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Petrogas to Establish LNG terminal in Andhra

Jan 12, 2016

Petrogas Private Limited, a joint venture company between Isomeric Holdings Bhd from Malaysia and LEPL Ventures Pvt Ltd (LEPL) from Vijayawada, has signed a facilitation MoU with Krishnapatnam Port Company Ltd (KPCL) and Andhra Pradesh government…

UK Marine Industry Continues Growth

Jan 11, 2016

UK marine industry grows for fourth consecutive year; new figures released at the London Boat Show 2016 The U.K. leisure, superyacht and small commercial marine industry continue to grow, according to new statistics published today by British Marine at the London Boat Show 2016…

Trafigura Hires Asia-Pacific CEO

Jan 11, 2016

Global commodities trader Trafigura said on Monday it had hired former asset manager Chin Hwee Tan as its chief executive officer for the Asia-Pacific.Tan will be responsible 'for continuing the growth of Trafigura's business across the region'…

CMA CGM Keeps Buying NOL Shares

Jan 11, 2016

French liner giant CMA CGM has acquired last week a total of 2.26 million shares in Neptune Orient Lines (NOL), six months before it is scheduled to make good its S$3.4 billion takeover bid for the Singapore-listed liner, reports Business Times…

CMA CGM Upgrades FAL 1 Service, New Direct EB Call at Shanghai

Jan 11, 2016

CMA CGM has announced that a new direct EB call at Shanghai, the first container port in the world, is to be introduced on the rotation of its FAL 1 service ex-North Europe. Starting in Southampton on January 11th, 2016 with m/v CMA CGM KERGUELEN voy…

NAMMA and MTS Launch The MARE Project

Jan 08, 2016

Press release - The North American Maritime Ministry Association is launching a new project aimed at enhancing the ability of traditional shore-based seafarers’ welfare agencies to connect with seafarers’ using innovative digital tools.  Supported by The Mission to Seafarers…

Japanese Consortium Pulls Out of Brazilian Shipyard Ecovix

Jan 08, 2016

A consortium of Japanese shipyards decided to sell its stake of Ecovix, which controls the Rio Grande Shipyard, reports Reuters. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, four other shipbuilders said in October 2013 acquired 30% of Ecovix-Engevix Construcoes…

Bleeding Continues for Korean Shipbuilders

Jan 08, 2016

South Korea's big three shipbuilders are set to post over 8 trillion won (US$6.66 billion) in operating losses in 2015 because the industry has not found a way out of a prolonged slump, reports Yonhap. According to the industry data, the top three shipyards - Hyundai Heavy Industries Co…

Chinese Shipping to Face Wave of Bankruptcies

Jan 07, 2016

The Shanghai International Shipping Institute (SISI) predicts a surge in bankruptcies within China's dry bulk shipping industry, Reuters reports. The overall business climate in China continues to deteriorate and dry bulk shipping companies…

Dry Aulk Awakens from Slumber

Jan 07, 2016

After a quiet holiday period, the market has slowly awakened from its slumber, says the weekly report by Fearnleys A.S. Rates are not running away but the market looks like it is finding a bottom. Averages for a Surpa are now around mid $4…

Slow Start for Tanker Rates in New Year

Jan 07, 2016

A super year for the VLCCs behind us which ended at earnings Meg/East close to $100k/day, says Fearnleys Week. The new year has started somewhat slower and rates ex Meg are off the peaks, but earnings remain very healthy.  Continued interest…

Adani Ports to Expand Terminal with MSC

Jan 07, 2016

Adani Group turns its flagship port and India’s biggest commercial port at Mundra in Gujarat into a regional transhipment hub by partnering with Terminal Investment Ltd SA, the container terminal operating company majority owned by Geneva-based Mediterranean Shipping Co…

U.S. Shipbuilding: Funds Available for Small Shipyards

Jan 06, 2016

Maritime Administration announced funding availability for small U.S. shipyards; grants aim to help yards modernize and improve efficiency The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) today announced the availability of $4…

etpm Kicks off 2016 with Charity Campaign

Jan 06, 2016

Marine and subsea recruitment firm etpm is kicking off the New Year with the launch of its charity fundraiser, The Super Saturday campaign, which revolves around the RBS Six Nations Rugby Tournament and encourages a bit of healthy competition…

CPS Aberdeen Praised for Lifeboat Support

Jan 06, 2016

Clarksons Port Services (CPS) Aberdeen was recently presented with a plaque by the RNLI in recognition of its incredible fundtaising on behalf of the Aberdeen Lifeboat Station. Over the past few years, CPS has managed to raise £25,000…

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