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ME-GI Engines for World’s Largest Ethane Carriers

Feb 16, 2016

JHW has ordered five 85,000 m3 Very Large Ethane Carriers (VLECs) for a JACCAR/Hartmann Reederei joint venture, called UEC (United Ethane Carriers); each vessel will be powered by a single MAN B&W 6G60ME-GI main engine. Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Offshore Co…

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…

Submarine Tourism in Turkey's Waters

Feb 13, 2016

The first tourist submarine in Turkey is waiting to be sent on a voyage that will reveal the wonders of the undersea world of the Mediterranea. The first submarine tours are planned in April and no doubt they will be interesting and unforgettable for tourists and locals…

Owner Fined for 'Dangerously Unsafe' Vessel

Feb 12, 2016

The owner of a harbor tanker has been fined £3,000 with more than £7,000 costs after pleading guilty to a charge of operating a vessel for being dangerously unsafe. Joseph O’Connor was fined at the hearing in Southampton Magistrates Court…

Update on Seagull Mobile apps for Crew

Feb 11, 2016

The Seagull mobile app for crew training status is set to revolutionise the way seafarers track their training records and receive critical safety alerts, by making both instantly accessible via iPhones and Android devices. The Seagull crew…

Maersk Falls into the Red

Feb 11, 2016

Maersk Line posted a steep decline in profit last year to $1.3bn, well down from the 2014 result of $2.3bn and below its most recent forecast as freight rate declines accelerated in the latter stages of 2015. The net profit of Maersk Group in 2015 amounted to 0…

Maersk Line to Face Miserable 2016

Feb 11, 2016

In a video interview Group CEO of AP Møller-Maersk Nils S. Andersen comments on the 2015 full year result, low oil and freight rates, and the challenges and opportunities for the Maersk Group in these difficult markets.  He has warned that…

Shipping Firms Poised to Settle EU Probe

Feb 11, 2016

Fifteen container liner shipping companies 'have offered to change their pricing practices to settle an EU antitrust probe and stave off possible fines,' according to a report from Reuters Wednesday that cites two unnamed sources. Container…

Six New VLCCs Marks the Start of a Busy Delivery Year

Feb 11, 2016

2016 is off to a flying start when it comes to delivering brand new VLCCs from shipyards in South Korea and China to owners and investor across the globe, says a report BIMCO.  The six new VLCCs were delivered in a strong winter market…

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…

Call for Nominations: Marcus Langseth Scientific Oversight Committee

Feb 10, 2016

The University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS) Marcus Langseth Scientific Oversight Committee (MLSOC) is seeking nominations for two open committee member positions to be filled immediately. The MLSOC, a standing committee of the (UNOLS)…

Satcom Global Expands its Reach

Feb 10, 2016

Satcom Global has added marine and offshore safety and security products along with a range of enhanced engineering services to its portfolio following a full rebrand of sister company AND Group.Bringing more than 40 years’ experience in the design…

Bibby Tops IoM Ship Management

Feb 10, 2016

Bibby Ship Management is once again the largest representative for vessels flying the Isle of Man flag in providing representative services for 30% of vessel tonnage registered on the island. This compares with 25% in 2014, according to official statistics…

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…

CMA-CGM and Cosco Alliance in the Offing?

Feb 10, 2016

The newly-formed shipping giant China Cosco Shipping Corporation and CMA CGM met recently in Shanghai to discuss the possibility of a new French-Asian alliance, say local Chinese media. According to sources,  the alliance would also include Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL)…

Logistics News

New $1.2B Subsea Cables Factory Plan Set to Transform Port of Tyne

New $1.2B Subsea Cables Factory Plan Set to Transform Port of Tyne

Barcelona to Get New Finished-Vehicle Logistics Terminal

Barcelona to Get New Finished-Vehicle Logistics Terminal

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Phase 1 of Gdynia Quay Upgrade Complete

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Egypt's Suez Canal Offers 15% Discount to Win Back Big Container Ships As Trade War Stabilizes

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