Middle East
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Qatargas, Maersk Group and Shell to pioneer LNG fuel in the Middle East
Qatargas, the Maersk Group and Shell have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to develop the use of LNG bunkers…
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Nakilat eyes new acquisitions
Nakilat, the state-run Qatari LNG transport vehicle, has said it will “exploit future opportunities to acquire new business opportunities”, serving…
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Gulf Drilling International awarded drilling contract by Dolphin Energy
Gulf Drilling International awarded drilling contracts by Dolphin Energy Offshore service provider Gulf International Services has announced that its subsidiary,…
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Vallianz taps the bond market in Saudi Arabia
Singapore-based offshore support vessel owner Vallianz Holdings has entered the bond market in Saudi Arabia by issuing a sukuk of…
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Teekay swaps LNG carrier newbuilding for an FSU
Teekay LNG Partners has changed one of its orders for an LNG carrier to a floating storage unit (FSU) at…
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Tanker arrested in Libya, accused of smuggling fuel
An elderly bunkering tanker was arrested and held by the Libyan Coast Guard on Saturday, suspected of smuggling fuel. 12…
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Irish vessel apprehended over military shipment bound for Yemen
An Irish research vessel, flagged with the Marshall Islands, has been apprehended by Arab Coalition forces. The , en route…
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Polarcus wins survey work off Norway
Dubai-based seismic operator Polarcus has been awarded a 4D project at a field offshore Norway. The survey, for an undisclosed client, will…
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Magseis scores Saudi Aramco seismic deal
Seismic specialist Magseis and partner BGP has been awarded a new large-scale ocean bottom seismic acquisition in the Red Sea…
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Libya’s National Oil Corporation warns owners against loading ‘unauthorised’ oil exports
Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) has sent a letter to shipowners, traders, and shipbrokers warning not to load “unauthorised” export…
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DP World turns to veteran chairman to take Sharaf’s place as CEO
Dubai terminal operator has opted to install its chairman as its next permanent ceo. Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, chairman of…
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Iran outlines plans to ship 300,000 barrels of oil a day to Europe
Iran’s oil minister, Bijan Zanganeh, has spoken officially for the first time on plans to sell 300,000 barrels of oil…
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Siem Offshore terminates with Marine Engineering Diving Services
Siem Offshore announced today that is has terminated the contract for multipurpose field & ROV support vessel , which was…
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ZIM restructures to focus on profitable areas
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services, which has changed shape like plasticine in recent years, has announced another restructuring. The Israeli containerline…
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United Arab Chemical Carriers adds two
Brokers report that United Arab Chemical Carriers has opened its wallet, adding two modern chemical tankers. Brokers say the Dubai-headquartered…
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OCB Oilfield Services: Offshore skills gap looms
Dubai: The offshore sector faces a looming skills gap, warns a top name in recruitment today. Speaking with Maritime CEO,…
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Polarcus swings the axe on senior management
Dubai-based seismic specialist Polarcus has announced further cost cuttings as it comes to grips with the hostile business environment in…
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CMA CGM first to tie up with IRISL
In front of the leaders of France and Iran at the Elysee Palace, the heads of CMA CGM and Islamic…
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British admiral warns on ISIS attacks in the Mediterranean
Britain’s highest-ranking naval officer in Nato has warned Islamic State, also known as Daesh, is planning attacks on shipping in…
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Ince warns Asian clients on dealing with Iran
Law firm Ince & Co has sent out a circular to its Asian clients, warning on the perils of dealing…
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