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Tuesday, October 23, 2012
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Engineering News

Maersk Line’s Ginormous Triple-E Class Propellers are on their Way to Okpo

Construction of the world’s largest ship is picking up speed. Recently, the very first propeller was loaded onto the Maersk Salalah container ship in

October 23, 2012
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News

Analysts Predict Bullish Future for Maersk as US Imports Hit Multi-Year Highs

(Bloomberg) — U.S. imports of containerized goods are the highest since before the recession as the economic recovery gains traction, boosting rates for

October 23, 2012
Total Views: 67

Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Get Ready: 2013 Will Be The Biggest Year Ever for Containership Deliveries

Get Ready: 2013 Will Be The Biggest Year Ever for Containership Deliveries

2013 is set to be the biggest year ever for containership deliveries, according to shipbroking firm Braemar Seascope. In Braemar’s latest Quarterly

October 17, 2012
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A First-Hand Account of Tragedy and Heroism on Board the MSC Flaminia
Incidents

A First-Hand Account of Tragedy and Heroism on Board the MSC Flaminia

On July 14, 2012, the MSC Flaminia was on a routine voyage from Charleston, USA to Bremerhaven, Germany, when a massive explosion crippled the ship. Of the 22

October 17, 2012
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News

Chinese Shipping Rivals Cooperate Amid Global Downturn

SHENZHEN–Shipping giant China Cosco Holdings Co. (1919.HK, 601919.SH) is teaming up with its Shanghai-based archrival to jointly operate major domestic

October 17, 2012
Total Views: 45

Friday, October 12, 2012
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News

Maersk Line Removes 19 Ships from Asia-Europe Trade, Further Cuts Possible

(Bloomberg) — A.P. Moeller-Maersk A/S, the world’s largest container line, said it will remove 19 ships from Asia- Europe trade lanes in a bid to

October 12, 2012
Total Views: 44

Wednesday, October 10, 2012
MSC Flaminia Crew Member Dies From Wounds Sustained in Blast
Interesting

MSC Flaminia Crew Member Dies From Wounds Sustained in Blast

A crew member severely injured in an explosion on board the MSC Flaminia has passed away, the ship’s owner, Reederei NSB, has reported. Reederei NSB says

October 10, 2012
Total Views: 191

Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Maersk Line Pulls Plug on Iran Port Calls

Maersk Line Pulls Plug on Iran Port Calls

Maersk Line, the world’s largest container shipping company by volume, has ended port calls to Iran saying that the company’s limited business in

October 9, 2012
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Monday, October 1, 2012
Settlement Reached Over MV Rena Grounding
Lifesaving Incidents

Settlement Reached Over MV Rena Grounding

The New Zealand government and Daina Shipping Co, owner of the stricken MV Rena, have reached a settlement over the Oct. 5, 2011 grounding of the container

October 1, 2012
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It’s Been a Tough Summer for Mitsui O.S.K. Lines
Finance

It’s Been a Tough Summer for Mitsui O.S.K. Lines

After posting a loss of about ¥ 7.4 billion (USD $95 million) on the write-down of investment securities as a result of a decline in stock market prices, the

October 1, 2012
Total Views: 27

Thursday, September 27, 2012
MV Rena Wreckage – On Deck With The Resolve Salvage Team [Photos and Video]
Blog

MV Rena Wreckage – On Deck With The Resolve Salvage Team [Photos and Video]

Following six weeks of intensive operations in often challenging sea conditions, Resolve Salvage & Fire this week announced the removal of the first 600

September 27, 2012
Total Views: 206

Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Crew Costs Led to Overall Rise in Operating Costs – Report
Uncategorized

Crew Costs Led to Overall Rise in Operating Costs – Report

Total annual operating costs in the shipping industry increased by an average of 2.1 percent in 2011 led primarily by increasing crew costs, says international

September 26, 2012
Total Views: 116

Monday, September 24, 2012
GL container feeder vessel advanced propulsion
Engineering News

Assessing Emission Reduction Options for Container Feeder Vessels [STUDY]

One of the biggest issues facing ship owners these days is what do to about the IMO emissions regulations, particularly those referring to sulfur oxides (SOx),

September 24, 2012
Total Views: 59

Friday, September 21, 2012
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News

COSCO May Look to Diversify Revenue Streams as Shipping Arm Bleeds Cash

(Bloomberg) — China’s two biggest shipowners said a market slump may continue for at least two more years as more vessels enter service and the

September 21, 2012
Total Views: 50

Thursday, September 20, 2012
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News

Record-Breaking MSC Containership Sails Toward Long Beach as US-Asia Rates Climb

(Bloomberg) — Mediterranean Shipping Co., the world’s second-biggest container line, has deployed the largest vessel on a U.S. route in response to

September 20, 2012
Total Views: 57

Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Hanjin vessel APM Terminals Port Elizabeth containership
News

Maritime Labor Alliance Formed as Waterfront Strike Looms

– by Bruce Vail As anxiety over the possibility of a major U.S. dock strike rises, shipping unions here and abroad are responding with a show of

September 19, 2012
Total Views: 55

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Grounding Incidents

Leonhardt & Blumberg Assign Cuban Salvors to Save the Hansa Berlin

Hamburg-based owner/managers Leonhardt & Blumberg report that they have appointed local salvage company Antillana De Salvamento for the salvaging of

September 19, 2012
Total Views: 35

Monday, September 17, 2012
bahrain apm terminals container ship
Blog

What’s the Weight? Why Weighing of Cargo Containers is Critical

– By Captain Rich Madden Last year in a Persian Gulf port, we finished loading for a southbound transit to East Africa on a small container ship.

September 17, 2012
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Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Amsterdam Bridge Fire Extinguished
Incidents

Amsterdam Bridge Fire Extinguished

The fire on board the containership MV Amsterdam Bridge that broke out earlier this week has been extinguished, the vessels owner said in a statement today.

September 12, 2012
Total Views: 135

Monday, September 10, 2012
A Look at APL’s New Fuel-Efficient Hull Design For Ultra-Large Containerships
Engineering News

A Look at APL’s New Fuel-Efficient Hull Design For Ultra-Large Containerships

Editor’s Note: A collaboration involving APL, Hyundai Heavy Industries and DNV has resulted in an innovative new hull design expected to make APL’s

September 10, 2012
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