Europe
-
Costamare acquires boxship pair for Maersk charter, concludes Yang Ming deal
Greek owner Costamare has announced the conclusion of its deal with Yang Ming, which sees it order five containerships from…
Read More » -
Economou’s TMS Group signs scrubber deal for 53 vessels
George Economou’s TMS Group has signed a major deal with South Korean equipment company Panasia to acquire scrubber systems for…
Read More » -
Scorpio Bulkers sells and charters back ultramax
Monaco owner Scorpio Bulkers has entered into a transaction with an unaffiliated third party for the refinancing of one of…
Read More » -
Navibulgar secures Chinese financing for six newbuildings
Bulgarian owner Navibulgar has signed an agreement with China’s policy bank China Exim Bank for the financing of six newbuild…
Read More » -
London slips behind Hong Kong in latest shipping hub poll
Asia’s relentless climb up the charts of shipping’s corridors of power has been highlighted once again with the launch today…
Read More » -
Seanergy unlocks over $10m from refinancing of cape pair
Seanergy Maritime Holdings has successfully completed the refinancing of a loan facility secured by 2010-built capesizes Lordship and Knightship. The…
Read More » -
Yilport moves to enter the Italian port market at Taranto
Yilport Holding, company part of the Turkish group Yildirim Holding, has officially presented a request for investing in and operating…
Read More » -
Yasa fixes newbuild tanker pair to Equinor
Turkish owner Yasa Shipping has fixed a charter contract with Norwegian oil and gas major Equinor for two of four…
Read More » -
Island Offshore gets long-term charter for CSV
Subsea tech company Ocean Infinity has taken Island Offshore construction support vessel on a seven-year charter. Ocean Infinity, which was…
Read More » -
BW takes 43.5% stake in Hafnia Tankers
One of shipping’s greatest consolidators, BW Group, has made Hafnia Tankers its latest target. BW has entered into a definitive…
Read More » -
Star Bulk Carriers completes Songa Bulk acquisition
New York-listed Greek owner Star Bulk Carriers has completed its acquisition of Arne Blystad’s Oslo-listed Songa Bulk, adding 15 dry…
Read More » -
Frontline and DHT lead VLCC embrace of scrubber technology
Last week’s scrubber commitments by VLCC giants Frontline and DHT Holdings could be a “game changer” for the sector, brokers…
Read More » -
Pistiolis fires in for more suezmaxes
Central Shipping Monaco, owned by Evangelos Pistiolis, has exercised options for two 157,000 dwt suezmax tankers at Hyundai Samho in…
Read More » -
Equinor buys Danish energy trader for $470m
Norwegian energy giant Equinor has reached an agreement to acquire Danish energy trading company Danske Commodities for €400m ($470m). Danske…
Read More » -
Wallenius Wilhelmsen buys Syngin Technology
Norwegian vehicle logistics provider Wallenius Wilhelmsen has entered into an agreement to acquire 70% of the membership interest in US…
Read More » -
Kongsberg takes over Rolls-Royce’s commercial marine business for $662m
Two of the greatest advocates for autonomous shipping are set to join forces with news breaking that Norway’s Kongsberg has…
Read More » -
Prosafe secures charter contract from Aker BP
Offshore accommodation vessel operator Prosafe has signed a contract with Aker BP for its tender support vessel to provide accommodation…
Read More » -
Seatankers orders debut LNG carrier at DSME
John Fredriksen’s Seatankers Management has placed an order at South Korean yard Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) for the…
Read More » -
Global gas trades reshaped as ship crosses Northern Sea Route unassisted from Yamal to China
In a landmark moment reshaping global gas trades the laden LNG carrier arrived at the Bering Strait today, completing an…
Read More » -
Spliethoff commits entire fleet to scrubbers
Concluding what has been a banner week for scrubber manufacturers Dutch MPP player Spliethoff Group has committed to install exhaust…
Read More »