Panama Canal too small for new ships ON a hot, drizzly day in July, the Aegean Leader sailed through the Panama Canal, its 32-metre-wide hull barely clearing the waterway's locks.
NOL extends alliance to 2012 NEPTUNE Orient Lines, which operates Asia's second-largest container line, and two other shipping companies agreed to extend their alliance for another five years to offer broader services to customers.
Japan wants ISPS extended to piracy risk JAPAN wants a piracy risk assessment included as part of the ISPS Code, Hiroshi Maruyama of Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport told the Jakarta meeting on safety and security co-sponsored by the IMO.
Carnival ships sail for New Orleans rescue role THE US Federal Emergency Management Agency plans to move Carnival's relief cruiseships Ecstacy and Sensation from Galveston to New Orleans or other ports "as near as possible" after evacuees in the Texas city opted not to take shelter on the vessels.
Majestic confirms first Greek vessel set for hurricane relief GREECE has begun making good on Hurricane Katrina aid pledges of a week ago by moving swiftly to charter the first of two cruiseships it has offered the US.
Moorhouse back in charge as Loughlin leaves Lloyd's Register CHRIS Loughlin, heir apparent to Lloyd's Register boss David Moorhouse, has abruptly left the leading classification society by mutual consent.
Broström fined for pollution breach during bunker transfer BROSTRÖM Tankers has been fined £20,000 ($37,700) plus £11,344 costs by Hull Magistrates' Court following an incident involving its chemical tanker Bro Traveller .
No Katrina profit for Carnival THE US Military Sealift Command (MSC) has revealed a substantial price-tag for Katrina relief cruise charter contracts, but Carnival Cruise Lines affirmed that it will make no money on the deal
Protest shuts down Aker Finnyards AN illegal strike has forced Aker Finnyards to close its Helsinki yard today as workers protest against planned redundancies
UNHCR takes lead on sea migrants THE UN refugee agency UNHCR is convening a series of international meetings, starting in Athens next week, that could lead to new guidelines on rescue at sea
Malacca co-operation welcomed INDUSTRY officials have welcomed an agreement between 34 maritime states to ensure safe navigation and security in the Strait of Malacca as a "significant step forward"
Katrina prompts shift of sources THE International Energy Agency has outlined the significant changes in products sourcing in the aftermath of Katrina
TNWA lines extend partnership THE three liner shipping partners of The New World Alliance (TNWA) have expressed a vote of confidence in their consortium by extending their strategic alliance
5-year extension for New World Alliance Rumors that Hyundai would quit the alliance put to rest as it, APL and MOL renew box operations through December 2012.
Analysis: Katrina a lesson for DHS, traders
Talk of bids from rival ocean lines boosts CP Ships shares
Relief fund for Gulf port workers
Port of Mobile re-opens to two-way traffic
KCS clears rail lines
UPS donates hurricane services
Va. ports ready to handle cargo diverted by hurricane
ISC opens new offices after storm
CSX prepays taxes to Miss. counties raked by Katrina
Yangshan Phase I on trial next month The first phase of Shanghai's Yangshan Port, which is scheduled to formally open by the year-end, will start its trial operation in early October.
MSC problems add to trans-Tasman woes Trans-Tasman shippers are looking for slots wherever they can following a series of problems that have disrupted dedicated services between Australia and New Zealand.
USCG 'drags feet' on Big Muddy Owners and agents on the Mississippi are impatient with the US Coast Guard for not approving deeper channel drafts already.
Kollakis aid for Katrina Greek owner accepts charter rate close to operating cost for hurricane relief ship.
Owner denies UK accusations Istanbul's Bilgili Denizcilik is vehemently denying UK authorities' reports that its crewmen were unpaid and unfed.
CSG steps up Israel presence Chinese giant takes 60% stake in new venture with current agent Intermaritime.
Spill fine for Brostrom Swedish tanker owner orders to pay $57,000 over negligent pollution.
Surrendra buys two Indian owner boosts tonnage by buying panamax and handymax bulkers.
Astrup dead at 69 Former shipowner succumbs to chronic heart problems.
Katrina hits yard Northrop Grumman warns damage to its shipyards will reduce its financial result.
HMM signs on Korean container line quashes rumours of defection to Grand Alliance by extending NWA agreement for five years.
Workers out at Finnyards Aker boss calls Helsinki strike illegal, as 400 shut down Finnish shipyard.
Havila takes ship-sale profit Per Saevik's offshore vessel company sells share of supply ship to Fearnley Finans.
Coal boost for Mercator Mumbai tanker owner's move into dry cargo gets $27m fillip.
Lasco sharpens focus Property management subsidiary sold as Latvian owner concentrates on core business.
"Fu Shan Hai" bill presented for the underwriters The final bill for the "Fu Shan Hai"-accident just north of Bornholm on 31 May 2003 is DKK 45 ...
Gazprom signs deal on sub-water pipeline Gazprom, BASF AG and E.ON AG have signed an agreement to start the construction of the gas pipeline North European ...
More exploration for Maersk in British waters Maersk Oil and Gas won five licences in the 23rd licence round for explorations in the British sector of the ...
Tight avails to keep US distillate prices high As IFO prices ease in key US ports, refinery outages likely to keep distillate avails tight and prices high.
Florida waits as Ophelia threatens Bunker suppliers on the Florida coast wait to see whether the latest tropical storm will disrupt operations.
EU official explains reasons behind varying SECA deadlines Unclear IMO situation regarding second SECA prompted EU to make its own move.
IBIA voices concern about SECA timetable confusion Bunker industry body calls for closer cooperation between regional legislators and the IMO.
Island oil: Acquisition to add $14 million to turnover Cyprus-based bunker supplier Island Oil has acquired 51% of the share capital of E.J. Papadakis, a company active in trading of marine fuels and lubricants.
SMP expands product line in Middle East Shell Marine Products has expanded its product line in Port Rashid, Dubai.
Sri Lanka: Huge government payout to clear path for Lanka IOC Lanka IOC's planned entry into Sri Lankan bunker market could finally come to fruition.
Additives crisis prompts force majeure on lubes A deepening crisis in the supply of lubricant additives has led Shell Marine Products to declare force majeure on lubricants in certain regions.
Rotterdam: Chemoil claims record delivery AFT-Chemoil, the Rotterdam affiliate of US-based Chemoil Corporation, completed what it believes to be the fastest ever bunker delivery on September 6.
Limited offers in ARA market Friday morning
South Korea: Demand levels unacceptable to bunker players South Korea's bunker market has not fully recovered to the level deemed acceptable by local bunker players due to typhoon Nabi and current high bunker prices.
Malacca Strait wins support to enhance maritime security Thirty-four countries pledged to heighten maritime security on the Malacca Strait during yesterday's meeting in Jakarta.
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