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Fully Laden Shadow Fleet Tanker Breaks Down in Baltic Storm
Fully Laden Shadow Fleet Tanker Breaks Down in Baltic Storm On Friday, German response authorities had to deploy multiple tugs to rescue a broken-down shadow fleet tanker laden with Russian oil, sparking a small political furor. According to Germany’s Central Command for Maritime Emergencies, the Eventin – formerly part of the Fractal Marine DMCC fleet…
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Israel Targets Houthi Ports of Hodeidah and Ras Isa With More Airstrikes
Israel Targets Houthi Ports of Hodeidah and Ras Isa With More Airstrikes On Friday, the Israeli Air Force carried out another round of retaliatory strikes against Houthi targets in western Yemen, including sites at the dual-use ports of Hodeidah and Ras Isa. An IDF source confirmed to the Jerusalem Post that U.S. and British forces…
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Executive Interview: Brent Bruun, President & CEO, KVH Industries
Executive Interview: Brent Bruun, President & CEO, KVH Industries In the fast-changing world of satellite communications, Brent Bruun and his team at KVH are expanding their offerings and forging new solutions. Welcome, Brent! Tell us about yourself and your career to date. I started out by earning a B.S. in Accounting from Alfred University…
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U.S. Sanctions More Than 180 Russian “Shadow Fleet” Tankers
U.S. Sanctions More Than 180 Russian “Shadow Fleet” Tankers The U.S. Treasury has announced new action against the Russian “shadow fleet” with sanctions on an unprecedented 183 tankers, along with two Russian insurers specializing in questionable P&I cover. “The United States is taking sweeping action against Russia’s key source of revenue for funding its…
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Ultra-Deepwater Gas Project Off Senegal Makes Big Step Forward
Ultra-Deepwater Gas Project Off Senegal Makes Big Step Forward Senegal and Mauritania are set to become major producers of natural gas after oil major BP announced the first gas flow from the offshore Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) project. In a development that is bound to put the two West Africa nations on the map of…
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Mainport Shipping secures funding for N-Sea bound OSV newbuild
Mainport Shipping secures funding for N-Sea bound OSV newbuild Mainport Shipping has secured funding from the Eurazeo Sustainable Maritime Infrastructure (ESMI) Fund for the construction of its Geo Master hybrid survey and ROV support vessel. The vessel is being built by the Neptune Construction yard in the Netherlands. It is set to be delivered in…
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Audit finds more than 80% of sanctioned ships have no confirmed insurance
Audit finds more than 80% of sanctioned ships have no confirmed insurance The number of vessels hit by sanctions has surpassed 1,000 with data from S&P Global Market Intelligence showing that more 800 of these ships do not have confirmed insurance. Moreover, the average age of sanctioned ships – 21 years – is some eight…
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Terrifying record number of seafarers left to rot at sea
Terrifying record number of seafarers left to rot at sea Cases of crew abandonment more than doubled last year from 2023’s record levels to set an alarming new high with experts linking the rise to the ongoing growth of the so-called shadow fleet. According to data from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) there were 310…
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Number of falsely flagged ships doubles in the space of 22 months
Number of falsely flagged ships doubles in the space of 22 months The UK is leading a bid to stamp out falsely flagged ships at the International Maritime Organization (IMO). In a submission to the IMO’s legal committee, backed by 21 other countries, the UK has counted that the number of falsely flagged vessels has…
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Epic salvage of Sounion tanker complete
Epic salvage of Sounion tanker complete Salvage of last year’s most high profile Houthi vessel attack has been completed with sources telling Splash the tanker will now likely head for scrap. Greek owned, laden oil tanker Sounion was targeted by Houthi militants in the southern Red Sealast August with the crew evacuating the following day…
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In pictures: Houthi-struck MT Sounion salvage completed
In pictures: Houthi-struck MT Sounion salvage completed Discharge of Sounion’s cargo marks the end of a complex salvage operation with extensive military and political involvement. Gary Howard Go to seatrade maritime
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LNG dominates in record year for alternative-fuelled vessels
LNG dominates in record year for alternative-fuelled vessels There were 515 alternative-fuelled newbuildings ordered last year up some 38% on 2023 according to classification society DNV. Marcus Hand Go to seatrade maritime
