Two Dead in Accident at Ship Repair Yard in Norfolk
On Wednesday, two workers were killed in an unspecified accident at a privately-owned repair yard in Norfolk, Virginia. At about…
Greek Seafarers Extend Strike Stopping Most Island Ferries
The unions representing Greek seafarers including deckhands, dockworkers, and others on the country’s critical island ferries, are extending their strike…
Tanker Malaysia Labeled “Suspicious” After Collision Anchors off China
The mysterious case of the VLCC tanker Ceres 1 continues to draw attention as the vessel has again turned up…
Owner/Operator of Dali Agree to Pay U.S. $102M in Baltimore Recovery Costs
In a surprise development coming just a month after the United States filed suit against the owners and operators of…
Report: Seadrill and Transocean Are in Merger Talks
Two giants of the offshore drilling industry, Seadrill and Transocean, are quietly engaged in talks on a merger, Bloomberg reports.…
BV: Wind Propulsion Has Come of Age, But Needs Better Regulatory Clarity
After working on multiple wind-propulsion projects for innovative shipowners, class society BV has carried out a new study on wind…
Hapag and Maersk Raise Outlook for 2024 as Volatile Market Fuels Profits
Despite increases in operating costs due to the Red Sea diversions, disruptions due to port strikes in the U.S., Canada,…
Electric Boat Slows Down Sub Production Because of Delayed Parts
On Wednesday, in a confirmation of the concerns of U.S. Navy leadership, the head of General Dynamics said that her…
How big brands can help stamp out the scourge of seafarer recruitment fees
Shippers that care about their image can lead the fight against illegal practice
Owner/Operator of Dali Agree to Pay U.S. $102M in Baltimore Recovery Costs
In a surprise development coming just a month after the United States filed suit against the owners and operators of…