Middle East
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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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ADNOC Logistics and Services inks India FSU deal
ADNOC Logistics and Services has entered into an agreement with Atlantic Gulf & Pacific (AG&P) for the conversion, supply, operations,…
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Tehama Shipping acquires third boxship
Dubai-headquartered Tehama Shipping, part of Saba Group which operates a container terminal at Iraq’s Umm Qasr South, has acquired its third…
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Tristar secures LNG shipping contract from BP
Dubai-based integrated energy logistics group Tristar has secured a contract from BP to provide LNG shipping services. The four-year contract,…
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ADNOC trials biofuel on its OSVs
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has said it will trial biofuel on its ships. “We’re studying with one of…
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Blaze breaks out on disused VLCC off Dubai
An out-of-use VLCC caught fire yesterday 21 nautical miles northwest of Dubai. Splash understands the , which has not traded…
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DP World tables bid for 49% stake in Fesco
DP World’s on/off romance with one of Russia’s top maritime brands is back in the news. Russian newspaper Vesti Finance…
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Iran to go it alone at South Pars
National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) has put domestic company Petropars solely in charge of the development of phase 11 of…
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Libya’s main oil export terminals closed
Tanker brokers are reporting that oil exports from Libya have come to near complete standstill. Late last week forces loyal…
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Port of Karachi bans open-loop scrubbers
The Port of Karachi in Pakistan has become the latest authority to ban discharging washwater from open-loop scrubbers. According to…
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DP World chooses landlocked Switzerland for its next investment
Global terminal operator DP World has chosen a landlocked country for its next investment. The Dubai-headquartered company is buying into…
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