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BP in newbuilding spree
(Jan 4 2013)
- BP Shipping has confirmed that it had signed a contract with STX, South Korea, on 20th December to build 13 tankers in a deal thought to be worth almost $700 mill. >>more
Owners continue to pin hopes on MRs
(Jan 4 2013)
- Interest in MR newbuildings shows no signs of abating. >>moreAnother difficult year?
(Jan 4 2013)
- As predicted, last year proved to be challenging for the tanker market. >>moreQuality staff- a major concern
(Jan 4 2013)
- A survey of members of InterManager has identified the main concerns affecting the industry, as it begins the New Year. >>moreIran attempts to circumvent insurance problems
(Jan 4 2013)
- Iranian Oil Minister Rostam Qassemi has claimed that the country's oil industry has set up an international insurance company to insure tankers carrying its export crude shipments. >>moreEMSA ramps up oil spill response capabilities
(Jan 4 2013)
- The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) has increased its network of stand-by oil spill response vessels. >>moreCrowley brings in tanker head
(Jan 4 2013)
- Crowley Maritime Corp has appointed Matt Yacavone to head up its tanker interests. >>moreAker Philadelphia starts building second Aframax
(Jan 4 2013)
- Aker Philadelphia Shipyard has begun to construct the second of two Aframaxes for SeaRiver Maritime, Exxon Mobil Corp’s US marine affiliate. >>moreSTS vettings to be ramped up
(Jan 4 2013)
- Tanker owners and operators involved in ship-to-ship transfers (STS) need to be aware of future vetting procedures, warned a leading expert. >>moreChemical & Product Tanker conference takes shape
(Jan 4 2013)
- The fifth IPTA/Navigate Chemical & Product Tanker conference will take place between 12-13th March 2013 at London’s Grange City Hotel, located near the Tower of London. >>moreUK oil majors and Dubai interests active in charter market
(Jan 4 2013)
- Before the holiday period, there were a few interesting charter and S&P deals reported. >>moreDF propulsion package for gas carriers
(Jan 4 2013)
- Wärtsilä is to supply the complete dual-fuel propulsion package for two new liquefied ethylene gas (LEG)/liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tankers. >>moreWarsash/Transas ECDIS course success
(Jan 4 2013)
- The UK’s only provider of manufacturer-approved Transas ECDIS training, Warsash Maritime Academy (WMA), has seen 200 students complete the type specific course. >>moreWärtsilä extends Chinese license agreements.......
(Jan 4 2013)
- Wärtsilä has signed new licence agreements with seven of its long-term Chinese partners. >>more......wins Dutch BWMS type approval
(Jan 4 2013)
- Wärtsilä’s AQUARIUS UV ballast water management technology is claimed to be the first system to have been fully endorsed and type approved by the flag administration of the Netherlands. >>moreDNV tests Optimarin filters
(Jan 4 2013)
- Optimarin has put its filter components through a rigorous programme of testing in conjunction with DNV. >>moreOceanSaver enters South Korean market
(Jan 4 2013)
- Ballast water treatment (BWT) system supplier OceanSaver has established an office in South Korea. >>more'Steady as she goes' for American P&I Club
(Jan 4 2013)
- In spite of difficult global business conditions, the American P&I Club’s core business is performing well, its management company claimed. >>moreDynamic's successful start
(Jan 4 2013)
- Dynamic Oil Trading, the recently launched global trading company for marine fuels and lubricants, has claimed a successful start to trading. >>moreSepcTec ramps up services
(Jan 4 2013)
- This month, SpecTec is to start a new online product support services for AMOS users. >>moreElectric load testing at shipyards
(Jan 4 2013)
- Load testing solutions provider, Crestchic has recently completed another major order for South Korean shipbuilders. >>moreJeppesen ENCs now available for Malaysia
(Jan 4 2013)
- Jeppesen is now distributing official electronic navigation charts (ENCs) for Malaysia, adding to the company’s worldwide ENC portfolio. >>moreVSTEP signs MOU - moves into Thailand
(Jan 4 2013)
- Dutch simulation company VSTEP has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with CAE to work together on simulation projects worldwide. >>moreGlobe Wirelss and Globecomm in successful year
(Jan 4 2013)
- Late last year, Globe Wireless announced that it had passed 1 mill GSM minutes per month mark. >>more