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Italian owners share views on how they want nation’s international register to develop
Italy’s competing two shipowner associations have differing opinions about the future of the nation’s international registry. The Italian shipowners’association, Assarmatori,…
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Three crew confirmed kidnapped from bunkering vessel
Three crewmembers are confirmed to have been kidnapped by pirates from the Togo-flagged bunkering vessel which was boarded last week,…
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Noble Corporation set to exit chapter 11
Offshore driller Noble Corporation has received approval from the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas for…
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Time-constrained MEPC closes, plenty on the agenda for next year
The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 75) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) closed on Friday, not reaching a decision…
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Global seaborne trade to contract 3.6% in 2020
While 2020 is on course to be a rare year where global seaborne trade volumes will fall, the average distance…
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Ocean Infinity orders eight marine robotic vessels at Vard
Fincantieri-controlled shipbuilder Vard has secured a new contract for the design and construction of eight marine robotic vessels for Houston-based…
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Federal Maritime Commission launches liner probe as container availability becomes very tight
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) in Washington DC has launched a probe into liner activity in the ports of New…
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From a $23bn loss to a $14bn profit: liners’ topsy-turvy pandemic year
Sea-Intelligence has revised for the fourth time this year its EBIT profit forecast for the liner industry as carrier results…
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Beihai Shipping signs order for shuttle tanker pair with DSIC
Shanghai-based Beihai Shipping has entered into a shipbuilding contract with Dalian Shipbuilding Industry (DSIC) for the construction of two 155,000…
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Solstad awarded Aussie anchor handler extensions by Inpex
Norwegian owner Solstad Offshore has been awarded extensions by Inpex Operations Australia for a pair of anchor handling tug supply…
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