Oil supply disruptions hit record Tankers are, therefore, lucky Opec still has a policy of high production
HMM secures court approval for bond restructuring South Korean carrier moves closer to normal operation
Threat of regional regulation stirs vocal support for IMO Industry backs IMO for global regulation as EU MRV review looms
Tsakos lines up new boxship order at Sungdong yard Greek owner inks letter of intent for up to four 4,800 teu units but has option to convert to tankers
Dynagas in landmark deal for two regas vessels in China George Procopiou company set to make first Greek step in FSRU arena with deliveries in 2019 and 2020
Hapag-Lloyd postpones transpacific peak season surcharge Amid continuing overcapacity, the German line and its G6 alliance partners also announce further void sailings from China to US west coast
Sovcomflot rating upgraded Strong probability of state support in the event of financial distress
Asian piracy and armed robbery incidents fall 65% Malacca Strait and Singapore reported free from attacks in May
Shipping starts to connect Greek companies have become more active in charitable work, mentoring, internship and encouragement of young entrepreneurs
US maritime industry slams Puerto Rico Jones Act exemption plan Industry associations say proposal will do more harm than good for US shipping
Seaspan to raise $100m in offering Gerry Wang-led boxship lessor issues new preferred shares for capital raise
Seaspan prices new preferred shares Gerry Wang-led boxship lessor to raise $100m in preferred share offering.
Pilot error blamed in Houston collision NTSB says handling difficulties and lack of communication led to collision of Conti Peridot and Carla Maersk.
Seaspan to issue new preferred shares The Gerry Wang-led boxship lessor may be looking at consolidating its GCI stake.
Royal IHC confirms another dredger order Dutch yard sells trailing suction hopper unit into Cuba.
Mangalia manages to cut its annual loss DSME's Romanian shipyard remains $129m in the red as it awaits sale.
SCF upgraded by Moody's after bigger profit Ratings agency says owner taking steps to address refinancing $800m of bonds.
DNV GL develops new LPG carrier Classification society brings together HHI and Wartsila to create innovative gas ship.
Gurnee: MR deal boosts earnings power Ardmore chief explains major expansion move which has captured the attention of Wall Street.
UAE tanker saved from sinking India's coast guard helps Infinity 1 after it took on water off Goa.
Atlantic orders seven offshore ships Singapore owner spending $45m on vessels backed by charters in the Middle East.
Otto-controlled Batamec wins tanker order Indonesian yard signs $14m contract for 6,500-dwt products carrier.
Two crew found dead on bulker Turkish police say bodies of Ukrainians discovered in bathroom on ship in Desan Shipyard.
Korean Air asked to pump $863m into Hanjin Shipping Report claims government demands shipowner's biggest shareholder contributes to its restructuring.
HSH Nordbank identifies $5.68bn of bad loans for transfer German lender's state owners ready to take on legacy shipping assets as restructuring continues.
CMA CGM chooses OMT for new boxship design French conglomerate is teaming up with Danish maritime consultancy for newly ordered ships.
HMM eyes megaship order as charter deal nears Government says it will provide finance to owner as restructuring approaches completion.
COSL clinches Asian seismic job Chinese owner using research ship to acquire 3D data.
Seadrill swaps more bonds for shares John Fredriksen drillship company's refinancing continues with $50m deal.
NOL did not adapt fast enough, admits CEO Ng Yat Chung, who is set to step down, says company had been "a bit slow and reluctant to change".
Swiber Offshore in dispute over Indian contract Differences relating to a process platform project are said to have since arisen with ONGC.
Yaw Chee Siew looks to take Otto Marine private Majority shareholder offers 40% premium in bid to delist offshore vessel operator.
Scorpio, Torm and Kanellakis ships targeted off Indonesia Incidents all took place in the early hours with perpetrators escaping largely empty handed.
CIM oil terminal at French Le Havre back in operation 1700 GMT Fri
GLOBAL VLCC TRACKER: Mideast departures fall, Saudi sailings to US rise
ENOC Global Marine signs South African deal With GAC Bunker Fuels.
Panama Canal suspends last draft restriction for existing locks Curbs still remain in place for the new Neopanamax locks at the Panama Canal.
Delay of Nigerian crude cargo pushes Montevideo IFO 380 CST price to an eight-month-high IFO 380 CST Montevideo rose $8.50 to $400/mt delivered Wednesday, the highest since September 1, S&P Global Platts data showed.
LSFO barges regain premium to HSFO amid supply tightness Danish plant Kalundborg has now returned to operations, owner Statoil confirmed Tuesday.
Congressman seeks US Jones Act waiver for Puerto Rico "If exempted, Puerto Rico's power companies would be able to replace foreign-sourced oil with cheaper, cleaner, US-sourced natural gas," Representative Gary Palmer, a Republican, said in a statement.
European fuel oil Hi-Lo hits four-month high on outages, higher demand Strikes across ports and refineries in France have caused the low sulfur fuel oil market to tighten.
US DATA: EIA says US fuel oil stocks at lowest level since September The bulk of the stock draw came on the US Gulf Coast.
Oil complex strengthens on US crude draw, despite build in products US commercial crude stocks fell 3.228 million barrels to 532.476 million barrels in the week ended June 3.
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