S'pore Polytechnic to offer maritime degree SINGAPORE Polytechnic, which has found that some 50 per cent of its diploma holders already have or will gain a university qualification within five years of graduating, will, for the first time, offer a degree qualification in maritime operations.
NYK Bulkship wins Italian charter deal NYK Bulkship , a British subsidiary of Japan's Nippon Yusen Kaisha , has won a long-term charter contract with Italy's largest power supplier, Enel.
Persian Gulf oil-tanker rates hold 16-week high on July orders THE cost of shipping crude oil from the Middle East on two-million-barrel tankers held at its highest in more than 16 weeks as refiners moved to secure ships for loading in July.
Li Ka-Shing poised to make play for ABP LI KA-SHING, one of Asia's richest men, is set to bid for Associated British Ports, already the target of a £2.5bn-plus ($4.6bn) takeover tussle between two multinational investment consortia.
Three-way battle sees share peak EVEN before the mighty Li Ka-shing was linked with ABP, speculation about the future ownership of the group was reaching fever pitch, writes Tony Gray.
Eni and Fenosa take second Damietta train EGYPT'S growing stature in the liquefied natural gas market has been underlined by the decision of Italy's Eni and Spain's Union Fenosa to proceed with a second production train at Damietta, writes Tony Gray.
Defiant Erdogan refuses to lift Cyprus ports embargo TURKEY has upped the stakes in its standoff with the European Commission over access to ports by refusing to lift the long-standing blockade of Cypriot shipping interests.
High Court throws out fraud and negligence claim against Petrobras A FRAUD and negligence claim for $220m against Brazilian energy company Petrobras has been rejected by the High Court, writes James Brewer.
One missing after blast on tanker ONE seafarer is missing after the Frontline Suezmax tanker Front Sunda suffered an explosion today in one of its tanks
Colombo port faces Tigers threat SRI Lankan authorities have tightened security at the island's ports after the detection of Tamil Tiger rebel frogmen and a boat with mines and explosives north of Colombo port
Bush addresses merchant mariners GEORGE Bush became the first sitting US president to give the commencement address this morning at the US Merchant Marine Academy
El Salam manager Orabi handed over MAMDOUH Orabi, one of the managers of El Salam Maritime Transport ' owner of the Al Salam Boccaccio 98, was handed over to Egyptian authorities on Friday
Setsuyo Star repair work under way SALVORS are making good progress with repairs to the damaged ore carrier Setsuyo Star, which arrived off Cape Town on 11 June with loose shell plating
Queen honours Stelmar founder STELIOS Haji-Iannou, 39, has received a knighthood during the celebrations of the 80th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II
East Coast capacity strained by growth U.S. East Coast ports will have to add 1.5 million TEUs of capacity annually to handle rising container trade volume, says carrier executive.
Bush addresses Merchant Marine grads
Logistics costs soared in '05
WTO sides with U.S in EU customs law complaint
U.S. Lines opens Australia link
TT Club warns on inadequate insurance for logistics contracts
Gdynia to face Gdansk threat with port reorganisation Yesterday's official opening of the Gdynia Container Terminal is just one step in Gdynia Port's re-orientation for the coming years, notably against the threat of new container capacity at Gdansk.
Higher rates for Asia-ANZ trades starting July July 1 is shaping up as a dark day for shippers in Australia and New Zealand with four different conferences and discussion agreements raising southbound rates.
Canada to accede to Annex VI with new controls Transport Canada releasing amendments to local laws to allow full MARPOL compliance.
BP in 'green flag' ceremony Port publicly acknowledging environmental efforts and new low-emissions tankers.
Five bunker players awarded US defence contracts Contracts worth more than $36 million awarded to US bunkering companies.
New bunker terminal for Mamonal, Cartagena A joint venture bunker operation continues its expansion with the opening of a new terminal.
Indian offshore bunkering hopes face obstacle course Loss of tax revenue causing state-opposition to offshore supply plans that also require multiple authority consents.
Rotterdam comes down with soft crude
Japan: Avails hold up despite refinery maintenance Bunker prices up from last Friday, refinery maintenance period expected to last until mid-July.
High density fuels spotted in Singapore Three bunker fuel samples were tested off-spec last week with density values exceeding the maximum value of 991.0 kg/m'.
Hong Kong Shipowners Association advocates global 1% sulphur limit The association calls for the scrapping of SECAs as part of a review of MARPOL Annex VI convention.
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