The final phase of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill trial began on Tuesday, January 20th which will see…
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UK launches Maritime Growth Study
The U.K. Government has launched the Maritime Growth Study, a major public consultation on future policy and support…
Magellan Spirit’s cargo transfer begins today
The cargo transfer between Teekay’s grounded LNG tanker Magellan Spirit and LNG carrier Excellence, owned by…
Singapore sees new eco ship design collaboration
Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Sembcorp Marine, University of Glasgow and University of…
Australian iron ports evacuate ahead of cyclone
Australia’s iron ore ports have commenced port and anchorage evacuations as a tropical cyclone builds up…
Ghana’s Navy frees oil tanker from pirates
The Ghana Navy has arrested eight pirates, identified as Nigerians, who are suspected of hijacking a…
US ports congestion tops FMC agenda
U.S. Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Mario Cordero has identified the congestion issues that are plaguing the…
Hoegh Osaka: thousands of tonnes of water are pumped from stricken carrier
Work has begun to pump 3,000 tonnes of excess water from a huge 51,000 tonne stricken…
Gard warns of Iranian oil fraud in UAE
Norway’s maritime insurance company Gard has issued a warning regarding recently observed attempts to export crude…
Time working against Bulk Jupiter search
Owner of the sunken bulk carrier Bulk Jupiter Gearbulk said it plans to continue to allocate…
McCain files amendment to repeal Jones Act
U.S. Senator John McCain has filed an amendment to repeal the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, also…
SAMA buys stake in Hyundai Mipo
The Saudi Arabia Monetary Agency (SAMA), has bought a 7.26 percent stake in Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co.,…