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Container shipping’s reformation in full swing
Container shipping’s reformation in full swing A lone wolf, alliances extolling the virtues of co-operation and the new philosophy answering calls for reliable services and greener shipping, the modern maritime supply chain resembles a Lutheran reformist society. Nick Savvides Go to seatrade maritime
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Shanghai kicks off green methanol production project
Shanghai kicks off green methanol production project Shanghai starts construction of green methanol project with a production capacity of 100,000 tons. Katherine Si Go to seatrade maritime
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Asian maritime security in Q4 – AIS spoofing and crimes at sea
Asian maritime security in Q4 – AIS spoofing and crimes at sea Persistent acts of armed robbery and theft continue to impact shipping against the backdrop of AIS spoofing and geopolitical activities Go to seatrade maritime
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Ambrey: Sounion salvage successfully completed
Ambrey: Sounion salvage successfully completed U.K.-based maritime risk consultancy Ambrey has confirmed that the salvage of the MT Sounion has been successfully completed. As we reported at the time, the 163,000 dwt Greek-flagged Sounion was set ablaze following multiple Houthi attacks that began on August 21, 2024. Ambrey, which played a key role in the…
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NAWE hails USMX-ILA agreement as “welcome development”
NAWE hails USMX-ILA agreement as “welcome development” The National Association of Waterfront Employers (NAWE) says that the tentative master contract deal between the International Longshoreman’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance, Ltd. (USMX) will ensure stability in port operations and the supply chain. ILA praises Trump role in averting Maine-to-Texas U.S. port strike…
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USNS Harvey Milk arrives at Alabama Shipyard for PSA
USNS Harvey Milk arrives at Alabama Shipyard for PSA Alabama Shipyard reports that the USNS Harvey Milk (T-AO 206) arrived at its Mobile, Ala,, shipyard on Thursday, Jan 9. The vessel is at the yard for its post-shakedown availability (PSA) and will undergo essential maintenance and repairs to ensure its continued operational excellence. The PSA…
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USCG responds to Algoma Verity grounding near Philadelphia
USCG responds to Algoma Verity grounding near Philadelphia The U.S. Coast Guard and partners have been responding to the grounding of the 623-foot, Bahamas-flagged self-unloading bulk carrier Algoma Verity. A massive cargo ship is stuck in the Delaware River, the coast guard says https://t.co/YSpAPTFF87 — Philly Daily News (@PhillyDailyNews) January 10, 2025 At 6:30 p.m.,…
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DNV: LNG dominated 2024 orders for alternative-fueled vessels
DNV: LNG dominated 2024 orders for alternative-fueled vessels Confirming a trend recently noted by Clarksons, the latest data from DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insights (AFI) platform shows that 2024 drove a significant rise in orders for alternative-fueled vessels. Even without counting in LNG carriers, 515 alternative-fueled ships were ordered, a 38% year-on-year increase on 2023. The…
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Alaska’s LNG project moves closer to reality after 10 years in the making, with Glenfarne as private investor
Alaska’s LNG project moves closer to reality after 10 years in the making, with Glenfarne as private investor Alaska Gasline Development Corporation (AGDC), the developer of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in the U.S. northernmost state, has signed a framework agreement with compatriot Glenfarne to privately lead and fund the development of the project.…
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Namibia’s Orange Basin still oil-rich but Shell’s discovery deemed ‘commercially unfeasible’
Namibia’s Orange Basin still oil-rich but Shell’s discovery deemed ‘commercially unfeasible’ Shell has decided to write down $400 million, citing technical and geological difficulties encountered at the petroleum exploration license (PEL) 39, as its oil discovery in the Orange Basin off the coast of Namibia cannot be confirmed for commercial development at this point. The…
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Steady growth propels DP World past 100 million TEUs handled
Steady growth propels DP World past 100 million TEUs handled The UAE-headquartered logistics heavyweight DP World has passed a “momentous” milestone, having surpassed 100 […] The post Steady growth propels DP World past 100 million TEUs handled appeared first on Offshore Energy. Sara Kosmajac Go to offshore energy biz
