Transnet Awards Bid for Cape Town Cruise Terminal
Transnet National Ports Authority awarded the V&A Waterfront (Pty) Ltd the status of Preferred Bidder for the development of a cruise terminal at the Port of Cape Town, Transnet said on Tuesday.
USMMA's Class of 2019 Arrives for Indoctrination
The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point (USMMA) today welcomed its incoming Class of 2019, consisting of 255 plebe candidates representing 46 states and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
New British Marine Brand Launched
British Marine has today unveiled its strong new identity that stands out within the context of modern brands in the marine sector, providing a solid focal point…
Samsung Bags $4.7bn Order for 3 FLNG from Shell Gas
South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries Co. as won a 5.2 trillion won (US$4.7 billion) order to build three floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) facilities, reports Yonhap.
FLEX Acquires LNG Assets from EXMAR
Nicolas Saverys-led Exmar has agreed to integrate its LNG assets and infrastructure with those of John Fredriksen’s Geveran and Flex LNG under a new USD 2.3 billion company – Exmar LNG Ltd.
Cargoship Disabled and Grounded in Dardanelles
General cargo vessel Ibrahim Konan (7,618 dwt, built 2008) today (July 1) suffered rudder failure and ran aground in Dardanelles in front of Eceabat in Turkey, while transiting in southern direction.
COSCO Receives Fund for Fleet Renewal
China COSCO Holdings Co Ltd says it has received ship scrapping subsidies for about 3.96 billion yuan ($638.71 million). It came through China Ocean Shipping, the…
China Says Indian Ocean Not Backyard of India
The perception that Indian Ocean is India's "backyard" may result in clashes, Chinese military officials and experts have cautioned. The Indian Ocean cannot be a…
EU Funds Port Move
The Port of Cork has received almost EUR13 million in EU funds for the Euro100 million redevelopment of Ringaskiddy, as part of plans to modernize the port. The…
Esben Poulsson, New President for Singapore Shipping Association
The Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) has named Asian shipping veteran Esben Poulsson as its new president, succeeding Evergreen’s Patrick Phoon. “I am honored…
Team Tankers Appoints Hans Feringa as President and CEO
Team Tankers International Ltd has appointed Hans Feringa as new President and CEO. Feringa is the former President of Stolt Tankers, a division of Stolt-Nielsen Limited.
