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Maersk Sells Its Stake in ESVAGT

Jul 07, 2015

Danish conglomerate A.P Moller-Maersk said Tuesday two international infrastructure investors have agreed to buy 100% of the Danish company ESVAGT from Maersk Group and ESE-Holding A/S. The sale amounts to a value of 4.1 billion Danish kroner equaling to approximately USD $610 million…

Scottish Ferry Workers on Strike

Jun 26, 2015

Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union members at the ferry operator CalMac go on strike over the future of services of Scotland’s west coast as two thirds of CalMac routes have been suspended. CalMac will operate a third of its Clyde and Hebrides ferry services…

Indian Navy, Coast Guard Save 14 From Sinking Vessel

Jun 25, 2015

In a swift response to an SOS from a distressed offshore coastal vessel, the Indian Navy and Indian coast guard rescued 14 people from the crew of the Indian flag cement carrier ship, MV Coastal Pride, that sunk 75 nautical miles off the coast of Daman…

Trafigura, Singapore LNG Sign Storage Agreement

Jun 23, 2015

The Singapore SLNG Corporation and Commodities trading firm Trafigura have signed a storage agreement for the excess capacity within the Singapore LNG terminal on Jurong Island. John Ng, CEO at SLNG, operator of the country's first LNG terminal…

Dredging in Hudson River Nears Completion

Jun 23, 2015

After six years of digging, General Electric Co. expects to finish this year removing some 2.7 million cubic yards of contaminated river sediment in upper Hudson River in Waterford under its landmark Superfund agreement with the federal Environmental Protection Agency…

Two Tugboats Capsize on St. Lawrence River

Jun 23, 2015

Two tugboats capsized and sank close to each other on the St. Lawrence River on Monday. They are the latest in a recent flurry of adverse incidents on the waterway. Witnesses say the first tug tipped over around 4 p.m. while the crew managed to escape before the boat capsized…

All Women Crew Team SCA Win Volvo Ocean Race Leg 8

Jun 12, 2015

All-women sailing crew Team SCA have recorded their first victory of the Volvo Ocean Race, clinching the eighth leg in the Bay of Biscay off the coasts of France and Spain.  The Swedish boat, skippered by Briton Sam Davies, won the eighth and penultimate 647-mile stage…

Indonesia, Panama explore maritime cooperation

Jun 11, 2015

The governments of Indonesia and Panama have explored cooperation in the field of maritime affairs, reports the Jakarta Post. The cooperation in maritime affairs especially regarding the management of seaports include vessel registration…

Busan: Tugboat Sinks, Two Dead

May 27, 2015

Two crew members died after their tugboat sank in waters off the southeastern port city of Busan in Korea, Yonhap reports quoting the authorities. The accident took place around 12:30 p.m. when a towing cable of the 22-ton tugboat, 97 Samyoung…

Oil Leak Contained at MV Miner Site

May 23, 2015

On-site workers acted quickly to contain an oil leak during the final stages of removing the wreck of the MV Miner off Scaterie Island, says the government of Canada’s Nova Scotia province. About 800 litres of oil was collected after a…

Spaniards Sparkle in Volvo Ocean Race

May 18, 2015

Spanish boat MAPFRE led the Volvo Ocean Race fleet out of Newport, Rhode Island, and into the most challenging of the remaining three legs through the North Atlantic, reports AFP. Newport was the only North American stopover on this year's race…

Dongfeng Wins Dogfight in Volvo Ocean Race

May 08, 2015

Chinese challengers Dongfeng Race Team, which suffered a broken mast in the previous leg, won a closely-contested sixth leg of the Volvo Ocean Race late on Wednesday. They beat overall race leaders Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing into Newport, Rhode Island…

Tin Hau Festival on 11 May 2015

Apr 29, 2015

Coxswains, owners and operators of local vessels are advised that arrangements for embarkation and disembarkation will only be made at the western side of the main pier of Tai Miu Wan, whereas the eastern side of the main pier will be used by licensed ferries…

BIMCO Welcomes EU Decision on Migrants

Apr 25, 2015

BIMCO has stated today that it appreciates the new efforts by EU leaders to reduce increasing reliance on merchant shipping to rescue the growing numbers of distressed migrants in the Mediterranean Sea. BIMCO welcomed the announcement last night (23 April)…

‘Row around Singapore Island’ Takes off today

Apr 21, 2015

The epic endurance challenge that will see 32 volunteers rowing 140km non-stop around Singapore is starting in less than 24 hours. The project has raised a staggering $450,000 with more donations flooding in daily for global maritime charity The Mission to Seafarers…

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