National Geographic Endurance Arrives Ulstein
The first polar newbuild in the history of Lindblad Expeditions National Geographic Endurance arrived in Ulsteinvik, Norway, Tuesday after traveling nearly six days from Gydnia…
Aus Govt Cancels Funds for Newcastle Cruise Terminal
Port of Newcastle issued a media release announcing that Infrastructure NSW, an Australian government entity, had withdrawn A$12.7 million funding for the project.“Infrastructure…
Tanjung Bruas Receives Container Ships
Malaysia's Tanjung Bruas Port (TBP), a member of MMC Group, announced that it now offers container ships services at its Tanjung Bruas Port terminal.TBP recently welcomed the MV West Scent…
Iran, Vietnam to Improve Maritime Co-op
Iran's Deputy Minister of Roads and Urban Development Mohammad Rastad is in talks with Vietnamese officials with the aim of improving trade and connectivity capacities…
Naval Group Invests in b<>com
Naval Group has just joined b<>com, a European innovation center based in France. This partnership brings together the European leader in naval defense and the researchers…
EMGS Wins Survey Contract
Norwegian geophysical services company Electromagnetic Geoservices ASA (EMGS) is participating in a sole-sourced tender process for a multi-year acquisition contract.EMGS…
Jinhui Buys Two Supramax Vessels
Chinese dry bulk owner Jinhui Shipping and Transportation has acquired a pair of bulk carriers for USS$12mln.The First Vessel is a Supramax of deadweight 50,354 metric tons, built in year 2001.
Adnoc Inks Base Oil Deal with IOC
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) announced that it has signed another significant long-term sales agreement with Indian Oil Corporation (IndianOil) for…
Johor Port, Petronas LNG Sign Services Pact
Johor Port Berhad has signed an agreement with Petronas LNG Ltd. to provide marine services for vessels that receive gassing up and cooling down (GUCD) services…
Wallenius, SOL Join Forces to Launch New Firm
Two Swedish shipping companies - Wallenius and Swedish Orient Line (SOL) - have formed a shipowning joint venture that will sail from ports in Sweden and Finland.The…
Wilhelmsen in Jubilee Celebration
Wilhelmsen Ship Management has recently hosted a jubilee celebration with loyal customers in Tokyo, where it all began.On 3 April 2019, more than 50 invited guests…
IEA Says Oil Markets Adequately Supplied
The International Energy Agency is monitoring developments in global oil markets, and notes that markets are now adequately supplied, and that global spare production…
GasLog, GasLog Partners Name COO Designate
GasLog and GasLog Partners announced that Paolo Enoizi has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer (COO) Designate of GasLog and GasLog Partners.Paolo, who will be based in Piraeus…
HMM to Enhance Global On-site Management
The new head of South Korean flag carrier Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) Jae-hoon Bae is on a charm-offensive trip to Europe to cement the shipping line's relations with global majors.HMM said Bae…
GSL Inks Long Term Charter with Maersk
UK-based containership charter owner Global Ship Lease (GSL) has agreed a minimum 30-month / maximum 38-month charter with Maersk Line for the 2000-built, 5,936…
VT Halter Wins Historic $746m CG Contract
VT Halter Marine of Pascagoula, MS has emerged the victor in one of the most prized and coveted shipbuilding contracts in recent memory, a $746m deal to build the Coast Guard's lead Polar Security Cutter. If two additional ship options are exercised, the total deal could approach $2B.The U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Navy, through an Integrated Program Office (IPO), awarded VT Halter Marine Inc., of Pascagoula…
Salvors Survey Grande America Wreck
Seabed survey and ocean exploration company Ocean Infinity said it has conducted urgent subsea search, inspection and operations on the wreck of the MV Grande America, which sank in the Bay of Biscay on March 12.Grande America capsized and sunk last month after its cargo of containers and vehicles caught fire during a voyage from Hamburg to Casablanca.Having entered into an agreement with marine services and salvage company Ardent…
World Navies: Taiwan develops indigenous combat capabilities
Navies operate on a spectrum between deterrence and defense, to include offensive operation, support of foreign policy, and power projection to civil affair and humanitarian assistance and disaster response. Many have constabulary responsibilities, and it could be argued that, with the exception of the largest navies, most are more like a coast guard than a military force in their normal responsibilities.Every Navy is different.
World Navy Report: Peru
Navies operate on a spectrum between deterrence and defense, to include offensive operation, support of foreign policy, and power projection to civil affair and humanitarian assistance and disaster response. Many have constabulary responsibilities, and it could be argued that, with the exception of the largest navies, most are more like a coast guard than a military force in their normal responsibilities.Every Navy is different.
Sudan Suspends Philippine Port Operator
Sudan's military rulers on Tuesday suspended a contract with Philippine port operator International Container Terminal Services Inc pending its cancellation, the country's Transitional Military Counci
