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USS John S. McCain to Be Fixed in Yokosuka
The guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain, which suffered major damage in a collision with an oil/chemical tanker Alnic MC, will be sent for repairs in Yokosuka, the US Navy informed. The vessel departed Changi Naval Base on October 5 to meet heavy lift transport vessel MV Treasure. Over the n
UK Tows Dredger into Harbour after Explosion
The dredging vessel, which suffered an explosion two nautical miles South of Dodman Point, Cornwall on October 4, is being towed into harbour, UK Coast Guard informed. Following the incident, in which two people were injured, Fowey All Weather Lifeboat established a tow with the dredging ship. The c
Clipper Consolidates Bulk Segment
Copenhagen-based shipping company Clipper Group revealed plans to consolidate its bulk activities into three hubs. “Clipper will simplify its operational and administrative set-up in its strongest field of business, bulk… We will concentrate our bulk business in three locations: Copenhagen, Houston
Royal Caribbean Targeted by Class Action Lawsuit
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd on behalf of passengers who booked a cruise on the Liberty of the Seas during the week of Hurricane Harvey. Namely, Maritime Attorney Michael Winkleman from Lipcon, Margulies, Alsina & Winkleman law firm, filed the lawsuit in
DryShips Collects USD 100 Mn from Rights Sale
Greek shipowner DryShips has raised USD 100 million of gross proceeds from its rights offering of shares, the company said. The gross proceeds amount includes a USD 99.2 million investment by Sierra Investments, which is affiliated with DryShips’ Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, George Economou
Bulker Suffers Blackout in Suez Canal
A bulk carrier experienced a blackout while transiting the Suez Canal on October 4, GAC said, referring to the information provided by the Suez Canal Authority. As explained, the blackout occurred at about 12.09 hours local time. The unnamed bulker was the sixteenth in the southbound convoy, accordi
Keppel Gets FPSO Conversion Deal from SBM Offshore
Singapore-based Keppel Shipyard has secured a floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel conversion contract from Dutch oil and gas services provider SBM Offshore. Under the contract, the shipbuilder is to convert a very large crude carrier (VLCC) into an FPSO, which upon completion, w
Two Injured in Explosion on Dredger off Cornish Coast
Two people have been injured earlier today in an explosion that occurred on board a dredging vessel some two nautical miles South of Dodman Point, Cornwall. “Just before 1pm today, UK Coastguard received a call from a dredging vessel reporting that they’d had an explosion on board. It is believed th
NYK Boss: Merger of Japanese Liner Businesses a Turning Point
The merger of liner businesses of Japan’s big three shipping companies, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line), Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line), will have a far-reaching impact on NYK’s business, according to the company’s president Tadaaki Naito. “This liner integrat
Alphaliner: Boxship Oversupply Will Not End Soon
With weaker demand in the fourth quarter and a steady stream of new vessel deliveries, the supply overhang of surplus containerships is not expected to end soon, according to Alphaliner. As a further 1.6 million TEU of new ships are due to be delivered in 2018, the overall capacity increase is unlik
Report: Vietnamese Tanker Collides with Warship
A small chemical tanker Everrich 3, owned by Vietnamese TPL Shipping, was involved in a collision with a Taiwanese warship, the Taipei Times reports. The 1995-built chemical tanker, flying the Panamanian flag, reportedly hit the stern of the Tsoying (DDG-1803) belonging to the Republic of China (Tai
Govt: North Korean Ship Seized off Egypt Illegally Flying Cambodian Flag
The three ships owned by a North Korean firm that have been registered under the Cambodian flag of convenience had been removed from the country’s ship registry a year ago, Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation informed. The announcement was triggered by media reports t
Video: China Splashes TI Europe with New Paint
The crude oil tanker TI Europe, owned by Antwerp-based tanker owner and operator Euronav NV, recently underwent drydocking works in Shenzhen, China. In September, the France-flagged ultra large crude carrier sailed to the Yiu Lian Dock Yards for the upgrades. The 2002-built TI Europe is one of the o
Norwegian Breakaway Moves from Big Apple to Big Easy
After returning from its summer 2018 season in the Baltic, Norwegian Breakaway will reposition from the Big Apple to the Big Easy for the winter 2018/19 season, according to the vessel’s owner Norwegian Cruise Line. From its new homeport, the 4,000 passenger ship will sail to the Caribbean, visiting