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Monday, December 19, 2016
Outrage Aside, U.S. Has Few Reasons to Escalate China Drone Spat
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Outrage Aside, U.S. Has Few Reasons to Escalate China Drone Spat

By David Tweed and Ting Shi (Bloomberg) — For all the outrage after China seized a U.S. naval drone last week, it’s far from clear whether it will

Monday, December 19, 2016
Total Views: 74

Vendée Globe Sailor in Trouble After Boat Hits Shipping Container Off New Zealand – UPDATE
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Vendée Globe Sailor in Trouble After Boat Hits Shipping Container Off New Zealand – UPDATE

The New Zealand Coast Guard has reached Thomas Ruyant and have boarded his vessel with a pump. Update at bottom. A French sailor participating in the

December 19, 2016
Total Views: 916

Five Dead, Six Missing After MSC Containership Collides with Fishing Vessel Off Ecuador
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Five Dead, Six Missing After MSC Containership Collides with Fishing Vessel Off Ecuador

Five people have died and six others are reported missing after an MSC containership collided with a small fishing boat in international waters off the coast

December 19, 2016
Total Views: 208

File photo of a crane carrying a container from a ship of Hanjin Shipping at Hanjin container terminal at the Busan New Port in Busan
Shipping News

Shipping Lines Reluctant to Go Digital in Blockchain Tech Revolution

By Alexander Whiteman (The Loadstar) – Six months after the implementation of verified gross mass (VGM) requirements, traditional anxieties in the

December 19, 2016
Total Views: 54

NASSCO Christens Jones Act Tanker ‘Liberty’
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NASSCO Christens Jones Act Tanker ‘Liberty’

San Diego shipbuilder General Dynamics NASSCO on Saturday christened the third ECO-class Jones Act tanker under contract with customer SEA-Vista, LLC. The

December 19, 2016
Total Views: 146

U.S. Coast Guard Kicks Off Great Lakes Ice-Breaking Operation
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U.S. Coast Guard Kicks Off Great Lakes Ice-Breaking Operation

The U.S. Coast Guard on Monday kicked off its annual icebreaking operation in the Western Great Lakes after a cold arctic blast caused developing ice

December 19, 2016
Total Views: 61

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Cargoship ‘Thamesborg’ Arrives in Eastern Canada After 10-week Odyssey, Grounding in Arctic
Grounding Incidents

Cargoship ‘Thamesborg’ Arrives in Eastern Canada After 10-week Odyssey, Grounding in Arctic

Thamesborg's journey from China to Canada was supposed to take just three to four weeks via an Arctic shortcut. It ended up lasting more than two months.

Chinese Ship Sinks Off Guangzhou Waters With Two Crew Missing
Incidents

Chinese Ship Sinks Off Guangzhou Waters With Two Crew Missing

By Katharine Gemmell Oct 26, 2025 (Bloomberg) –A Chinese-flagged ship has sunk in waters off Guangzhou after colliding with a Singapore-registered

HD Hyundai Heavy, Huntington Ingalls To Jointly Build U.S. Navy Ships
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HD Hyundai Heavy, Huntington Ingalls To Jointly Build U.S. Navy Ships

SEOUL, Oct 26 (Reuters) – South Korea’s HD Hyundai Heavy Industries 329180.KS and U.S. military shipbuilder Huntington Ingalls HII.N have

Iran, Russia and The New Zealand Insurer That Kept Their Sanctioned Oil Flowing
Shipping

Iran, Russia and The New Zealand Insurer That Kept Their Sanctioned Oil Flowing

Last Christmas, the tanker Yug cruised out of the Chinese port of Qingdao after offloading 2 million barrels of sanctioned Iranian oil. Near the Arctic, a

Kennedy Orders CDC Probe Into Offshore Wind Health Risks
Offshore

Kennedy Orders CDC Probe Into Offshore Wind Health Risks

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. directed Centers for Disease Control and Prevention staff to probe the potential harms of offshore


Monday, December 19, 2016
U.S. Navy Shows Off Unmanned Autonomous ‘Swarm Boats’
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U.S. Navy Shows Off Unmanned Autonomous ‘Swarm Boats’

