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Using Big Data for Engine Preventive Maintenance

Oct 09, 2015

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. announced that it has started a demonstration test of a next-generation condition-based engine monitoring system called “CMAXS e-GICSX” (electronic Global Internet Customer Support neXt)  aboard the recently delivered methanol carrier MAYARO…

Collision Course with a Hurricane: How Doomed US Ship Met its End

Oct 08, 2015

The ill-fated U.S.-flagged El Faro cargo ship sunk by Hurricane Joaquin was sailing at near full speed into the center of the storm before it lost propulsion amid mountainous waves and brutal winds, according to ship tracking data.The data…

Liberian Registry Appoints Investigations VP

Oct 08, 2015

The Liberian Registry has appointed Dodge Kenyon as Vice President of its Investigations Division.Dodge joins the Liberian Registry from Holland America Group, where he was Manager of Technical Operations, Auditing and Compliance and Chairman of the Fleet Health…

IRISL Looks West with New Vessels

Oct 08, 2015

The Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) plans to become one of the world's top ten shipping lines. It plans to modernize its fleet and ally with international shipping majors to tap western markets , reports WSJ. Mohammad Saeidi…

First Cruise Ship of the Record Season Arrives Auckland

Oct 08, 2015

Auckland’s bumper cruise season has officially kicked off with the arrival of Princess Cruises’ mega liner Diamond Princess into port today (October 08). New Zealand's tourism sector can expect a big boost, with a record breaking cruise season ahead…

MOL Undertakes CMAXS e-GICSX Test on MAYARO

Oct 08, 2015

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. today announced that it has started a demonstration test of a next-generation condition-based engine monitoring system called “CMAXS e-GICSX” (electronic Global Internet Customer Support neXt)(*1) aboard the recently delivered methanol carrier MAYARO…

Boskalis’ Fleet May Switch to Marine Biofuels

Oct 08, 2015

Boskalis today announced their collaboration with GoodFuels and Wärtsilä in a two-year pilot program to accelerate the development of truly sustainable, scalable and affordable marine bio-fuels. Bio-fuels today are not part of the marine fuel mix that operators and owners can choose from…

ABP Marine Conference at Port of Ipswich

Oct 08, 2015

The Port of Ipswich is hosting Associated British Ports’ (ABP) two-day annual Marine Conference for the first time starting today. Held at the Old Custom House on the Ipswich waterfront, the conference is an annual event for more than…

Search for El Faro Crew Continues, Hopes Fading

Oct 07, 2015

Responders continue the hunt for possible survivors from the missing cargo ship El Faro, which is believed to have sunk during Hurricane Joaquin. As of Tuesday night, crews have searched some 172,257 square nautical miles while scanning…

Stiff Competition for Cosco Pacific in Mediterranean

Oct 07, 2015

Although Cosco Pacific, the Hong Kong-listed subsidiary of China’s biggest shipping company China Cosc,  is expanding in the Mediterranean area after taking part in the acquisition of port in neighbouring Turkey, it faces stiff competition…

LNG Tanker Smash Sinks Cargo Ship

Oct 07, 2015

The 2002-built, 8,850-dwt freighter Flinterstar is owned by Dutch shipping firm Flinter has sank after colliding nearly head on with the Marshall Islands-flagged LNG carrier Al-Oraiq in the North Sea off Belgium on Tuesday morning. The both vessel were in opposite directions…

Höegh Names SSL as its Agent in Finland

Oct 06, 2015

Höegh Autoliners appointed Scandinavian Shipping & Logistics, which has already worked with the Norwegian ocean carrier in Sweden and Norway for several years, as its agent in Finland, effective Dec. 1., 2015. SSL is opening a branch office…

Rieber Amends Dolphin Deal

Oct 06, 2015

Norwegian shipping company GC Rieber Shipping ASA has entered into an agreement with Dolphin Geophysical to increase Dolphins competitiveness in a challenging market.  Rieber has agreed to take early redelivery of the survey vessel Polar…

Volvo Ocean Race Partners with Yacht Racing Forum

Oct 06, 2015

The Volvo Ocean Race has agreed a three-year partnership with the Yacht Racing Forum. 'We are delighted to welcome the Volvo Ocean Race as a long-term partner,” said Bernard Schopfer, the event’s CEO. 'We have been working hard at developing a new structure for the Forum…

Michelle Obama to Christen Navy's Newest Submarine

Oct 05, 2015

U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama will join builder General Dynamics Electric Boat, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics, in christening Illinois (SSN-786), the U.S. Navy’s newest nuclear attack submarine, at an invitation-only ceremony Saturday…

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Wilson Sons Eliminates Emissions Using 100% Renewable Energy at Rio Grande Container Terminal

Wilson Sons Eliminates Emissions Using 100% Renewable Energy at Rio Grande Container Terminal

Port of Oakland April Container Volume Drops 14.7% From March

Port of Oakland April Container Volume Drops 14.7% From March

US Gulf Coast’s First LNG Ship Bunkering Hub Secures Final Permits

US Gulf Coast’s First LNG Ship Bunkering Hub Secures Final Permits

Investcorp to Invest $550M in Oman’s Port of Duqm Expansion

Investcorp to Invest $550M in Oman’s Port of Duqm Expansion

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