Lt. Cmdr. Benjamin Williamsz was relieved of duties as the commanding officer of USCGC Winslow Griesser (WPC 1116), Friday.Rear Adm. Brendan C. McPherson, commander of the Seventh Coast Guard District, effected the relief due to a loss of confidence…
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Israeli-linked Ship Attacked in Arabian Sea
An Israeli-linked tanker was lightly damaged in an attack last week by an airborne object while sailing through the Arabian Sea, the ship's manager confirmed on Saturday.Regional defence and security sources suspect the assault was carried out by Iran,...
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Equinor Extends Charter for Island Offshore’s Supply Vessel
The Norwegian oil and gas company Equinor has given a longer-term charter to the Island Commander offshore supply vessel.The vessel, which is owned by Island Offshore, is currently on spot assignment for the same company.The 2009-built offshore…
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SAAM Towage Colombia Operations Are Carbon Neutral
Once again, SAAM Towage verified and fully offset the greenhouse gas emissions from its Colombian operations. The measurement process, certified by Bureau Veritas, considered all direct emissions and all indirect emissions from energy consumption…
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Stena Line Inks Deal to Operate Birkenhead Terminal Until 2100
One of Europe’s largest ferry route and port operators, Stena Line, said it has signed a new deal with U.K. port operator Peel Ports to operate its 12 Quays port and ferry terminal in Birkenhead until the beginning of the 22nd Century. The Swedish…
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SunStone Orders Seventh INFINITY Class Cruise Ship
SunStone Ships has ordered a seventh cruise vessel in its INFINITY class. Designed by Ulstein Design & Solutions AS, these vessels were the first to introduce the patented X-BOW design in the cruise industry.“We have signed a new contract with…
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Cyprus Rallies EU Partners to Get Shipping Sector Support
Cyprus is speaking to other European Union member states to shore up support for the shipping industry hit by sanctions on Russia, its shipping minister said on Friday.Cyprus has the third-largest shipping fleet in the EU after Malta and Greece.
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Ingram Christens New Towboat Steve Alley
Ingram Marine Group this week held a christening ceremony in New Orleans for Steve Alley, the fifth new towboat in the series of 10 ordered by the Nashville-based operator.The four-decked, welded-steel, USCG Subchapter M-compliant towboat was designed ...
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CSL, Algoma Order Four Self-unloading Bulkers
The CSL Group and Algoma Central Corporation Order a New Generation of Kamsarmax-Based Ocean Belt Self-Unloading ShipsThe CSL Group and Algoma Central Corporation, who together form the CSL International Pool, on Friday announced a newbuild order with ...
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