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGsdaqpq-5w The U.S. Office of Naval Research took to the lower Chesapeake Bay recently to show off their new autonomous

December 19, 2016
Total Views: 295

Ships Off UN Blacklist After China Promises to Halt Use of North Korean Crews
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Ships Off UN Blacklist After China Promises to Halt Use of North Korean Crews

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 18 (Reuters) – The United Nations Security Council lifted North Korean sanctions on five ships after China secured assurances that

December 19, 2016
Total Views: 11

Coast Guard Plucks Four Sailors from Icy Waters Off Annapolis After 15 Boats Capsize During Race
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Coast Guard Plucks Four Sailors from Icy Waters Off Annapolis After 15 Boats Capsize During Race

Dec 18 (Reuters) – Four people were rescued from frigid waters off Annapolis, Maryland, on Sunday after more than a dozen sailboats capsized during a

December 19, 2016
Total Views: 110

Saturday, December 17, 2016
Navy Ship Christmas Parade
Blog

Christmas At Sea

By George Livingstone   It’s nearing the end of another year with the Holiday season upon us; most hope for goodwill and best wishes in the New

December 17, 2016
Total Views: 391

China Will Give Back Drone, Criticizes U.S. “Hyping Up” the Incident
Shipping News

China Will Give Back Drone, Criticizes U.S. “Hyping Up” the Incident

By Ben Blanchard BEIJING, Dec 17 (Reuters) – China’s Defence Ministry said on Saturday it had been in talks with the United States about returning

December 17, 2016
Total Views: 56

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Cargoship ‘Thamesborg’ Arrives in Eastern Canada After 10-week Odyssey, Grounding in Arctic
Grounding Incidents

Cargoship ‘Thamesborg’ Arrives in Eastern Canada After 10-week Odyssey, Grounding in Arctic

Thamesborg's journey from China to Canada was supposed to take just three to four weeks via an Arctic shortcut. It ended up lasting more than two months.

Chinese Ship Sinks Off Guangzhou Waters With Two Crew Missing
Incidents

Chinese Ship Sinks Off Guangzhou Waters With Two Crew Missing

By Katharine Gemmell Oct 26, 2025 (Bloomberg) –A Chinese-flagged ship has sunk in waters off Guangzhou after colliding with a Singapore-registered

HD Hyundai Heavy, Huntington Ingalls To Jointly Build U.S. Navy Ships
Shipbuilding

HD Hyundai Heavy, Huntington Ingalls To Jointly Build U.S. Navy Ships

SEOUL, Oct 26 (Reuters) – South Korea’s HD Hyundai Heavy Industries 329180.KS and U.S. military shipbuilder Huntington Ingalls HII.N have

Iran, Russia and The New Zealand Insurer That Kept Their Sanctioned Oil Flowing
Shipping

Iran, Russia and The New Zealand Insurer That Kept Their Sanctioned Oil Flowing

Last Christmas, the tanker Yug cruised out of the Chinese port of Qingdao after offloading 2 million barrels of sanctioned Iranian oil. Near the Arctic, a

Kennedy Orders CDC Probe Into Offshore Wind Health Risks
Offshore

Kennedy Orders CDC Probe Into Offshore Wind Health Risks

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. directed Centers for Disease Control and Prevention staff to probe the potential harms of offshore


Friday, December 16, 2016
Captain John Konrad, gCaptain Founder & CEO
Interesting

El Faro, Top 10 Failures Of The NTSB Investigation – gLive E21

In today’s episode of gCaptain LIVE, Captain John Konrad discusses the NTSB/USCG hearings into the El Faro and identifies the Top Ten investigative

December 16, 2016
Total Views: 88

CLIA: Cruise Industry Continues to See ‘Steady Growth’
News

CLIA: Cruise Industry Continues to See ‘Steady Growth’

The international cruise industry is continuing to see a steady pace of cruise travel interest and significant investment in the industry, according to the

