Middle East
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Polarcus seismic contract terminated in West Africa
Offshore survey specialist Polarcus has announced that a 3D marine seismic acquisition project offshore West Africa the company secured in…
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ADNOC quits handysize bulk trades
United Arab Emirates-based Abu Dhabi National Oil and its 77-ship strong shipowning arm ADNOC Logistics & Services has made an…
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Shelf Drilling jackup contract cut short
Dubai-based Shelf Drilling has agreed to amend a contract for jackup rig which will see the rig become available in…
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Chinese VLCC sets new high in tanker fixing frenzy
While a host of VLCCs taken on subjects for huge six-digit figures last week have failed over the last 24…
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Oman merges its main shipping line and shipyard
State-run ASYAD Group has decided to merge Oman Shipping Company (OSC) and Oman Drydock Company (ODC). “The integration further connects…
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AISSOT terminates VLCC charters with Capital Ship Management
Greek owner Evangelos Marinakis-controlled Capital Ship Management has announced that Iraqi operator Al Iraqia Shipping Services and Oil Trading (AISSOT)…
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UAE takes action against MSC over failure to adhere to new HSFO carriage ban
The MSC Joanna, a 9,200 teu boxship, has been banned from calling in UAE waters for a year and the…
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Polarcus seismic project cancelled
Dubai offshore survey specialist Polarcus has announced that an XArray marine seismic acquisition project the company secured in December last…
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Oman Shipping confirms acquisition of ultramax pair
Oman Shipping has confirmed the acquisition of two ultramax bulk carriers, the 2015-built 63,700 dwt SBI Taurus and the 2014-built…
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Shelf Drilling secures jackup contract extension
Dubai-based offshore driller Shelf Drilling has secured a one-year contract extension from Belayim Petroleum (Petrobel) for its Trident 16 jackup rig…
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UAE suspends all cruise ship operations
The Federal Transport Authority of the United Arab Emirates has decided to suspend all cruise operations at the country’s ports…
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Milaha buys new floating dry dock
Qatari shipping conglomerate Milaha has bought a new floating dock. The dock is set to arrive at the Mesaieed Shipyard…
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P&O Maritime Logistics appoints new CEO to replace departing Kofod-Olsen
DP World’s P&O Maritime Logistics (POML) has appointed Martin Helweg as its new chief executive officer, replacing Rene Kofod-Olsen. The…
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S’hail Shipping takes Japanese panamax from d’Amico
Qatari bulker owner S’hail Shipping has acquired the 2006-built 82,800 dwt panamax bulker from Italian owner D’Amico Dry. Shipbroking sources…
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Oman Shipping takes Scorpio Bulkers ultramax
Oman Shipping has acquired the 2015-built 63,700 dwt bulk carrier as the company continues to expand its ultramax fleet. Multiple…
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Tomini Shipping to list in Norway
UAE-based bulker operator Tomini Shipping has registered for listing on the Norwegian Over the Counter (NOTC) market. “Our ambition is…
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Shell attack on Tripoli port
The port of Tripoli in Libya was attacked by artillery shelling yesterday. Preliminary reporting from maritime security specialists Dryad Global…
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ADNOC awards offshore EPC contracts to Petrofac and Sapura Energy
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has awarded two contracts for the construction of offshore facilities for the Dalma…
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DP World to delist from Nasdaq Dubai
Dubai-based port operator DP World will delist from Nasdaq Dubai and return to private ownership as part of its long-term…
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DP World taking majority stake in Ukrainian terminal
Dubai-based DP World is taking a majority 51% stake in TIS Container Terminal in the Port of Yuzhny, Ukraine. DP…
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