Americas
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Port of Churchill in northern Canada to close for two years due to repairs to rail line
The Port of Churchill in northern Manitoba, Canada’s only deep-water Arctic port, is closing for two years, while the rail…
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US issues global offshore wind challenge at COP26
US Interior Secretary Deb Haaland has challenged other countries to join America in setting ambitious targets for offshore wind development,…
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Prosafe secures new extension with Petrobras
Offshore accommodation vessel specialist Prosafe has been awarded a contract extension by Petrobras for the 2016-built semisub flotel for safety…
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Marsoft gives ships the chance of an extended lifespan
There are more than 10,000 vessels that can benefit from retrofits and carbon credits, which could extend the trading life…
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Shipping, aviation, steel, and trucking in Biden’s sights with launch of the First Movers Coalition at COP26
The First Movers Coalition, a partnership between the World Economic Forum and the US Office of the Special Presidential Envoy…
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CMA CGM splashes $2.3bn to take back its former LA container terminal
CMA CGM has agreed to take over the Fenix Marine Services (FMS) terminal in Los Angeles, in a deal with…
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McDermott and Shell join forces on decarbonisation drive
Houston-based offshore engineering and construction contractor McDermott has teamed up with Anglo-Dutch supermajor Shell to explore opportunities for reducing and…
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Siem Offshore seals extension for OSCV pair
Norwegian offshore vessel operator Siem Offshore has secured contract extensions for two offshore subsea construction vessels (OSCVs). GE Renewable Energy…
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American broker joins the carbon offset rush
Another shipbroker has joined the throng of outlets offering carbon credit services to clients. America’s Charles R. Weber Company has…
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Seaboard Marine expands fleet with three newbuildings
American carrier Seaboard Marine is expanding its fleet with three newbuildings expected to enter service in 2024. The ships are…
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Dorian LPG charters in newbuild panamax trio
New York-listed VLGC owner Dorian LPG has agreed to charter in three newbuilding dual-fuel panamax LPG vessels with purchase options…
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US Merchant Marine Academy temporarily halts Sea Year programme after multiple rape allegations
The US Department of Transportation has decided to temporarily pause the next cycle of the US Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA)’s…
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Port of LA says lingering box fines working to improve congestion
Gene Seroka, executive director of the Port of Los Angeles, said in an interview on Tuesday that imposing fines on…
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Environmentalists plan to sue US federal government after California oil spill
The Center for Biological Diversity filed a notice on Tuesday of its intent to sue the federal government for allowing…
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Zim Kingston could have joined other vessels in sheltered waters
Accident investigators are looking into why a Zim boxship chose to stay far out to sea when a storm approached…
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Seattle’s Foss Maritime shipyard closes
The Foss Maritime shipyard in Seattle closed its doors on October 30 after several years of financial losses. According to…
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Offshore wind spending to exceed oil and gas in key markets by 2030
Offshore wind spending is closing the gap on oil and gas investments and is expected to surpass them in several…
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Jackson Offshore acquires PSV from Tidewater
US OSV owner Jackson Offshore Operators is growing its platform supply vessel fleet with the acquisition of the 2015-built from…
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Brazilian president criticises Petrobras for being too profitable
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said state-controlled Petroleo Brasileiro SA (Petrobras) is too profitable. “It should be a company that makes…
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Semco and Vineyard Wind partner to establish US offshore wind hub
Semco Maritime has teamed up with developer Vineyard Wind for offshore wind energy projects in the US, including the company’s…
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