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U.S. Navy Ship Sails near Island Claimed by China

Jan 31, 2016

A U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer sailed within 12 nautical miles of an island claimed by China in the South China Sea on Saturday, in an operation the Pentagon said was designed to challenge efforts to restrict freedom of navigation.Pentagon…

Cutlass Express 2016 Commences

Jan 31, 2016

Maritime forces from Eastern Africa, Western Indian Ocean island nations, Europe and the United States, as well as several international organizations began the fifth iteration of the multinational maritime exercise Cutlass Express, Jan. 30…

Navy to Christen Littoral Combat Ship Sioux City

Jan 29, 2016

The Navy will christen its newest Freedom variant littoral combat ship, USS Sioux City (LCS 11), during a 10 a.m. CST ceremony Saturday, Jan. 30 in Marinette, Wisconsin. Sioux City, designated LCS 11, honors the city of Sioux City, Iowa. Adm…

Germany Out of Australian Submarine Tender

Jan 24, 2016

As a bid from Germany’s ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) loses ground over technical concerns, the competition for a A$50 billion ($34.55 billion) contract to build Australia’s next submarine fleet is narrowing to a race between Japan and France…

Tourist Boat Sinks off Nicaraguan Island Killing 13 Costa Ricans

Jan 24, 2016

Thirteen people died on Saturday after a small tourist boat sank amid strong winds off a remote island in the Caribbean sea, Nicaraguan government spokeswoman Rosario Murillo said.The victims, all from Costa Rica, died when the 'Caribbean Queen' sank near Little Corn Island…

Japan Warns against China's Maritime Activities

Jan 23, 2016

Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida warned against China's increasing maritime activities, such as artificial land construction in the South China Sea, reports Nikkei. Referring to tensions over China's growing assertiveness in the South China Sea…

Biofuels to Help Power Next US Navy Deployment

Jan 21, 2016

The U.S. Navy on Wednesday launched its first carrier strike group powered partly by biofuel  to conduct operations in the Pacific. The 'Great Green Fleet'  warships powered by alternative energy is a milestone toward easing the military's reliance on foreign oil…

New Attack Submarine Named in Honor of Utah

Jan 21, 2016

US Navy has christened its Virginia-class attack submarine, SSN 801, as the USS Utah in honour of the history its namesake state has had within the navy. The attack submarine is the second naval vessel to have been named after Utah, with the first being the battleship BB-31…

Indonesian Shipyard Launches Frigate

Jan 20, 2016

The first of two SIGMA 10514 Perusak Kawal Rudal (PKR) guided-missile frigates under construction for the Indonesian Navy  (TNI AL) has been launched by PT PAL’s Surabaya Shipyard. The SIGMA 10514 Perusak Kawal Rudal, built in collaboration with Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding (DSNS)…

Chief of Naval Research Helps Steer New Tech for the Fleet

Jan 17, 2016

When discussing the Navy’s top science and technology (S&T) priorities with military, government and industry leaders, Chief of Naval Research Rear Adm. Mat Winter reflected on his college days at the University of Notre Dame.“When I graduated from Notre Dame 30 years ago…

Initiatives to Drive Sexual Assaults to Zero - USN

Jan 16, 2016

A line of effort in the recently released 'Design to Maintain Maritime Superiority' is to strengthen our Navy team which is composed of active and reserve Sailors, Navy civilians, and families. On Jan 14 Chief of Naval Operations Admiral…

MPC Brings in Peter Ganz for Shipping

Jan 13, 2016

Former Hapag-Lloyd CFO Peter Ganz has joined the top management team of the Hamburg asset and investment manager MPC Capital AG's  shipping business with effect from 1 January 2016.  As a member of the extended Management Board the 48-year…

US Nuclear Submarine Visits Japanese Port

Jan 12, 2016

Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS City of Corpus Christi (SSN 705)  has docked at Yokosuka port in Japan as part of its Asia-Pacific region itinerary, the US Navy announced in a news release. City of Corpus Christi has conducted…

North Korea Faked Submarine Missile Launch Photos, Say Experts

Jan 12, 2016

Photos and footages showing a North Korean missile launched from a submarine were manipulated by state propagandists, according to an analysis by a California-based think tank, says a report in Reuters.  North Korea, heavily sanctioned…

Reliance Defence Plans Shipbuilding Facility in Andhra

Jan 12, 2016

India's Reliance group announced a tie up with Andhra Pradesh government for building a strategic shipyard on the eastern seaboard of the country, which will be co-located with strategic facilities of the Indian Navy and Department of Atomic Energy…

Logistics News

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Greek Shipyard Workers Pause Work Amidst Heatwave

Greensea IQ’s Hull Cleaning Service Expands to Port of New York and New Jersey

Greensea IQ’s Hull Cleaning Service Expands to Port of New York and New Jersey

Eco Wave Power Eyes South Africa for Wave Energy Plant

Eco Wave Power Eyes South Africa for Wave Energy Plant

Exports Continue From Reservoirs After Tainted Oil Detected in Ceyhan Port Tanks

Exports Continue From Reservoirs After Tainted Oil Detected in Ceyhan Port Tanks

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