Support for experience building phase to sulphur regulation roll out grows at IMO Debate over the future of the sulphur cap continues to dominate proceedings inside the IMO this week, but support is...
Brussels clears CMA CGM's Containerships deal Commission find no competition concerns in French carrier's acquisition of Finnish shortsea operator
IMO pushes ahead with 2020 fuel carriage ban The Marine Environment Protection Committee has green-lighted the ban and final adoption is expected to come on Friday
Seafarers are still waiting to get cyber security training Seafarer unions, class, technology vendors and shipmanagers all highlight that seafarers need more cyber security training
Trade spats not such a disaster for shipping Shipping needs its opportunists to think short-term, act swiftly, take risks. For them, the uncertainty of trade spats are what...
Winterthur Gas & Diesel setting up new Shanghai engineering centre with CSSC unit The Swiss company is setting up a new engineering centre in partnership with China Shipbuilding Power Engineering Institute, a unit...
Lloyd's List Global Shipping Awards: Congratulations to the finalists Winners of this year's Lloyd's List Global Shipping Awards will be revealed on December 11 at the Hilton in London
Bulker damaged after hitting bridge in Japan The vessel's crane and mast appear to have been damaged, according to Lloyd's List Intelligence
Box carriers 'held back by manual and analogue processes' Carriers are trapped in a 'prisoner's dilemma' of needing to compete with rival's ship orders instead of investing in services
Union declares container terminal a 'Port of Convenience' MUA claims increased working hours could lead to injuries and plans to put pressure on Philippines-based operator to improve conditions
Ichthys ships first LNG cargo to Japan Arctic Securities says the shipment bodes will for LNG shipping because growth in liquefaction capacity will be a key driver for...
Multiport celebrates 40 years of agency service Multiport, the not-for-profit ship agency network, held its AGM in London earlier month, alongside its 40th anniversary celebrations. Ivan Vallejo was...
Daily Briefing US will back experience-building phase after 2020 | IMO agrees greenhouse gas strategy to 2023 | IMO needs to prove...
Wärtsilä driven by equipment sales in third quarter as scrubber demand rises Current order book for 2018 made up mainly of equipment deliveries
Overstaying cargo also a risk, Clyde & Co warns squabbling traders Detention and demurrage charges can quickly add up and the situation could be exacerbated in the case of lower value...
China opens world's longest sea bridge Bridge is expected to provide an alternative to the current barging services that connect Hong Kong's port with the Pearl...
BW Group clinches new charter deals for two LNG newbuilds Both the LNG newbuild vessels are scheduled for delivery between 2019 and 2020
Shortage of LNG vessels creates uncertainty for natural gas markets, says IEA LNG shipping demand is forecast to overtake supply in 2023, unless new orders are placed in coming months
UK maritime officials visit to talk post-Brexit trade Delegation comes to New York to look at a possible free trade agreement between island nation and United States.
Primera affiliate asks to throw out d'Amico lawsuit Nikka Finance files motion after judge denies d'Amico Dry's repeated requests for papers proving ownership of a drybulk carrier.
Top Ships hit by new SEC queries Greek owner says it is cooperating with two fresh subpoenas as US continues probe into Kalani Investments stock sales.
Bugbee turns to baseball for tanker investment pitch Scorpio president throws out new explanation for Scorpio Bulkers' purchase of stock in sibling.
Diana Shipping extends post-panamax charter Simeon Palios-led bulker owner expects to earn $4.4m on prolonging charter with German commodities player.
Hoegh LNG's latest FSRU charterer unmasked Trading house Gunvor has been named as the charterer of Hoegh LNG's floating storage and regasification unit Hoegh Gallant (built 2014). A spokesman for Hoegh confirmed to TradeWinds that the FSRU has been chartered to Clearlake Shipping, a subsidiary of the Swiss-based trader. A rate has yet to emerge and it is unclear as to whether Gunvor intends to use the FSRU as a trading vessel or make use
EU clears CMA CGM's Containerships takeover Commission approves French line's deal for Finnish short-sea operator.
MPC Capital snaps up $42m boxship trio German investor adds three vessels on behalf of international investor; shipping assets hit $2.6bn.
P&O ship dumped waste water in Great Barrier Reef Australian senate hears 27,000 litres discharged in protected park.
Uljanik: bankruptcy not an option Yard CEO says liquidation inevitable if restructuring or strategic investment fails.
Master, officer suspended after ro-pax grounding Red Funnel removes bridge team after UK collision with yachts.
