S'pore re-elected to IMO governing council for 7th term SINGAPORE has been re-elected to the governing council of the International Maritime Organisation for a seventh term.
Terrorist attack risk in regional waters deemed overhyped THE threat of a terrorist attack in regional waters has been overhyped, but evidence of elementary maritime terror training means governments must be prepared, a terrorism expert warns.
Somali pirates release Ukranian ship, crew SOMALI pirates have freed a ship and its crew after holding them hostage off the Somali coast for over a month, a maritime official said here on Monday.
Strait Talk
A view from Hamburg THREE or four years ago, it looked almost certain that German-based classification society Germanischer Lloyd would merge with the much bigger, Norwegian-based Det Norske Veritas.
S'pore re-elected to IMO governing council for 7th term SINGAPORE has been re-elected to the governing council of the International Maritime Organisation for a seventh term.
Terrorist attack risk in regional waters deemed overhyped THE threat of a terrorist attack in regional waters has been overhyped, but evidence of elementary maritime terror training means governments must be prepared, a terrorism expert warns.
Somali pirates release Ukranian ship, crew SOMALI pirates have freed a ship and its crew after holding them hostage off the Somali coast for over a month, a maritime official said here on Monday.
Strait Talk
A view from Hamburg THREE or four years ago, it looked almost certain that German-based classification society Germanischer Lloyd would merge with the much bigger, Norwegian-based Det Norske Veritas.
DP World £3.3bn takeover ushers in new era for P&O DUBAI Ports World has accompanied a landmark £3.3bn ($5.6bn) bid for P&O, the most prestigious name in the UK's commercial maritime history, with reassurances on jobs and the future of its ferries division.
Singapore terrorism expert says maritime threat is overplayed THE threat of maritime terrorism in Southeast Asia has been over-stated and the chances of an attack are very low, according to terrorism expert Rohan Gunaratna.
Golar LNG frustration sparks Korea Line bid hint JOHN Fredriksen's Golar LNG has hinted at a possible takeover of Korea Line in order to salve the frustration of "not so far being in a position to develop any joint business" with it.
Emsa reveals winners of oil spill tenders THE European Maritime Safety Agency yesterday announced the winners of its emergency oil spill pollution response tenders.
Marpol review must be enforceable LEGISLATORS involved in reviewing Marpol Annex VI 'had better come up with legislation that can be enforced and is usable,' says a marine and energy consultant
Migrant Watch: US/Caribbean A GOOD Samaritan cruise ship came to the aid of 10 migrants among the Trinidadians, Cubans, Haitians and Dominicans who tried to reach US shores in the past few days
Dubai Ports buys P&O for $5.7 billion The combined company will be world's third-largest ports operator, including Port Newark Container Terminal (left), in United States.
DP World makes cash offer for P&O Group P&O Group and DP World have announced that a cash offer worth US$5.7bn for the UK ports and ferries group has been tabled by the Dubai company.
Modern Terminals to build on Dachan Bay potential Modern Terminals will be involved in four phases of the Dachan Bay project in Shenzhen, while it continues to expand its portfolio in China.
APMT and CMA CGM's Terminal Link become upwardly Mobile
Southampton VBS success could see TCS consultation soon
Macquarie further downgrade NOL's future peformance
Collaboration along Yangtze will boost economy, official says
Somalia hires mercenaries to hunt pirates Somalia has hired Topcat Marine Security to provide a US mercenary marine force to hunt down the pirates operating off ...
12 new tankers to Herning in the next 12 months Herning Shipping will have the most massive newbuilding programme 2006, the largest ever in the company's 42-year history. The ...
Demand for cruise services higher next year European Cruise Services (ECS), located in Bergen, has seen a sharp increase in demand for cruise ship services for 2006 ...
No resupply imminent as Montreal spot avails dry-up Dry avails in the spot market likely to extend well into December.
Bunker players awarded Saudi fuel oil term deals 650 cst fuels oil term cargoes awarded to a Middle Eastern trader and FAMM, reports say.
PRAXIS: Daily bunker market report
Lintec: New ISO 8217 could cut down on disputes Lintec says ISO 8217 revisions bring the marine fuel standard up to date and will make life simpler for bunker buyers.
Intertek to integrate fuel and lubricant analysis acquisitions Intertek today announced the acquisitions of Lloyd's Register Lubricant Quality Scan and Lintec Testing Services, saying it intends to integrate their services.
ARA: Loading issues cause heavy commitments
Are new Singapore bunker licences in the pipeline? Bunkering companies in Singapore wanting to secure bunkering licences are looking to the port authority for answers.
Project claims success in lowering fuel consumption A pioneer project to optimise vessel performance and reduce fuel consumption and emissions has been completed by Teekay Shipping Corp and BMT SeaTech.
Saudi Oil minister: Oil market is 'beautiful' and 'in balance' Saudi Arabia's oil minister says the oil market is well-balanced with no shortage of supplies expected during the northern hemisphere winter.
O.W. Bunker sets up new office in Shanghai O.W. Bunker Group announces organizational developments to get a better approach to the Chinese market.
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