Japan
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Nisshin’s bulker sale gathers pace
Japanese heavyweight Nisshin Shipping is in selling mode again, taking advantage of the improved rates seen in the bulker segment this month. Nisshin…
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MOL goes on the defensive as it prepares for the post-Covid era, slashing fleet by 5%
Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL), Japan’s largest shipowner by fleet size, has issued a new business plan to cope with slashed…
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Eastmed swoops for recently delivered Nisshin kamsarmax
Thanassis Martinos-led Eastern Mediterranean Maritime (Eastmed) has picked up a new kamsarmax bulker from Japan’s Nisshin Shipping, according to brokers.…
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Minoa Marine emerges as buyer of popular MOL bulk carrier
Minoa Marine has emerged as the highest bidder from last week’s most popular bulker sale, adding its second post-panamax. …
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MOL partners with NW Innovation Works for methanol shipping project
Japanese owner Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has announced will invest in US-based methanol producer NW Innovation Works (NWIW), and provide…
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Nippon Foundation brings Japan Inc together to lead autonomous shipping debate
Japan Inc is coming together to try and provide leadership in the domain of autonomous shipping. The Nippon Foundation, a…
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Masumoto Shipping orders kamsarmax pair at NACKS
Japanese owner Masumoto Shipping has entered into shipbuilding contracts with Nantong Cosco KHI Ship Engineering (NACKS) for the construction of…
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Rare cape deal concluded
Broker sources tell Splash that the has become the first modern cape less than ten years of age to have…
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Newcastlemax put up for sale
What would likely be the biggest bulker sold since Covid-19 dramatically slowed down sales and purchase activity is seeking attention.…
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MOL and Uniper partner up on FSRU project
Japanese owner Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has entered into an agreement with LNG Terminal Wilhelmshaven (LTM), a fully owned subsidiary…
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Cape Baltic makes waves with confirmed sale
Japanese owner Libera is behind the biggest bulker deal concluded in May so far, and the first semi-modern cape sold…
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Japan pushes new form of ship financing to get more orders
The Japanese government is pushing a new form of financing to get more ship orders on home soil. The Maritime…
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Japanese giants team up to develop electric vessel infrastructure across the nation
More Japanese companies are joining Asahi Tankers’ pioneering efforts to make electric vessels a commonplace reality in local waters. Asahi…
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NYK tugboat makes remote navigation landmark voyage across Tokyo Bay
Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) has successfully tested remote navigation of a tugboat in the busy Tokyo Bay, issuing a video…
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MSPL sends two post-panamax bulkers into the Baumarine pool
Indian iron ore miner MSPL, part of the Baldota Group, has joined the Baumarine by MaruKlav panamax pool by entering…
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NYK secures class approval for autonomous ship framework
Japanese owner Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) has obtained approval in principle (AIP) for an autonomous ship framework, currently being developed…
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Japan’s first LNG bunkering vessel launched
Japan’s first LNG bunkering vessel was successfully launched at the Sakaide Works of Kawasaki Heavy Industries. The vessel is owned…
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Japanese owners look at using offshore airport as crew change hub
A group of Japanese shipowners has formulated a plan to use a giant offshore airport as a hub for crew…
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Asahi Tanker orders MR pair at Onomichi
Onomichi Dockyard has won an order from Asahi Tanker for two MR product carriers. The Tier III, 50,000 dwt vessels…
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Murakami to retire as chairman of K Line
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) has anounced its chairman, Eizo Murakami, will retire on June 23 but will continue to…
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