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Maritime CEO
RSC Bio Solutions: Lube choices with IMO 2050 in mind
For more than 30 years, RSC Bio Solutions has been serving global marine fleets and heavy equipment with technologies including…
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Americas
Russian intelligence accused of bringing down Maersk’s IT infrastructure
Six Russian intelligence officers were charged by the US Justice Department with a string of hacking offences, including the NotPetya…
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Environment
Biden vows to tackle shipping emissions
A change in occupancy of the White House next year is likely to see the US become far more engaged…
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Tankers
Nordic American Tankers seals suezmax tanker financing with Ocean Yield
Herbjorn Hansson-led Nordic American Tankers (NAT) has signed a financing agreement to fund 80% of the newbuilding price of two…
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Finance and Insurance
Zenith Capital seals two new maritime investments
New York-based Zenith Capital Partners has revealed it has recently completed two new investments in the maritime and energy sectors.…
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Offshore
Oceaneering awarded offshore services contract by Petrobras
Offshore engineering service provider Oceaneering has been awarded a blowout preventer (BOP) tethering services contract offshore Brazil from Petrobras. The…
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Contributions
Keeping up with the Jones Act
How two words could sink America’s future in offshore wind. By Noelle Thuillier. The US House of Representatives has passed…
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Containers
World Direct Shipping buys its biggest ship
World Direct Shipping, a niche carrier focusing on the US – Mexico tradelane, has bought its largest ship to date,…
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Offshore
Edison Chouest Offshore seals long-term SOV charter with Orsted and Eversource
Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) has been awarded a long-term charter by Orsted and Eversource for the provision of the first-ever…
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Operations
Bouchard Transportation files for chapter 11
US petroleum barge operator Bouchard Transportation has filed voluntary petitions to restructure under chapter 11 in the United States Bankruptcy…
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Dry Cargo
Pangaea Logistics ups stake in Nordic Bulk Holding
Pangaea Logistics Solutions has announced that it has acquired an additional one third equity interest in Nordic Bulk Holding (NBHC),…
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Operations
MSC Ravenna crewmember in LA court over fatal stabbing
A crewmember onboard the 14,000 teu containership could face the death penalty in the US, having been arrested and charged…
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Offshore
Valaris secures $500m term loan
Offshore driller Valaris, which is currently undergoing a financial restructuring under chapter 11, has entered into a $500m debtor-in-possession (DIP)…
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Offshore
Milaha and Schlumberger to build well stimulation vessel as part of new cooperation agreement
Qatar maritime and logistics firm Milaha has signed a formal cooperation agreement with US oilfield services firm Schlumberger. The agreement…
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Tech
Mayflower launch gets ship tech community buzzing
Ocean research non-profit ProMare and American tech giant IBM today launch the high-profile Mayflower Autonomous Ship (MAS) – an artificial…
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Environment
Ship design simulation breakthrough gives owners unprecedented carbon footprint details
Shipowners will soon have a far better idea of their newbuild’s carbon footprint at the design stage thanks to a…
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Operations
MSC Gayane crewmember provides details about the largest cocaine bust in US history
A Montenegrin ship’s electrician pled guilty yesterday to narcotics conspiracy charges, becoming the third crewmember from the to admit their…
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Offshore
Harvey Gulf converts PSV to offshore fuel carrier
OSV operator Harvey Gulf has announced that it will now offer a full service fuel carrying vessel solely dedicated to…
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Regulatory
Lawsuit filed over Höegh Xiamen blaze
A Florida law firm, Pajcic & Pajcic, filed a lawsuit yesterday on behalf of 10 Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department…
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Middle East
US seizes websites of Iranian fuel traders
The Justice Department of the US has announced the seizure of three websites used by three Irianian companies Mobin International, Sohar…
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