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Shell and Chevron cheer first oil as Whale song enriches energy security courtship in US Gulf of Mexico
Shell and Chevron cheer first oil as Whale song enriches energy security courtship in US Gulf of Mexico Shell, and its partner, Chevron, have boosted their oil and gas arsenal in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico by starting production from a deepwater project more than seven years after the original hydrocarbon discovery. The post Shell…
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Odisha To Develop ₹4,000-Crore Ship Recycling Hub Near Paradip Port
Odisha To Develop ₹4,000-Crore Ship Recycling Hub Near Paradip Port Image for representation purposes only The Odisha government is planning to set up a ₹4,000-crore ship recycling hub near Paradip Port. This project will be developed in collaboration with the Paradip Port Authority (PPA) and it aims to create a major centre for shipbuilding and…
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Shandong Ports Ban On U.S.-Sanctioned Ships Could Disrupt China’s Oil Imports
Shandong Ports Ban On U.S.-Sanctioned Ships Could Disrupt China’s Oil Imports Image for representation purposes only China’s Foreign Ministry said that it is not aware of Shandong Port Group’s (SPG) decision to ban U.S.-sanctioned ships from docking at its terminals. SPG manages major ports on China’s east coast, including Rizhao, Qingdao, and Yantai. These ports…
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U.S Dockworkers & Employers Avert Major Strike After Dispute Over Wages & Port Automation
U.S Dockworkers & Employers Avert Major Strike After Dispute Over Wages & Port Automation Image for representation purposes only A major strike by 45,000 dockworkers on the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts has been averted after the workers’ union and their employers reached a tentative deal on January 8, 2025. The agreement, which includes a…
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China Ranks First Globally For Intelligent Port Development
China Ranks First Globally For Intelligent Port Development Image for representation purposes only China has claimed the top spot worldwide for intelligent port development, with 52 automated container and dry bulk terminals built so far. The number of automated terminals under construction also ranks first globally, as per the country’s Ministry of Transport. A fully…
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Watch: Ukrainian Navy Uses Drone Boats To Launch Kamikaze Drones At Russian Targets
Watch: Ukrainian Navy Uses Drone Boats To Launch Kamikaze Drones At Russian Targets Screengrab from X video posted by Defense of Ukraine Ukraine has successfully used uncrewed surface vessels (USVs), commonly known as drone boats, to launch kamikaze-style aerial drones at Russian targets on land. According to Ukrainian authorities, this first-person view (FPV) drones were…
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5 Keys to Wakefoiling Behind a Boat
5 Keys to Wakefoiling Behind a Boat Wakefoiling is the biggest new thing. Jeff McKee In watersports, change through progression is a constant. Ever-improving technology, mind-blowing athletic advancements, and the search for the newest iteration of water gliding go on. Foiling is the newest big thing, providing a vehicle for progression without the impact. If…
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Van Oord Receives Methanol-Ready Offshore Installation Vessel
Van Oord Receives Methanol-Ready Offshore Installation Vessel Dutch marine contractor Van Oord has taken delivery of a methanol-ready offshore installation vessel from China. Go to ship&bunker
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Indian Fuel Oil Exports to Sri Lanka Leave Avails Tight in Mumbai
Indian Fuel Oil Exports to Sri Lanka Leave Avails Tight in Mumbai Fuel oil availability across the west coast of India is now running dry because of less supply from refineries, local sources tell Ship & Bunker. Go to ship&bunker
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Container Freight Rates Poised to Drop as US Strike Averted: Report
Container Freight Rates Poised to Drop as US Strike Averted: Report With strikes at ports along the US East and Gulf Coasts currently called off, ocean container freight rates are anticipated to fall. Go to ship&bunker
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“Algorithmic” Traders Cause Gains For Oil As Sentiment Remains Bullish
“Algorithmic” Traders Cause Gains For Oil As Sentiment Remains Bullish One expert expects a return to traditional supply/demand trading soon. Go to ship&bunker
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Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report 2025: Week 1
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report 2025: Week 1 Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue’s demolition sales from January 2 2025 – January 8, 2025. Go to ship&bunker
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ACUA Ocean launches new SWATH unmanned surface vessel
