Halter Marine unveils PythonX plasma cutter Preparing for construction of the U.S. Coast Guard's Polar Security Cutter, Pascagoula, Miss. shipbuilder Halter Marine is acquiring new technologies that includ robotic welding machines and a Lincoln Electric PythonX plasma cutter.
Acquisition strengthens Ingram Barge's Houston area reach Ingram Barge Company LLC reported today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Houston Fleeting Services LLC, has entered into an agreement to acquire the business assets of Houston-based Cheryl K, LLC and San Jacinto
DNV GL releases first class rules for floating offshore wind structures "Floating offshore wind is poised to be one of the key technologies that can help build the renewable energy power base that underpins global decarbonization," says Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, CEO of DNV GL
Armstrong Marine delivers Glacier Bay catamaran The Armstrong Marine USA shipyard in Port Angeles, Wash., recently delivered the 45-foot, 8-inch by 16-foot semi-displacement catamaran, Serac, to the National Park Service (NPS) for use in the Glacier Bay National
Are box ships getting too big to berth safely at some terminals? An investigation report [M19P0020] just released by the Transportation Safety Board of Canada raises important questions about the extent to which the increasing size of containerships poses a threat to safe berthing.
Pilotage authorities turn to IMTRA for broad range of equipment New Bedford, Mass., headquartered marine equipment manufacturer and importer IMTRA reports it has been booking orders from multiple pilot boat organizations to supply equipment for newbuilds and retrofits. Products selected include easy
Synergy completes FSU conversion and delivery Singapore-headquartered ship manager Synergy Group has successfully managed the conversion of a 1992-built, 126,000-cubic-meter LNG carrier into a Floating Storage Unit (FSU). The conversion was performed at Sembcorp Marine's Admiralty Yard in
National Waterways Foundation elects trustees and officers At its virtual meeting held yesterday, the National Waterways Foundation (NWF) elected the following trustees to three-year terms expiring in 2023: Dan Mecklenborg, Ingram Barge Company Matt Woodruff, Kirby Corporation Dr. Craig
NASSCO-Norfolk awarded $138.5 million Navy contract General Dynamics NASSCO-Norfolk, Norfolk, Va., has been awarded a $138,545,759, firm-fixed-price contract for the execution of the USS New York (LPD 21) fiscal 2021 docking selected restricted availability (DSRA). The contract includes
First Iran-linked tanker reflags to Samoa The 2001-built Dazzle has undertaken two ship-to-ship transfers off Malaysia, and changed flag and name four times in 16 months
IG pool contract broker Miller bought by private equity New owners promising both organic and incremental growth, boosted by new hires
New green bond rules seek to push shipping into $1trn market The Climate Bond Initiative's new bond criteria for shipping will exclude crude oil tanker and liquefied natural gas carriers, but...
MSC Cruises presses ahead with newbuilding programme The commitment to fleet expansion will come as a huge relief to Europe's shipyards, which continue to dominate this sector...
Infected MOL bulker crew return home Crew of a vessel hit by a coronavirus outbreak off Australia last month have returned home to the Philippines and...
From the News Desk: Will 2021 be better for shipping? Shipping was considered among the sectors most at risk from a global pandemic, but many companies have reported earnings either...
Braemar and V.Group units team up to offer advisory services Joint team's offering includes consultancy and advisory services spanning operational and technical issues, health, safety, environment and quality standards, financial...
Uncertainty clouds tanker outlook until winter 2021, says DHT The company says it had 20.6 off-hire days during the third quarter mainly due to deviations for crew changes and...
CMA CGM says Nicolas Sartini departs group Industry associates said they were not surprised at Mr Sartini's departure from CMA CGM following the management reshuffle at CEVA...
Shipping faces taxing questions about state support Traditional direct subsidies for the shipping industry have been replaced by tax incentives. But these have benefited some sectors more...
Anglo American to add LNG-fuelled capesizes to fleet Anglo American will charter the newbuilding vessels, which are being built at the Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding yard in China with an...
Daily Briefing Free to read: Weaker winter forecasts dampen LNG shipping stocks | Economou sells Heidmar tanker pool to chief executive |...
Precious Shipping expects a volatile recovery for dry bulk The good news is several factors, including high newbuilding prices, have curbed owners' interest in ordering new ships. Meanwhile, the...
