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Failed Rudder Indicator Fooled Pilot Into Running Aground

Failed Rudder Indicator Fooled Pilot Into Running Aground

On April 9, 2022, the bulker Hagen Oldendorff turned to port and ran aground in the narrow entrance channel at Port Hedland, Australia. The rudder angle indicator on the bridge had short-circuited, and the pilot had run the ship aground in response to a "rudder failure" that did not in fact exist, according to the Australian Transportation Safety Bureau (ATSB).

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U.S. Targets Iran, Houthis, Smuggling, and Oil Trade with Sanctions

U.S. Targets Iran, Houthis, Smuggling, and Oil Trade with Sanctions

The U.S. is seeking to continue the pressure both on the regime in Iran and its efforts at financing its proxies including the Houthis and Hamas. The U.S. Department of the Treasury and its Office of Foreign Asset Control each announced additional sanctions today, December 19, targeting Iran’s oil industry.

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Hanwha Completes $100 Million Acquisition of Philly Shipyard

Hanwha Completes $100 Million Acquisition of Philly Shipyard

South Korea’s Hanwha Group completed the acquisition of Philly Shipyard on December 19 in a deal valued at approximately $100 million. The company emphasized its plans for the growth of the yard’s operations and has openly spoken of its goal to use the yard to expand into U.S. naval defense contracting.

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Germany’s FSG Shipbuilder Forced into Contentious Insolvency Process

Germany’s FSG Shipbuilder Forced into Contentious Insolvency Process

The embattled German shipbuilding group FSG-Nobiskrug Holding along with its two shipyards and its design group have been provisionally declared insolvent by a German court due to a filing by an insurance company.

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Navantia Set to Bail Out Harland & Wolff in Deal with UK Government

Navantia Set to Bail Out Harland & Wolff in Deal with UK Government

The famed UK shipbuilder Harland & Wolff is set to be saved for a second time from bankruptcy as reports indicate Spain’s Navantia and the UK Government have reached terms on a bailout for the shipbuilder’s parent group.

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SoCal Ports Report Strong Volume Gains as Shippers Front Load into 2025

SoCal Ports Report Strong Volume Gains as Shippers Front Load into 2025

The twin ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach each achieved strong results in November which in part is being attributed to a range of geopolitical issues on top of continued strong consumer spending in the U.S. In what is typically a slower final month of the calendar year and into the New Year, both ports are expecting a continued surge in volumes driving them to record years.

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As Fuel Washes Up on Black Sea Beaches, Third Russian Tanker Reports Leak

As Fuel Washes Up on Black Sea Beaches, Third Russian Tanker Reports Leak

As a massive fuel spill from the lost tankers Volgoneft-212 and Volgoneft-239 washes up in Russia's corner of the Black Sea, a third ship in the same fleet has reported an internal tank leak. 

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CMA CGM to Deploy Electric Barge with NIKE in Vietnam

CMA CGM to Deploy Electric Barge with NIKE in Vietnam

The CMA CGM Group, which is already pursuing its environmental initiatives with large investments in LNG-fueled containerships, will also develop a unique, electric-powered, cargo barge for inland service in Vietnam.

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Europe Takes Further Steps to Tighten Noose on Shadow Tankers

Europe Takes Further Steps to Tighten Noose on Shadow Tankers

Countries in Europe, the European Union, and the UK announced further steps over the past two days designed to tighten the controls and expand the sanctions on the so-called fleet of shadow fleet of tankers moving crude oil and products from Russia.

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DMC wins 4-vessel contract from GS Projects Equipment for Longship dry cargo series

DMC wins 4-vessel contract from GS Projects Equipment for Longship dry cargo series

Dutch shipbuilder GS Projects has contracted DMC by to supply the steering, control and propulsion equipment for four dry cargo vessels

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Pakistan Restarts Project for Domestic Construction of Containership

Pakistan Restarts Project for Domestic Construction of Containership

The government through its Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has stepped in to revive a project to domestically build a containership as a feeder ship operated by the national shipping corporation.

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Korea’s H-Line Contracts to Install Autonomous Shipping on Up to 30 Ships

Korea’s H-Line Contracts to Install Autonomous Shipping on Up to 30 Ships

In what is being called a commercial milestone for autonomous shipping, Korea’s H-Line and Avikus, HD Hyundai’s Autonomous Navigation Technology division, signed an order for the first installation of autonomous technology on ocean-going ships.

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U.S. Conducts Airstrike on Houthis as Truman Strike Group Arrives in Region

U.S. Conducts Airstrike on Houthis as Truman Strike Group Arrives in Region

U.S. Central Command confirmed tonight, December 17, new attacks on Houthi command and control facilities just hours after reports of Houthi missiles aimed at Israel. Earlier, Central Command also confirmed the arrival of the carrier Harry S. Turman strike force in the region after transiting from the Mediterranean.

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World's First Cruise Liner to meet IMO Tier III Standards with E.G.R. Tech

World's First Cruise Liner to meet IMO Tier III Standards with E.G.R. Tech

The MS ARTANIA, a distinguished cruise liner built in 1984 with a capacity for 1,200 passengers, continues to offer a unique maritime experience by blending classic elegance with modern amenities. Since 2011, the vessel has been operated by Phoenix Reisen

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Petrobras to Invest $2.7B to Modernize Offshore Support Vessel Fleet

Petrobras to Invest $2.7B to Modernize Offshore Support Vessel Fleet

Petrobras announced plans for an investment of $2.73 billion as part of an effort to modernize its offshore support vessel fleet. The company looks to expand its capabilities while also enhancing the performance of its vessels.

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Matson’s Third LNG Conversion Boxship Entered Service

Matson’s Third LNG Conversion Boxship Entered Service

The containership Kaimana Hila (50,981 dwt) has returned to service after completing the third LNG conversion for Matson. When she was completed in 2019, Matson highlighted that commercial supplies of LNG were not available along its network but the vessel along with her sister ship Daniel K. Inouye were designed LNG-ready anticipating a future conversion.

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Russian Product Tanker Breaks Up Near Kerch Strait

Russian Product Tanker Breaks Up Near Kerch Strait

According to Russian transport agency Rosmorrechflot, the aging river-sea tanker Volgoneft 212 sank in a wintertime storm Sunday about five nautical miles outside of the Kerch Strait. Waves in excess of 25 feet were forecast by Russia's meteorological agency, according to TASS. A video taken by a crewmember shows that the aging vessel broke up in the storm.

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Iran's Allies are In Retreat - Except in the Red Sea

Iran's Allies are In Retreat - Except in the Red Sea

Anger at the cost of the Houthi blockade is growing as the balance of power changes in the region

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Storm Darragh Drives Barge Aground off Normandy

Storm Darragh Drives Barge Aground off Normandy

Despite multiple attempts to connect an emergency tow, a runaway barge has gone aground on the picturesque beaches of Sotteville-sur-Mer, France. It was one of many marine casualties stemming from Storm Darragh, which swept over the British Isles and the coastline of northern France last weekend. 

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After Ferry Fire, MAIB Recommends Infrared Cameras for Engine Inspections

After Ferry Fire, MAIB Recommends Infrared Cameras for Engine Inspections

The engine room fire aboard the ro/ro Stena Europe last year was caused by a commonplace failure: leaking fuel on exposed exhaust components. A loosened flange connection in a pressurized fuel line sprayed diesel onto a hot exhaust manifold, igniting a fire and causing extensive damage to the compartment - a risk that investigators believe could have been mitigated with proper repairs.

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