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U.S. Refinery Workers' Contract Talks Moving Slowly

Jan 25, 2015

With just a week of bargaining left until the national contract for U.S. refinery workers expires, the United Steelworkers union (USW) said talks with oil company representatives for a new pact were going slow, according to a Twitter message sent to members…

Obama, Modi Aim High on India Trip

Jan 25, 2015

In a fresh bid to make India an enduring strategic partner, U.S. President Barack Obama lands in New Delhi on Sunday for a highly symbolic parade and to nurture friendship with a prime minister who until last year was persona non grata in Washington…

USS Cole Conducts Change of Command

Jan 25, 2015

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) conducted a change of command ceremony during a scheduled port visit in Piraeus, Greece, Jan. 21.During the event, Cmdr. James Quaresimo assumed command of the ship from Cmdr…

Irving Celebrates Canadian AOPS Build Contract

Jan 23, 2015

Government of Canada & Irving Shipbuilding mark signing of $2.3 billion AOPS build contract; 3,600 Jobs across Canada generated from Irving’s NSPS commitments to gate  The Government of Canada joined Irving Shipbuilding and its employees today marked the signing of the $2…

FMC Commissioners Meet with China Transport Officials

Jan 23, 2015

Federal Maritime Commissioners Richard A. Lidinsky, Jr. and William P. Doyle met with transportation officials from China on January 14, 2015 in Washington, D.C. Members of the delegation included Professor Yu Shicheng, Chairman of the Shanghai…

Captains' Union Blasts McCain’s Keystone Amendment

Jan 23, 2015

International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots Asks: If Keystone is a “Jobs Bill” Why Would Congress Want to Send 400,000 Maritime Jobs in 26 States Overseas?  S.1, the Keystone XL Pipeline Act, has been described as a “jobs bill”…

Indian Ports: Private Vs Government

Jan 23, 2015

Rising competition from fast growing private sector ports is forcing government-controlled major ports to re-invent themselves, reports Business Standard. Slowdown in India's international trade is adding to the woes.The government-owned port…

EU Annulls Sanctions on 40 Shipping Firms

Jan 22, 2015

The European Union's second highest court on Thursday annulled EU sanctions on an Iranian bank and 40 shipping companies hit with asset freezes as part of pressure on Tehran over its nuclear programme. But they will remain under sanctions…

HII Creates Nuclear Services Company SN3

Jan 22, 2015

Combining Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (HII) S.M. Stoller Corp. and Newport News Nuclear subsidiaries, the company has created Stoller Newport News Nuclear (SN3), a full-service nuclear operations and environmental services company. 'Formation…

White House Recognizes Military2Maritime

Jan 22, 2015

Military2Maritime program recognized by White House for veteran hiring practices As Congress considers the role the Jones Act and the American maritime industry play as part of the Keystone XL pipeline debate, the national Military2Maritime program…

Congressmen Lead Effort to Defend US Shipbuilders

Jan 22, 2015

Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-2) and Congressman Steven Palazzo (MS-4), along with 30 bipartisan House colleagues, sent a letter this week to Senate leadership urging opposition to an amendment that they say would strip domestic construction…

Rotterdam Port Opens Secure Trailer Car Park

Jan 22, 2015

The Port of Rotterdam Authority has opened a second secure trailer car park on Theemsweg in the Botlekgebied, which enjoys a central location. There are 107 slots for loaded and empty trailers.The Theemsweg facility is a follow-up to…

Fog persists at Gulf ports

Jan 22, 2015

Dense fog is expected to persist until 1100 hours local time today (21 January), and the ports of Houston, Galveston and Corpus Christi have been closed since yesterday evening.At the time of reporting, Freeport was open.There are…

US Visa Initiative for Ethiopian Seafarers

Jan 21, 2015

The Ethiopian Maritime Training Institute (EMTI) has welcomed an initiative by the United States that will provide Ethiopian seafarers with a new class of C1/D visas. The new C1/D visas issued to Ethiopian crewmembers will now be valid for two years…

Enel Says Latin America Head Quits

Jan 21, 2015

The head of Enel's Latin American business has resigned for personal reasons, the Italian utility said in a statement on Wednesday.Luigi Ferraris, former Enel CFO and chairman of renewable unit Enel Green Power, has also quit his position as general manager of Chilean subsidiary Enersis…

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EU Wheat Prices Drop 6% as Ukraine Discusses Shipping Protections

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US Begins Importing Iraqi Oil Through Syria

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Aramco Offers Additional Crude Cargoes Amidst Houthi Threats

Shipowners Pause Vessel Deliveries to Ukraine's Black Sea Ports

Shipowners Pause Vessel Deliveries to Ukraine's Black Sea Ports

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