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First Arctic Cargo Shipped through the Northwest Passage

Sep 23, 2014

Fednav, a Canadian-owned company and world leader in Arctic navigation, today announced that its vessel, the MV Nunavik sailed from Deception Bay en route to China via Canada's Northwest Passage, with a full cargo of nickel concentrate. The…

The Economics of Slowing Down Ships

Sep 23, 2014

MarPro crunches the numbers on vessel steaming economics. What should you do? It all depends, says Barry Parker …The topics of fuel efficiency, slow steaming and monetary savings have received tremendous attention from all sectors of the maritime business over the past few years…

Charterers Remain Optimistic Despite Small Downturn

Sep 23, 2014

Overall confidence levels in the shipping industry fell slightly during the three months to August 2014, according to the latest Shipping Confidence Survey from international accountant and shipping adviser Moore Stephens. They are, however…

BMT Nigel Gee To Launch Project L3 at Monaco Yacht Show

Sep 23, 2014

BMT Nigel Gee, a subsidiary of the BMT Group, will be launching its latest innovative design, ‘Project L3’ at the Monaco Yacht Show. Building on Nigel Gee’s heritage in the development of specialised platforms, married with Rob McPherson’s…

Naming of M/V “SITC SHANDONG” at CSBC Shipyard

Sep 23, 2014

The Naming Ceremony of M/V “SITC SHANDONG” was held yesterday in Keelung Factory of CSBC Corporation, Taiwan, by SITC International Holdings Co., Ltd. (SITC International) and CSBC Corporation, Taiwan.(CSBC). Mr. Yang Shaopeng, Chairman of SITC International…

NewLead Takes Delivery of 3rd Eco-Type Bulker

Sep 22, 2014

NewLead Holdings Ltd.announced today that the 'Newlead Castellano', a 2013-built dry-bulk eco-type Handysize vessel of 35,542 dwt, was delivered to NewLead's owned fleet on September 16, 2014.The Newlead Castellano is trading on the spot market and is expected to generate approximately $1…

DSS Secures HOS Jones Act MPSV for Gulf ROV Work

Sep 22, 2014

Delta SubSea Secures U.S.-Flagged DP-2 IMR/Construction Support Vessel for Deepwater ROV Operations in the GoM.Delta SubSea, LLC (DSS) has entered into an agreement with a subsidiary of Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. (HOS) for the HOS Bayou…

USCG Crew Rescues Three in Tomales Bay

Sep 21, 2014

The Coast Guard rescued three individuals from the water in Tomales Bay, Sunday morning.At approximately 8:30 a.m., Coast Guard Sector San Francisco Command Center personnel received notification that three individuals went into the water just off Lawson's Landing when their raft deflated…

Deep Sea Supply takes Delivery of 'Sea Triumph'

Sep 20, 2014

The Deep Sea Supply  took delivery of the newbuilding Platform Supply Vessel 'Sea Triumph'  on Thursday 18 September.  The vessels 'Sea Triumph' is a STX 05-L design built at Cochin shipyard in India. Main characteristics of the vessel are…

Lilaas Engages Imtra for N. American Distribution

Sep 20, 2014

Strong prospects in the North American marine equipment market have triggered a new importation and distribution agreement between control specialist Lilaas AS and well-known marine and offshore sales and support organization Imtra Corporation…

Vessel Discharge Legislation Awaits Congressional Nod

Sep 20, 2014

The American Waterways Operators, a 350-member trade association representing the U.S. tugboat, towboat and barge industry, hailed the House introduction of critical vessel discharge legislation yesterday, praising the leadership of sponsors Duncan Hunter (R-CA)…

USCG in Search of Missing Man in Lake Michigan

Sep 18, 2014

The Coast Guard is searching for a man who went missing on Lake Michigan, Tuesday. Missing is 48-year-old Joseph Kiehm from Milwaukee.Kiehm was last seen aboard his 26-foot white sailboat, the Wild Irish, at McKinley Marina in the Milwaukee Harbor between 11 a…

TRIYARDS' Liftboat Orderbook Filling up

Sep 17, 2014

*This new order brings total liftboat contracts to date to 14, and showcases TRIYARDS’ engineering versatility* Win affirms TRIYARDS' leadership position as a fabricator of choice in Asia for liftboats * Group is well-placed to ride on…

EMS Seven Seas Announces New CEO

Sep 17, 2014

EMS Seven Seas announces new CEO; enters into agreement to acquire Wave Shipping, a Singapore-based maritime and port agency services company.EMS Seven Seas, an international ship chandler and leader in the provision of goods to the marine…

Impact of Upcoming Regulations on Wreck Removal

Sep 17, 2014

The Nairobi International Convention on wreck removal was ratified by India recently and will be enforceable from April next year. This will place financial responsibility for the removal of certain hazardous wrecks on shipowners.Acknowledging this change…

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Baltic Container Terminal Handles Longest, Largest Vessel to Call at Gdynia Port

DP World Completes Dredging Milestone for Senegalese Container Port

DP World Completes Dredging Milestone for Senegalese Container Port

Vessel Sinks Week After Being Struck by Russian Fire

Vessel Sinks Week After Being Struck by Russian Fire

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