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BIMCO directors map out the association’s future leadership
BIMCO, one of the world’s largest shipping organisations, has mapped out its likely succession plans for the coming few years.…
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Eidesvik Offshore PSV extended by Aker BP
Norway’s Eidesvik Offshore has been awarded an extension by Aker BP to the time charter contract for the 2009-built LNG-powered…
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CMA CGM buys into French airline
Marseille-headquartered CMA CGM continues to diversify from its liner origins under the leadership of Rodolphe Saade. The company revealed yesterday…
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Maersk opens up box link between Israel and the UAE
Maersk, the world’s largest containerline, is to ship boxes between Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as ties between…
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Ammonia-fuelled aframax project passes key milestone
A keenly watched ammonia-fuelled aframax project in South Korea has passed another hurdle today with the possibility that this new…
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Nordic American Tankers orders suezmax pair at Samsung
Herbjorn Hansson-led Nordic American Tankers (NAT) has signed newbuilding contracts with South Korea’s Samsung Heavy Industries for two suezmax tankers.…
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DOF Subsea awarded contract by Woodside Energy
Norwegian offshore service provider DOF Subsea has secured a contract from Woodside Energy to provide transportation and installation services in…
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Diana Shipping continues to trim fleet with capesize sale
Greek dry bulk owner Diana Shipping continues its sell-off of the older vessels in its fleet, announcing the sale of…
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DNV GL picks ammonia and methanol as future fuels with hydrogen the surprise loser
Class society DNV GL yesterday added maritime-specific details to its latest energy transition forecast through to 2050, the big takeaway…
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Shipping bodies call on EU to assist as Med migrant rescues rise
A host of shipping-related associations have penned an open letter to the European Union’s top politicians including president Ursula von…
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ICS reappoints Esben Poulsson as chairman for two more years
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has reappointed Esben Poulsson, its current chairman, for a further two-year term. Poulsson was…
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Stena Drilling awarded Mexican drillship contract
Aberdeen-headquartered Stena Drilling has signed a new contract with Repsol Exploracion Mexico and its partners for a drilling campaign in…
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Borr Drilling shores up financial position
Norwegian offshore driller Borr Drilling has improved its financial position with the negotiating of a new agreement with lenders. The company…
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Novatek secures FSU financing from Gazprombank
Russian gas producer Novatek has secured a loan of EUR522m with a period of 16 years from Gazprombank to finance…
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Odfjell Drilling semi-sub secures additional work from Aker BP
Norwegian driller Odfjell Drilling has signed a contract with Aker BP for further work utilising semi-submersible rig under an existing…
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SeaBird Exploration secures OBN contract
Offshore seismic service provider SeaBird Exploration has received a letter of award for an ocean bottom node source contract in the…
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Why the IMO should move its HQ from London to Singapore
There is a variant of Parkinson’s Law which says that once an organisation builds itself a grand headquarters it is…
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Odfjell Drilling finds new work for terminated semi-submersible
Odfjell Drilling has been awarded a new contract by Wintershall Dea Norge for semi-submersible rig , just as the rig…
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Euroseas scraps old boxship, seals pair of charter extensions
Greek containership owner Euroseas has announced the sale of one of its vessels as well as a pair of charter…
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DOF Subsea awarded Asia Pacific contracts
Norwegian offshore vessel operator DOF Subsea has been awarded two contracts in the Asia Pacific region. The first project involves…
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