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Shift in Global Energy Predicts New Report

Dec 11, 2012

ExxonMobil’s 'Outlook for Energy' forecasts new opportunities for international trade and economic growth.The global energy landscape will evolve significantly as regional demand-and-supply patterns shift in the coming decades, creating…

Scorpio Awards Six Newbuild Tankship Contracts

Dec 11, 2012

Scorpio Tankers Inc executes options with Korean shipyards Hyundai Mipo Dockyard & signs intent with SPP Shipbuilding Co.Two MR product tankships are to be built by Hyundai Mipo anf four with SPP Shipbuilding. The six newbuildings are scheduled…

Reckless Shipowners Rapped by IMO Prizewinner

Dec 10, 2012

In his acceptance speech Admiral Efthimios E. Mitropoulis is critical as he accepts the IMO International Maritime Prize.The popular Admiral (known as EEM) made the speech at the recent ceremony awarding him the IMO Maritime Prize for 2011 at MO Headquarters…

SABIC Contracts Two New LNG-Powered Tankships

Dec 04, 2012

Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) says it is the world's first chemical company to commission LNG-run gas carriers.SABIC's new tankships will be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) to transport its olefins products, in anticipation…

AXSMarine Releases Version 3.1 of AXSTanker

Dec 03, 2012

Shipping software company AXSMarine has announced the release of AXSTanker 3.1, an enhanced version of its AXSTanker product.  New options will enable Tanker brokers to access AIS and Fixtures information.AXSTanker 3.1 is optimized to produce a great user experience…

CNOOC Mulls LNG Vessel Orders

Dec 03, 2012

CNOOC has it in mind to order 14 medium & small-sized LNG ships from Chinese shipyards.The Group is China’s largest producer of offshore crude oil and natural gas and one of the largest independent oil and gas exploration and production companies in the world…

Current Tanker Market Jeopardizing Tanker Industry

Nov 27, 2012

Tanker owners continue to be deeply concerned that the current tanker market is seriously jeopardizing the sustainability of the tanker industry. Speaking recently to Intertanko’s Council in London, the Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO)…

Oil Companies Issue Recommendations

Nov 27, 2012

The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF), whose members charter tankers and offshore support vessels, has published new ‘Recommendations Relating to Requirements Governing Seafarers’ Hours of Work and Rest’ http://www.ocimf.com/Library/Information…

Knightsbridge Sell Tankship

Nov 26, 2012

Knightsbridge Tankers Limited sells its VLCC 'Kengsington' to an unrelated 3rd party for delivery this month.The Company expects to record a gain of approximately $0.1 million in the fourth quarter having recorded an impairment loss of $13…

Korean Shipyard Delivers CMM Tankship

Nov 23, 2012

Consolidated Marine Management (CMM) take delivery of 'King Gregory', first of two fuel-efficient medium-size tankers from Hyundai Mipo.The 52,000 dwt King Gregory, is the first of two medium-range (MR), IMO II & III-class oil/chemical tankers…

Maersk Tankers Exits Handygas With Vessel Sale

Nov 20, 2012

Maersk Tankers exits its Handygas segment by selling all 11 vessels to Navigator Gas. The divestment allows Maersk Tankers to focus on fewer segments and releases capital for future investments.Hanne B. Sørensen, CEO Maersk Tankers, said…

MARAD: Jones Act Waiver Reporting Requirements

Nov 16, 2012

Maritime Administration Reporting Requirements For The Special Purpose Jones Act Waiver. Hurricane Sandy Special-Purpose Jones Act Waiver Reports to Maritime Administration as Required by Waiver On November 2, 2012, the Department of Homeland Security…

Tankship Owners OSG File Chapter 11 Process

Nov 15, 2012

Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. starts Chapter 11 process to reduce debt & other financial obligations to create more solid financial foundation.The Chapter 11 petition for itself and certain operating subsidiaries was filed in the U.S…

BP Contract Jeppesen Voyage Planning

Nov 13, 2012

Jeppesen optimization solutions to be used aboard BP's LNG, Product & Crude Oil vessels to increase efficiency, reduce risks & save fuel.The contract will result in the installation of Jeppesen’s Vessel and Voyage Optimization Solution (VVOS)…

Two Shippers Apply for US Jones Act Waiver

Nov 07, 2012

Two shippers to use waiver to ship fuel to U.S. Northeast in the acute fuel shortage following the passage of Hurricane Sandy.Two companies have told the United States they intend to take advantage of a waiver allowing foreign-flagged ships to take oil products and additives from the U…

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