Americas
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Noble Corporation awarded jackup extensions
Offshore driller Noble Corporation has been awarded contract extensions for two of its jackup rigs, according to the company’s latest…
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New blockchain tracking solution for temperature-sensitive shipments launched
US blockchain-based logistics service firm ShipChain has formed a partnership with GTX Corp, a tech company offering GPS and NFC…
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MSC forks out $50m to get cocaine-bust ship trading again
The is sailing towards the Netherlands after its operator forked out $50m to free the boxship a month after US…
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Ridgebury Tankers splashes $82m on four suezmaxes from Koenig Cie
Bob Burke-led Ridgebury Tankers is expanding its suezmax fleet with the acquisition of four 2005-built 159,000 dwt tankers from German…
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US and Canada crack down on Asian gypsy moths entering port
North American authorities have told ship operators to step up their searches for Asian gypsy moths (AGM) or risk being…
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Danish fleet surpasses America’s into fifth spot
Danish shipping is celebrating another landmark as the Scandinavian nation’s fleet climbs the ranks. Latest statistics show Denmark has climbed…
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Port of Oakland president extends term
The board of Port of Oakland has re-elected Ces Butner as its president, a move which will see Butner serve…
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McDermott awarded North Field Expansion FEED contract by Qatar Petroleum
Houston-headquartered McDermott International has been awarded a contract by Qatar Petroleum for front-end engineering and design work for offshore wellhead…
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McDermott awarded $3bn Marjan contract by Saudi Aramco
Houston-headquartered offshore services giant McDermott International has been awarded a contract worth over $3bn for Package 1 of Saudi Aramco’s…
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Port of Oakland executive director to retire
The Port of Oakland announced today that its executive director Chris Lytle will retire on July 19, concluding his sixth…
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US outlines Hormuz naval coalition plans
The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in Washington, General Joseph Dunford, said yesterday he expects a naval coalition…
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Cattle rescue from grounded Chilean ship moves ahead
A dramatic ship-to-ship transfer operation is set to continue today in the wintry waters of southern Chile to rescue around…
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US Coast Guard warns of more cyber attacks
The US Coast Guard is urging vessels to update their cyber security systems after a recent malware attack on a…
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US authorities warn they may not return MSC Gayane after $1.3bn drug bust
Three weeks on after the biggest cocaine bust in US history the ship at the centre of the scandal shows…
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Complex salvage operation underway in southern Chile
A delicate salvage operation is underway in the pristine waters of southern Chile where a 1983-built roro ran aground five…
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Ridgebury Tankers makes tidy profit from VLCC sale to Yinson
Bob Burke-led Ridgebury Tankers has sold 2002-built VLCC to Malaysian FPSO specialist Yinson Holdings, according to brokers. Seasure Shipbroking is…
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Office of Sembcorp Marine subsidiary raided by Brazilian authorities
Brazilian authorities have executed a search warrant at Sembcorp Marine’s Estaleiro Jurong Aracruz (EJA) in Brazil as part of Operation…
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Halliburton secures major drilling contract from Kuwait Oil Company
US energy service provider Halliburton has secured an integrated offshore drilling services contract from Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) for six…
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Prosafe awarded Brazilian contract by Equinor
Offshore accommodation specialist Prosafe has been awarded a contract for by Equinor Brasil Energia for gangway connected operations supporting maintenance…
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W&T Offshore acquires ExxonMobil properties in the Gulf of Mexico
W&T Offshore has agreed to acquire ExxonMobil’s interests and operatorship of oil and gas producing properties in the eastern region…
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