John Costain is leaving Knot Offshore Board chairman Trygve Seglem said he was pleased with the development of the partnership under Mr Costain's tenure
Laskaridis eyes foray into tankers Greek owner confirms sextet of recent buys for dry bulk and reefer fleet, but is looking at further diversification
Moore Stephens sees 'no impact' for shipping from London merger Multinational accountancy and advisory network aims to identify successor firm to replace London team joining BDO
This time, it's different? The outlook for shipping is largely a question of how long-term your view is
Brazilian box trade to grow 5% in 2019 Brazil is expected to make a comeback in the new year after a turbulent 2018
Star Bulk in $50m share buy-back scheme The dry bulk operator said the repurchase programme could include private transactions
Höegh LNG increases third-quarter profits Profits of the largest floating storage regasification unit operator climb in the third quarter as time charter revenues grow
US ports call for more multimodal funding Earlier this year, the AAPA identified more than $20bn in multimodal needs for public port authorities alone over the next...
Ukraine accuses Russia of blocking key ports Russia denies it is blocking access to Ukraine's Berdyansk and Mariupol seaports as international tension persists
Shin Yang Shipping boosted by improved domestic volumes Narrowing margins on tugs and barge operations weigh on profits
Posco ties up with Brunei for LNG projects Joint exploration of Brunei fields is an incentive for tie-up
Viewpoint: Smoke signals An agency ought to be providing masters with some sort of global analysis of the prosecution risk
HMM banks on efficiency gains from new fleet HMM looks to economies of scale as it increases its capacity on rising volumes
Daily Briefing Diamond S agrees $1.65bn merger with Capital Product Partners | Warning of ports chaos under 'no deal' Brexit | Maersk...
Moody's assigns Baa3 rating to Minsheng Leasing The move is expected to provide the bank-backed lessor with easier access to bond financing
Matson Navigation files lawsuit against MARAD in US Federal Court The Honolulu-based carrier claims losses due to unfair competition on its transpacific routes
Discounted dry bulk shipping stocks could be a better bet than buying ships Share repurchases become an attractive option for shippers as valuations go below net asset value
US tariffs on car imports may come as early as next week The countries that export cars have taken advantage of the US for decades, says Trump
Milonas leaves Navigator Holdings' board of directors
KNOT Offshore's John Costain stepping down Costain will 'be available' to the New York-listed MLP through May while company searches for his replacement.
Hoegh FSRUs could serve as hubs for Avenir distribution
Report: Late move not enough to save Norwegian naval ship
China's New Dayang celebrates its return to state ownership Reborn yard is at work once again and touting the security of being run by the state
Wah Kwong goes 'asset light' with Chinese leaseback deals Traditional Hong Kong shipowner raises $48m from latest deal in service-orientated strategy
Scrubber challenge: Put dirty fuel profits into scientific research TradeWinds calls on shipowners using and installing scrubbers to invest a fraction of their expected profits from using high-sulphur fuel towards independent research to plan for a decarbonised future
Lines offer backing to IMO 2020 rules at Hansa Forum
Borealis Maritime moves into offshore with $100m fund
Borealis links with KKR and Oak Hill to help fill bank funding gap New shipping fund has already notched up $70m in loans with a target of more than $1bn of business
Strength in numbers sees Reederei Nord's chartering interests join forces
Family owned companies are typically healthier and far more flexible - Klemme
Two shipowners poised to scoop LNG charters with Shell But there may be more employment opportunities in the pipeline as talk grows that the major may take up to 10 ships
Lloyds charters veteran LNG carrier to energy giant BP
Mercator finds trading buyer to take 1992-built VLGC for $10.5m
Yamal LNG pipes message to celebrate its third train
Paris MOU data: Now you see it, now you don't
'Serious threat' to safety as Paris MOU pulls its data feed Port state control authority will no longer provide inspection information in bulk, affecting shipping risk-assessment models
Brightoil arrests cast shadow on ailing bunker tanker sector Likely auction of six vessels will put pressure on prices amid glut of sales candidates
Diamond S fixes scrubber-fitted suezmaxes at premium rates US-based owner has chartered out duo to BP for three years at $27,000 per day each, as charterers continue to seek vessels installed with scrubbers to save fuel costs post-2020
Straight-talking Swedish owner Hans Laurin dies at 87 Swedish industry stalwart had been a leader both in shipowning and shipbuilding
Auerbach takes top spot in hunt for Nord/LB MPPs Fleet of 43 multipurpose ships being sold by German shipping bank Nord/LB has come down to a single buyer
Star Bulk offers $50m share buyback New York-listed bulker player places no time limit on repurchase programme.
NCL owners selling stock worth $962m Miami cruise line will hoover up $85m of offloaded shares.
