Maritime leaders launch MACS to combat ocean plastic pollution
Leading shipping companies have joined forces to tackle ocean plastic pollution through the launch of the Maritime Association for Clean Seas (MACS). The new in...
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Hapag-Lloyd linked to MPC’s four-ship order
German mainline operator Hapag-Lloyd is said to be the charterer of four 4,500 TEU ships that MPC Container Ships (MPCC) commissioned at Jiangsu Hantong Ship He...
Transflo taps Dwayne Primeau to lead fleet telematics ecosystem
Transflo announced an expansion of its leadership on Monday, naming Dwayne Primeau as the president of Assured Telematics Innovation (ATI) by Transflo. The move...
Transocean secures trio of extensions worth $89m
Transocean has secured new work for one ultra-deepwater drillship and two harsh-environment semisubmersibles, adding about $89m in firm backlog.In Brazil, Petro...
Yangzijiang Maritime seals SGX debut with multiple vessel deals
Yangzijiang Maritime Development marked its first day on the Singapore Stock Exchange’s mainboard with a string of new vessel deals, underscoring its ambition...
Atlantic Bulk Carriers back for four more ultramaxes in China
Greek dry bulk owner Atlantic Bulk Carriers Management is pressing ahead with its fleet renewal drive, returning to China for another round of ultramax newbuild...
Ultramax sale unravels for Diana Shipping
New York-listed Diana Shipping has confirmed that the planned sale of an ultramax bulker in which it holds a minority stake has collapsed.The Semiramis Paliou-l...
Rig worker dies on Valaris jackup in UK North Sea
A rig worker has died while working on the Valaris 121 jackup rig in the UK part of the North Sea, some 225 km east of Aberdeen.The man, identified as 32-year-o...
Danaos boosts fleet plans with fresh six-ship order
Greek owner Danaos has expanded its newbuilding programme with an order for six 1,800 teu vessels, tightening its grip on future fleet growth as yard slots cont...
Ship closings shift to Microsoft Teams
Singapore maritime tech firm Assentiri has debuted its Virtual Closing Room (VCR) – a dedicated ship transaction application developed for use inside Mic...
Tommy Olofsen takes the reins at OSM Thome
Tommy Olofsen is stepping up to replace Finn Amund Norbye as the head of OSM Thome, one of the world’s largest shipmanagers. Norbye has taken the decision to ...
Samskip launches direct Morocco–Europe service
Samskip has launched a new direct shortsea service connecting Agadir and Casablanca with the UK and the Netherlands. The service marks a major step forward for ...