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First ‘winterisation’ tanker unveiled……..
(Nov 14 2008)
- The first vessel built to new global standards for ice-class vessels was named on 10th November. >>more
……….First Arctic shuttle tanker launched
(Nov 14 2008)
- The first of a pair of diesel-electric shuttle tankers designed for Arctic operations was named and launched at the FSUE ‘Admiralty Shipyards’, St. Petersburg on 31st October. >>more
Stolt Nielsen suffers second attack
(Nov 14 2008)
- Pirates have hijacked a second Stolt Nielsen operated chemical tanker >>more
New anti-piracy protection launched
(Nov 14 2008)
- Security concern Hart Security (Hart) and leading insurance broker Swinglehurst have launched Hart Swinglehurst – Protected Gulf of Aden Transits. >>more
US and EU threat to IMO
(Nov 14 2008)
- According to a recent round table meeting, the European Union (EU) and the US will probably pre-empt international regulations on CO2. >>more
Chemoil positive in the face of market volatility
(Nov 14 2008)
- Leading indepndent bunker supplier, Chemoil Energy generated profit after tax of $10.4 mill for 3Q08, achieving an overall net profit of $34.7 mill for the period of January to September 2008. >>more
Extra costs hit BW Gas
(Nov 14 2008)
- BW Gas recorded a decreased third quarter operating profit before depreciation and disposals of $56.9 mill, compared to $74.4 mill in 3Q07. >>more
Eitzen Chemical on the up
(Nov 14 2008)
- Eitzen Chemical reported operating results of $17.4 mill for 3Q08, up 56% from the previous quarter. >>more
EMSA looks at casualty investigation
(Nov 14 2008)
- The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) has contracted RTI to carry out research, in partnership with the UK’s Cranfield University, into the accident investigation needs of EU member states. >>more
IMEC cadet programme
(Nov 14 2008)
- The International Maritime Employers’ Committee (IMEC) has joined together with MAAP to train 150 deck and engine cadets starting next year. >>more
Tankers get a lift
(Nov 14 2008)
- Better known as a passenger ship supplier, Finnish elevator manufacturer Kone has formed a cargo ship division. >>more
New marine air dryer
(Nov 14 2008)
- Tamrotor Marine Compressors (TMC), supplier of compressed air systems for marine use, has introduced a new series air dryer designed specifically for marine conditions. >>more
Maersk purchase of Brostrom on track
(Nov 10 2008)
- Speaking with Tanker Operator in Gothenburg last week, Brostrom head Lennart Simonsen said that the final piece in the jigsaw in the Maersk takeover should be in place by the end of this year. >>more
MOL changes tanker fleet structure
(Nov 10 2008)
- MOL and Tokyo Marine have created a new organisation to address the latest trends in the tanker business. >>more
Knightsbridge announces cautious approach
(Nov 10 2008)
- Knightsbridge Tankers reported a net income of $11.3 milli and earnings per share of $0.66 for the third quarter of 2008. >>more
NAT profits from Suezmaxes
(Nov 10 2008)
- Nordic American Tanker Shipping (NAT) has announced that the net income for 3Q08 was $42.7 mill, or $1.24 per share (EPS) – a higher figure than the previous quarter.
>>more
Capital believes it’s well placed
(Nov 10 2008)
- Capital Product Partners said that its net income for the quarter ended 30th September was $15.7 mill, or $0.56 per limited partnership unit. >>more
Hamworthy acquires consultancy
(Nov 10 2008)
- Hamworthy has acquired a majority interest in Baltic Design Centre Limited (BDC), a ship design and consultancy business based in Gdynia, Poland. >>more
Hellespont strengthens management team
(Nov 10 2008)
- The Hellespont Group has appointed Christian Ramm as joint managing director of Hellespont Hammonia GmbH & Co KG, Hellespont’s Hamburg-based Fleet Management and Safety company. >>more
Wilhelmsen in bitumen carrier contract
(Nov 10 2008)
- Wilhelmsen Marine Engineering has won a Eur3.8 mill contract to supply the complete electrical package for two bitumen carriers ordered in China. >>more
Gothenburg to handle Russian crude oil transfers
(Nov 10 2008)
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The Port of Government has been given an environmental permit by local authorities for the transit handling and storage of Russian crude oil. >>more
First VLCC delivered to new rules
(Oct 30 2008)
- The first VLCC built to the IACS Common Structural Rules (CSR) was delivered on 27th October in Shanghai.
>>more
Places of refuge debate raised again
(Oct 30 2008)
- A strong recommendation for a convention on places of refuge for serious casualties was made at a recent meeting in Greece. >>more
Stena Bulk buys into Greek tanker concern
(Oct 30 2008)
- Stena Bulk has acquired 35% equity ownership in the privately held Greek shipping company Paradise Tankers Holding.
>>more
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