Aegean Bulk returns to newbuilds with kamsarmax quartet in China
Greek owner Aegean Bulk has re-entered the newbuilding market after nearly 15 years away, signing a four-ship kamsarmax order at China’s fast-expanding Hengli...
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10,636 articlesKnutsen books new LNG carrier at Hanwha Ocean backed by Edison charter
Norway’s Knutsen Group has firmed up another LNG newbuild in South Korea, ordering a 174,000 cu m carrier at Hanwha Ocean on the back of a long-term charter d...
MSC and SLPA renew terminal service agreement at Port of Colombo
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), the world’s largest container line, has renewed its commitment to the Port of Colombo. MSC and the Sri Lanka Ports Autho...
Euroseas banks multi-year cover for boxship trio
Greek boxship owner Euroseas has secured three forward charters for its modern 2,800 teu feeder ships, locking in multi-year employment well ahead of schedule.T...
DEME secures multi-scope contract for Polish wind farm
Belgian marine contractor DEME has secured a major role in Poland’s offshore wind expansion after winning three contracts covering foundation and cable instal...
Bourbon lands five-year ExxonMobil deal in Guyana
French offshore vessel owner Bourbon has secured a major boost in Guyana after signing a five-year maritime services contract with ExxonMobil Guyana Limited, wi...
Mintra expands Greek maritime footprint with SQLearn acquisition
Mintra, a global leader in digital learning and workforce management solutions for the maritime and energy sectors, has completed the acquisition of SQLearn, a ...
DOT advisors push massive freight tunnel, truck-parking projects
WASHINGTON — A panel of private-sector advisors to the U.S. Department of Transportation is recommending that DOT coordinate two major infrastructure proj...
Ventura adds $20m semisub backlog on fresh Eni slot
Oslo-listed Ventura Offshore has picked up more work for the semisubmersible SSV Catarina after Eni Indonesia exercised a third optional well under its current ...
Eurotankers steps up sales of ageing tankers
Greek owner Eurotankers is stepping up its exit from the ageing VLCC space. The outfit has quietly sold the 317,400 dwt Eurovictory (built 2009, Hyundai Heavy) ...
Polemis stays active in the VLCC arena
Greek shipping tycoon Adam Polemis and his New Shipping outfit continue to make waves in the VLCC segment, clinching a series of lucrative moves in quick succes...
The critical importance of shore leave
Ben Bailey, director of programme at The Mission to Seafarers, has an urgent message to protect the global maritime workforce.Every day, close to 2m seafarers s...