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European Shipowners Showcase Short Sea Shipping

Feb 17, 2016

The European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) presented its new brochure on the merits of short sea shipping during  a high level meeting organised by the Dutch Presidency of the Council. The intention behind this new initiative is to revitalise the EU’s short sea policy…

Dubai Maritime Club Launched

Feb 16, 2016

The Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA), the government authority charged with regulating, coordinating and supervising all aspects of Dubai’s maritime sector, has committed its full support for the Dubai Maritime Club, a not-for-profit initiative…

IRClass, Indian Navy Deepen Relationship

Feb 16, 2016

Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass) strengthened its growing relationship with the defence sector by actively participating in the Maritime Exhibition (MAREX) during the high profile International Fleet Review 2016, organised by the Indian Navy at Visakhapatnam…

2,500 More Ships to Cypriot Registry

Feb 15, 2016

As 2,500 ships currently under management by Cyprus-based companies could be registered in the Cypriot registry, a settlement of the Cyprus problem could boost the island`s commercial fleet to new levels, reports CNA. The Cypriot registry…

India to Showcase 200 Projects in Maritime India Summit

Feb 15, 2016

The Ministry of Shipping, India  will showcase all its investable opportunities  to domestic and global investors in the first-ever Maritime India Summit (MIS) to be held in Mumbai from April 14-16, 2016. The 200 projects comprise 20 projects…

DP World Bolsters Investment in India

Feb 13, 2016

DP World Pvt. Ltd, the world’s fourth biggest container port operator majority owned by the Dubai government, has plans to invest over $1 billion in India for augmenting its port-related operations. The company is seeking to invest in expansion of brownfield terminals…

Liberia to Receive Preferential Flag Status with Respect to Chinese Tonnage Dues

Feb 11, 2016

Pursuant to the Maritime Transport Agreement signed between the Republic of Liberia and the People’s Republic of China on 3 November 2015, Liberia will be added to the preferential list of countries when determining the tonnage dues for vessels…

WCI Reacts to President's Budget Request

Feb 10, 2016

Waterways Council, Inc. (WCI) reacted to the FY 2017 budget request made by President Obama earlier today, as detailed below.  The Budget •  proposes $4.620 billion for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Civil Works program, a 29.8% cut from the $5…

U.S. Okays ConocoPhillips LNG Exports

Feb 10, 2016

The U.S. Department of Energy has renewed authorization for liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports from the North Kenai ConocoPhillips facility, reports Reuters. The approval is to export about 40 billion cubic feet of natural gas from its…

India to Import LNG from Australia

Feb 10, 2016

India may contract long-term supplies of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Australia if price is comparable to Indian coal which remains the fuel of choice for power generation companies in New Delhi.  Power Minister Piyush Goyal, who is currently on a visit to Australia for energy dialogue…

N.Korea Shipper Skirts UN Sanctions, Gets Port Access

Feb 09, 2016

A U.N.-blacklisted North Korean shipping company continues to evade sanctions through its use of foreign-flagged ships, name changes and other means of obfuscation, according to a new report by United Nations monitors. The U.N. Security Council's Panel of Experts on North Korea…

Dye Test Planned on Potomac River Oil Sheen

Feb 08, 2016

The Unified Command is scheduled to conduct a dye test Monday in the Potomac River and Roaches Run Waterfowl Sanctuary near Arlington, Virginia, which may discolor portions of the river.As part of the ongoing investigation on the source…

Cyprus Shipping 'Navigates' the Country to Recovery

Feb 08, 2016

Cyprus shipping sector has evolved in the recent years as one of the leading sectors of the economy and “navigates” Cyprus to economic recovery, President of the Republic Nicos Anastasiades stressed says a report by CNA. President Anastasiades…

USCG Issues Zika Virus Precautions

Feb 05, 2016

Recently, the World Health Organization designated the Zika virus as a global public health emergency. This has prompted questions from the maritime industry regarding reporting requirements for any vessel crewmembers or passengers who may be exhibiting symptoms of the Zika virus…

India, China Open Maritime Talks

Feb 05, 2016

Amid enduring tensions over the South China Sea, India and China held inaugural round of talks on maritime cooperation on February 04 in New Delhi.  The meeting of New Delhi and Beijing officials covered a gamut of issues of 'mutual interest…

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