US leaves it to littoral states IN an apparent nod to the art of diplomacy, the US has said the three littoral states of Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore can do a 'very adequate' job of safeguarding security in the Malacca Straits.
Hyundai Merchant's first-quarter profit rises to a record HYUNDAI Merchant Marine Co, South Korea's second-largest shipping company, said its first-quarter profit rose to a record after it cut interest costs and raised rates for carrying goods from Asia to the US and Europe.
Ezra takes delivery of Asia's largest, advanced tug boat SINGAPORE-LISTED work boat owner Ezra Holdings has taken delivery of what is claimed to be the largest and most highly specialised tug boat of its kind in Asia.
Owner missing as last fuel pumped from abandoned Ro-Ro Owner search continues as remaining bunker fuel is removed from freighter damaged off Canadian coast.
Lintec warns on 'ongoing' styrene contamination Problem is most acute in Antwerp and Rotterdam, where over the last three months the company has seen a number of fuel stems with high styrene content, presenting commercial and health and safety issues.
Greece: Zeba Maritime strengthens team with experienced trader
Glencore fixes Singapore-bound fuel oil cargo
Singapore: Titan expected to build 10 new double-hulls Bunker player may invest heavily in fleet expansion in order to boost volumes.
Quiet Friday morning in ARA market
Singapore: Single-hulled tankers abide by new rules The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore has not detained any single-hulled oil tankers in violation of the newly imposed Marpol Annex I regulation.
Hong Kong: Soaring Dragon conforms to Marpol VI early Hong Kong supplier, Soaring Dragon Enterprise, has completed the necessary paperwork and documentation required to conform with Marpol Annex VI.
NYMEX presses ahead to open Dubai exchange The New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) will press ahead with a joint venture to open Dubai's first futures exchange after a long holdup.
Clements launches Integro to challenge top brokers ONE of the gurus of modern insurance has raised the $300m-plus he needed to set up a substantial broking firm that will squarely challenge Marsh, Aon, Willis and mid-ranking rivals.
Sovcomflot plans five-year $1bn newbuild agenda Russian shipping giant Sovcomflot now expects to spend close to $1bn on its newbuilding programme over the next four or five years.
EC's Karamitsos softens line on criminal sanctions against seafarers Top European maritime official Fotis Karamitsos has claimed that the European Commission wants to ensure there are no further injustices against seafarers as Brussels seeks to counter widespread hostility towards its recent directive on criminal sanctions in pollution cases, writes Nigel Lowry in Athens.
Language at root of false alarm THE false alarm that brought Greek security forces rushing to the aid of a ship in the Med on 2 May may owe as much to language interpretation as to technical procedures, inquiries have revealed
Bunker contamination warning BUNKER fuel contamination is posing a threat to the health and safety of crews, according to Lintec Testing services
Seacor and Seabulk perform well STRONG performance has been reported by both Seacor Holdings and Seabulk International as the two companies move toward an expected June merger
More Brazilian ports ban GM soya TWO more Brazilian ports have banned genetically modified soya from being exported through their terminals
Illogical clause leads to delays A LACK of port health officials at Indian ports and antiquated rules have led to unnecessary berthing delays and inconvenience for shipping companies and their agents
S African ports boss confirmed TRANSNET has confirmed the appointment of Khomotso Phihlela as chief executive officer of the South African National Ports Authority
EU chief exits liner anti-trust probe Barroso will end oversight of anti-trust cases after revelations that he took a vacation on luxury yacht of Greek shipping magnate.
Indicators reveal uncertainty in major trades Lines in the Pacific trade are reporting that rate increases to southern California have been flat, while all-water trades to the East Coast have enjoyed the major rate rises.
Railway head says Vancouver should get priority over 'imitators' Efforts to expand Canadian West Coast container-capacity should concentrate on transforming Vancouver into a 'mega-port' like Rotterdam or Long Beach, not plans to develop nearby Prince Rupert.
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