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NYK orders new LNG carrier for 20-year Edison charter
Japanese shipping group NYK has entered into a contract Milan-based energy company Edison to charter out a newbuild LNG carrier…
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Keppel to develop autonomous tug
Singapore’s Keppel Offshore & Marine has embarked on the development of an autonomous tug through its subsidiary Keppel Singmarine. The…
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Angelicoussis adds another LNG carrier at DSME
Greek owner Angelicoussis Shipping Group’s LNG unit Maran Gas Maritime has placed an order for one additional 174,000 cu m…
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Former Vinashin executives charged for corruption
Four former executives of state-run Vietnam Shipbuilding Industry Group (Vinashin), now Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (SBIC), have been charged by Vietnam’s…
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Philippines’ dominant crewing position comes under threat
The Philippines, the world’s dominant source of seafarers this century, is coming under severe pressure with the number of deployed…
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Liners blown off schedule by global warming: Jeremy Nixon
Global warming is leading to liner disruption, the CEO of the world’s sixth largest containerline claimed today. Speaking as keynote…
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Maritime CEO Forum: Banchero Costa’s dry bulk warning
Ralph Leszczynski, global head of research at Banchero Costa, took the hot seat for the opening quickfire Q&A markets salvo…
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POSH CEO to retire
Singapore offshore vessel operator PACC Offshore Services Holdings (POSH) has announced that Gerald Seow will retire from the CEO position…
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Singapore project aims to fast-track marine 3D printing
In a joint industry program (JIP) initiated by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) class society DNV GL…
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Hanjin Group chairman dies
Hanjin Group chairman Cho Yang-ho died yesterday in the United States at age of 70 due to a chronic lung…
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Atlantica Tender Drilling and Energy Drilling to merge
Houston-headquartered Atlantica Tender Drilling and Singapore’s Energy Drilling have signed a letter of intent to merge the two companies, creating…
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Icon Offshore awarded supply vessel contract by Petronas
Malaysian offshore vessel owner Icon Offshore has been awarded a contract by Petronas Carigali for the provision of straight supply…
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New boss strikes sombre tone as K Line turns 100
Today marks the 100th anniversary since the founding of Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line), Japan’s third largest shipping line. It…
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Eastern Pacific Shipping rejoins CTM supramax pool
Idan Ofer’s Eastern Pacific Shipping has rejoined C Transport Maritime’s supramax revenue sharing agreement (RSA) after leaving the pool nine…
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The fine city of Singapore threatens two-year jail terms for sulphur cap abusers
Singapore is a fine city goes the popular tourist tshirt for sale across the republic (pictured), an image that lampoons…
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Avin International replaces ageing product tanker with Asahi acquisition
Greek owner Avin International has replaced an ageing product tanker with a much newer version, according to brokers. Avin has…
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Tan Binh adds another handy
One of Asia’s fastest growing handy specialists, Haiphong- based Tan Binh continues to add ships, taking two more secondhand ships…
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Fujitsu using AI to prevent ship collisions
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Japanese technology firm Fujitsu have revealed details of trials of a…
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CNCo completes takeover of Hamburg Süd’s bulk business
Hamburg Süd and the China Navigation Company (CNCo), a subsidiary of the Swire Group, have completed the sale of Hamburg…
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Yinson moves to take over Ezion
Malaysia’s Yinson Holdings, via subsidiary Yinson Eden, is in advanced discussions with lenders of Singapore’s Ezion Holdings to acquire up…
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