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Diana Extends TC with BG Shipping

Feb 05, 2018

Diana Shipping has announced that, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, it has agreed to extend the present time charter contract with BG Shipping Co., Limited, Hong Kong, for one of its Panamax dry bulk vessels, the m/v Selina.  The gross charter rate is US$12…

Seaspan Charters Newly Bought Vessels to Maersk

Feb 05, 2018

Seaspan Corporation said it has purchased two 2006-built 2,500 TEU containerships and entered into fixed rate time charter agreements for the vessels with Maersk Line A/S. The time charters will be for a term of four years with options for…

New 3D Virtual Application for K-Sim Cargo Simulator

Feb 05, 2018

Kongsberg Digital has launched a new 3D virtual application for its state-of-the-art K-Sim Cargo simulator. The system generates high-fidelity visualization for operational training on important areas of the cargo deck, enabling training centers…

Baltic Index Falls to Six-month Low

Feb 05, 2018

The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index slipped to its lowest level in nearly six months on Monday, weighed down by falling rates in all vessel segments.The overall index, which factors in rates for capesize, panamax, supramax and handysize shipping vessels…

Döhle, Costamare JV ‘Blue Net Chartering’ Operational

Feb 04, 2018

Germany's Peter Döhle and Greece's Costamare are merging operations of their container ships in a new  joint venture (JV) named  dubbed Blue Net Chartering headquartered in Hamburg.  Blue Net Chartering will serve the container fleets operated by both as well as third-party vessels…

GC Rieber Bags 3 Year TC for Polar Onyx

Feb 02, 2018

Norwegian offshore shipowner  GC Rieber Shipping has entered into a time charter agreement with Deepocean BV for the SURF vessel Polar Onyx for a fixed period of three years with options to extend by up to two years. The Polar Onyx will…

The Baltic Index Fell 10% This Week

Feb 02, 2018

The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, ended the week over 10 percent lower on Friday, as rates fell across all vessel segments, pushing the index to near 6-month lows. The overall index, which factors in rates for capesize, panamax…

Bahri Adds VLCC 'Lawhah' to its Fleet

Feb 01, 2018

The National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri) received a very large crude carrier (VLCC) named “Lawhah” on Thursday, the company said. 'Continuing its strong start to 2018, Bahri accepted the delivery of ‘Lawhah to further cement its market-dominant position in crude oil transportation…

Hyundai Samho Heavy Bags USD 200mln Order for LNG Carrier

Feb 01, 2018

South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries (HSHI) has won a $ 200 million contract for the construction of a 174,000-cubic-meter LNG vessel for NYK Line, said a report in Yonhap. HSHI  is set to deliver a carrier that can hold 174…

Dorian LPG Sells, Leaseback Concorde

Feb 01, 2018

The Stamford, Connecticut-based Dorian LPG  has reached a sale and bareboat charter arrangement for its 84,000 cbm carrier Concorde.  The liquified petroleum gas shipping company entered into the USD 70 million deal that closed on January 31…

Diana Containerships Announces Continuation of Time Charter Contract

Feb 01, 2018

Diana Containerships Inc. announced that, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, it has agreed to extend the present time charter contract with Hapag-Lloyd AG, Hamburg, for one of its Panamax container vessels, Sagitta. The Sagitta is a 3…

Capital Product Partners Adds Two Vessels, Sells One

Jan 31, 2018

Greece-based international diversified shipping partnership Capital Product Partners announced the completed acquisition of the M/T ‘Aristaios’, as well as the sale of the M/T ‘Aristotelis’ and the acquisition of the M/T ‘Anikitos’. On January 17…

Maritime Shipping Market Brightened: NYK Line

Jan 31, 2018

Japan’s Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) said that conditions in the maritime shipping market were positive overall during the nine-month period of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2018.  In the container shipping market, an upswing…

Hamburg Süd to Launch New Asia-Americas Service

Jan 31, 2018

Beginning in April, Hamburg Süd is launching a new service network between Asia and South America West Coast, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean.Concealed behind the service names ASPA and ASCA will then be a completely new product…

Balaken Restarts Operation after Overhaul

Jan 30, 2018

The overhaul of the ferry vessel “Balaken”, belonging to the Transport Feet of Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Company, is completed. The ship successfully passed the sea trials. Major repairs of steering and auxiliary equipment, engine mechanisms…

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