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USCG, Navy complete Joint Fisheries Patrol in Oceania

Jun 13, 2016

The Coast Guard and Navy completed a 40-day joint mission in the Central and South Pacific under the Oceania Maritime Security Initiative to combat transnational crimes, enforce fisheries laws and enhance regional security Monday.A Coast…

Bouchard Transportation Wins Jones F. Devlin Award

Jun 13, 2016

The Chamber of Shipping of America awarded thirty- nine (39) Bouchard Transportation Co., Inc. operating vessels the Jones F. Devlin Award, at the Annual Safety Awards Luncheon in New Orleans, LA. This award further symbolizes Bouchard’s dedicated commitment to safety…

Former Hanjin Shipping Chairman May Get Arrest Warrant

Jun 13, 2016

Prosecutors on Sunday sought the arrest warrant of the ex-chairman of Hanjin Shipping, who has been hit with insider trading charges, says Yonhap. Choi Eun-young is specifically charged with violating the Financial Investment Services and Capital Markets Act…

Ford Achieves Important Milestone

Jun 12, 2016

Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) completed its turn ship evolution June 11. This is a major milestone that brings the country's newest nuclear powered aircraft carrier another step closer to delivery and commissioning later this year…

Roger Blough Enroute to Sturgeon Bay for Repairs

Jun 12, 2016

The U.S. Coast Guard captain of the port, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, gave the motor vessel Roger Blough permission Saturday to transit down the St. Marys River to anchorage in Potagannissing Bay in the vicinity of DeTour Village, Michigan.The…

Long Range Medevac Conducted 230 mi South of Cold Bay, Alaska

Jun 12, 2016

A Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew medevaced an ailing mariner off the Matson cargo vessel Maunawili approximately 230 miles south of Cold Bay, Alaska, Thursday. The Jayhawk crew hoisted the 20-year-old man and…

COSCO's Vessel Departs Greece for Inaugural Transit through Extended Panama

Jun 12, 2016

The container vessel COSCO Shipping Panama set sail from the Greek Port of Piraeus today on its way to Panama to make history. The Neopanamax vessel will make the inaugural transit of the Expanded Panama Canal on Sunday, June 26, after a 14-day journey…

Nippon Yusen to Invest in EMAS Chiyoda Subsea Services JV

Jun 11, 2016

Japanese shipper Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) has agreed to invest in EMAS Chiyoda, a subsea services joint venture between oilfield services firm Ezra Holdings Ltd and Chiyoda Corp, Ezra said in a statement late on Friday.Singapore's Ezra…

Newport Unveils Education Series for this year’s Boat Show

Jun 11, 2016

Newport Exhibition Group, owners and producers of the Newport International Boat Show, announced today the 2016 Education Series for this year’s Boat Show. Greatly expanding on past offerings, the Newport International Boat Show will host  on-water courses…

Moore Assumes Command of NAVSEA

Jun 11, 2016

Vice Adm. Thomas J. Moore relieved Vice Adm. William H. Hilarides as commander, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) during a June 10 ceremony at the Washington Navy Yard.Moore graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1981 with a Bachelor of Science in math and operations analysis…

Vancouver Fraser Port Responds to Community Concerns

Jun 11, 2016

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is aware that a public rally has been organized for this weekend by MP Jenny Kwan and community members in opposition to the proposed Centerm Expansion Project. The port authority respects the right of any group to voice concerns and opinions in a public way…

From Refugee to Hapag-Lloyd Trainee

Jun 10, 2016

Imad Shanta followed a rather unusual path to Hapag-Lloyd: Eight months ago, he and his family fled the war in Syria and headed to Germany. Thanks to the “Hapag-Lloyd Helps” project, Imad had an opportunity to complete a traineeship in the company…

Gov’t Officials Tour Great Lakes Shipyard

Jun 10, 2016

U.S. Labor Secretary Perez and Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish visit The Great Lakes Towing Company headquarters and Great Lakes Shipyard; tour and discussion at The Great Lakes Towing Company focused on federal funding’s impact and…

Mission to Seafarers Launches Corporate Partnership Portfolio

Jun 10, 2016

At its seminar during Posidonia, The Mission to Seafarers has launched its Corporate Partnership Portfolio, outlining its suggestions for how the maritime industry can deliver on corporate social responsibility and describes how The Mission…

Safety Boost with ABS Guidance for Developing Processes, Procedures

Jun 10, 2016

ABS has published the ABS Guidance Notes on the Development of Procedures and Technical Manuals, providing clients with best practice methodologies for developing instructional materials.“Input from ABS clients and maritime industry groups…

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Latin America's First Electric Tug Debuts

Latin America's First Electric Tug Debuts

Houthi Leader: Shipping Goods Related to Israel Through the Region Isn't Permitted

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