Middle East
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Polarcus wins survey work off Norway
Dubai-based seismic operator Polarcus has been awarded a 4D project at a field offshore Norway. The survey, for an undisclosed client, will…
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Magseis scores Saudi Aramco seismic deal
Seismic specialist Magseis and partner BGP has been awarded a new large-scale ocean bottom seismic acquisition in the Red Sea…
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Libya’s National Oil Corporation warns owners against loading ‘unauthorised’ oil exports
Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) has sent a letter to shipowners, traders, and shipbrokers warning not to load “unauthorised” export…
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DP World turns to veteran chairman to take Sharaf’s place as CEO
Dubai terminal operator has opted to install its chairman as its next permanent ceo. Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, chairman of…
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Iran outlines plans to ship 300,000 barrels of oil a day to Europe
Iran’s oil minister, Bijan Zanganeh, has spoken officially for the first time on plans to sell 300,000 barrels of oil…
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Siem Offshore terminates with Marine Engineering Diving Services
Siem Offshore announced today that is has terminated the contract for multipurpose field & ROV support vessel , which was…
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ZIM restructures to focus on profitable areas
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services, which has changed shape like plasticine in recent years, has announced another restructuring. The Israeli containerline…
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United Arab Chemical Carriers adds two
Brokers report that United Arab Chemical Carriers has opened its wallet, adding two modern chemical tankers. Brokers say the Dubai-headquartered…
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OCB Oilfield Services: Offshore skills gap looms
Dubai: The offshore sector faces a looming skills gap, warns a top name in recruitment today. Speaking with Maritime CEO,…
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Polarcus swings the axe on senior management
Dubai-based seismic specialist Polarcus has announced further cost cuttings as it comes to grips with the hostile business environment in…
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CMA CGM first to tie up with IRISL
In front of the leaders of France and Iran at the Elysee Palace, the heads of CMA CGM and Islamic…
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British admiral warns on ISIS attacks in the Mediterranean
Britain’s highest-ranking naval officer in Nato has warned Islamic State, also known as Daesh, is planning attacks on shipping in…
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Ince warns Asian clients on dealing with Iran
Law firm Ince & Co has sent out a circular to its Asian clients, warning on the perils of dealing…
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Mohammed Sharaf steps down from DP World
Terminal operator DP World announced that, after 23 years with the group including 11 years as group ceo, Mohammed Sharaf…
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Fincantieri signs deals to boost Iranian yards
In the presence of the Italian prime minister Matteo Renzi and the president of Iran Hassan Rouhani – on an…
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Saudi Aramco, Bahri, HHI and Lamprell to develop shipyard complex
Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and Lamprell Energy have joined the joint venture developing a proposed shipbuilding and maintenance complex in…
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Gulf Drilling International renews options for more jack-up rigs from Keppel
Gulf Drilling International (GDI) has renewed options for two more KFELS B-Class jack-up drilling rigs from Keppel FELS for delivery in…
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Egypt denies BP gas ship was turned away due to payment issues
Confusion surrounds an LNG shipment from BP bound for Egypt. LNG tanker British Sapphire was diverted to Brazil rather than…
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NITC to list to help fund newbuild programme
Iran’s leading tanker firm is eyeing a listing to help fund its large fleet expansion plans in the wake of…
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DP World joins forces with Russia
Global container terminal operator DP World has launched a joint venture with the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) that will…
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