Two warships kept away from shore to minimize crew exposure to COVID-19 have set a new U.S. Navy record for most consecutive days at sea. As of Thursday, aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike) and its escort ship, guided-missile…
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NC Ports Announces New Leadership
Brian E. Clark will take over as Executive Director of the North Carolina State Ports Authority following the retirement of Paul J. Cozza at the end of this year.Clark will continue to serve as North Carolina Ports' Chief Operating Officer and Deputy E...
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Seaspan Completes Remote DoC Audit with DNV GL
The world’s largest container tonnage provider has become the latest vessel owner to benefit from classification society DNV GL’s remote audit capabilities, as the impact of the global COVID-19 crisis continues to spur the increased use of remote…
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Baltic Index Up for 20th Session on Stronger Vessel Demand
The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index extended gains for a 20th straight session on Thursday, on firmer rates across all vessel segments.The Baltic dry index, which tracks rates for ships ferrying dry bulk commodities and reflects rates for cape...
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Australian Police Find Fleeing Man Hiding on a Bulk Carrier
An Australian man allegedly trying to flee the country was found hiding in the air-conditioning vent of a bulk carrier following an interesting string of events.While headed for Newcastle on Saturday morning, the bulk carrier diverted to aid…
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The MN100 Application Deadline is Fast Approaching
The July 1 deadline to apply for inclusion in Marine News magazine's annual MN100 awards edition is fast approaching. Each year, the publication's August issue profiles 100 of the top firms in the shallow-draft, brown water, workboat space. Is your com...
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For the Royal Australian Navy, Technological Leap Starts Small
Driven by the need to organically protect maritime Task Groups from the threat of sea mines, the Royal Australian Navy is introducing a deployable Mine Counter-Measures (MCM) capability under the first phase of Project SEA 1778.The Royal Australian…
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Ferry Operators Start to See the Light at the End of the Tunnel
Interferry CEO Mike Corrigan reflects on the crushing impact of COVID-19…but suggests that the gradual easing of travel restrictions offers a turning point on the road to recovery.Last year the ferry industry was riding the crest of a wave.
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Staying Vigilant On and Beneath the Waterline
The ocean is a very large and increasingly congested place. More and more shipping and industry is using it. But the risks hidden below the waterline, that established navigational tools don’t always detect, remain.But what if the trend for new surface...
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Responder Immunity: The Means to Protect the Salvor in “Bet the Company” Responses
The specter of liability beyond the limits of applicable insurance for the salvor’s liability to both its contractual partner and third parties continues to haunt the American Salvage Association’s members. Hence, the efforts since 2011 to obtain…
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