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Devil's Blanket Responsible for Increasing Ice Rescues

Feb 03, 2015

Rescues in Saginaw Bay, Michigan, Sunday evening and Lake Erie Monday morning are the latest in an alarmingly high number of Great Lakes ice rescues since Saturday, prompting a Coast Guard reminder of the risk of venturing out onto the ice…

Jokowi's Vision of Indonesia as a Maritime Power

Feb 03, 2015

President Joko Widodo, popularly known as Jokowi, roadmap for Indonesia as a maritime power in the Indo-Pacific region, has been lauded by the international community, with several countries offering to cooperate with the government to realize this vision…

Funding Only Bright Spot in President’s Budget - AAPA

Feb 03, 2015

The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA), the recognized and authoritative voice of the seaport industry, yesterday noted some positive aspects but mostly disappointment over the funding levels and programmatic changes in federal…

USCG Medevacs Woman off Carnival Cruise Ship

Feb 02, 2015

A Coast Guard rescue helicopter crew medevaced a 51-year-old woman off a Carnival cruise ship approximately 184 miles offshore of Galveston early today.Watchstanders at Sector Houston-Galveston received a call at approximately 9 p.m. Saturday…

Island Performer Ready for the US

Feb 02, 2015

The subsea vessel Island Performer has been upgraded for her next assignment in the US. Ulstein Verft has installed cargo tanks and corresponding piping, a switchboard room for deck equipment and the sea fastening frame for stacks, as well as platforms for the tower winches…

MPHRP: Signposting for Mental Health Support

Feb 02, 2015

It is only after some time following traumatic events that mental health complications may surface. Assessment immediately after such events would most probably show signs of the common and perfectly normal after effects of extraordinary life events…

MMEA Recover Hijacked Tanker

Feb 01, 2015

A hijacked Malaysian coastal tanker has been recovered by the prompt actions of the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) off the coast of Malaysia.The owners of the Malaysian tanker lost contact with the tanker at 2200 hours on 28 January 2015…

Naval EXPO Coming to Washington

Jan 31, 2015

For the first time ever, the general public will be admitted free to the Naval Future Force Science and Technology EXPO general exhibit hall Feb. 4-5 where they will be able to see the Electromagnetic Railgun, an autonomous swarmboat, a firefighting robot and much more…

PHA Budgets $ 275 mi for Capital Improvements

Jan 31, 2015

In 2015, the Port of Houston Authority has budgeted $275 million for various capital improvement projects. About $184 million is being allocated to its container terminals for continuing development of Bayport and modernization at Barbours Cut…

European Shipping Week Announces Speakers

Jan 30, 2015

Adam Goldstein, President and COO of Royal Caribbean Cruises, Pierfrancesco Vago, Chairman of CLIA Europe and Executive Chairman of MSC Cruises, and Paolo Tonon, Vice-President and Head of Maersk Technology join the list of key industry shipping…

Long Beach Port to Boost Power, Speed Clearance

Jan 30, 2015

Port of Long Beach Chief Executive Jon Slangerup on Thursday unveiled ambitious plans for congestion-beating smart systems for cargo movement and an all-out push to achieve energy resilience for port operations with wind turbines, solar cells and other clean technologies…

SECNAV Completes Visit to Paraguay

Jan 30, 2015

Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus completed a visit to Paraguay Jan. 29 during which he met with Republic of Paraguay President Horacio Cartes to discuss the relationship between the Department of the Navy and Paraguay's military.'We…

NOAA Satellites Help Rescue 240 People Last Year

Jan 29, 2015

Last year, 240 people were saved from potentially life-threatening situations throughout the United States and its surrounding waters with help from NOAA’s fleet of weather satellites. In addition to their role in weather forecasting, NOAA’s…

National Domestic Surveyor Accreditation in place

Jan 29, 2015

Domestic marine surveyors will now be accredited under a national system run by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA).The Domestic Surveyor Accreditation Scheme came into effect on January 2.AMSA standards manager Adam Brancher…

Australian Tall Ship Rounds Cape Horn

Jan 29, 2015

The Royal Australian Navy operated Sail Training Ship Young Endeavour rounded Cape Horn on Australia Day, 36 days into a 12-month circumnavigation of the world.Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Tim Barrett AO, CSC, RAN congratulated the 36 seafarers on board the square-rigged tall ship…

Logistics News

Shipping Costs Spike Amidst Iran War Anxiety

Shipping Costs Spike Amidst Iran War Anxiety

Ammonia-Fueled Vessel Delivered to EXMAR

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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