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MAJ Dir. Gen. Receives Global Award

May 07, 2015

Rear Admiral Peter Brady, Director General of the Maritime Authority of Jamaica, was deeply honoured to receive the prestigious IMO Themed Award for World Maritime Day 2015 'Maritime education and training', sponsored by the China Classification Society…

Maersk to Pay for Release of Seized Ship?

May 07, 2015

There have been reports that members of the crew of the cargo ship Maersk Tigris that had been detained by Iranian authorities, have been released Wednesday. The statement was made by the Iranian Foreign Ministry’s Spokeswoman Marzieh Afkham…

IMO’s MEPC Set to Adopt Polar Code Provisions

May 06, 2015

Polar Code environmental provisions set for adoption at IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) meets for its 68th session from May 11-15…

Professionals Gather for APS Annual Conference

May 06, 2015

Maritime professionals from Africa, Europe, and the U.S. began a 4-day conference aimed to enhance collaborative efforts to achieve maritime security in Africa, May 5.The Africa Partnership Station (APS) Annual Planning Conference aims…

US Marine Highways to Help Prepare for the Future

May 06, 2015

With America's population expected to grow by 70 million over the next 30 years, moving the goods that enrich our lives --and the freight that fuels our economy-- will be a key challenge.  As our Beyond Traffic draft framework indicates, by 2045…

US Approves Ferry Service to Cuba

May 06, 2015

The United States Treasury Department has authorized passenger ferry services to Cuba for the first time in more than a half-century, in a major step in improving relations between the two countries. At least four companies said they were notified Tuesday of approvals by the U…

Seattle Gums Up Shell's Arctic Ambitions

May 06, 2015

Royal Dutch Shell's quest to return to Arctic drilling for the first time in three years could face delays after Seattle ruled that the city's port must apply for a permit before hosting rigs.  Seattle Mayor Ed Murray, a Democrat who has fought against new projects by coal and oil companies…

Strengthening Danish-Brazilian Cooperation

May 05, 2015

Brazil continues to be an important area for Danish shipping interests and, with the signing of a new agreement on cooperation with the Brazilian authority ANTAQ under the Brazilian Ministry of Transport, relations are being strengthened…

Stop Provocation on South China Sea, China Tells Philippines

May 05, 2015

China has urged the Philippines to stop 'malicious hyping and provocation' on territorial disputes in the South China Sea, says a report in Xinhua. Earlier, Philippine foreign ministry alleged that China's construction on islands in the…

New Chairmen at Three Chinese Oil Firms

May 04, 2015

China has appointed new chairmen for the country's top three energy groups, according to company statements on Monday, in a top-down reshuffle of the industry which faces the challenges of spending cuts, low oil prices and easing demand.Earlier…

USD 1.83 Billion Singapore Mega Port Project at Tuas

May 04, 2015

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the Dredging International Asia Pacific-Daelim Joint Venture (DDJV) have inked a contract for the USD 1.83 billion Tuas Terminal Phase 1 Reclamation, Wharf Construction and Dredging Project…

US Doesn't Buy China's Pitch on South China Sea

May 04, 2015

The United States of America has rejected a suggestion by a top Chinese military official that it use Chinese facilities on disputed islands in the South China Sea for international rescue and relief operations, reports AFP. US President…

Canada Announces Funding for Commercial Fishing Safety

May 01, 2015

Canada launches new Commercial Fishing Safety component of Boating Safety Contribution Program Canada’s Minister of Transport Lisa Raitt, joined by Members of Parliament from Atlantic Canada, announced a new Commercial Fishing Safety component…

Indonesia Pledges Support for Ferry Safety

May 01, 2015

The Indonesian Minister for Transportation Ignasius Jonan, visited the International Maritime Organization (IMO) April 28, confirming his country’s support for the IMO’s initiative to establish global safety standards for domestic ferries. This follows the adoption in Manila…

Feds Indict LA Port Police Chief

May 01, 2015

The chief of police for the port of Los Angeles was indicted on federal corruption charges involving a program to help citizens report criminal activity at the port, the U.S. Department of Justice said in a statement on Thursday.Ronald Boyd…

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US Begins Importing Iraqi Oil Through Syria

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Aramco Offers Additional Crude Cargoes Amidst Houthi Threats

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Shipowners Pause Vessel Deliveries to Ukraine's Black Sea Ports

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