Bahrain says sunk boat not licensed for sailing A Bahraini cruise boat that capsized off Bahrain's coast killing at least 57 people last week was not licensed to sail, an official said.
France's new Le Havre port targets Asian containers FRANCE's biggest container port has got even bigger with the launch of a major extension that will help Le Havre compete with Antwerp, Rotterdam and Hamburg in attracting cargo from Asia.
Capsized dhow 'not licensed to sail' THE DHOW which capsized off Bahrain with the loss of at least 58 lives was not licensed to sail as a pleasure cruiser, officials have said.
Founder's grandson in Wallem takeover Wallem, one of the world's largest shipmanagement and ship services groups, has been taken over by a joint venture that involves Tom Steckmest, the great-grandson of Wallem founder Haakon Wallem.
Over 50 die after dhow capsizes in calm waters AT LEAST 57 people died after a passenger dhow on a pleasure cruise capsized while off Bahrain on Thursday.
Identity mystery of hijacked tanker SOMALI gunmen have hijacked a tanker north of Mogadishu, according to reports from East Africa, writes David Osler.
Goldenport comes back to relaunch stalled IPO London trading is expected to begin this week in the shares of Paris Dragnis' Goldenport Holdings, the dry bulk and containership operator.
Hampden purchase whittles Lloyd's agents down to two AND then there were two... Hampden Private Capital, the largest company representing names at Lloyd's, has bought the Lloyd's agency business of CBS Private Capital, leaving only itself and one competitor, Argenta.
Wall Street slowly reheats ULTRAPETROL has registered to list on NASDAQ and seek up to $175M through an IPO, weeks after Omega Navigation Enterprises confirmed its own hopes for a NASDAQ listing
India replaces DG Shipping INDIA'S director general of shipping, GS Sahni, is being transferred to a post in New Delhi; his replacement is expected to be Kiran Dhingra
Delayed CIF aims for FFA liquidity A single-screen trading platform that allows FFA players to trade with the clients of Clarksons, Ifchor and Freight Investor Services will debut at the end of May
Spanish shipyard talks resume NEGOTIATIONS between the Spanish government and unions representing shipyard workers over the privatization process of public yards have been resumed
Wide support for Poseidon Challenge INTERTANKO'S Poseidon Challenge received backing today from representatives from the full spectrum of the shipping industry
UK proposes new recycling strategy THE UK government has proposed a new strategy outlining changes required to upgrade the conditions under which ships are recycled
First steps taken to TWIC deployment Transportation Security Administration is expected to solicit qualified bidders today in first step to implementing long-delayed transport ID card.
Citigroup facing Toll insider trading charges The Australian Securities and Investment Commission has levelled conflict of interest and insider trading charges at Citigroup over alleged dealings surrounding Toll's takeover attempt of Patrick.
HMM and Hanjin to run eight berths in BNP
Dalian: The second China port to list in Hong Kong
Discounts given to encourage Indonesian shippers to use local carriers
Strike delays could see ships skipping some Brazilian ports
More capacity for China-India trade-route
Confusion reigns as half Cochin strikers end dispute
Government watchdog: Automated Targeting System sights must be tuned
Russian Troika finalises $42m financing plans
Transport Commission floats initial ideas for seaports policy
Scandlines A/G to be sold Scandlines A/G will be put on the market for sale at the end of April or in the beginning ...
Increased turnover and nice profit for Scandlines The turnover grew for Scandlines A/G in 2005, but the final result fell compared to the record high profit ...
Estonian expert committee doubts "Estonia" disaster investigation An expert committee formed by the Estonian government and led by the leading public prosecutor Margus Karm says in its ...
US prices flat, and buyers wait Lower crude failing to impact bunker prices as markets report quiet trading.
Horizon matches Matson fuel surcharge Hawaii shipowner increasing rate in line with key competitor, launching new service.
Fuel tanker seized by Somali pirates Details still sketchy after mid-week seizure of fuel tanker in pirate-infested area.
Greece: Trader welcomes new regional manager BMS announces Regional Sales Manager with specialisation in lubricants.
ARA fuel oil values at 26-year high, bunkers follow Barge and bunker market holding firm Friday after fixing values for HSFO shot up on Thursday.
INTERTANKO announces new Asia-Pacific Regional Manager
Sri Lanka: Supply case hearing to be held in June An ongoing legal battle between two bunker suppliers and the Sri Lanka Ports Authority continues to stall investment in bunkering infrastructure.
INTERTANKO's Poseidon Challenge seeks commitment Participants challenged to commit to the 'chain of responsibility'.
Rotterdam market holds firm Friday
EMSA launches second call for oil spill support vessels The European Maritime Safety Agency has just launched a second call for tenders to provide additional oil pollution response capabilities in EU waters.
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