Tankers
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Tankers International adds Mercuria VLCC to its pool
UK-based VLCC pool operator Tankers International has welcomed the Mercuria-operated 2012-built . The vessel was delivered to Tankers International’s specialist…
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Shipowners still cashing in on Russian exports
While most shipowners have decided to give Russia a wide berth in the wake of sanctions and the dangerous conditions…
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Seaborne trade with Russia drops by 58% since the start of the invasion of Ukraine
Seaborne trade with Russia has dropped by 58% since the invasion of Ukraine began 22 days ago, new data from…
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Splash launches 72-page shipmanagement special
Splash today launches a comprehensive shipmanagement magazine featuring the views of more than 100 top executives deliberating on where this…
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Shipping walks tricky Russian sanctions tightrope
There are 1,505 Russian-affiliated vessels that face some form of restrictions as the global maritime industry comes to terms with…
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Saverys family spends $200m retaking top shareholding position at Euronav from Fredriksen
Stick, fold or double down – the onus is now back on John Fredriksen in an intriguing shareholder tussle at…
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Kristian Mørch to step down as Odfjell CEO
Kristian Mørch, Odfjell’s chief executive officer since 2015, has decided to resign once a successor is named to his leadership…
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Asian owners set to stretch their lead over European counterparts
In its latest weekly report Clarkson Research Services has highlighted how Asian shipowners have finally overhauled their European peers to…
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Tanker impacts of Venezuelan sanctions being lifted in the spotlight
Tanker analysts have been studying the ramifications for global oil trades if Venezuelan sanctions are lifted in the wake of…
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Prime Marine takes another LR1
Stathis Topouzoglou and his Prime Marine have dived into the secondhand market. Sources tell Splash that the Greek outfit has…
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Urgent call to create safe corridors in the Black Sea
At an ongoing two-day emergency meeting at the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the world’s leading shipping associations have called for…
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Former Frontline boss Macleod set to join Norden board
Robert Hvide Macleod, former chief executive of John Fredriksen’s tanker firm Frontline, is set to join the board of directors…
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Japan presses ahead with methanol-fuelled tanker project
Six Japanese companies including Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) and Murakami Hide Shipbuilding have formed a strategic alliance to develop a…
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Thai tanker explodes
One man died and another was seriously injured when a product tanker exploded as it readied to depart a terminal…
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Moundreas flips last VLCC
Greek owner Nicholas George Moundreas and his NGM Energy is reported flipping his last VLCC. NGM Energy is reported selling…
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TEN seals long-term charter for panamax duo
Greek owner Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) has secured a 24-month charter extension for two of its panamax tankers. The employment,…
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Cargoes pile up across Europe on day 14 of the Russian invasion of Ukraine
The global seaborne commodities trading map continues to be redrawn at a blistering pace in the wake of the Russian…
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StealthGas spin-off Imperial Petroleum adds product tanker pair
Imperial Petroleum, the Nasdaq Capital Market-listed tanker spin-off from Harry Vafias-led StealthGas, has announced the acquisition of two product tankers…
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Stolt-Nielsen builds up stake in rival Odfjell
Chemical tankers operator Stolt-Nielsen has become one of the top shareholders in the Norwegian competitor, Odfjell, sparking merger speculation. The…
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‘Daredevil’ aframaxes keep Russian oil moving
While most shipping companies have decided to give Russian exports a wide berth as sanctions rain in, combined with the…
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