Expected in Norfolk November 2, Ahead of Tanker Bound for New York

A tanker carrying Russian diesel is expected to arrive in Norfolk, Virginia, on November 2, potentially becoming the first such shipment to reach the United

UAE Shuts All Beaches As Neighbors Grapple With Oil Spill
Oil Spill

UAE Shuts All Beaches As Neighbors Grapple With Oil Spill

Oct 24 (Reuters) – Ras Al Khaimah authorities said on Saturday that all beaches in the emirate would be closed until further notice, a day


Tuesday, June 4, 2019
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Shipping News

Fortress Billionaire Wes Edens Bets on U.S. Gas Exports

By Naureen S. Malik (Bloomberg) — Wes Edens is an unlikely evangelist for the benefits of U.S. natural gas exports — or “freedom

June 4, 2019
Total Views: 151

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Shipping News

ABS Outlook Identifies Strategies for Reaching Low Carbon Shipping Targets

International classification society ABS has launched its Low Carbon Shipping Outlook to help the maritime sector evaluate potential paths to decarbonization

June 4, 2019
Total Views: 93

Monday, June 3, 2019
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Record Number of Supertankers Loading at Louisiana Offshore Oil Port

By Collin Eaton HOUSTON, June 3 (Reuters) – Medium-sour crudes from the U.S. Gulf of Mexico are being snapped up by overseas buyers, paving way for a

June 3, 2019
Total Views: 134

FILE PHOTO: MARITIME REASEARCH REPRESENTATIVE DISPLAYS RECOVERED BELL
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Blackbeard’s Ship Embarks for U.S. Supreme Court in Video Piracy Case

By Andrew Chung WASHINGTON, June 3 (Reuters) – The nine black-robed justices of the U.S. Supreme Court will soon navigate the treacherous legal waters

June 3, 2019
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An illustration of the hybrid LNG ferries to join Seaspan Ferries' fleet in 2021
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Damen to Build Two LNG-Battery Hybrid Ferries for Seaspan

Dutch shipbuilder Damen has been awarded a contract to build two hybrid LNG/battery-powered roll-on/roll-off ferries for British Columbia-based Seaspan

June 3, 2019
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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


Monday, June 3, 2019
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Shipping News

After Lackluster First Quarter, Second Quarter Could Be Even Worse for Container Lines

By Mike Wackett (The Loadstar) – With the second quarter now two-thirds done ocean carriers look to be heading for a second successive H1 loss, making a

June 3, 2019
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Carr: “Chief, We Have a Problem”
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Carr: “Chief, We Have a Problem”

By Michael Carr – “Chief, we have a problem” came the message from the Bos’n. We always had problems before getting underway, the “Pre-Sail

June 3, 2019
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A search operation continues near the Margaret bridge on the Danube river after a boat carrying South Korean tourists capsized in Budapest
Shipping News

Body Recovered Downstream from Danube Cruise Ship Accident as High Water Hampers Response

By Marton Dunai BUDAPEST, June 3 (Reuters) – A body was pulled from the Danube more than 100 km downstream from Budapest, officials said on Monday, the

June 3, 2019
Total Views: 104

Cheniere's sabine pass commissioning cargo is loading on an LNG tanker, marking the start of US LNG exports
Shipping News

Cheniere Signals New LNG Pricing Structure with Apache Deal

By Sabina Zawadzki LONDON, June 3 (Reuters) – Cheniere Energy said on Monday it would buy natural gas from Apache Corp’s Permian assets using a

June 3, 2019
Total Views: 88

U.S. Coast Guard Sees Ships Switching to Cleaner Fuel in October
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U.S. Coast Guard Sees Ships Switching to Cleaner Fuel in October

By Stephen Cunningham (Bloomberg) — The U.S. Coast Guard expects ships to start switching over to cleaner burning fuels as soon as the fourth quarter to

June 3, 2019
Total Views: 60

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Sunday, June 2, 2019
Incident Video: MSC Cruise Ship Crashes Into Pier in Venice
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Incident Video: MSC Cruise Ship Crashes Into Pier in Venice

A large cruise ship allided with pier and smaller passenger vessel in Venice, Italy on Sunday, injuring four people, local officials said. MSC Cruises said the

June 2, 2019
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Short Sea Distribution Featured In Sunday New York Times
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Short Sea Distribution Featured In Sunday New York Times

Today’s New York Times features Harbor Harvest’s first SSEADIS – Short Sea Distribution – Vessel. What if there were a way to reduce

June 2, 2019
Total Views: 71

The U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain is seen after a collision, in Singapore waters
Shipping News

Amid USS McCain Controversy, Pentagon Says Military Will Not be Politicized

By Idrees Ali SEOUL, June 2 (Reuters) – The Pentagon has told the White House that the U.S. military will not be politicized, a U.S. official said on

June 2, 2019
Total Views: 67

Saturday, June 1, 2019
A search operation continues near the Margaret bridge on the Danube river after a boat carrying South Korean tourists capsized in Budapest, Hungary, June 1, 2019. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo
Lifesaving Incidents

Police Arrest Cruise Ship Captain After Deadly Collision

by Marton Dunai (Reuters) – A Hungarian court on Saturday ordered the arrest of the captain of a passenger ship that collided with a pleasure boat

June 1, 2019
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Friday, May 31, 2019
Ridgebury Alexandra Z tanker pollution
Shipping News

Russian Captain Acquitted of MARPOL Violations in U.S.

A jury in the Western District of Louisiana has acquitted the Russian Master of an oil tanker on all charges related to illegal discharges from the vessel.

May 31, 2019
Total Views: 192