Greece exempts seafarers from entry restriction
Greece has exempted seafarers from COVID-19-related travel restrictions, meeting its pledge to the IMO to facilitate crew change. GAC Greece said that the Greek government has allowed seafarers entry...
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45 rescued from burning ferry off Philippine coast
Forty-five crew members were evacuated from a fire-stricken ferry off Cebu on Thursday, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said. As informed, the roll-on/roll-off passenger ship MV Filipinas Dinagat...
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Balearia’s ferry in first LNG bunkering
Spanish Balearia’s LNG-powered fleet keeps growing as its newly retrofitted ferry Sicilia has completed its first bunkering operation in Portugal. Image: Balearia The truck-to-ship bunkering operation...
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Silverstream tech ordered for Shell-chartered LNG carriers
Silverstream Technologies has secured a new deal to install its air lubrication tech on eight newbuild LNG carriers. Courtesy of Silverstream Technology The U.K.-based company noted the vessels are...
View ArticleICS calls out irresponsible manning agencies for breaching protocols as...
Reports of non-compliance with strict crew change protocols, resulting in seafarers testing positive for COVID-19 are jeopardizing the progress made in the crew change process as the number of...
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Hudong completes 3rd Yamal LNG carrier for MOL and Cosco
China’s Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding has completed the third Yamal LNG vessel for a joint venture consisting of compatriot China Cosco Shipping and Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. Lines. LNG Phecda (Image:...
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COVID-19 cases found on board AIDA ships in Rostock
Several COVID-19 cases have been confirmed on two cruise ships operated by German cruise line AIDA Cruises that are currently docked in Rostock. AIDAmar in Rostock. Image Courtesy: AIDA Cruises The...
View ArticleHyundai Heavy fined for unfair trade
South Korean Fair Trade Commission has fined shipbuilding major Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. for unfair trade with its subcontractors. The KRW 970 million ($805,000) fine is described as the highest...
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Watch the float-out of Spirit of Adventure
The Spirit of Adventure, the second of two cruise ships being built for the British shipping company Saga Cruises, was floated out from Meyer Werft’s covered building dock I on Friday, July 24. The...
View ArticleGreek-owned bulker banned from Australia for underpaying crew
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has today banned the Liberian-flagged bulk carrier Agia Sofia from Australian ports for six months. The 82,000 dwt Agia Sofia, previously known as Trade...
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Golden Ray removal suspended amid COVID-19 outbreak
St. Simons Sound Incident Response Photo The removal operation of the car carrier Golden Ray has been paused amid the outbreak of the COVID-19 among the team on-site, which has resulted in the...
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DP World reports slight decline in container volumes, unveils Unico Logistics...
Dubai-based port and terminal operator DP World recorded a slight decrease in container throughput in the first half of 2020, despite negative COVID-19 effects. Image Courtesy: DP World DP World...
View ArticleA disgruntled armed guard takes control of Eagle Bulk’s ship
An armed security guard, who boarded a bulk carrier owned and operated by Eagle Bulk earlier this month, took control of the ship and deviated it from its course citing a payment dispute with his...
View ArticleKPI Bridge Oil and OceanConnect Marine wrap up merger
Marine fuel broking firm KPI Bridge Oil and oil trading company OceanConnect Marine have formally completed a merger to create a new brand and entity, KPI OceanConnect. The merger, first announced in...
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Jiangnan Shipbuilding wins order for VLGC trio from AW Shipping
Image courtesy: China State Shipbuilding Corporation Chinese shipbuilder Jiangnan Shipbuilding has signed a contract with AW Shipping Limited, a joint venture company between the Abu Dhabi National...
View ArticleScorpio Bulkers breaks into new market with plans to build $290 million wind...
Monaco-based bulker owner and operator Scorpio Bulkers Inc. has signed a Letter of Intent with South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Inc (DSME) to construct a wind...
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Danaos recoats seven containerships
Athens-based containership owner and operator Danaos has recoated seven of its managed containerships, with the last two vessels in the series, the 8,463 TEU Phoebe and the 6,500 TEU CMA CGM Moliere,...
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Shell inks charter deals for six LNG newbuilds
The Hague-based LNG giant Shell has expanded its fleet with charter deals for six newbuild liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers. Courtesy of Shell Shell signed separate agreements for two tankers each...
View ArticleCarnival reveals details of its green recycling plans
Cruise shipping major Carnival Corporation & plc has signed agreements with Turkey-based maritime reclamation and recycling specialists EGE CELIK and SIMSEKLER to responsibly dismantle and recycle...
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Avance Gas sells VLGC Avance
Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) transporter, Avance Gas, has agreed the sale of another one of its very large gas carriers to a third party for $35 million. Courtesy of Avance Gas The company noted is...
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