ACUA Ocean launches new SWATH unmanned surface vessel WorkBoat Staff Go to workboat
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Washington Department of Ecology fines Seattle shipyard $112,000
Washington Department of Ecology fines Seattle shipyard $112,000 WorkBoat Staff Go to workboat
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Production starts at Shell’s Whale facility
Production starts at Shell’s Whale facility WorkBoat Staff Go to workboat
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Port of Tacoma breaks ground on new maritime center
Port of Tacoma breaks ground on new maritime center WorkBoat Staff Go to workboat
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Bulk carrier runs aground in Philadelphia
Bulk carrier runs aground in Philadelphia WorkBoat Staff Go to workboat
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EST-Floattech Battery System Powers Damen Electric Multi Cat
EST-Floattech Battery System Powers Damen Electric Multi Cat Battery Technology Go to workboat365
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First Sale of Exail’s DriX O-16 Transoceanic USV
First Sale of Exail’s DriX O-16 Transoceanic USV Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs) Go to workboat365
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SAAM Towage’s New Line Handlers in Vancouver
SAAM Towage’s New Line Handlers in Vancouver Line Handler Go to workboat365
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€115 Million Investment for XOCEAN to Grow Ocean Data Services Platform
€115 Million Investment for XOCEAN to Grow Ocean Data Services Platform Autonomous Vessels Go to workboat365
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New Aquaculture Catamaran For Nærøysund Aquaservice
New Aquaculture Catamaran For Nærøysund Aquaservice Aquaculture Go to workboat365
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Nigerian security specialist welcomes new patrol boat to fleet
Nigerian security specialist welcomes new patrol boat to fleet Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Dozens of countries back flat-rate carbon levy proposal for shipping
Dozens of countries back flat-rate carbon levy proposal for shipping Nearly 50 IMO member states are lining up behind a proposal to charge commercial vessels a flat fee for each tonne of carbon emitted Jamey Go to rivieramm
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And the winners of the 2025 OSJ Awards are…
And the winners of the 2025 OSJ Awards are… OSV industry professionals will gather at the Annual Offshore Support Journal Conference, Awards and Exhibition on 4-5 February 2025 to celebrate the accomplishments of their peers John Go to rivieramm
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Costa Cruises: first LNG refuelling for cruise ship in Dubai
Costa Cruises: first LNG refuelling for cruise ship in Dubai A cruise ship has bunkered LNG at Dubai port for the first time Rebecca Go to rivieramm
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Norwegian group acquires oil leak detection technology
Norwegian group acquires oil leak detection technology Transaction brings new technology to Kongsberg Discovery’s growing product portfolio Martyn Go to rivieramm
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US dockworkers’ strike averted, union thanks Donald Trump
US dockworkers’ strike averted, union thanks Donald Trump International Longshoremen’s Association says full deal, pending union vote, tentatively agreed to avert the restart of strikes at major US ports Jamey Go to rivieramm
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New project launched to help improve safety at UK fishing ports
New project launched to help improve safety at UK fishing ports Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Green Marine UK deploys UUVs for data collection in North Sea
Green Marine UK deploys UUVs for data collection in North Sea Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Mediterranean shark numbers continue to decline despite conservation progress, study suggests
Mediterranean shark numbers continue to decline despite conservation progress, study suggests Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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2024 saw growing production, mixed trends in offshore oil and gas says Clarksons Research
2024 saw growing production, mixed trends in offshore oil and gas says Clarksons Research Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Seattle shipyard penalized $112,000 for water quality violations
Seattle shipyard penalized $112,000 for water quality violations Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Bulk Carrier Carrying 45,000 Tons of Salt Runs Aground in Delaware River
Bulk Carrier Carrying 45,000 Tons of Salt Runs Aground in Delaware River (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Shipping Go to gcaptain
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ILA Union Gives Trump ‘Full Credit’ for Helping Secure Labor Contract with Port Employers
ILA Union Gives Trump ‘Full Credit’ for Helping Secure Labor Contract with Port Employers (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Ports Go to gcaptain
