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Tanker Crew Freed After Kidnapping Off Nigeria

Feb 25, 2015

Three crew members of a Maltese-flagged supertanker, who were kidnapped by pirates three weeks ago off Nigeria, have been released, Greece's foreign ministry said on Wednesday. The Kalamos crude carrier was heading to Nigeria's main oil terminal when it was attacked on Feb…

Top Five Most Costly Insurance Claims

Feb 25, 2015

The TT Club has alerted the supply chain industry to a persistence of claims in a handful of loss types. The international transport, freight and logistics insurance provider said it has found that 66% of its claims by number and 62% by value…

200th Anniversary Commemoration of Dual Victory

Feb 25, 2015

The crew of USS Constitution commemorated the bicentennial of Old Ironsides' final battle during the War of 1812, her unprecedented dual-victory over Royal Navy ships HMS Cyane and HMS Levant Feb. 20 in Charlestown Navy Yard.Constitution…

AEGIS Missile Defense System Performs Successful Test

Feb 25, 2015

The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and sailors aboard the USS Carney, USS Gonzalez, and USS Barry successfully completed a flight test involving the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) weapon system.At approximately 2:30 a.m. EST today…

MARAD Certifying Cruise Security, Safety Training

Feb 23, 2015

The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) informs it has begun certifying cruise vessel security and safety training program providers. As part of the voluntary certification, MARAD will review training plans and supporting information for…

USCG Commandant Visits Port of San Diego

Feb 20, 2015

Admiral Paul Zukunft, Commandant of the United States Coast Guard, visited the Port of San Diego’s administrative offices on February 12. The Commandant was in town to participate in the 2015 Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association /U…

Conference on Legal Issues Relating to Shipping

Feb 20, 2015

Hinode Maritime Events informed that it is organizing a 'Conference on Legal issues relating to Shipping'. It is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 in the Centrum, Center One, World Trade Center, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai.The Conference…

U.S. Refinery Strike in 18th Day as Talks Resume

Feb 19, 2015

The largest U.S refinery workers strike since 1980 passed its 18th day on Wednesday but talks between union and oil company representatives over safety and pay restarted after a gap of a week and went into the night, according to a union text message…

ClassNK to Research on Brittle Crack Arrest Design

Feb 19, 2015

ClassNK announced that it will carry out a joint research project aimed at improving safety standards for ultra-large container ships. As container ships increase in size, so too does the thickness of the steel that is used. The preventative…

Japanese Student Overboard in the Pacific

Feb 18, 2015

U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) search operations continue for a student reported overboard from a Japanese training vessel approximately 70 miles southwest of Kauai, Tuesday. USCG said its watchstanders at the Coast Guard Sector Honolulu Command Center were notified at 9:56 a…

ENMET Announces Davis as New President

Feb 18, 2015

ENMET, LLC has appointed Norman Davis, Jr. as the new President succeeding Dr. Verne Brown who held the position for 43 years until his passing. Davis brings to the position a background in executive management and in business development…

Sixth Victim of Petrobras Explosion Found

Feb 18, 2015

A sixth victim of last week's deadly explosion on a Petrobras offshore oil and natural gas production ship has been found, according to a statement on Wednesday from BW Offshore Ltd, which operates the vessel for Brazil's state-run oil company…

WOC Partners With The Economist for 2014 Summits

Feb 18, 2015

The World Ocean Council is partnering again with The Economist to help engage the ocean business community in upcoming events:For the third Arctic Summit, the WOC is working with The Economist to help ensure Arctic business community participation…

USCG Warns Against Ice Dangers On Lake Champlain

Feb 14, 2015

Coast Guard crews at Station Burlington, Vermont, are urging Lake Champlain locals and visitors to use extreme caution on the lake and surrounding waters this weekend.With more snow forecasted, unsafe ice may be hidden from view and poses…

Road Show Scouts Female Submariners

Feb 14, 2015

Capt. Rod Hutton, deputy commander for the Enlisted Women in Submarines Task Force, led the Enlisted Women in Submarines Road Show to different military bases in the San Diego area Feb. 9-11.The road show is spreading the word that the…

Logistics News

Shipping Costs Spike Amidst Iran War Anxiety

Shipping Costs Spike Amidst Iran War Anxiety

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Ammonia-Fueled Vessel Delivered to EXMAR

China Oil Imports Collapse; Down 29%

China Oil Imports Collapse; Down 29%

Western Africa Import of Clean Petroleum Crashes 44% YOY

Western Africa Import of Clean Petroleum Crashes 44% YOY

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