Shipping subsidies should be used for positive change Financial support to drive the decarbonisation of shipping is not only needed, it should be supported
Reader poll: Weigh in on the role of subsidies in shipping
Seanergy Maritime talks up capes despite loss Greek bulker owner "very optimistic" for 2019 after shedding supramaxes.
Gibraltar set to start LNG imports Shell's small-scale LNG receiving plant will supply power plant but is also targeted at local bunkering opportunities.
Russia 'blockades' Ukrainian Azov Sea ports Berdyansk and Mariupol closed to merchant shipping, Ukraine says.
Vitol buys Petronas LNG cargoes over 15 years
Shipping must act to make seagoing careers more attractive to women Failure to appeal to female seafarers is shrinking the global talent pool
Does shipping have what it takes to recruit the next generation of seafarers?
German shipowner outlines advantage of keeping management in-house
Third-party shipmanagers face uphill battle in Greek market Greek owners often entrust their ships to peers rather than to full-fledged third-party managers
Shipmanagers target IMO 2020 business with echoes of boost from OPA 90 regulations
Shipmanagers strike positive chord amid upturn in business Increased demand for shipmanagement services is peaking the interest of institutional investors - and is a healthy proposition for shipowners
Business report: Third-party shipmanagement's healthy proposition Andy Pierce, Harry Papachristou, Jonathan Boonzaier and Geoff Garfield report on the opportunities and challenges for the shipmanagement sector.
Stefano Rosina leaves Premuda Italian shipping veteran seeks fresh challenge.
Novatek wants NSR open year-round by 2025 Company working to build out ice-breaker fleet to open up Arctic waterway
Meet the world's first 'iVLOC'
Dof Subsea extends Australian IMR contract
Okeanis moves closer to full funding with ABN Amro loan VLCC owner adds $59m to newbuilding financing pot.
Neoline to build cargo sailing ships for Renault Eco-vessels to be ready by 2020 for transatlantic car parts service.
ICG: "heightened uncertainty" over Brexit
Underwriter fails again in $22m scuttled bulker case Appeal court upholds ruling that UK has no jurisdiction to settle Atlantik Confidence row between Aspen and Credit Bank Europe.
Jiangnan Shipyard wins research ship newbuilding Chinese university inks deal for vessel at domestic yard.
Jo Odfjell snaps up two more medium-range tankers
S'Hail Shipping buys fifth bulker
HMM: we will fill mega-containerships Korean owner bullish on market prospects as it targets 7% east-west market share.
Hoegh LNG posts bullish third quarter result FSRU specialist boosted by full quarter of income from Hoegh Esperanza charter to China's CNOOC.
Venezuelan port situation deteriorating, warns Gray Page Robbers have targeted at least eight ships in Puerto La Cruz and Puerto Jose in the year-to-date, says IMB.
Mare Maritime Singapore to rebound from Baota deal collapse Shipowner and manager could link with Maersk Tankers and Hafnia
Seacon Ships Management flogging bulk carrier trio to upgrade fleet But the Chinese owner, broker and manager denies a reported sale of three ships to Chinese buyers
EU ambassador: Quick outcome sought in trade talks Sen. Portman also highlighted his hopes for agriculture to be included in EU-U.S. discussions during an event at the Hudson Institute.
Commentary: Retailers must think outside the box Creative approaches are required when addressing driver and equipment shortages.
Multimodal funding 'top priority for the port industry'
Senate confirms deputy Commerce secretary
Crowley says restructuring essential to compete
Executive Moves: Ports of Seattle and Galveston
Schenker AG looks to 'younger, more international' board
Hamburg Süd resuming service for mangoes and grapes
AG refiners conclude 2019 distillate term tenders at higher premiums ahead of IMO 2020 Tender negotiations have been concluded at cash differential levels 25-60% higher than last year, sources said.
Middle East-Japan LR2 rates rise above W150 for first time in 2018 There are hardly three or four ships available for loading from now until mid-December, the brokers said.
Asia LR2 rates rise to new 2018 high on supply squeeze: sources "The market is volatile, shout another high number and see if it gets fixed," a source with a clean oil tankers' owner said.
UK 'summit' aims to kick-start carbon capture projects It follows publication of a UN report Tuesday that showed global carbon emissions had resumed climbing last year.
Majority of IMO 2020 compliant bunker demand to be met by MGO, LSFO: IBIA exec "Before 2020, things need to be ready as the date is cast in stone," Neo said.
Greek Capital Product Partners to merge tanker business with Diamond S Shipping DSS equity owners will own around 67% of the new company an CPLP will hold 33% ownership to CPLP unitholders.
Shanghai LSMGO demand remains firm despite lower prices at nearby ports The price in Shanghai has consistently remained above $700/mt in November to date, and at neighboring ports mostly in the $600-$700/mt range.
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