Formosa Plastics drip feeds another LR1 to S&P market Formosa Plastics Marine Corp (FPMC) has put another LR1 product tanker on the sales block after selling two vessels in the same class less than a month ago. The Taiwanese shipowner - a shipping arm of Formosa Plastics Group - is inviting bids from interested buyers to be submitted for the 74,800-dwt FPMC P Glory (built 2009) by the end of this month, brokers said. "Several buyers will offer by t
Interocean buys sixth post-panamax bulker Argentine shipowner Interocean has bought its sixth post-panamax vessel in just over three years as it continues to expand its bulker fleet. US brokers said the 93,000-dwt Scotian Express (built 2011) has been purchased from Dutch owner Vroon for $16.7m. Neither company responded to requests for comment. Another pair of former Conti bulkers hits the buffers Private equity-backed Interocean has
Gotland buys first bulker for conversion into tanker Swedish owner also sells three tankers and four OSVs, while adding two MRs, in deals with d'Amico, Team Tankers and Wisby.
Polarcus fleet fully booked in fourth quarter Middle East owner adds South East Asian seismic survey contract.
Swire teams with Bolero for Cargill trades Owner carries out first grain shipment using electronic bills of lading.
Hunter Group 'increasingly attractive' M&A target Carnegie's call comes as it raises short-term VLCC rate forecasts.
HMM selling $878m of bonds Expanding Korean owner's state backer KDB buying big debt issue.
Captain Moll takes the helm at MAIB UK appoints new chief inspector of marine accidents.
Swedbank's impairments drop to $13m Third quarter also sees profit rise for Swedish shipping lender.
Pacific Drilling unit finds work in Nigeria Idan Ofer's Pacific Drilling has found work for one of its idle units. Nigerian Agip Exploration has chartered the Pacific Bora for one firm well with two options, beginning next month, a statement said. Idan Ofer strikes key deal with Pacific Drilling bondholders Paul Reese, chief executive of Pacific Drilling, said the deal follows fresh employment for the Pacific Santa Ana in Mauritania and
Britannia boss explains mutual's decision to freeze 2019 premiums Andrew Cutler says cash-rich clubs cannot yet justify a rise in rates despite negative market trends
Scrubbers and lending are focus of debate in Greece The debate about scrubbers and upcoming environmental rules dominated much of the discussion at the latest Marine Money event in Greece, as is often the case at shipping-themed events these days. Powerful and influential players such as Theodore Veniamis, head of the Union of Greek Shipowners, aired their views on the matter in front of about 400 delegates gathered at the Hilton hotel in central
Tufton Oceanic Assets takes full control of LPG carrier London-listed shipowner quick to set fresh round of capital to work.
Global Marine's 29-ship fleet up for sale New York group examining strategic alternatives for OSV player.
Solstad seeks more cash as winter looms OSV giant starts talks with lenders to boost liquidity ahead of "challenging" period.
Wartsila: 2019 scrubber deliveries nearly sold out Marine chief Roger Holm says situation is now "extremely urgent" for owners.
Indian captain shortlisted for IMRF Hero award VIDEO: Siddarth Sharma's vessel helped rescue two French fishermen adrift for three days.
Blue Ocean Maritime postpones London IPO Hedge fund-backed ship finance vehicle says it intends to proceed with listing, but at a later date.
Vroon opts for Thai flag for anchor handler Dutch owner switches modern vessel currently working in Gulf of Thailand to local register.
European shipowners welcome EU-Singapore FTA Call for quick ratification of treaty before the end of European Commission's current mandate in 2019.
Crude retreats to late-summer levels as Saudis promise to pump more oil Crude futures fell back to August levels on Tuesday after bearish supply comments from Saudi Arabia added fuel to a broad market selloff.
Alberta premier asks feds to buy rail cars to move oil amid steep WCS discount Alberta Premier Rachel Notley on Monday urged the Canadian federal government to buy rail cars to move oil to the markets and help producers weather a "punishing" discount for Western Canadian Select crude.
MMEX to start Permian refinery construction before end of the year MMEX plans to start construction on the first phase of its Fort Stockton, Texas, refinery before the end of the year.
Saudi Aramco inks $34 billion in energy deals Saudi Aramco has signed strategic and commercial deals worth more than $34 billion in the oil, gas, chemicals and metals sectors.
ExxonMobil launches new cylinder oil ahead of IMO 2020 rule The new cylinder oil complements low sulfur bunker fuels ahead of IMO 2020 rule.
Wartsila sees strong Q3 growth in marine solutions sector on IMO 2020 rule During January-September, 801 contracts for new vessels were registered, an increase of 16.1% year on year, it said.
Asian residue market likely to stay strong on tight supply: sources The outlook of Singapore ex-wharf bunker premium is also strong due to the tightening supply of prompt barrels and strong bunker demand.
Taiwan's CPC resumes marine fuel oil supply at Taichung Buyers should contact CPC before placing any order of marine fuel oil supply at Taichung, CPC said.
Saudi Arabia eyes Russian oil for refining growth Swapping crudes and products is a natural area of cooperation, Falih said.
Natural gas is answer to climate change: Encana VP Natural gas is the solution to climate change, Most said.
CHINA DATA: Sep crude throughput hits record high at 12.54 mil b/d Over January-September, total refinery crude throughput across China rose 8.1% year on year.
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