S'pore's cruise centre sees turnaround THE Singapore Cruise Centre celebrates its 15th anniversary this month amid signs of a resurgence in the cruise industry, but it is unsure of its ability to cope with increasing port calls from cruise ships.
SembMarine's converted vessel bound for Gulf of Mexico A behemoth oil tanker converted into an offshore crude oil production and storage vessel by SembCorp Marine will make its debut in the Gulf of Mexico early next year, the first non-fixed platform to be deployed there, following its renaming yesterday.
Maersk chooses Auckland as its NZ hub port AP Moeller Maersk AS, the world's largest container shipping line, chose Ports of Auckland as its New Zealand hub.
OOIL nears North America port sell-off ORIENT Overseas (International) Ltd suspended share trading yesterday amid speculation that the Hong Kong shipping group is about to announce the sale of its North American terminals.
Yards oppose 'excessive' steel margins GLOBAL shipbuilders oppose moves to strengthen the hulls of tankers and bulk carriers beyond the requirements of the common structural rules which will already result in a greater increase in steel than initially thought, writes Tony Gray.
Whirlwind hits cranes at Cai Lan THE northern Vietnamese port of Cai Lan is set to be out of action for months after its two quay cranes were destroyed in a storm, writes Marcus Hand in Singapore.
Political support grows for Brussels ship equipment proposal A KEY Euro MP has backed plans to introduce mutual recognition of maritime equipment certificates in Europe despite heavy lobbying by London classification society association IACS.
French body warns EC over safety certificates FRANCE'S premier maritime body, the Institut Fran'ais de la Mer, has warned the European Commission against implementing a proposal in its third maritime safety package providing for mutual recognition by classification societies of certificates for marine equipment on board ships, writes Andrew Spurrier in Paris.
Ecuador candidate in labour drama GUAYAQUIL 22 November ' A presidential candidate in Ecuador has been accused of strong-arm tactics after the forcible removal of crew from a reefer vessel on Sunday.
Tallink rebrands Silja TALLINK, the Estonian ferry company that acquired the Finnish cruise ferry group Silja Line from Sea Containers, will rename the company Tallink Silja
Shipping incentives in Lanka budget SRI Lanka's shipping industry has been given several incentives in the government's budget for 2007
North Sea countdown starts today SHIPS operating in the North Sea now have one year to demonstrate compliance with new exhaust emission standards
OOIL disposal news awaited THE sale of Orient Overseas (International) (OOIL) terminals assets in Vancouver and New York/New Jersey may be imminent, judging by a statement on the HKSE website
P&O Cruises re-flags more ships P&O Cruises is to transfer its Oriana from the British to the Bermuda flag because weddings on board a British-registered cruise ship are not legally recognised
Danaos adds CSCL containership Greek company has taken delivery of China Shipping Container Lines' 9,580-TEU Le Havre, built by Samsung Heavy Industries.
Updated: OOIL shares suspended on asset sale Orient Overseas International Limited suspended trading of its shares today pending a major announcement, most probably on the sale of its North American terminals.
Diverse opinions reflect charter market's pre-holiday uncertainty
Price rises will fund improved services at Mombassa says port authority
Court to rule on ECT dispute on Friday
Chittagong Port Authority caught between a rock and a hard place over crane operator's dispute
ASEAN Shippers' Councils renew calls for abolition of THCs
Zim to cut three calling ports on ZCS
Ceres Paragon's Grand Alliance volume sends its growth into orbit
Master Ferries in a new deal Master Ferries in Kristiansand has reached an agreement with the Australian shipyard Incat about the purchase and refit of a ...
US markets quiet, tight ahead of two-day break Busy run coming to an end as Thanksgiving closing down bunker and oil trading.
California auxiliary engine fuel rule workshop scheduled Agenda covering alternative compliance plans for meeting next year's regulations on distillate fuel use.
Mixed fortunes for Greek ferry operators Attica blames bunkers for reduced nine-month profits while subsidiary Blue Star delivers improvement in the same period.
Switch to double hull tankers 'misguided' Double hull tonnage is 'more vulnerable' to fracturing, warns expert.
LSFO quality concerns persist Quality teething problems with LSFO give cause for concerns ahead of second SECA.
Some congestion in Rotterdam market
Strong bunker sales lift Singapore trade index Year-on-year gains in both foreign and domestic wholesale trade indices came from oil product and bunker sales.
South Korea: Prices surge on tight avails Only S-Oil can offer for November liftings.
Second rare spot cargo due for Singapore Bunker-grade cargo from Kuwait usually destined for Europe.
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