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Size of last week’s Gulf of Mexico oil spill revised upwards to 16,000 barrels
The US Coast Guard (USCG) on Thursday said that initial estimates of the size of last week’s major oil spill…
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Rowan awarded new contract and extension by BP
US offshore driller Rowan has secured a new contract as well as a contract extension from BP for two jackup…
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Republican politicians plan to open up Arctic and Atlantic waters to drilling by using budgetary tactic
Republicans in the US Congress are planning to use congressional budget rules to let them pass policy that will open…
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Pasha Hawaii providing vessel to help with Puerto Rico relief
Pasha Hawaii shipping line, which usually plies routes between the islands and the US mainland, is providing one of its…
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US Gulf of Mexico oil output almost back to normal in wake of Nate
US Gulf of Mexico oil and gas production is practically back to full output following the widespread shut-ins caused by…
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Satcoms giant KVH’s onboard security laid bare
Shipping has received another shock to the system over its openness to cyber attacks. Specifically the satcom boxes installed by…
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Delta House oil spill could be worst in Gulf of Mexico since Deepwater Horizon
An oil spill from a subsea structure southeast of Venice, Louisiana, could be the worst in the US Gulf of…
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Tidewater appoints interim CEO as Jeffrey Platt steps down
US offshore support vessel operator Tidewater has announced the appointment of Larry Rigdon as the company’s interim chief executive officer…
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Ocean Rig wins new drillship contract, extends semi-sub contract
Offshore driller Ocean Rig has added around $20m to its backlog after signing a new contract for one of its…
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Legislators urged to preserve the Jones Act
One of America’s major labour unions has sent a letter to the US Congress defending the validity of the Jones…
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Almost 13% of US Gulf oil production still shut in after Nate
Almost 13% of oil production in the US Gulf of Mexico was still shut in as of Friday, the Bureau…
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Stephanie Jones Stebbins is named new managing director at Port of Seattle
The Port of Seattle, Washington, has named Stephanie Jones Stebbins as the new managing director of the port’s maritime division.…
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Contanda Terminals signs deal with Port of Houston
Houston-based bulk liquid storage company Contanda Terminals has signed a multi-year contract with the Port of Houston for 339 acres…
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TOTE Maritime says its San Juan terminal in Puerto Rico is nearing full productivity
Princeton, New Jersey-headquartered shipping company TOTE Maritime, one of the major Jones Act companies that has traditionally supplied Puerto Rico,…
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US House subcommittee discusses legislation to open up the OCS to drilling
A US Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources on Wednesday held a hearing into a proposed bill to effectively open…
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Baker Hughes linked with Subsea 7 takeover
General Electric’s Baker Hughes recently held takeover talks with energy-services company Subsea 7, the Wall Street Journal has reported. Talks…
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Crowley Maritime adds six to its fleet for deliveries to Puerto Rico
Jacksonville, Florida-based transportation and logistics firm Crowley Maritime has temporarily added six vessels to its fleet as it works round…
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Navy admits USS John S McCain collision was preventable
The commander and executive officer of the USS John S McCain were relieved of their duty today due to lost…
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House bill introduced calling for five-year moratorium of Jones Act for Puerto Rico
Two members of the US House of Representatives have introduced a bipartisan bill to suspend the effects of the Jones…
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Perupetro signs deal with Anadarko for E&P at three offshore blocks
Woodlands, Texas-based oil and gas firm Anadarko Petroleum has signed three offshore exploration and production deals with Peru’s state oil…
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