Austal Vietnam launches its first ship Austal Limited (ASX:ASB) reports that Austal Vietnam has successfully launched Hull 397, a 94 meter high-speed catamaran for the National Infrastructure Development Company (NIDCo) of Trinidad and Tobago, from its shipyard in
American Queen partners with Ochnser Health for safe return to operations The Hornblower group's river cruise brand, American Queen Steamboat Company (AQSC), is partnering with Louisiana's largest non-profit, academic, healthcare system, Ochsner Health, to help implement a safe return of guests and crews
APL containership loses 40 boxes off NSW coast The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) says that at about 10.45 am AEST, Sunday, May 24, it received notification that a containership had lost cargo overboard off the coast of New South
China congress: more stress than relief to shipping Upbeat Chinese analysts argue the missing target is actually "hidden" in the other announced government efforts to stabilise the country's...
Global Maritime Forum postponed until 2021 The Virtual High-Level Meeting will be organized as an engaging and interactive online event, uniting the advantages of digital technologies...
NYK sees worst of coronavirus impact from April-June 'The extent of the novel coronavirus impact and when it will come to an end are still unclear, but it...
Daily Briefing Free to read: Idle tonnage in deepsea auto trades soars as demand slumps | Collapse of demand for new vehicles...
Transparent cooperation, not competitive shutdowns, is key to combating coronavirus South Korea's minister of Oceans and Fisheries Moon Seong-hyeok urged the world to engage with one another in a spirit...
Global Maritime Forum postponed until next year Plans to hold shipping's mini-Davos have been pushed back
Clients turn rivals amid oil cuts as charterers relet tankers Refiners, oil majors and trading houses are putting chartered vessels on the market for spot voyages as owners face sinking rates
Klaveness Marine posts profit decline but net equity grows
Arkon and Wilson form Europe's largest shortsea carrier Consolidation in shortsea sector to create player with 130 vessels
Where did the tanker interest go? Not into other shipping stocks Investors are taking a breather on the entire sector amid uncertainty over pace of recovery from coronavirus
Greek shipowners champion social purpose in country's darkest hour Millions of dollars worth of medical equipment donated to help country's health system through the coronavirus crisis
Greek shipping community sceptical on the IMO's carbon plan Disagreements over impending rules to measure energy efficiency come to fore
Sun Enterprises sheds oldest tanker at better-than-expected price
Largest boxship ever sold for scrap heads to recycling More to follow as the containership sector nears the sale of the largest vessel yet for demolition
Ardent Global's marine salvage exit sparks fears over 'next big casualty' Some say it is a sign of the times as available work declines, others cite the rise of state-backed players with deep pockets
Largest boxship ever sold for scrap heads to recycling yards More to follow as the containership sector nears the sale of the largest vessel yet for demolition
Canada's Seaspan tees up interest for raft of LNG bunker vessels Company is eyeing opportunities at its home port initially but has wider ambitions
Proposals due in for New Caledonia small-scale LNG import business French government throws in cash for shift to gas-fired power station in its South Pacific territory
Torm calls for global collaboration on crews as it eyes recovery Chief executive Jacob Meldgaard expects tanker market correction as economies adjust following the worst of the coronavirus pandemic
Capesize rates may suffer from 'relatively low' Brazil iron ore exports The virus crisis in Brazil is slowing iron ore exports and having a knock-on effect on demand for capesize bulkers
Lockdown accelerates the rise of shipping's digital disrupters Covid-19 is fuelling fresh generation of ventures designed to drive business in this socially distanced age
Pistiolis childhood dream comes true with VLCC debut order Greek owner's Central Shipping Group expands into VLCC segment with order for firm pair at Hyundai
Greek shipping can work remotely, but will it? The industry has learned to leave the office behind, but old habits die hard
Trafigura defends commodities traders as shipowners hit by company failures Chief executive Jeremy Weir claims that in times of turbulence, the world needs his industry
Bonanza in Greek tanker rates has an expiry date Greek tanker owners made the most of once-in-a-lifetime prices, but the party is coming to a close
Defence is name of game for Greek shipping The strain may be showing and hopes of a quick recovery dashed, but Greek shipping will survive
Covid-19 fight sparks new sense of pride in Greece The country's successful handling of the crisis has boosted the self-esteem of Greeks and given shipowners a new sense of purpose. Both will be needed to cope with the aftermath
Charities, unions and churches flock to help stranded seafarers Organisations rally to comfort thousands of crew members, while working to get them back home
NYK Line says coronavirus will 'wipe out' this year's profit Japanese owner and operator says world should expect to "co-exist" with virus rather than see it eradicated
Trafigura defends commodity traders in wake of Singapore company failures Chief executive Jeremy Weir claims that in times of turbulence, the world needs such companies
APL boxship loses 40 containers in heavy seas off Sydney Vessel reported to have suffered temporary loss of propulsion leading to it "rolling heavily"
German government offers Lufthansa $10 billion bailout Lufthansa will temporarily become a German-state owned company again with a pending plan to give the airline billions of dollars in emergency aid to withstand...
American shippers, draymen want ocean carriers out of chassis pools Leasing companies say a neutral chassis pool lacks incentive to invest the tens of millions of dollars each year to maintain viable chassis equipment.
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