Americas
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Chief mate gets seven years in jail for smuggling $1.3bn worth of cocaine on MSC ship
The chief mate, Bosko Markovic, on the when it was arrested in Philadelphia in 2019 with a record haul of…
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Cross-industry players team up to unlock ammonia as marine fuel
23 companies across diverse industries, including Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line), Genco Shipping & Trading, Anglo American, Itochu, Mitsui E&S,…
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Fairfield contracts Fukuoka for more chemical tankers
Fairfield Chemical Carriers (FCC) has concluded a contract with Japan’s Fukuoka Shipbuilding for the construction of two 26,300 dwt, dual…
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New port complex in Brazilian state of Espírito Santo moves a step closer
The Imetame group is preparing to build a private port complex in Aracruz, in Brazil’s state of Espírito Santo. The…
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LA becomes first port in the Western Hemisphere to handle 10m teu in a 12-month period
Los Angeles has become the first port in the Western Hemisphere to process 10m ten in a 12-month period. A…
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Green Shipping Line taps Dutch designer for Jones Act offshore wind vessels
US company Green Shipping Line (GSL) has teamed up with the Dutch marine vessel engineer DEKC Maritime to pursue Jones…
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White House readies supply chain disruptions task force
A report issued this week by the White House, Building Resilient Supply Chains, Revitalizing American Manufacturing, and Fostering Broad-Based Growth,…
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Interlink plays the handy market well with latest sale
Paul Gurtler-led Interlink is behind what many brokers report as last week’s sweetest handysize deal. Numerous sources report that the…
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US exploring options for wind power development in Gulf of Mexico
Following on announcements in May about offshore wind developments in the Atlantic Ocean off Massachusetts and in the Pacific Ocean…
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American ports press Congress for significant and sustained infrastructure investment
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has urged Congress to make a substantial investment in ports as part of…
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Ocean Infinity acquires Ambrey
Marine survey specialists Ocean Infinity has announced the acquisition of maritime security firm Ambrey. The acquisition combines Ocean Infinity’s robotic…
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Aker Solutions seals framework agreement with Petrobras
Aker Solutions has landed a three-year framework deal with Brazilian oil major Petrobras to provide subsea lifecycle services for Petrobras-operated…
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Chevron extends Valaris drillship contract
Offshore driller Valaris has been awarded a three-year contract with Chevron for 2015-built drillship (Relentless). The drillship has been operating…
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EnTrust Global buys Maas Capital from ABN AMRO
Dutch bank ABN AMRO has agreed to sell Maas Capital to fast-growing America’s EnTrust Global. Maas Capital’s portfolio consists of…
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NYSHEX enters European markets
The New York Shipping Exchange (NYSHEX) is expanding into Europe, tapping a former chairman of the digital platform to run…
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McQuilling Partners latest broker to provide carbon offsetting services
Shipbroker McQuilling Partners has entered an agreement with Vertis Environmental Finance to offer carbon offsetting and advisory services to shipowners,…
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Floatel International wins Gulf of Mexico contract with Chevron
Offshore accommodation platform operator Floatel International has been awarded a contract by Chevron to provide offshore accommodation services at the…
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Talos Energy and Storegga form US carbon capture joint venture
Houston-based Talos Energy and UK-based low-carbon projects firm Storegga Geotechnologies have established an exclusive joint venture to source, evaluate and…
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Russian crude exports to the US set new records
Last month saw a record 5.75m barrels of Russian crude discharged in the US, with New York-headquartered commodities trackers ClipperData…
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McDermott CEO David Dickson steps down
McDermott International announced that its chief executive officer, David Dickson, has decided to resign, effective immediately. Dickson was president and…
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