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Joint investigation points to identity of tug owner involved in Tobago oil spill
In the hunt to find the owners of a tug and a barge responsible for one of the Caribbean’s worst…
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Trafigura inks debut VLCC orders
One of the world’s largest charterers, Trafigura, is addressing the market shortage of modern supertanker tonnage by signing up to…
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Christen Sveaas’ Kistefos threatens lawsuit against Aker and Solstad Offshore
Norwegian investor Christen Sveaas is considering legal action against several players who were involved in the restructuring of the shipowner…
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Diamond Offshore clinches new $350m drillship deal with BP
Houston-based Diamond Offshore Drilling has secured a two-year contract extension with a subsidiary of BP in the US Gulf of…
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Shelf Drilling seals two-year jackup extension in Egypt
Oslo-listed jackup rig pure-play Shelf Drilling has secured a two-year contract extension for its Rig 141 unit operating in the…
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Shearwater snaps up Volstad seismic duo
Norwegian offshore seismic vessel player Shearwater GeoServices has emerged as the buyer of two ships sold by compatriot owner and…
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Meadway Bulkers returns to Japan for more orders
Greek owner and operator Meadway Bulkers has strengthened its shipbuilding programme at Japanese shipyards with two handysize bulk carriers at…
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Marinakis books pricey LNG carriers
Evangelos Marinakis’ Capital Group has been revealed as the owner behind a high-priced order for four liquefied natural gas carriers…
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Ray Car Carriers splurges $268m on pair of Korean newbuilds
Ray Car Carriers has boosted its orderbook with two more newbuilds contracted in South Korea. The Abraham Rami Ungar-controlled owner…
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Rubymar becomes first constructive total loss of the Red Sea shipping crisis
The , a general cargo vessel carrying a cargo of fertilizer, has become the first constructive total loss of the…
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Trio looking to develop hybrid wind-solar project offshore Italy
Offshore floating photovoltaic (OFPV) specialist SolarDuck, Italian asset manager Green Arrow Capital, and compatriot developer New Developments have agreed to…
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Simon Møkster agrees to PSV extension with Equinor
Norwegian shipowner Simon Møkster Shipping has agreed to extend the charter of one of its platform supply vessels (PSV) with…
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Lidl’s Tailwind crowned fastest-growing boxline in the world
The fastest growing containerline fleet in the world in percentage terms is a brand better associated with low-cost goods on…
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CMA CGM wraps up $5.2bn Bolloré Logistics acquisition
French liner CMA CGM has completed the acquisition of family-run conglomerate Bolloré Logistics for €4.85bn ($5.25bn). The Bolloré Group said…
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The Chinese digital octopus spreading its tentacles through smart port ambitions
Andre Wheeler carries a warning today about China’s LOGINK digital platform. As the world of shipping has moved towards smart…
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Berge Bulk orders ammonia-ready newcastlemax pair in China
The leading newcastlemax builder in the world, CSSC Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding, has bagged another order for a pair of ammonia-ready…
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Grindrod offloads another handy bulker
Grindrod Shipping has continued its ship divestment campaign, with another handysize unit set to exit the fleet. The Singapore-based bulker…
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Genco capesize sales fall through
US-listed bulker player Genco Shipping & Trading has failed in its first attempt to successfully close the recently confirmed disposal…
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Rotterdam World Gateway terminal to provide shore-based power for all vessels
Rotterdam World Gateway (RWG) container terminal has decided to equip its entire quayside with shore-based power for all vessels. The…
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Mermaid Maritime sets up joint venture in Vietnam
Thailand’s Mermaid Maritime, via its subsea services unit, has established a joint venture company in Vietnam with local marine contractor…
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