Bulk Carriers News


Report Highlights Rise of Maritime Crime in Southeast Asia

Mar 15, 2013

U.K. maritime intelligence provider Dryad Maritime are to release a specialist report, ‘Special Advisory Southeast Asia: Disorganized theft to organized crime,’ which will focus on the rise of targeted hijackings in Southeast Asia.The advisory to be released on March 18…

OFAC Iranian Financial Sanction Update

Mar 15, 2013

The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has amended the Iranian Financial Sanctions Regulations to implement various statutory changes. The amendments come into effect immediately. 78 Fed. Reg. 16403Story courtesy of www.brymar-consulting.com.

Port of L.A. Container Volumes Increase 17% in February

Mar 14, 2013

The Port of Los Angeles has released its February 2013 cargo volumes. Overall volumes increased 16.99% compared to February 2012. The increase was due in part to a surge in imports prior to the closure of factories for the Chinese New Year.  Imports jumped 25…

ISS Appoints New VP, Operations for Europe and North Africa

Mar 12, 2013

Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) appointed Clive Lane as Vice President of Operations for Europe and North Africa.In his new role, Clive will be responsible for delivering exceptional services to ISS customers and ensuring optimal operational performance in the region…

China Shipyard Delivers One More Bulker

Mar 07, 2013

COSCO (Zhoushan) Shipyard Co., Ltd. has delivered a 57,000 dwt bulk carrier 'Ocean Master' to its European buyer.The new bulk carrier measures 189.99 meters in LOA and 32.26 meters in breadth.COSCO Corporation (Singapore) Limited has one of the largest Ship Repair…

Nor-Shipping 2013 Announce Speaker Lineup

Mar 07, 2013

Nor-Shipping 2013 opens just three months from now with a cast of speakers featuring top executives from world-leading companies covering the entire value chain of themaritime industry – from shipowners and technology and service companies to regulators and financiers…

New Engineering Scholarships in Memory of Kathleen Koh

Mar 05, 2013

Two new engineering scholarships have been established at the National University of Singapore (NUS) in memory of Kathleen Koh Seok Hoon, to commemorate her contribution to engineering consultancy and to offer new students the opportunity to follow in her path…

Tide Runs Against Dry Bulk Carrier Genco in 2012

Feb 21, 2013

Genco Shipping & Trading Limited reports its financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2012.Financial Review: Full Year 2012The net loss attributable to Genco was $144.9 million or $3.47 basic and diluted loss per share for the year ended December 31…

Ore Carrier Loss: Intercargo Press for Investigation

Feb 21, 2013

MV Harita Bauxite, a Handymax bulk carrier sank recently off Cape Bolinao with the loss of 14 of the 24 crew.According to the Philippine's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council a distress rocket signal was sighted by the MV Jin Cheng on 18…

Intercargo Calls for Swift Casualty Investigation

Feb 20, 2013

The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (Intercargo) has called for an early casualty investigation following the tragic loss of the bulk carrier Harita Bauxite. The Panama-registered, 1983-built handymax ship which was reportedly carrying a cargo of nickel ore from Obi…

Diana Shipping Announces Time Charter Contract

Feb 20, 2013

Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE:DSX), a global shipping company specializing in the ownership  and operation of dry bulk vessels, entered into a time charter contract with Glencore Grain B.V., Rotterdam,  through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary…

Waterways Council, Inc. Endorses River Act of 2013

Feb 19, 2013

In a special meeting called to consider this proposal, the Executive Committee of Waterways Council, Inc. unanimously voted to support The Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways (RIVER) Act of 2013, has announced  by its sponsor…

Biggest Ship Ever Built in Vietnam: 'Nissaki' Named

Feb 18, 2013

The 82,000 dwt Kamsarmax bulk carrier was recently named in Vietnam's Hyundai Vinashin Shipyard (HVS).Nissaki is built for St Michael Shipping of Greece, marking a significant milestone in the development of the shipbuilding capability of Vietnam…

Euroseas Report Dip in Profits

Feb 14, 2013

Greek-based Euroseas Ltd., drybulk and container ship owners and operators, publish their Q4 & full year 2012 financial results.Full year 2012 Highlights: Net loss of $13.2 million or $0.34 net loss per share basic and diluted on total net revenues of $52…

Bulk Transport Leadership: Clark Todd

Feb 14, 2013

Drought and ensuing low river levels continue to affect the inland industry. Low water between St. Louis and Cairo, Illinois has threatened traffic on the Mississippi River since December.For months, dredging operations have slowed vessels at points along the river's course…

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