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Yamal LNG Tanker JV No Longer Under Sanctions

Oct 23, 2019

Teekay LNG's liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker venture, the Yamal LNG Joint Venture, is no longer subject to U.S. sanctions after a change of ownership at its partner China LNG Shipping (Holdings) Ltd, Teekay companies said late on Tuesday…

Cruise Lines in St. Lucia Terminal Pact

Oct 22, 2019

Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE: RCL) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the government of Saint Lucia to form a joint venture to manage the existing cruise pier and terminal facilities in Saint Lucia…

NYK Exhibits Eco Ships at Yokohama Museum

Oct 21, 2019

NYK’s two future concept ships — NYK Super Eco Ship 2030 and NYK Super Eco Ship 2050 — were recently displayed for a few months at the Yokohama Port Museum, where NYK also sponsored a talk to introduce children to insightful aspects of life aboard ships and as a seafarer…

Coast Guard Issues RFI for Offshore Patrol Cutter

Oct 18, 2019

On October 18 the U.S. Coast Guard issues a Request for Information (RFI) for information and planning purposes only.On October 10, 2019, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security approved and granted extraordinary relief to Eastern Shipbuilding Group…

White House Points to November for U.S-China Deal

Oct 18, 2019

White House trade adviser Peter Navarro on Friday pointed to next month's Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in Chile as the Trump administration seeks to formalize its 'phase one' trade pact with China.'We're on the glide path to Chile and the meeting of the two presidents mid-November…

EU/IMO Global Project Drives Energy Efficiency

Oct 17, 2019

The GMN global network of maritime technology cooperation centers has completed numerous pilot projects over the past three years, helping to drive forward the changes which are required to reduce GHG emissions from shipping. A global network…

U.S. Congressman Elijah Cummings Passes Away at 68

Oct 17, 2019

At approximately 6:20 AM this morning, the Office of Congressman Elijah E. Cummings Released the Following Statement:At approximately 2:30 A.M. on Thursday October 17, 2019, Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (MD-07) passed away at Gilchrist Hospice Care…

“Minor” Incident Sends Mariner Down S&R Rabbit Hole

Oct 16, 2019

The twists and turns of any marine casualty investigation can be unpredictable, but what is predictable is the potentially crushing cost to defend your license, livelihood and professional reputation.It was early afternoon on a late summer day…

India to Develop 204 Minor Ports

Oct 15, 2019

The government of India will put in place a comprehensive plan to develop 204 minor ports in the country in the next six months to boost coastal shipping and inland waterways, Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said.  These minor ports will be developed so that it can support 12 major ports in India…

Interview: Dr. Catherine Warner, Director, NATO CMRE

Oct 15, 2019

At CMRE, it’s not just about the science.  It’s about building trust and confidence in resilient systems. An interview with Dr. Catherine Warner, Director, NATO Center for Maritime Research and Experimentation, La Spezia, ItalyTell us a little about yourself and CMRE…

Addressing Invasive Species in Ships’ Ballast Water

Oct 14, 2019

The BWM Convention amendments formalizing the implementation schedule for the D-2 standard are now in force. Amendments to an international treaty aimed at preventing the spread of potentially invasive species in ships' ballast water entered into force on October 13…

Cargo Ship Found Sunk near Tokyo after Typhoon

Oct 14, 2019

A Panama-registered cargo ship was found sunk in waters near Tokyo on Sunday after authorities lost track of it as Typhoon Hagibis lashed Japan, the transport ministry said, while a newspaper said at least five of the 12 crew were killed.The Yomiuri newspaper said four crew were rescued…

Solvberg Appointed NPD Director General

Oct 13, 2019

The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has announced the appointment of Ingrid Solvberg as Director for the Norwegian Sea and Barents Sea, replacing Bente Nyland.According to a note from NPD, Sølvberg was appointed by the King in Council on 11 October…

DMA Fully Established in Korsør

Oct 13, 2019

The Danish Maritime Authority (DMA),  a government agency of Denmark that regulates maritime affairs, announced that all of its employees at head office have now landed in Korsør, as it fully established there.The last employees have now moved from Valby to the new premises…

U.S. Sanctions Bite; Traders Shun 300 Tankers

Oct 11, 2019

Nearly 300 oil tankers globally have been placed off limits as companies fear violating U.S. sanctions against Iran and Venezuela, driving freight rates to new highs, industry sources said.The move has taken roughly 3% of the global oil tanker fleet out of the market…

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