PSA's Semco making waves in world long tow market PSA Corp's marine services unit Semco is making a name for Singapore in the world markets for long tows and positioning of offshore installations.
Malaysia open to joint patrols in Malacca Strait MALAYSIA may consider joint patrols with Indonesia and Singapore in the Malacca Strait, its navy chief said yesterday as experts warned the busy waterway was vulnerable to a terrorist attack.
US$3.6b Vietnam project to make world class transhipment port AIMING to create a world class container transhipment port about the current size of Singapore's, the Vietnamese government has given the green light for the US$3.6 billion Van Phong port project midway up the country's eastern seaboard.
Strait Talk
Seafarer health key to cutting accidents SOMEWHERE in the subconscious of most ship masters and mates lurks the dread of somebody on board developing acute appendicitis while the vessel is far from shore.
PSA's Semco making waves in world long tow market PSA Corp's marine services unit Semco is making a name for Singapore in the world markets for long tows and positioning of offshore installations.
Malaysia open to joint patrols in Malacca Strait MALAYSIA may consider joint patrols with Indonesia and Singapore in the Malacca Strait, its navy chief said yesterday as experts warned the busy waterway was vulnerable to a terrorist attack.
US$3.6b Vietnam project to make world class transhipment port AIMING to create a world class container transhipment port about the current size of Singapore's, the Vietnamese government has given the green light for the US$3.6 billion Van Phong port project midway up the country's eastern seaboard.
Strait Talk
Seafarer health key to cutting accidents SOMEWHERE in the subconscious of most ship masters and mates lurks the dread of somebody on board developing acute appendicitis while the vessel is far from shore.
Supplier's law suit sinks fast ferry service Action of bunker supply company which filed a suit for $370,000 in unpaid fuel prompts suspension of fast ferry link.
No let-up from unwelcome fundamentals in Panama Shipowners redirecting bunker calls to alternative ports as bleak supply situation looks likely to continue into November.
European straight run fuel oil weak against crude Excess cracking from refiners running at full capacity to meet crude demand leaves oversupply of straight run fuel oil in Europe amid weak demand.
South Korea little changed as Singapore rallies Bunker prices in South Korea were moderately higher Tuesday, leaving room for sharp gains on Wednesday to catch up with surging regional values.
Singapore prices surge to record highs After lagging crude gains in recent days, fuel oil cargo values surged to hit all-time highs in Singapore today, with gas oil also showing hefty gains.
Rotterdam fuel oil firm, distillates surge
Lanka IOC to offer bunkers in Sri Lanka Lanka IOC has said it plans to offer bunkers in Colombo and Trincomalee within a year, with plans to transform Trincomalee into a bunkering hub shortly afterwards.
November fuel oil arrivals in Asia seen at 1 million tonnes West to East fuel oil arrivals are seen at around one third of expected October arrivals as limited Chinese uptake leaves Singapore based traders reluctant to import more cargoes and the arbitrage window remains closed.
China Shipping and Cosco line up mammoth Chinese boxship orders CHINA'S two biggest shipping lines are gearing up for a massive round of super post-panamax containership ordering, giving Chinese shipbuilders the opportunity to prove they can compete with South Korean yards for these landmark contracts.
Greek Shipping Awards to promote industry's finest NOMINATIONS are still being accepted for the inaugural Lloyd's List Greek Shipping Awards ahead of the final deadline this Friday, October 15.
Shipyards steel themselves as Posco pumps up price SHIPBUILDERS have reacted with predictable indignation that the latest steel price hike by Posco, South Korea's leading steel mill, coincides with the metal giant announcing record quarterly results.
SCI pays $40,000 a day for medium boxship SHIPPING Corporation of India is paying a staggering $40,000 a day to charter a medium-sized containership for half a year, writes Janet Porter.
Frontline shares stumble SHARES in Frontline, the world's largest listed tanker company, lost almost 7% in Oslo today as profit taking, together with concern over the future of the crude carrier business, affected trading
Sri Lanka/Norway seamen agreement SRI Lanka is preparing to sign an agreement with Norway that would help its seafarers get jobs on Norwegian ships
Vafias acquires five LPG vessels GREECE'S Vafias ship owning group has broken into the LPG sector with the acquisition of five LPG vessels with capacities ranging from 1,600 to 4,100m³
MacAndrews' adds Liverpool link A NEW weekly sailing between Liverpool and Bilbao has been introduced by MacAndrews, the UK short-sea operator subsidiary of CMA CGM
New cast of FAME unveiled THE Philippines' leading group of ship managers and crewing agents has undergone a leadership change during its recent elections
UK begins military yard discussions THE bid by the UK's Defence Procurement Agency to plan naval shipbuilding requirements over the next decade with British shipyards is said to have gone well
EC to debate white paper on revision of 4056/86 European commissioners are expected to adopt a white paper that could see the beginning of the end for regulation 4056/86 and of liner conferences in Europe tomorrow.
Disorganisation delays Shenzhen construction fees Shenzhen Port has postponed the implementation of its port construction fee until November 1 at the latest, two sources confirmed to ci-online.
Tax windfall rolls out for US railroads
Taiwan extends Kaoshiung Hyundai lease deal
Public service workers strike threatens Canadian cargo
Rasmussen gets a 20 per cent share in "Norden" The Norwegian Rasmussen Group in Kristiansand has become owner of the American Attransco's share in listed Dampskibsselskabet "Norden" in Copenhagen ...
Terror organisation behind ferry tragedy A report issued by Philippine authorities concludes that a bomb placed by the terror organisation Abu Sayyaf was the possible ...
Mandatory rules on ship recycling on its way The IMO's Marine Environment Protection Committee is currently considering which parts of the guidelines on ship recycling could be made ...
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