US warned 100% box scans 'unworkable' US senate committee told that many ports would need 'significant resources' to implement Washington policy
Groups back proposal to scrap 100% box scans
CBP urged to change risk management system
Shipping evades pollution liability rule change for now
Amnesty calls for ships to be brought under arms trade controls Companies transporting weapons to countries where they could be used to commit human...
The ebb and flow of pipeline politics
Euronav profits more than double Pick up in VLCC market helps tanker owner post $59.3m profits
Single hull scrapping to stay slow
Iranian VLCCs on floating storage down 75% in month Only seven vessels deployed compared with 24 in June anchored off Kharg Island and...
Storm could delay spill plug A TROPICAL storm could delay work to plug BP's blown-out well in the Gulf of Mexico for up to two weeks, US officials are warning
MHI to halt Kobe newbuildings MITSUBISHI HI has announced that it will cease commercial newbuilding work at its Kobe Shipyard in response to falling demand
Anti-spill flying squad forming BIG OIL has committed $1Bn to set up a rapid response unit to address deepwater disasters similar to the deadly Gulf of Mexico well blowout
China seen importing 1M vehicles CHINA expects to import 1M vehicles for the first time during 2011, IHS Global Insight reported today
India orders port checks INDIA'S shipping ministry has ordered the dozen major ports owned by the government and scrapyards to inspect all hazardous cargoes
Dozens die in Uganda capsizing MORE THAN 50 people are feared drowned today in Uganda in the capsizing of a ferry on Lake Victoria, IHS Global Insight reported
Genco prices dual offerings GENCO Shipping has succeeded in pricing its equity and convertible debt offerings despite volatile capital markets
Star slips amid reefer 'madness' Star Reefers slips in the second as cash crunch keeps stranglehold on stagnant sector.
CMB climbs despite cape crumble Benoit Timmermans-led Compagnie Maritime Belge posts second-quarter profits while Belgian bulker arm battles bulker blues.
BDI blues a 'temporary dip' Paragon chief Michael Bodouroglou and Akis Tsirigakis of Star Bulk say slump will be short lived.
Euronav flexes tanker muscles Second-quarter profits surge 72% as owner rides the wave of fresh fixtures in tanker pool.
Royal Caribbean cruises to profit US owner erases red ink in first half as revenues increased and operating costs were lower than expected.
Cantor chews on cape fear Ray of hope as drybulk rates get battered but analyst warns rebound could fall short.
Seventh 'effective' at Cosco Corp Singapore-based shipbuilder gets go ahead for two more supramaxes as Greeks stump up deposits.
'Pappa Fish' cruiser seized in CT Kings of Connecticut lose Long Island hot spot as US Marshals arrest Oddvar Nygaard's luxury yacht.
BP spill only a 'temporary setback' Keppel Corp confident rig owners will soon snap out of their wait and see phase following Gulf of Mexico disaster and start ordering again.
Bank boost for tanker trio JP Morgan upgrades Genmar, OSG and Frontline amid expectations they will prosper from spot recovery.
Von Appen is new top Dag Ultragas chief Dag Von Appen takes chairman's berth at Eitzen Bulk as new board shapes up.
Dalian tanker loadings resume Nanjing Tanker ship docks at Chinese port six days after huge pipeline blast.
Slim pickings at Szczecin Third asset auction at Polish shipyard brings in only PLN 5m as investors stay away.
Genco goes for more notes Peter Georgiopoulos'led owner could collect over $180m after boosting size of double equity grab.
Cosco Corp seals driller order Singapore yard to convert bankrupt owner's semi-finished FDPSO into drillship for Chinese firm.
Owner refuses Iran voyage Dutch-operated tanker reportedly told not to discharge in Iran despite NITC charter.
Ferry hits tankers in Kenya New delivery suffered mechanical problems and drifted as it docked at Kilindini.
Dockwise does four deals Dutch heavy lift player seals transport contracts worth $45m for rig and FPSO moves.
Statoil deal for Siem newcomer Norwegian giant grabs new Siem Offshore AHTS for three-well stretch in the Barents Sea.
STX pulls cool $99m COA Nothing flaky about Korean owner's 10-year coal contract with local energy outfit KOSEP.
Keppel wins Tupi work Singapore yard group to carry out part of Brazilian FPSO conversion under contract from SBM.
Fairstar shines less brightly Dutch heavy lift owner hurt by weaker spot rates in first half of 2010.
China in new crude high June crude imports have reached a new record level, relieving concerns about China slowdown.
$500m loan for new-look Scorpion Nordea coughs up a bridging loan for Oslo-listed rig player as Seadrill takes command.
Prices weaken in Rotterdam, Hamburg South Europe shows mixed price movements.
French Med supplier ready to offer latest ISO 8217 spec Also expands LS product range to include 1.00% sulphur fuel oil from own refinery.
Fujairah IFO prices weaken as distillate grade firms NYMEX crude showing gains of more than $2 in early trading.
Deterioration in outlook undermines markets Consumer hedgers may wish to lock in protection against further upside moves.
Singapore onshore fuel oil stocks at five-week low Strong bunker demand contributes to inventory draw.
General manager leaves Chinese bunker firm Joined Conmark Bunker (China) Ltd less than a year ago.
Cockett plans growth through physical supply Aiming to expand physical supplies to account for about half its traded volumes from below 10% at present.
Typhoon Chanthu leaves Hong Kong Bunker operations resume with no damages, local traders say.
Bunker prices down at all major ports Below average enquiries at most ports.
FSL Trust files writ against Daxin Petroleum FSL is seeking compensation for losses and damage suffered in connection arrest of two vessels for unpaid bunkers.
New appointments at HK supplier Sea Trader announces new Managing Director, General Manager and traders.
BP Singapore take ex-staff to court Files civil suits against several traders who recently left the company.
Brightoil suspends MGO deliveries from Shenzhen Halted for up to three weeks due to annual inspections of MGO delivery vessel.
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