PIL seeks court-sanctioned debt revamp The shipping line stopped short of calling for a debt moratorium but announced that it is seeking leave from the...
Strong retail sales drive port of Charleston throughput This year's peak season is 'the busiest we've ever seen' as retailers make sure they have enough merchandise to satisfy...
Qatar Petroleum enters green LNG pact with Pavilion Energy The deal represents the first long-term liquefied natural gas arrangement containing specific environmental criteria and requirements designed to cut the...
What does the future hold for Hong Kong ship finance and the law? Despite the recent political upheaval, no one should underestimate Hong Kong's capability to retain its standing as a top-class financial...
Chain break latest kink in Golden Ray dismantling Each cut to separate the car carrier into eight pieces is expected to take "at least a week in ideal conditions."
Pfizer plans 'just-in-time' COVID-19 vaccine distribution in Canada Pfizer says it would distribute its COVID-19 vaccines directly to administration sites in Canada, echoing its approach in the United States.
Commentary: Another iron link for USMCA? A railroad from Mexico's Port of Mazatlan to Winnipeg, Manitoba, would require enhanced container-handling facilities at both sites.
Update: Air Canada eyes converted freighters to capitalize on cargo boom Air Canada sees a business opportunity flying all-cargo planes for e-commerce companies.
Brazil's Petrobras sets fresh ULSD sales record in October Record-setting run of diesel sales has been buoyed by the start of Brazil's sugarcane and oilseed harvest seasons.
INTERVIEW: North Sea EnQuest positioning for Kraken sequel, green investment: CEO Hub plan includes supplying renewable power to offshore oil and gas facilities.
Japan's Idemitsu to hike Oct-Mar run rates to 80% on higher kerosene demand Company expects demand for kerosene, used as heating oil, to be 11% higher year-on-year.
Crude extends rally as vaccine progress boosts hope of demand rebound Energy prices continued to benefit from demand-side optimism.
Petronas begins LNG bunkering operations, completes first delivery Malaysia's Petronas completed its first LNG bunkering delivery to the Pasir Gudang Port in Johor on Nov. 9, Marine Department Malaysia, or JLM, said on Nov. 10.
Putin promotes Novak to deputy prime minister, appoints new energy minister **Novak remains responsible for Russia's oil diplomacy **Cooperation with other world producers to continue
Russian river navigation gradually closing in the East **Mild weather has extended season **Season in southern Russia expected to last until end-November
Norwegian government calls for HSFO bunker ban in Arctic Svalbard Proposal includes two-year transition period.
Port of Rotterdam carries out first LNG bunkering of CMA CGM Tenere Total's Gas Agility LNGBV used to supply volume.
Singapore 380 CST HSFO cash differential hits 9-month high on crimped supply Shortage comes despite Iraqi imports.
Proman Stena Bulk to add methanol-powered tanker to its fleet Vessel's fuel consumption expected to be 12,500 mt/year.
AMSOL gets new bunker barge at Durban **Multiproduct barge part of JV with Shell **Amsol also acquires tanker
TENDER DATA: Taiwan's Formosa sells 40,000 mt 180 CST fuel oil for early Dec loading **Fuel is bunker grade **Last such sale was November 5-7
Anglo American awards 10-year charter for LNG-fueled vessels **Vessels larger than standard Capesize to increase efficiency **Fleet to be equipped with new tech to eliminate methane slip
IEA cuts global biofuels forecast as pandemic hits transport fuel demand **Pandemic to shrink biofuel output for first time in two decades **Global transport biofuels to reach 3.21 million b/d in 2025 **Biofuels seen recovering from pandemic by 2022
Oil prices may rise to $50/b in six months, stocks back to normal in Q3: Vitol **Demand needs to improve **OPEC+ also needs to extend current cuts **Vaccine news helps prop up prices
South Korea's Doosan to develop fuel cell vessel with Singapore's Navig8 **Ceres technology to be used in pilot vessel **Applications expanding beyond stationary generation **Doosan to build hydrogen liquefaction plant
OIL FUTURES: Crude extends losses on pandemic concerns, pares back overnight gains Analysts warn, for all the excitement a vaccine would bring, there are still the practicalities to get out of the way first.
China to cut refinery run rate in 2021 amid capacity growth, tepid demand The country is expected to add 440,000 b/d or 22 million mt/year of new capacity, set to be in commercial operation in 2021.
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