Qatar
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X-Press Pearl was not allowed to offload leaking box in India and Qatar prior to Sri Lanka call
The burning ship at the centre of an environmental catastrophe off Sri Lanka was not allowed to offload boxes with…
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Aswan bulker banned from Australian ports
Australian maritime authorities have banned the Aswan Shipping-owned bulk carrier from entering Australian ports for 18 months following outstanding mechanical…
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Saipem adds $350m to Qatargas project backlog
Italian offshore engineering specialist Saipem has secured additional scope of work on Qatargas’ North Field Production Sustainability Offshore Project. Saipem…
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Qatar Petroleum and Shell collaborate on ultra-deepwater plays off Namibia
Qatar Petroleum has partnered up with Shell on two ultra-deepwater exploration blocks offshore Namibia. The deal will see Qatar Petroleum…
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Half of blacklisted Aswan fleet in hot water as Australia detains two ships
Australian maritime authorities have detained two vessels owned by a controversial Qatari shipping company for serious labour rights breaches just…
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Qatar invites owners to tender for the world’s largest LNG chartering deal
Shipowners in the LNG space are busy assessing the largest chartering tender in the history of the sector. Over the…
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Qatar working with China on new LNG containment systems
Gaztransport & Technigaz (GTT), the preeminent name in LNG containment systems, is seeing plenty of rivals snapping at its heels.…
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Middle East shipping patterns change as Qatari standoff ends
Middle Eastern shipping patterns are set for change once again with news yesterday that the three-year diplomatic standoff between Qatar…
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S’hail Shipping adds another bulker to MaruKlav pool
S’hail Shipping has placed a sixth vessel into MaruKlav’s Baumarine Pool, adding the 2007-built panamax bulker which it recently acquired…
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Qatar Airways unveils industry-first Mariner Lounge at Hamad International Airport
The airline that has ferried more seafarers around the world than any other during the pandemic has gone an extra…
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Euronav and International Seaways FSO pair awarded ten-year extensions
A joint venture between Belgian owner Euronav and US owner International Seaways has been awarded a ten-year extension by North…
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S’hail Shipping acquires panamax bulker
Qatar’s S’hail Shipping and Maritime Services has announced the acquisition of a Japanese-built 86,000 dwt panamax bulk carrier, which will join…
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Milaha and Schlumberger to build well stimulation vessel as part of new cooperation agreement
Qatar maritime and logistics firm Milaha has signed a formal cooperation agreement with US oilfield services firm Schlumberger. The agreement…
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Japan Drilling Company awarded jackup extensions in Qatar
Tokyo-headquartered offshore driller Japan Drilling Company (JDC) has been awarded extensions by North Oil Company for two of its jackup…
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Milaha commences reorganisation
Qatar’s state-run shipping and logistics major Milaha has announced a reorganisation of the company as it looks to focus on…
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Qatar Petroleum signs $19bn LNG carrier agreement with South Korean yards
Qatar Petroleum has announced the second batch of agreements for its massive LNG carrier newbuilding programme. The company has entered…
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Qatar’s record-breaking ship order: the big picture
The global shipbuilding paradigm has changed dramatically in the space of just 24 hours. Bluechip owners wanting their VLCCs or…
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Qatar gives China a record ship export order
Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, president and CEO of Qatar Petroleum, fired the starting gun today on this year’s most sought after…
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Qatar Petroleum commences gas drilling at North Field East
Qatar Petroleum has commenced drilling at the North Field East Project. This latest phase of the North Field expansion project…
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Milaha buys new floating dry dock
Qatari shipping conglomerate Milaha has bought a new floating dock. The dock is set to arrive at the Mesaieed Shipyard…
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