Mercator Lines (Singapore) Indian-owned international dry bulk shipping company cuts short charters, sell a ship.The sale of the vessel Sri Prem Putli was concluded on 21st March, 2013 resulting in net proceeds of USD 44.4 million. The proceeds…
Greece's Diana Shipping reports fourth quarter and year ended 31, December, 2012 results.Diana Shipping Inc. a shipping company specializing in the ownership and operation of dry bulk vessels, reported net income of US$ 5.0-million for the fourth quarter of 2012…
Rates to ship iron ore, coal and grains rose for the longest streak in almost a year on speculation Chinese demand increased. The Baltic Dry Index gained for a 15th straight session, adding 1.4 percent to 912 today, according to the Baltic Exchange…
Greece's Star Bulk Carriers Corp. announce its unaudited financial & operating results for the 3 & the 12 months ended December 31, 2012.Star Bulk is a global shipping company providing worldwide seaborne transportation solutions in the dry bulk sector…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
