Nakilat takes over first LNG carrier management from Shell
Nakilat has announced the management takeover of Q-Max LNG carrier Mozah from Shell International Trading and Shipping Company Limited (STASCO). This is the first…
Clarksons Platou's Inaugural Seminar at DMCA’s Dubai Maritime Week
The Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) is set to facilitate a first-of-its-kind seminar dedicated to Middle East shipping and offshore activities. The event will be conducted by Clarksons Platou…
Liberia leads drive for Effective Implementation of BWMC
Liberia is leading a move to amend the Ballast Water Management Convention (BWMC) which will allow certain ships additional time beyond 2020 in order to ensure that…
Emas Offshore Sinks Deeper into Red
EMAS Offshore Limited announced today a net loss of US$265.3 million for the full year ended 31 August 2016 (“FY2016”). Net loss for the three months ended 31 August…
Indonesia to resume coal shipments to Philippines amid piracy concerns
Indonesia will resume some shipments of coal to the Philippines, a government official said on Sunday, after a months-long halt due to concerns about piracy in seas between the two archipelagos.
NYK, MOL and K Line to Merge Container Shipping Businesses
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd., Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha will establish a new joint-venture company to integrate the container shipping businesses.
Roadshow to help Australian companies participate in Naval Ship building Deals
A national roadshow for the Future Frigates and Offshore Patrol Vessels has kicked off to help Australian companies get involved in the multibillion dollar projects.
USS Illinois Joins the Fleet
The U.S. Navy with assistance from the First Lady Michelle Obama commissioned and brought to life the newest Virginia class submarine, USS Illinois (SSN 786), during…
Man Rescued Off Rhode Island Coast
The Coast Guard and Jamestown Police Department rescued a 60-year-old man Sunday off Fort Wetherill, Rhode Island after he fell off his sailboat. At approximately 12:20 a.m.…
India in Global Hunt for LNG
India is scouting for new liquefied natural gas (LNG) contracts globally as part of a push to secure cheap supplies for its under-utilized gas-fired power plants, reports Bloomberg.
HMM Among 5 Bidders to Take Over Hanjin’s Transpacific Routes
South Korea’s Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) is one of five bidders for the trans-Pacific and intra-Asia networks of Hanjin Shipping Co, reports WSJ. HMM submitted letters of intent to bid on Friday…
Mumbai Port Trust Plans Luxury Cruise Terminal
The Mumbai Port, one of the oldest in India, will be investing Rs 225 crore ($33.68) to build a modern passenger terminal that can cater to cruise ships, reports PTI.
EU Welcomes Progress in Tackling Maritime Emissions
The European Commission welcomes progress made this week within the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to address greenhouse gas emissions in the maritime sector.
IMO Sets 2020 Date for Ships to Comply with Emission Requirements
In a landmark decision for both the environment and human health, 1 January 2020 has been set as the implementation date for a significant reduction in the sulphur…
European Shipowners Welcome IMO Decision on Emission
The 70th session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) concluded today (October 28) with a decision…
Woodside Buys ConocoPhillips’s Senegal interests
Woodside completed the transaction to buy 100% of the shares in ConocoPhillips Senegal B.V. The total purchase price was US$350 million plus net customary adjustments of approximately US$90 million.
Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Meets D.G. of DMA
Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) in the USA, Mario Cordero, visited the Danish Maritime Authority today in connection with his participation in Danish Maritime Days.
Roadmap to Help Cut GHG Finalized
Today, the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) has agreed on a roadmap for how the shipping industry can contribute to the global efforts made to re-duce greenhouse gas emissions.
Klaveness Exits Bulk Shipping Business
With the sale of the kamsarmax vessel MV Bavang to Asian interests Klaveness has exited the dry bulk shipping business. Klaveness took delivery of the vessel from…
IMO Moves toward Phase out of HFO in the Arctic
The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC70) meeting brought progress by member countries toward a phase out…