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47 Nations and Shipping Industry Back Bold IMO Carbon Pricing Proposal
47 Nations and Shipping Industry Back Bold IMO Carbon Pricing Proposal (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Environment Go to gcaptain
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Martyrs’ Day Protest: Panama Reminds Trump ‘The Canal is Ours’
Martyrs’ Day Protest: Panama Reminds Trump ‘The Canal is Ours’ (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Shipping Go to gcaptain
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Biden Set to Push New Russia Sanctions Before Trump Takes Office
Biden Set to Push New Russia Sanctions Before Trump Takes Office (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Shipping Go to gcaptain
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Dark Fleet Tanker Might Have Damaged More Subsea Lines if Not Stopped
Dark Fleet Tanker Might Have Damaged More Subsea Lines if Not Stopped Finland’s National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has found and recovered the missing anchor from the “dark fleet” tanker Eagle S, which is suspected of severing four subsea telecom cables and a high-voltage power cable in the Baltic on Christmas Day. The next…
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Australian Border Force Captures 12 Illegal Fishing Boats in a Month
Australian Border Force Captures 12 Illegal Fishing Boats in a Month The Australian Border Force is pushing back hard on illegal fishing off the country’s northern coast, where Indonesian fishermen often trespass to harvest protected species. In the last 30 days alone, ABF officers have seized a dozen vessels and six tonnes of illegally-caught…
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Shell Reaps Rewards of “Design-One, Build-Many” With Whale Platform
Shell Reaps Rewards of “Design-One, Build-Many” With Whale Platform Shell has brought its Whale offshore production facility in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico online, the supermajor announced Thursday. The floating platform is located about 200 miles off Houston in about 8,600 feet of water, and will addan estimated 100,000 bpd of peak production to…
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DP World’s Global Footprint Crosses 100 Million TEU Mark
DP World’s Global Footprint Crosses 100 Million TEU Mark Ports operator and logistics giant DP World is celebrating a major milestone: it now has 100 million TEU in container handling capacity across its global footprint. Over the past four and a half decades, the Dubai-based conglomerate has been aggressive in bidding for port and terminal management…
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CIMC Delivers World’s Biggest Wind Turbine Installation Vessel
CIMC Delivers World’s Biggest Wind Turbine Installation Vessel Dutch offshore services contractor Van Oord has taken delivery of a new wind turbine installation vessel to keep up with the changing offshore wind sector. The company is anticipating an increase in scale in the offshore wind industry and believes the addition of the newbuild Boreas to its…
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Subsea 7 scores Equinor contract
Subsea 7 scores Equinor contract Oslo-listed Subsea 7 has won a contract from energy major Equinor for a front-end engineering and design (FEED) study for the Fram Sør development project, offshore Norway. The study will finalise the technical definition of the proposed subsea development before Equinor and its partners make the final investment decision, the…
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Prosafe pens $110m flotel extension with Petrobras
Prosafe pens $110m flotel extension with Petrobras Offshore accommodation vessel specialist Prosafe has signed a contract extension with Brazilian oil giant Petrobras for one of its semisubs. The vessel in question is the 2015-built Safe Zephyrus which will be used for safety and maintenance support offshore Brazil. The original 650-day firm period was due to…
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MOL to develop green corridor linking Portugal and Northern Europe
MOL to develop green corridor linking Portugal and Northern Europe Japan’s largest shipowner Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to develop a green corridor connecting Portugal to Northern Europe with the producer of green chemicals and gases Madoqua Renewables. This green corridor project aims to establish a shipping route utilising…
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US east coast strike averted
US east coast strike averted The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) have reached a tentative agreement on all items for a new six-year master contract averting a potentially damaging strike on the US east and Gulf coasts next week. The two sides agreed to continue to operate under the current…
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Coalition grows to launch GHG levy on shipping