December 16, 2016
Total Views: 85

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Shipping News

Shipping Industry Slams European Parliament Proposal to Impose Regional Emissions Trading System

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), a global trade association for shipowners, says that a unilateral decision by the European Union to incorporate

December 16, 2016
Total Views: 85

Assessment Says U.S. Navy Needs 355-Ship Fleet
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Assessment Says U.S. Navy Needs 355-Ship Fleet

U.S. Navy Secretary Ray Mabus said Friday the U.S. Navy needs a fleet of 355 ships to protect America and its interests around the world. The need for the

December 16, 2016
Total Views: 99

Van Oord Hired to Build Belgium’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm
Shipping News

Van Oord Hired to Build Belgium’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm

Dutch marine contractor Van Oord has been hired to build Belgium’s largest offshore wind farm project located approximately 23 kilometers off the

December 16, 2016
Total Views: 156

Corporate News

October 28, 2025

Republic of Korea Navy Signs Maintenance Contract with Bardex

Bardex is proud to extend its role in supporting the ROK Navy’s maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) program with a refreshed maintenance contract for its

October 28, 2025

Caledonian Maritime Assets relies on ABB to power multiple all-electric ferries on board and ashore

ABB has won an order with Poland-based Remontowa Shipbuilding S.A. to supply power distribution and propulsion systems featuring ABB’s Compact Onboard DC Grid™ for seven

October 28, 2025

Alfa Laval UK Supercharges Dry-Dock Strategy To Cut Vessel Downtime

Marine technology leader Alfa Laval UK strengthens its drydock support for shipowners and operators with customised pre-docking audits and tailored spare parts solutions to boost

October 28, 2025

WISTA International Conference drives momentum for united action towards a sustainable future

Collaboration is key across maritime, trade and logistics if the sectors are to achieve their goals on equality, gender diversity and decarbonisation, according to speakers at the

October 27, 2025

USMMA Alumni Endorses SHIPS for America Act

WRITTEN STATEMENT FROM CAPTAIN JAMES TOBIN, PRESIDENT AND CEO, THE U.S. MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AND FOUNDATION SUBMITTED FOR THE RECORD FOR THE HEARING ON

October 27, 2025

VIKING to deliver new patrol vessels to Norwegian Customs Service

VIKING Life-Saving Equipment, a global leader in maritime safety solutions and supplier of high-performance boats for professional applications, has signed a contract with

October 24, 2025

Bollinger Shipyards Delivers FRC 1161 Olivia Hooker To U.S. Coast Guard

Bollinger Shipyards (“Bollinger”) today announced the recent delivery of the USCGC Olivia Hooker at Coast Guard Sector Key West. This is the 61st Fast Response Cutter (FRC)

October 24, 2025

ABS Brings Together Industry Leaders to Celebrate Women Shaping the Future of Maritime in the Middle East

Summit Highlights Collaboration, Mentorship, and Opportunity Across the Region’s Maritime Sector  ABS hosted the second edition of the Middle East Women in Maritime Summit at

Corporate News

October 28, 2025

Republic of Korea Navy Signs Maintenance Contract with Bardex

Bardex is proud to extend its role in supporting the ROK Navy’s maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) program with a refreshed maintenance contract for its

October 28, 2025

Caledonian Maritime Assets relies on ABB to power multiple all-electric ferries on board and ashore

ABB has won an order with Poland-based Remontowa Shipbuilding S.A. to supply power distribution and propulsion systems featuring ABB’s Compact Onboard DC Grid™ for seven

October 28, 2025

Alfa Laval UK Supercharges Dry-Dock Strategy To Cut Vessel Downtime

Marine technology leader Alfa Laval UK strengthens its drydock support for shipowners and operators with customised pre-docking audits and tailored spare parts solutions to boost

October 28, 2025

WISTA International Conference drives momentum for united action towards a sustainable future

Collaboration is key across maritime, trade and logistics if the sectors are to achieve their goals on equality, gender diversity and decarbonisation, according to speakers at the

