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Heerema and AF Gruppen awarded decommissioning project
Heerema Marine Contractors and AF Gruppen have received notice from Fairfield Betula that it plans to enter into a contract…
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Seadrill Partners awarded Canada contract by ExxonMobil
John Fredriksen’s Seadrill Partners has been awarded a contract by ExxonMobil Canada for 2009-built semi-submersible rig . The contract will…
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Hyundai Heavy debuts new regasification system at Gastech
South Korea’s Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) is debuting a compact regasification system called New Hi-ReGAS at this week’s massive Gastech…
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Maersk’s sulphur cap charge draws predictable shipper ire
Yesterday’s lead story on Splash regarding Maersk’s decision to get clients to help pay for its sulphur cap fleet adjustment…
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IUMI warns buffers to cover big losses are non-existent
The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) is holding its annual conference in Cape Town this week. The global insurance…
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Nobu Su publishes his take on the global financial crisis
Ten years on from the start of the global financial crisis Taiwanese shipping magnate Nobu Su has a book out…
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Marinakis orders aframax tanker pair at Daehan
Greek owner Evangelos Marinakis’ Capital Maritime and Trading has placed an order at South Korean yard Daehan Shipbuilding for the…
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W Marine takes its ninth bulk carrier from Marwave
Athens-based W Marine is reported on the market as the buyer of modern (2011-built) post-panamax bulk carrier for $17.2m. Silvia…
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Keppel goes global with its LNG ambitions
French LNG containment manufacturer GTT has signed a technical assistance and licence agreement (TALA) with Singapore’s Keppel Offshore & Marine…
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Aker Solutions awarded Petrobras contract
Offshore engineering service provider Aker Solutions has been awarded a contract by Petrobras to provide maintenance and modifications services for…
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Esvagt secures contracts with MHI Vestas for newbuild vessels
Danish offshore wind support specialist Esvagt has sealed two long term contracts from wind turbine manufacturer MHI Vestas utilising two…
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Canadian maritime unions score cabotage rights
Canadian seafaring unions are celebrating an agreement with the national government securing cabotage rights for Canadian seafarers aboard vessels flying…
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Cooking oil used in landmark container voyage
Used cooking oil has been used in a landmark container voyage. Organised by sustainable shipping initiative GoodShipping Program, 22,000 litres…
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Yangzijiang Shipbuilding sets up jv with Mitsui & Co
China’s Yangzijiang Shipbuilding has entered into a joint venture agreement with Japan’s Mitsui & Co to establish a joint venture…
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Nigeria’s president calls for greater African port spending
The president of Nigeria has urged African nations to bolster port infrastructure. Muhammadu Buhari gave the opening speech yesterday at…
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Diana Shipping signs new charter deal with Ausca for panamax
Greek dry bulk owner Diana Shipping has entered into a time charter contract with Ausca Shipping in Hong Kong for…
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Wan Hai chairman and former Miss Taiwan head to court
Taiwanese shipping company Wan Hai Lines’s chairman Chen Ching-Shih has been accused of breach of trust by a business partner…
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Maersk to change fuel adjustment surcharge ahead of the sulphur cap
As it seeks to improve its bottom line Maersk Line has announced a new Bunker Adjustment Factor surcharge, which it…
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Chinese leasing firms top finance survey
Petrofin Bank Research from Greece has published its keenly read annual survey, which shows another $10bn wiped off the loan…
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Clive Richardson joins Navig8
Ex-V.Group boss Clive Richardson has started a new role with Navig8 Group. Navig8, the world’s largest independent pool and commercial…
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