Coalition grows to launch GHG levy on shipping A levy on greenhouse gas emissions could be one of the single largest shipping news items of the year with a growing coalition now aiming to force this much-discussed environmental measure through when member states gather at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in April for the 83rd…
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IMO GHG emissions pricing mechanism proposal backed by 47 nations
IMO GHG emissions pricing mechanism proposal backed by 47 nations Shipowners and governments back creation of multi-billion dollar decarbonisation fund from annual GHG emissions levy. Gary Howard Go to seatrade maritime
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Fleet Management Limited opens Greece office
Fleet Management Limited opens Greece office As new CEO formally takes role, ship manager adds Athens office, appoints senior business development leader in Japan. Gary Howard Go to seatrade maritime
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Shandong Port Group bans entry of US-sanctioned vessels
Shandong Port Group bans entry of US-sanctioned vessels The northern Chinese ports operator, Shandong Port Group, is banning all US-sanctioned vessels calling at its ports within Shandong provinces. Katherine Si Go to seatrade maritime
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Baltic Dry Index drops below 1,000 points
Baltic Dry Index drops below 1,000 points The dry bulk shipping market has continued its miserable run in Q4 2024 into the new year. Marcus Hand Go to seatrade maritime
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SAAM Towage Canada bolsters fleet
SAAM Towage Canada bolsters fleet SAAM Towage Canada has taken delivery of two new line handlers built in China Michele Labrut Go to seatrade maritime
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Vigor wins $7.8M USNS Washington Chambers contract
Vigor wins $7.8M USNS Washington Chambers contract Vigor Marine LLC, Portland, Oregon, has been awarded a $7,792,948 firm-fixed-price contract (N3220525C4114) for the 50-calendar day shipyard availability for the mid-term availability of Military Sealift Command’s fast combat support vessel USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE 11). Built by NASSCO and commissioned in 2011, USNS Washington Chambers is a…
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LNG-fueled Samskip RO/RO to be retrofitted with compact carbon capture system
LNG-fueled Samskip RO/RO to be retrofitted with compact carbon capture system The Samskip Kvitbjorn, a Norwegian-flagged LNG-fueled RO/RO carrier, is to be retrofitted with an onboard carbon capture system, with the help of funding from the Netherlands Government’s Maritime Master Plan. The funding, awarded Rotterdam-headquartered Value Maritime and its partners in the Maritime Efficient &…
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Mobile Engineer District update on Mobile Harbor project
Mobile Engineer District update on Mobile Harbor project Since 2020, the Mobile Engineer District Mobile Harbor Project, and its partners have sought to deepen and widen the Mobile Harbor Channel by five feet from the Gulf of Mexico through Mobile Bay and into Mobile Harbor. The entrance channel through the Gulf is being deepened from…
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New push for IMO levy on GHG emissions
New push for IMO levy on GHG emissions By as early as 2027, ship operators could face an IMO-imposed charge per tonne of CO2 emitted. The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has released the text of a proposal that has been submitted to an IMO working group. Supported by the ICS and 47 governments, it…
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Subsea7 takes on FEED work to help unlock North Sea field’s oil & gas
Subsea7 takes on FEED work to help unlock North Sea field’s oil & gas Subsea7 has secured a contract with Norway’s state-owned energy company Equinor to deliver a […] The post Subsea7 takes on FEED work to help unlock North Sea field’s oil & gas appeared first on Offshore Energy. Nadja Skopljak Go to offshore…
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Value Maritime, partners win funding for CCS aboard Samskip Kvitbjorn
Value Maritime, partners win funding for CCS aboard Samskip Kvitbjorn Dutch maritime technology company Value Maritime and its partners in the Maritime Efficient & Easy Carbon Capture (ME2CC) project have received funding from the Maritime Masterplan 2024 to advance the development, construction and demonstration of a compact, modular carbon capture system to be installed aboard…
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47 governments, shipping industry propose text for IMO carbon tax
47 governments, shipping industry propose text for IMO carbon tax The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has joined 47 governments in a joint submission to the final round of negotiations at the United Nations’ International Maritime Organization (IMO) to adopt a maritime greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions pricing mechanism for international shipping. The post 47 governments,…
