Charter rates improving for dry bulk sector

AUGUST 2, 2017—There hasn’t been much of a silver lining for shipping as of late, but international shipping consultancy sees one in the latest forecasts for rates in the dry bulk shipping

Seacat Services’ cats support U.K. offshore wind farm

AUGUST 2, 2017—The U.K.’s Galloper Wind Farm, currently under construction 30 km off the coast of Suffolk, will come on line in 2018, generating enough power for up to 336,000 homes. Starting

DNV GL to support Seaspan’s emissions monitoring efforts

AUGUST 2, 2017—Shipowners, managers, and operators whose ships call at European ports are continuing to “decarbonize” their vessel operations in line with EU-MRV regulations that came into force July 1, 2015. The

Historic New York tug to get a facelift

AUGUST 2, 2017—The South Street Seaport Museum in downtown Manhattan plays a vital role in showcasing New York City’s maritime heritage. The museum accomplishes this not only through its special exhibitions, educational programs

Wartsila “clean power” for new Chinese research vessels

AUGUST 2, 2017— Two new research vessels being built for the China Ocean Mineral Resources R&D Association (COMRA) at CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding and Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group yards will feature Wärtsilä

Brookfield makes big investment in Teekay Offshore Partners

JULY 27, 2017 — Toronto- headquartered Brookfield Business Partners L.P. has entered into an agreement to acquire 60% of Teekay Offshore Partners L.P., a publicly traded subsidiary of Teekay Corporation. Brookfield’s total

France’s first wind farm to feature floating wind turbines

JULY 27, 2017—While the United Kingdom, Germany, Denmark and others in Europe have embraced offshore wind energy, France has not yet installed any turbines offshore. That will change this year, however, with

Eastern Shipbuilding achieves OPC milestone

JULY 26, 2017—The Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) Program reached another milestone on July 21 when Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Panama City, FL, completed its Initial Critical Design Review (ICDR) with the U.S. Coast

Tanker, bulker orders rise in first half

JULY 25, 2017—While the number of orders for new vessels declined in the first half of 2017 as compared with 2016, the number of bulkers and tankers order rose, according to data

Todd E. Prophet, Harley Marine CFO, passes away

JULY 24, 2017—Todd Prophet, the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of tug and barge operator Harley Marine Services, Inc., Seattle, WA, recently passed away following a long battle with lung

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