Greek Coastguard Rescues 2,500 over Three Days
Greece's coastguard has rescued about 2,500 migrants and refugees off the country's eastern islands over the past three days, authorities said on Monday, as the…
CMA CGM-led Consortium Win Box Terminal Bid
The consortium formed by CMA CGM, Bolloré and CHEC won the bid process initiated by the Cameroonian government Following the bidding procedure initiated by the Cameroonian government…
BIMCO Outlines LIS Week Schedule
BIMCO’s breakfast brief, titled “The Future Of Maritime Security” is aimed at CEOs and Directors who will have an opportunity to hear more on the latest threats…
CMA CGM 2Q Post Higher Profit
* Volumes carried during the second quarter increased by 6.2% year-on-year, to 3.3 million TEUs, compared to global market volume growth of between 1% and 2%. *…
HHI Orders Regasification Systems from Wärtsilä
South Korean shipyard Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has ordered two seawater/propane based regasification modules from Wärtsilä. The systems are to be installed…
HMAS Canberra Initial Operational Capability
The Royal Australian Navy’s Amphibious Ship, HMAS Canberra, has completed a graduated operational test and trials program to achieve a key milestone towards Initial Operating Capability.
Hitachi Gas Supply System Order for MHI
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has received an order from Hitachi Zosen Corporation for a high-pressure gas supply system enabling use of natural gas as fuel in marine engines.
Hurricane Ignacio Will not Affect Hawaiian Port Operations
The Coast Guard Captain of the Port continues to closely monitor the movement of Hurricane Ignacio and based on the storms current trajectory to the northwest it…
Ships' lifting Apparatus at Abu Dhabi Ports
- Crane malfunctions that includes the crane hydronic system and pneumatic system. - Outreach of crane is not fulfilling the operational requirement. - Failure in control systems.
Australian Defence Unveils Indigenous Artwork
Defence today unveiled an Indigenous painting at its Science and Technology headquarters in Canberra as a mark of respect for cultural diversity within the organisation.
Obama Defends Arctic Oil Drilling
United States' President Barack Obama defends his decision to allow Royal Dutch Shell to drill for oil in the Arctic Ocean. He insisted that there was no contradiction…
Keppel Acquires Cameron's Rig Business
Singapore's Keppel Offshore & Marine (KOM), via subsidiary, Keppel Offshore & Marine USA has inked a deal with Cameron International Corporation, a US-based oil and gas solutions provider…
Optimistic on VLCC Market
Shipbroker Charles R. Weber is quite optimistic on the future prospects of the VLCC market for 2016 onwards. The demand is expected to remain elevated with spot…
Goldenport Bleeds in Red
Goldenport Holdings Inc reported a net loss of USD14.7 million in the first six months of 2015, significantly wider than the USD1.4 million net loss a year earlier…
Strong Returns for Sovcomflot
Russia’s biggest shipping company PAO Sovcomflot (SCF Group) surpassed its own expectations and went forward on both revenue and net profit in the first six months.
Eni Finds Giant Egyptian Offshore Gas Field
The Italian energy major Eni SpA discovered a “super giant” natural gas field offshore Egypt in what the Italian oil company said is the largest find in the Mediterranean Sea.
CSDC Profts Soar
The bulker and tanker unit of state conglomerate China Shipping Group, China Shipping Development Co (CSDC) has delivered a first half performance which saw its profit spike…
Britain Pumps GBP500mln into Scottish Naval Base
The Royal Navy’s submarine base at Faslane – home to Britain’s nuclear deterrent – is to receive a more than 500 million pounds investment grant from the Government, reports Reuters.
Syncrude Uncertain about Plant Fire Affecting Production
The operator of Canada's largest synthetic crude project said on Saturday it is investigating the causes of an early morning fire at an upgrading plant. Firefighters extinguished the blaze…
Hurricane Ignacio Gains Strength but Expected to Bypass Hawaii
Hurricane Ignacio intensified as it blew across the Pacific on a route likely to bypass Hawaii on Saturday, said the Central Pacific Hurricane Center of the National Weather Service.
