Europe
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Transparency International lambasts IMO’s governance structure
Once again the International Maritime Organization (IMO) stands accused today of letting private, corporate interests exert too much influence at…
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Russian transport tycoon arrested on embezzlement charges
The Russian authorities have arrested billionaire Ziyavudin Magomedov, a key player in Russia’s transport sector, on charges of embezzling over…
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Reach Subsea wins several new contracts
Norway’s Reach Subsea has entered into short term contracts for Edda Fonn, Havila Subsea and Olympic Delta. The contracts, with…
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Archer awarded drilling services contracts for 12 platforms by Statoil
Norwegian oil service provider Archer has been awarded a four-year firm contract by Statoil for the provision of drilling services…
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Noble Group sells kamsarmax to Transmed Shipping
Hong Kong commodity trader Noble Group has entered into an agreement with Greece’s Transmed Shipping to sell 2015-built kamsarmax bulker . The 81,502…
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Competing factions descend on London for highly charged MEPC
So the stage is set for what could be the most acrimonious gathering of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC)…
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BW Offshore FPSO gets interim extension
BW Offshore has agreed an interim extension Nigerian Agip Exploration, a subsidiary of Italy’s Eni, for the lease and operation of…
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Fred. Olsen Windcarrier and Seacor team up for US offshore wind market
Fred. Olsen Windcarrier and Falcon Global, a subsidiary of Seacor Marine Holdings, have reached an agreement to collaborate in the…
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Rolf Habben Jansen expands his role at Hapag-Lloyd
Germany’s top containerline is reshuffling top management with its CEO, Dutch national Rolf Habben Jansen, taking on a wider role.…
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MPC Container Ships confident of further acquisitions this year
The fastest growing containership operator in the world reckons prices are still attractive enough to carry on its buying spree.…
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Alpha Gas orders LNG carrier pair at DSME
Alpha Gas, a unit of Greek owner Anna Kanellakis’ Pantheon Tankers, has placed an order at South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo…
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Diana Containerships vessel involved in Shanghai chemical scare
A containership operated by Greek owner Diana Containerships suffered a chemical leakage from one of its containers at Shanghai’s Yangshan…
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Oceanteam appoints interim CEO
Dutch offshore outfit Oceanteam has appointed Meindert van Genderen as its interim CEO following the resignation of Haico Halbesma earlier…
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UK government assembles top maritime advisory panel
The British government has assembled a crack squad of top names to advise on the future of maritime across the…
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European Shippers’ Council calls for faster CO2 cuts
The crucial upcoming talks next week on greenhouse gases at the IMO are being watched closely by the customers of…
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Royal Arctic Line orders boxship pair at Zamakona
Greenland’s Royal Arctic Line has tapped the Spanish shipbuilder Zamakona Yards to build the company’s two largest boxships. The vessels…
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Diana Shipping renews capesize charter to SwissMarine
Greek owner Diana Shipping has fixed 2005-built capesize to SwissMarine on a new charter for a period of 20-22 months. The…
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Breakwater and Hayfin acquires two AHTS vessels from E.R. Offshore
Breakwater Capital and Hayfin Capital Management has announced the acquisition of two AHTS vessels from E.R. Offshore. The latest acquisition…
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Fredriksen seeks solution for Seadrill newbuilds in Korea
Four ships that Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering and Samsung Heavy Industries have nearly finished building for Seadrill could be…
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Australia bans MSC Kia Ora
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has banned the 1,118 teu containership from Australian ports for three months after the…
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