Manila coast guard takes over salvage FRUSTRATED by the slow pace of removal of the sunken chemical barge Billy Star and its cargo of 1,270 tons of highly toxic sulphuric acid, the Philippine Coast Guard has taken over the salvage operation of the vessel from its owner.
US shipbuilders mull virtual yard concept US shipbuilders are looking into meeting growing demand for double-hulled oil tankers by creating a virtual shipyard, where different parts are built in various yards across the country, the chief executive of Bollinger Shipyard said Friday.
Rotterdam port draws 6 bids for new terminal THE Rotterdam Port, the world's second-largest, received six bids from companies and groups that want to run a container terminal at North Sea Maasvlakte 2, a planned extension to the port.
First blood to industry over EU pollution directive LEADING industry bodies have won the first round of their fight against the European directive on ship source pollution as the High Court in London paved the way for a test case challenge in the European Court of Justice.
Royal Caribbean settles with missing passenger's widow Royal Caribbean has reached a settlement with the wife of George Smith, whose disappearance from the Brilliance of the Seas one year ago this week sparked an acrimonious dispute, writes Sandra Speares .
Celebrity wins $193m Horizon damages CELEBRITY Cruises has won a $193m damages award against a water treatment powerhouse in a US federal court, on grounds that the equipment sparked an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease on a cruiseship in 1994.
Intercargo to crack down on port state corruption IN a major new offensive on industry transparency, bulk carrier owners' association Intercargo is preparing to target cases of port state corruption and push for improved casualty reporting from flag states.
States to help bear migrant burden FROM tomorrow, nation states are required to help ship masters who pick up people in distress at sea
Safmarine refloating fails ATTEMPTS to haul the grounded container ship Safmarine Agulhas from its sandbank outside East London harbour, South Africa, on light night's high tide failed
Pacific-Gulf Marine faces $1.5M fine US flag carrier Pacific-Gulf Marine faces $1.5M in fines and two of its chief engineers could be jailed in the latest oily water separator prosecution
Seafarer electrocuted on Lakes bulker ONE seafarer was killed and another seriously injured in an accident on an old US-flagged bulker on the Great Lakes
Dutch, British unions share concerns DUTCH seafarers' union FWZ and UK officers' union Numast met yesterday in Rotterdam ahead of the launch of Nautilus
CKYH adds U.S. all-water calls Alliance adds calls at Charleston (left) and Norfolk and drops Miami from new all-water service linking Asia and U.S. East Coast.
Usual suspects enter race for Maasvlakte II Industry sources indicate that four of the six bidders for a Maasvlakte II terminal concession have come from the usual suspects, including Hutchison Port Holdings, DP World, PSA and Eurogate.
Emirates aims for secondary markets to fuel growth Emirates Shipping Line said today that even though the shipping market is mature and highly integrated, there are still unexplored markets with huge potential waiting for carriers to expand into.
Evergreen ship hits Australia
Trucks hit E. Europe rail cargo but other Kombiverkehr volumes rise
New pollution fines handed down PGM paying $1.5 million for magic pipe offences, barge company facing fines for fuel spill.
PMSA supports emissions reduction plan Shipowner and industry group reaffirming 'commitment' to improve California air quality.
Fuel with off-spec density noted in Rotterdam Fuel samples with above-spec density also displayed potential ignition and combustion difficulties.
DNVPS alert on fuels in breach of SOLAS Bunker Alert goes out after several Novorossiysk fuel samples fail flash point test.
Bunkers Convention moves closer to implementation UK joining others in convention requiring vessel insurance for bunker spill liabilities.
FAMM announces new lube for low sulphur environment New low BN lube available at major European ports and selected ports worldwide, and will be rolled out to other areas as demand increases.
Rotterdam quiet but firm at midday
Hong Kong: Tight barging schedule on healthy demand Tight barging schedule expected over the weekend until July 4.
Glencore acquires record volume of 380 cst in Singapore Swiss trader's purchases said to make up 84% of the total volume of 380 cst traded on Platts screens so far in June.
Crude prices rise on fears of US gasoline shortages Drop in US gasoline stocks has triggered concerns over a shortage of summer fuel supplies in the country.
Reports: ExxonMobil to start 500 cst trials in Hong Kong Sources in the market say supply on a trial basis will start during July, while some local players question the transport capacity.
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