NTSB opens El Faro accident docket
JANUARY 4, 2016 — As part of its continuing investigation into the sinking of the U.S.-flagged cargo ship El Faro in the Atlantic Ocean last October, the National Transportation Safety Board has
Boskalis to acquire German dredging operation
JANUARY 4, 2016 — Papendrecht, Netherlands, headquartered Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) has reached a heads of agreement with STRABAG SE for the acquisition of the dredging activities and assets of STRABAG
BIMCO releases Guidelines on Cyber Security Onboard Ships
JANUARY 4, 2016 — Information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) onboard ships are increasingly being networked together – and more frequently connected to the worldwide web, increasing the risk of unauthorized
The Top Ten Maritime Stories of 2015
DECEMBER 31, 2015—As the world rings in the New Year—whether it is by cramming into Times Square to watch the nearly 6-ton Waterford crystal ball drop or soaking up the spectacular fireworks
Lindblad to acquire expedition ship Via Australis
DECEMBER 31, 2015 — Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIND) says it has signed a definitive agreement to purchase the expedition ship Via Australis for its operations in the Galapagos Islands. Lindblad
USCG closes section of Illinois River
DECEMBER 30, 2015 — The Coast Guard says that it has closed a portion of the Illinois River from mile marker 0 to 50, to all traffic, due to hazardous conditions on
NuStar already loading first post-ban U.S. crude export
DECEMBER 30, 2015 — NuStar Energy (NYSE: NS) and ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) look to have beaten out Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (NYSE:EPD) in the race to load the first export cargo of
Carnival inks four cruise ship agreement with Fincantieri
DECEMBER 30, 2015 — Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) reports that it has signed a memo of agreement with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri S.p.A. to build four new cruise ships
USCG issues alert on dangers of unmarked dredge pipe
DECEMBER 30, 2015 — The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a safety alert reminding recreational boaters and commercial vessel operators to use caution when operating their vessels near areas where dredging operations
Philly Shipyard lines up $150 million Cat Financial loan
DECEMBER 30, 2015 — Philly Shipyard, Inc. reports that it has signed a commitment letter with Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation (Cat Financial) for a $150 million loan facility to finance the construction