IMO to lead efforts to restore maritime infrastructure THE International Maritime Organisation has said it will spearhead efforts to restore battered maritime infrastructure in the Indian Ocean regions affected by the devastating earthquakes and resulting tsunamis.
Japan to cut port costs to compete with rivals JAPAN plans to cut fees at the nation's major container ports by as much as 40 per cent to compete with Northeast Asian rivals.
Keppel Batangas lands major naval upgrade contract KEPPEL Batangas Shipyard has clinched a major drydocking and upgrading contract for three Philippine Navy offshore patrol vessels from UK-based defence and security technology company QinetiQ.
Shenzhen container port traffic up 28%
Admiralty Casebook
Unreasonable, but still legally sound JUST because an exemption clause in a bill of lading appears unreasonable, that does not mean that it would be automatically rejected.
IMO to lead efforts to restore maritime infrastructure THE International Maritime Organisation has said it will spearhead efforts to restore battered maritime infrastructure in the Indian Ocean regions affected by the devastating earthquakes and resulting tsunamis.
Japan to cut port costs to compete with rivals JAPAN plans to cut fees at the nation's major container ports by as much as 40 per cent to compete with Northeast Asian rivals.
Keppel Batangas lands major naval upgrade contract KEPPEL Batangas Shipyard has clinched a major drydocking and upgrading contract for three Philippine Navy offshore patrol vessels from UK-based defence and security technology company QinetiQ.
Shenzhen container port traffic up 28%
Admiralty Casebook
Unreasonable, but still legally sound JUST because an exemption clause in a bill of lading appears unreasonable, that does not mean that it would be automatically rejected.
NYK to fit double-skinned fuel tanks in newbuilds Company says provision for over two metre gap between shell and fuel tanks will reduce risk of spills as another $320m VLCC order is unveiled.
FBI launch criminal probe into Alaska bunker spill Reports say criminal investigation will be assisted by US Coast Guard and EPA officers as news of first successful removal of bunker fuel from stern fuel tanks emerge.
Singapore-Japan price spread touches $80 on tight supply Shipowners avoid bunkering in Japan as IFO380 premium soars, with little relief on tight supply expected until later this month.
Antwerp prices slump, fuel oil glut could last a month Rotterdam losing business to Antwerp as a huge glut of fuel oil pushes prices in the Belgian port below the Rotterdam market.
Hong Kong resupply on target
Singapore-China freight rates down, expected to stabilise Freight rates for tankers carrying fuel oil from Singapore to southern China have dropped significantly, but traders say the market should stabilise.
DNVPS: Off-the-scale density is serious Per Holmvang, Managing Director of DNVPS, explains why fuel density above the maximum stipulated in ISO 8217 is a serious problem even when only slightly off spec.
Rotterdam soft ahead of Midday, barging tight
No pollution reported after barge runs aground
Singapore: High stock levels quash fears over off-spec cargoes Bunker players in Singapore say there is plenty of on-spec material in the market and claims that off-spec cargoes would cause tightness were unfounded, especially when only recently fears were of a fuel oil glut.
Container lines in campaign to scale back Panama Canal transit fee increase CONTAINER lines are preparing to confront the Panama Canal Authority over new transit fees that could soar by almost 70% unless the proposals are amended.
NYK beefs up its VLCC portfolio with $320m orders NYK is further expanding its fleet of very large crude carriers with an order at IHI Marine United for three 300,000 dwt ships in a deal which brokers indicated was worth about $320m.
Stelios pulls plug on easyCruise Asian debut EASYGROUP chairman Stelios Haji-Ioannou's new cruise firm easyCruise has cancelled its East Asian debut in March in the wake of the Tsunami disaster.
Clyde tug aids listing Sea Fox COASTGUARD emergency towing vessel Anglian Prince was called to the assistance of Latvian general cargo vessel Sea Fox yesterday after it developed a 50' list in severe gale conditions off the Hebridean island of Tiree, writes Sandra Speares.
Mulheim owner fined for ISM offences GERMAN owners of the general cargoship RMS Mulheim, which ran aground on the Cornish coast in March, 2003, have been fined £20,000 ($38,000) plus costs for two incidents in two days on different ships, writes Sandra Speares.
Pakistan-India survey boundary PAKISTAN and India have started a joint survey of boundary pillars at the disputed Sir Creek on the Sindh coast that has obstructed demarcation of their maritime boundaries
Cat links Trinidad with Tobago A NEW fast ferry is due to make its debut next week linking the two island republic of Trinidad and Tobago
SeaCat open to offers on Irish Sea THE future of Sea Containers' remaining passenger ferry operation in the Irish Sea is in the balance as the company confirms it is 'open to all offers' for the service
DHS releases national response plan Department of Homeland Security standardized approach for protecting citizens and managing homeland security incidents.
New maritime security committee U.S. Coast Guard assembles civilian National Maritime Security Advisory Committee to advise on maritime security and policy matters.
Israeli shippers call for 'Jubilee' terminal to circumvent industrial action Another round of threatened industrial action in Israeli's ports has prompted the Israeli Shippers' Council (ISC) to call for Ashdod Port's new terminal to finally be opened.
HPH aims to maintain its competitive edge in Panama Hutchison Port Holdings is preparing to invest US$300million in its facilities in Panama to build on the success of its Central American operation.
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