Posidonia's Themis Vokos honoured by Propeller Club Maritime Greeks line up to hail pioneer compatriot behind successful shipping fair
Dry bulk volumes plunge at Port of Rotterdam Coal imports plummet at Europe's biggest port, with some growth in biomass used for power generation
Aronnax: Look to the future while operating in the present Athens-based Arista Shipping has plans, but can they become reality?
Frontline's ship acquisition strategy: As clear as mud Heavy-hitting tanker owner wants to buy vessels on the water, yet snaps up four newbuilding resales
G6 pulls Asia-Europe loop as carriers fail with latest GRI attempt Low demand forces alliance to suspend its Loop 6 offering
Greek owner sure of deepsea gas-powered bulker bet Arista Shipping sees early future in the vessels despite market turmoil
Capesize rates recover on iron ore trade Renewed optimism from Australian miners supports rates though oversupply worries persist
Brexit is 'grave threat' to London market, insurance heavyweights warn Jobs and business at risk if Britain quits EU, say Lloyd's, IUA and Fidelis
Frontline scoops Metrostar VLCCs at shock price First two newbuildings acquired for $84m apiece with second two on option at $86m
Noble founder stepping down as group offers discounted rights issue Chinese financial backing and further management changes at embattled commodity trader
Havila locks in earnings for two PSVs amid North Sea spot turbulence Longer-term charters reduce exposure to vagaries of North Sea offshore vessel market
China Shipbuilding Industry Corp merges yards Internal consolidation will lead to gradual reduction in commercial shipbuilding capacity
Keppel denies conspiracy allegations in EIG Petrobras lawsuit Keppel added as defendant in case, says allegations are baseless
HMM to carry out capital reduction for major stakeholders Move paves the way for group to initiate debt-equity swap with bondholders
LPG cargo cancellation risk grows in US Gulf Price spreads are not currently encouraging eye-catching VLGC trade out of US Gulf
First round of Hanjin charter rate talks complete Negotiations set to continue with no clear or definite result as yet
Otto Marine expecting proposal from potential suitor Company had requested a trading halt on the Singapore Exchange before release of statement
Safe Bulkers regains NYSE compliance despite mounting operating losses Company implements drastic cost reduction plan and completes novation agreement for two newbuildings
Association of Average Adjusters to add offshore testing to its examinations Instead of traditional marine questions, candidates in the future can choose to be tested on offshore aspects
Lightering of grounded Roger Blough begins Operation starts a week after Keystone Shipping operated self-unloader ran aground.
Analysts: Safe Bulkers opex 'impressive' New York-listed bulker makes strides but analyst says it won't bring profitability any time soon.
Liberian Registry feels owners pain Ship registry announces fee cuts, new rules to deal with downturn
Petrobras ends fears for Helix-Siem duo Brazilian oil giant agrees to take well-intervention duo from Helix at reduced rate.
Carmaker claims top $40m in Courage fire DHI Global is second cargo interest to blame ARC car carrier fire on Ford SUV.
Major US LPG terminal to undergo repairs Planned turnaround at US Gulf Coast facility will curtail ship traffic near month's end.
STX France yard blocked by workers French labour protests spread to the gates of Saint-Nazaire shipbuilder.
Petrobras gives WWS ships final extension Brazilian oil major gets approval to stretch two contracts with the Norwegian company by 60 days each.
Solstad quartet to tow BP FPSO Norwegian owner enters double deal with SBM Offshore and BP over unit owned by the oil giant.
Suilven salvage to cost $20m Fiji ports company asking for donation to shift sunken ro-pax.
Investors back UASC/Hapag merger; no vote yet Shareholders in Middle East company were supportive during EGM, but no decision on merger.
Korean banks' bad loans hit 15-year high Non-performing portfolios reach $26bn due to crisis-hit domestic shipowners and shipyards.
CSDC changes both chairman and name The world's largest tanker owner will operate as Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation.
Olympic keeps targeting renewables OSV Olympic Delta wins eight-week contract as Norwegian owner gears up with diversification.
Statoil piles in for nine anchor-handlers Norwegian major's splurge sends North Sea spot rates to $24,000 per day.
Indonesian ferry runs out of fuel Reports say Pelni's Jetliner stalled off Bau Bau as tanks ran dry.
UK P&I Club reveals injury claims of $155m Protection-and-indemnity body gives advice on how to prevent painful slips, trips and falls onboard.
HMM shareholders taking capital-reduction haircut Group chairwoman Hyun Jeong-eun, Hyundai Elevator and Hyundai Global losing $372m as holdings cut by 82% in refinancing.
MOL capesize comes to the rescue of six Bulk carrier controlled by Japanese giant brings to safety stranded castaways off Indonesia.
Hanjin: rate-cut talks still in early stages Korean owner responds to report it has not yet made much progress in vital cost-saving negotiations.
Nautilus: UK fleet stats call for action UK maritime trade union is worried about underlying trends for British shipping.
Boa Offshore adds more bonds Norwegian offshore owner buys back another $2m of issue due in 2018.
Havila seals PSV deals with Statoil, Total Restructuring offshore vessel owner secures employment for two of its vessels with oil majors.
St Helena heading to Channel Islands? Alderney expresses interest in using Royal Mail ship rendered obsolete by airport.
Noble Group plans discounted rights issue Richard Elman also set to stand down as executive chairman of major dry bulk charterer.
Marine MLPs mount share price recovery Recovery in the oil price and fears about distribution cuts fading are driving up share prices.
West Japan/Tokyo Bay 380 CST bunker fuel spread narrows on ample supply in West Japan Poor demand in West Japan.
Spain's Enagas, Barcelona push port as future LNG hub One jetty will be adapted for LNG bunkering.
TENDER DATA: India's IOC sells 35,000 mt of 380 CST HSFO for June 21-23 The buyer was Gulf Petrochem.
Singapore fuel oil stocks hit all-time high amid slower demand for cargoes Breaking previous high of 31 million barrels in May 12-18.
SSA's Poulsson elected International Chamber of Shipping chairman Will focus on industry's readiness for IMO Ballast Water Management Convention.
Ecuador says still in talks with Chinese investors over refinery project The government signed a memorandum of understanding with CNPC and the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China in 2012 to seek funding.
Oil complex disregards OPEC meeting after US stocks decline NYMEX July crude settled 16 cents higher at $49.17/b. ICE August Brent settled 32 cents higher at $50.04/b
US DATA: EIA says residual fuel oil stocks drop to lowest since October on import declines
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