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US Coast Guard District Chief of Staff Retires

Apr 13, 2014

With over 30 years service under his belt, Capt. John Bingaman has retired following a ceremony held at Bay Presbyterian Church in Bay Village, Ohio.Capt. Bingaman, who grew up in Greensboro, N.C., oversaw 6,000 Coast Guard active duty, reserve…

U.S. Crude Nears 6-Week High

Apr 12, 2014

U.S. crude oil rose to near a six-week high on Friday, steered by stronger gasoline demand and a positive consumer confidence report, but gains were capped by profit taking and a declining demand outlook. The International Energy Agency…

Brazil's Batista Target of Insider Trading Probes

Apr 12, 2014

Eike Batista, who was Brazil's richest man for most of the past decade, is under investigation for allegedly engaging in insider trading while he chaired his now-bankrupt oil-producing and shipbuilding firms, securities industry watchdog CVM said on Friday…

Russian Gas Trader Billionaire: U.S. Sanctions an "Honor"

Apr 12, 2014

Gennady Timchenko, the billionaire Russian gas trader hit with U.S. sanctions over his alleged ties with the Kremlin following Russia's annexation of Crimea, said being singled out by Washington was a badge of honour. But Timchenko, who sold his stake in oil trading firm Gunvor last month…

Long Beach Dismisses Proposed Los Angeles Merger

Apr 11, 2014

A proposal by the LA 2020 Commission to merge the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach – the two busiest container ports in the US – has been slated by Long Beach leaders for being “condescending and disrespectful”. The Commission made the recommendation in its A Time for Action report…

IMO, Bangladesh Target Improved Ship-recycling Standards

Apr 11, 2014

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh have signed a landmark agreement to work together to improve safety and environmental standards in the country’s ship-recycling industry…

House LNG Export Bill Advances

Apr 11, 2014

The Subcommittee on Energy and Power today approved H.R. 6, the Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act, by a vote of 15 to 11. Authored by Rep. Cory Gardner (R-Colo.), the legislation would cut through the red tape blocking exports of U…

AMC Appoints Caponiti as President

Apr 11, 2014

The American Maritime Congress (AMC), a nonprofit organization representing the U.S. maritime industry, announced the appointment of James E. Caponiti as President. Caponiti joined AMC as Executive Director in October 2011 upon the completion…

SSI Speaks in Washington about LCS Program Cuts

Apr 11, 2014

SSI USA Director of Operations Patrick Roberts recently had meetings with U.S. senators, congressmen and navy brass to discuss the upcoming Pentagon Department of Defense Budget as it relates to the U.S. Navy shipbuilding programs.It was…

Wärtsilä enters Paraguayan Inland Market

Apr 10, 2014

A new pushboat used to push barges convoys along the Paraguay River will be powered by a Wärtsilä integrated propulsion solution. The vessel is being built at the 'Astillero la Barca del Pescador' (Shipyard SA) yard in Paraguay on behalf of Naviera Yeruti…

Vinalines Set For IPO In Q1 2015

Apr 10, 2014

Vinalines, a major state-owned shipping firm, is scheduled to launch its initial public offering in the first quarter of 2015, according to the Transport Ministry, the Dau Tu newspaper reports. Vinalines has also sought the ministry's approval…

Stalwart Tankers Postpones U.S. IPO

Apr 10, 2014

Greece-based chemical transportation company Stalwart Tankers Inc has postponed its U.S. IPO plans due to 'market conditions,' an underwriter told Reuters. The company filed with U.S. regulators in February to raise up to $100 million in an IPO of its common stock…

Navy Cuts One Littoral Combat Ship in 2015

Apr 10, 2014

U.S. Navy Aims To Smooth Impact Of Fiscal 2015 Cut To Ship Orders Add to Collection(Oil)|PrintDownload:Plain TextXMLAll    WASHINGTON, April 10 (Reuters) - The U.S. Navy hopes to smooth out the impact on Lockheed Martin Corp…

Energy Takes Centerstage in U.S., Russia Dispute

Apr 10, 2014

President Vladimir Putin warned on Thursday that Russian gas supplies to Europe could be disrupted if Moscow cuts the flow to Ukraine over unpaid bills, drawing a U.S. accusation that it is using energy 'as a tool of coercion'. In a letter to the leaders of 18 European countries…

Padbury Mining Secures $6.5 Bln Port Funding

Apr 10, 2014

Australia's Padbury Mining Ltd said it had secured almost $6.5 billion in funding to build a new deepwater port and railway at Oakajee in Western Australia, potentially opening a new export hub for the region's iron ore riches. Plans for…

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