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Four Passengers Die on Cruise Ship with Coronavirus Outbreak
Four passengers have died on board the MS Zaandam, a cruise ship currently off the coast of Panama with dozens of guests suffering from influenza-like symptoms, at least two of whom have coronavirus, the vessel's operator said on Friday.
USNS Mercy Arrives in Los Angeles
U.S. Navy hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) arrived in Los Angeles, Friday to support the nation’s COVID-19 response efforts.While in Los Angeles, the ship will serve as a referral hospital for
Dredgers Make Way for USNS Comfort in New York
Dredgers are expediting operations in New York to make way for the U.S. Navy hospital ship USNS Comfort, which will dock in the epicenter of America's COVID-19 outbreak to assist hospitals that become overrun by the pandemic.
Shipbuilding
VT Halter to Build Additional US Navy Barge
VT Halter Marine said it has been awarded a contract option for the U.S. Navy’s fourth Auxiliary
China Merchants Energy Shipping's Unit Orders and Sells Ships
China Merchants Energy Shipping Co Ltd says it inked a deal to order four ships worth up to $118.7 million.It has also agreed to sell three ships worth $15 million to Sinopec
Belov's New DSVs Commissioned
Two new dive support vessels (DSV) operated by Belov Engenharia Ltda. have completed class
Contracts
SCHOTTEL to Equip US Navy Tugs
SCHOTTEL said it has secured several orders to provide propulsion systems for U.S. Navy vessels.
DP World Berbera Orders 8 RTG Cranes
Liebherr Container Cranes and DP World Berbera have signed a contract for the supply of eight RTGs
P&O Maritime Orders Two Chinese Newbuilds
Dubai-based P&O Maritime Logistics (POML) said it recently secured a contract to build two vessels
Technology
Fischer Panda Introduces New FP Control
Fischer Panda UK has introduced the new FP Control, offering enhanced data monitoring capabilities
MBARI Works at Unlocking Ocean Biology
Greater understanding of what goes on in the ocean is starting to become a reality – thanks to
Sleipnir Completes Largest Ever LNG Bunkering
The world's most powerful semi-submersible crane vessel received the largest liquefied natural gas
Legal
'Significant' GPS Interference Incidents Reported
The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) is advising vessel operators to exercise extra caution
Nigeria Imposes Cargo Vessel Restrictions to Curb Coronavirus Spread
Nigeria will only allow cargo vessels that have been at sea for more than two weeks to dock in its
Cargo Shipping to Keep EU Antitrust Exemption until 2024
Cargo shipping companies will be exempt from antitrust rules against anti-competitive agreements
People & Company News
Malin Adds Marine Hatches Arm
Scotland-based Malin Group has introduced a new hatches product range to its current marine
Opinion: Getting Ahead of the Reality
In a few short months, the mayhem wrought by coronavirus has changed the world. Our response to
Hempel Makes Executive Changes
Current Group Vice President for Hempel South & East Asia, Pernille Lind Olsen, becomes new Group