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Odfjell sells stake in Iranian chemical terminal
Norwegian chemical tanker shipping and terminal operator Odfjell has sold its 35% indirect ownership share in the Exir Chemical Terminal…
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Europe
Study claims shipping can make 75% GHG cuts by 2050 using existing technology
Sleeker hulls, bigger ships, efficient operations and the use of sustainable biofuels can ensure the shipping sector radically cuts its…
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Contributions
Oil in the Arctic: Do we sustain the environment or ourselves?
Rachel Finch from Tuscor Lloyds looks at Norway’s Arctic oil scene. The oil industry is now recovering from a heavy…
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Europe
Four European banks take ship recycling stance
At Nor-Shipping in Oslo yesterday, Dutch banks ABN AMRO, ING Bank and NIBC, together with the Scandinavian DNB, announced that…
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Europe
Havila Shipping secures two PSV charters
Norwegian OSV operator Havila Shipping has secured a contract from Maersk Oil for its PSV vessel . The contract is…
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Europe
Fredriksen turns attention away from DHT to another big VLCC operator
John Fredriksen is looking at alternative crude tanker targets having given up hope of taking over DHT Holdings. In an…
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Europe
Renowned futurist warns shipping’s disruptors will come from outside the industry
Delegates attending this morning’s opening sessions at Nor-Shipping in Oslo sat bolt upright when Tony Seba started speaking. Seba, a…
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Europe
Allseas secures Aker BP contract
Aker BP has awarded Allseas, via Excalibur Marine Contractors, a six-year frame agreement for offshore transport, installation, and removal (T,I&R)…
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Contributions
The finance case for Oslo
There are endless polls on which city ranks highest as an international maritime hub with invariably Singapore ranking top. Even…
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Europe
Frontline still in the hunt for acquisitions
John Fredriksen’s Frontline has vowed to take advantage of “historically” low ship prices to continue to grow its tanker fleet.…
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Europe
Norwegian owners worried about rising protectionism
The director of Nor-Shipping Birgit Liodden is upbeat about this week’s mega show, which marks her first edition in charge…
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Contributions
Norway’s top owners are busier than ever
The retirement age in Norway is 62. No one seems to have informed John Fredriksen or Arne Blystad. John Fredriksen,…
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Europe
Petroleum Geo-Services boss Reinharsden retires
Jon Erik Reinhardsen, 60, has decided to retire from his role of president and CEO of offshore seismic firm Petroleum…
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Maritime CEO
Propel: ‘Ticking boxes never made anyone safer’
The recent tragic accident of the Stellar Daisy, which sank in the South Atlantic at the end of March with…
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Europe
DOF awarded AHTS contract by Petrobras
Norwegian OSV operator DOF has been awarded a contract from Brazilian energy major Petrobras for one of its anchor handling…
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Dry Cargo
Songa Bulk readies for more
Arne Blystad’s aggressive charge for bulker bargains continues. Songa Bulk, which he created last year with Herman Billung at the…
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Europe
Flex LNG takes orderbook to six
Oslo-listed Flex LNG has revealed its orderbook now stands at six gas carriers. The John Fredriksen-controlled vehicle has four ships…
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Europe
SeaBird Exploration proposing debt restructuring deal
Offshore seismic specialist SeaBird Exploration says it will propose a debt restructuring deal to bondholders and creditors that will facilitate…
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Europe
Solstad Offshore finds work for four PSVs
Norway’s Solstad Offshore has been awarded new contracts and contract extensions for platform supply vessels Normand Flipper, Normand Aurora, Normand Skude…
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Americas
Odfjell hit by another American pollution violation
A subsidiary of Odfjell finds itself in hot water with the US Department of Justice once again. Singapore-based Odfjell Asia…
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