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BEST Readies for Mega Ships

Nov 20, 2014

Hutchison Port Holdings Limited (HPH) subsidiary Barcelona Europe South Terminal (BEST), located at the Port of Barcelona, today held a ceremony for the arrival of three new Quay Cranes (QCs), part of the next phase of expansion to enhance the terminal’s ability to handle mega-vessels…

Ocean Rig's $120m Loan Agreement with DryShips

Nov 19, 2014

Ocean Rig UDW Inc. a global provider of off-shore contract drilling oil services, today announced the following: On November 18, 2014, Ocean Rig’s $120 million loan to its majority shareholder, DryShips Inc. (―DryShips‖), was approved by…

Dryships Achieves Refinance of 5% Convertible Notes

Nov 19, 2014

DryShips Inc. global provider of marine transportation services for drybulk and petroleum cargoes, and through its majority owned subsidiary, Ocean Rig UDW Inc., off-shore contract drilling oil services, today announced the following:  *…

CEVA is SuperGroup's Freight Manager

Nov 19, 2014

CEVA Logistics, one of the world’s leading supply chain management companies, has been awarded a long term contract to provide freight management services to SuperGroup, owner of famous fashion brands including SuperDry.The contract award…

51% Stakes of Keppel Merlimau Cogen Sold for $510 mi

Nov 19, 2014

Keppel Infrastructure Holdings Pte Ltd (KI), through its wholly-owned subsidiary, has agreed to sell 51% stake of Keppel Merlimau Cogen Pte Ltd (KMC), which owns Keppel Merlimau Cogen Plant to Keppel Infrastructure Trust (KIT or the Trust) for a cash consideration of $510 million (KMC Transaction)…

Crewman Pleads Guilty to Obstructing Justice in Pollution Case

Nov 18, 2014

Chief engineer of car-carrier vessel pleads guilty to obstruction of justice in marine oil pollution caseThe chief engineer of the cargo vessel M/V Selene Leader pleaded guilty in federal court in Baltimore, Maryland, to obstruction of justice…

Zargon Oil & Gas Confirms Cash Dividend

Nov 18, 2014

Zargon Oil & Gas Ltd. confirms that the monthly cash dividend for the month of November in the amount of Cdn. $0.06 per common share will be paid on December 15, 2014 to shareholders of record on November 30, 2014. Unless otherwise indicated…

Outlook for Bunkering & Marine Lubricants in India

Nov 18, 2014

The '4th Annual Conference on the Outlook for Bunkering and Marine Lubricants in India' will be held on Thursday, December 4, 2014 at the Hotel Vivanta by Taj-President, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai.With the demand for shipping fuel at major…

Halliburton & Baker Hughes Merger

Nov 18, 2014

Halliburton Company and Baker Hughes Incorporated  today announced a definitive agreement under which Halliburton will acquire all the outstanding shares of Baker Hughes in a stock and cash transaction. The transaction is valued at $78.62 per Baker Hughes share…

OSX Presents Revamped Bankruptcy Plan, Calls Assembly

Nov 17, 2014

OSX Brasil SA, a shipbuilding and ship leasing firm controlled by Brazilian tycoon Eike Batista, presented a revamped bankruptcy protection plan to a judge in Rio de Janeiro on Monday. In May, OSX had presented a plan to pay $2.6 billion in debt over 25 years…

Moore Stephens to Make Representation on Tonnage Tax Changes

Nov 17, 2014

International accountant and shipping consultant Moore Stephens is to make representation to Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs in connection with recently issued draft revised guidance in respect of the U.K. tonnage tax regime, some of which it considers to be unhelpful…

Hill Dickinson Appoints Global Head of Shipping

Nov 17, 2014

Patrick Hawkins has been named the first head of global shipping at international law firm Hill Dickinson LLP. Hawkins, who also heads the firm’s Greek office, will manage and coordinate the firm's international shipping practice.The firm…

Halliburton Seeks to Replace Baker Hughes Board

Nov 17, 2014

Baker Hughes Incorporated today announced receipt of notice from Halliburton Company that it intends to nominate candidates to replace the entire board of directors of Baker Hughes at its Apr. 2015 annual meeting. The nominations followed…

U.S. Navy Expect Decision on LCS Warship

Nov 16, 2014

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is expected to make a decision soon on how to make a new class of smaller warships more lethal and survivable, the Navy's top admiral said on Saturday.Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Jonathan Greenert expected…

G20 Communique to Include Climate Change, Anti-corruption Plan

Nov 16, 2014

The G20 communique will include a significant passage on climate change and an endorsement of an anti-corruption plan, European Union officials said on Sunday.'The most difficult discussion was on climate change,' an EU official said on condition of anonymity…

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