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Korean duo picks TMC Compressors for 32 ships set to work for ‘LNG shipping major’
Korean duo picks TMC Compressors for 32 ships set to work for ‘LNG shipping major’ Norway-based TMC Compressors has been hired by South Korea’s Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) to supply marine compressed air systems for a set of liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers the latter is building for an undisclosed national energy company. The post…
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Global Container Ship Order Book Achieves New Record High of 8.3M TEUs
Global Container Ship Order Book Achieves New Record High of 8.3M TEUs Image for representation purposes only. By 2024 end, the container ship order book touched 8.3 million TEU, a new record than the 7.8 million TEU of early 2023, said Niels Rasmussen, Chief Shipping Analyst at BIMCO. The order book increased despite deliveries, as…
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Finland Detains Tanker Suspected Of Cable Damage After Finding Serious Maintenance Issues
Finland Detains Tanker Suspected Of Cable Damage After Finding Serious Maintenance Issues Image Credits: Htm/wikipedia The transport ministry of Finland completed the port state inspection of the tanker Eagle S which is suspected of damaging 5 Baltic Sea cables using its anchor on the day of Christmas. The agency detained the ship after finding severe…
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Britain To Construct Fast Attack Drone Boats For Ukrainian Forces
Britain To Construct Fast Attack Drone Boats For Ukrainian Forces Image for representation purposes only. The U.K is partnering with the Ministry of Defence to build multifunctional maritime drones for Ukraine amidst its ongoing conflict with Russia. The project will not only improve the defence capabilities of Ukraine but also create new opportunities for innovation…
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World’s First Ammonia-Powered Ship Undergoes Construction At HD Hyundai Facility
World’s First Ammonia-Powered Ship Undergoes Construction At HD Hyundai Facility Image for representation purposes only. South Korean shipbuilder, HD Hyundai Mipo, has begun constructing the world’s first ammonia-powered ship, ordered by EXMAR, a Belgian shipping company. The ship will have an ammonia dual-fuel engine, allowing the ship to operate both on traditional fuel and ammonia.…
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Salvage Efforts Stopped After Oil Leak Found Near Grounded Tanker Off Japan
Salvage Efforts Stopped After Oil Leak Found Near Grounded Tanker Off Japan Image for representation purposes only. Japan Coastguard informed that efforts to remove a tanker that grounded this week were suspended and most of the crew were rescued from the vessel. Meanwhile, an investigation has started to find the source of the oil slick…
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GAC Bunker Fuels Appoints Alternative Fuels Development Manager
GAC Bunker Fuels Appoints Alternative Fuels Development Manager The new manager has worked for the firm since January 2020. Go to ship&bunker
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Vard Leads Initiative to Explore Nuclear Propulsion for Shipping
Vard Leads Initiative to Explore Nuclear Propulsion for Shipping Vard along with several partners is exploring the use of nuclear energy in shipping. Go to ship&bunker
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Bunker Partner, FLEX Commodities, StormGeo Among Candidates for IBIA Board Seats
Bunker Partner, FLEX Commodities, StormGeo Among Candidates for IBIA Board Seats Nine candidates are standing for election, with two vacancies to fill. Go to ship&bunker
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BUNKER JOBS: Seahawk Services Seeks Bunker Surveyor in Singapore
BUNKER JOBS: Seahawk Services Seeks Bunker Surveyor in Singapore The company is looking for candidates with an MPA bunker surveyor licence and at least three years of relevant experience. Go to ship&bunker
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US Port Strike Averted as ILA and USMX Reach Tentative Agreement
US Port Strike Averted as ILA and USMX Reach Tentative Agreement US port worker unions and employers have agreed to a tentative agreement to prevent a strike action at ports. Go to ship&bunker
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McGinnis delivers new Tennessee River ferry boat
McGinnis delivers new Tennessee River ferry boat WorkBoat Staff Go to workboat
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Lakes iron ore trade beats five-year average
Lakes iron ore trade beats five-year average WorkBoat Staff Go to workboat
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Driver’s Ed: US Coast Guard lifeboat pilots train in extreme conditions
Driver’s Ed: US Coast Guard lifeboat pilots train in extreme conditions Capt. Arnie Hammerman Go to workboat