October 27, 2025

USMMA Alumni Endorses SHIPS for America Act

WRITTEN STATEMENT FROM CAPTAIN JAMES TOBIN, PRESIDENT AND CEO, THE U.S. MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AND FOUNDATION SUBMITTED FOR THE RECORD FOR THE HEARING ON

October 27, 2025

VIKING to deliver new patrol vessels to Norwegian Customs Service

VIKING Life-Saving Equipment, a global leader in maritime safety solutions and supplier of high-performance boats for professional applications, has signed a contract with

October 24, 2025

Bollinger Shipyards Delivers FRC 1161 Olivia Hooker To U.S. Coast Guard

Bollinger Shipyards (“Bollinger”) today announced the recent delivery of the USCGC Olivia Hooker at Coast Guard Sector Key West. This is the 61st Fast Response Cutter (FRC)

October 24, 2025

ABS Brings Together Industry Leaders to Celebrate Women Shaping the Future of Maritime in the Middle East

Summit Highlights Collaboration, Mentorship, and Opportunity Across the Region’s Maritime Sector  ABS hosted the second edition of the Middle East Women in Maritime Summit at


Friday, December 16, 2016
vlcc supertanker
News

VLCC Rates Near 9-Month High

By Keith Wallis  SINGAPORE, Dec 16 (Reuters) – Freight rates for very large crude carriers (VLCCs), which climbed to a nine-month high this week,

December 16, 2016
Total Views: 30

China Snatches Underwater Drone from Military Sealift Command Ship ‘Bowditch’ in South China Sea
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China Snatches Underwater Drone from Military Sealift Command Ship ‘Bowditch’ in South China Sea

By Phil Stewart WASHINGTON, Dec 16 (Reuters) – A Chinese warship has seized an underwater drone deployed by a U.S. oceanographic vessel in the South

December 16, 2016
Total Views: 131

Statoil Wins U.S. Offshore Wind Lease Off New York
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Statoil Wins U.S. Offshore Wind Lease Off New York

Norwegian energy giant Statoil has been declared the provisional winner of the U.S. government’s wind lease sale of 79,350 acres offshore New York. The win

December 16, 2016
Total Views: 58

Shipping News

Brazilian Shipbuilder Ecovix Files Bankruptcy

SAO PAULO, Dec 16 (Reuters) – Ecovix Engevix Construções Oceánicas SA and five subsidiaries have filed for bankruptcy protection in a federal

December 16, 2016
Total Views: 65

Maersk Sending Four More Ships to Alang
Shipping News

Maersk Sending Four More Ships to Alang

Danish shipping giant Maersk Line has announced plans to scrap eight panamax ships at yards in India and China. The world’s largest container shipping

December 16, 2016
Total Views: 268

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Friday, December 16, 2016
Captain John Konrad, gCaptain Founder & CEO
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gCaptain Live E19 – How To Master The Sea (And Your Career)

On today’s episode of gCaptain LIVE, Join John Konrad, gCaptain’s founder, on location as he discusses his favorite book for super-charging

December 16, 2016
Total Views: 27

Thursday, December 15, 2016
Expanded Panama Canal Marks 500 Ship Transits Since Opening
Shipping News

Expanded Panama Canal Marks 500 Ship Transits Since Opening

More than 500 ships have now transited the expanded Panama Canal less than six months after the inauguration of the new locks on June 26, 2016. The Panama

December 15, 2016
Total Views: 95

News

Denmark Environment Minister Under Fire for Dodging Questions About Maersk’s Shipbreaking Policy

Denmark’s Environmental Minister has come under fire for failing to provide concrete answers to questions regarding the Danish government’s position on

December 15, 2016
Total Views: 141

USCG Releases New Immersion Suit Survivability Data
Lifesaving Incidents

USCG Releases New Immersion Suit Survivability Data

Today, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released a transcript of the S.S. El Faro’s voyage data recorder (VDR), in addition to

December 15, 2016
Total Views: 96

A hapag-lloyd ship at dock
News

U.S. Clears Vessel-Sharing Alliance ‘The Alliance’

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has completed its review of the proposed vessel-sharing alliance “THE Alliance”, allowing the grouping

December 15, 2016
Total Views: 37