Maritime show eyes bigger event in 2010 The Asia Pacific Maritime (APM) 2008 show closed on Friday on a high note with a large deal signed by marine engine specialist Cinta Asia Singapore and 80 per cent of this year's exhibitors rebooking space for the next show in 2010.
A centre for seamen at Pasir Panjang Shorter ship stays because of higher port productivity and restricted port access due to security concerns have made life for ships' crews increasingly difficult.
MPA extends waiver for new double-hulled bunker tankers The Maritime Port Authority (MPA) will extend its port dues waiver for new double-hulled bunker tankers operating within Singapore waters from tomorrow.
Dolphin inquiry blames design and safety flaws FAILURE to properly apply safety procedures and a design weakness were major contributory causes of Bourbon vessel sinking.
...but decides not to act on structural changes
Tsao's IMC adds new yards in China THE Tsao family's business is expanding its shipyard business in China with two new yards.
Fincantieri announces earnings of €45m DOWN slightly on the €52.4m posted in 2006 but a solid result as the dollar plunges on the foreign exchange markets.
Is modern animal transportation cruel? "THE trade is not cruel and industry condemns any cruelty, without reservation," insists Lisa Schoppa, president-elect of the Animal Transportation Association.
Follow Ofer's example FOREIGN shipowners in the UK have taken a bit of beating recently, so it is refreshing that Sammy Ofer's offer is being so warmly received.
Are security alert systems any use? A maritime security expert wants the IMO to re-consider the SOLAS-mandated Ship Security Alert Systems (SSAS)
Pullmantur cruise ship still aground EFFORTS to refloat the cruise ship Sky Wonder are continuing at Kusadasi in Turkey
Bullish BV hungry for more growth BUREAU Veritas, the French classification society, is promising further growth both organically and through acquisitions this year after a strong performance in 2007
Minister confirms cruise yard talks A FINNISH government minister has confirmed that talks have been held between European countries regarding the future of cruise ship building
Who is the man from Vyborg? INDUSTRY observers are puzzled by the mysterious figure who has emerged behind a $269M investment plan for a container terminal and port development in the Gulf of Finland
ITF to back distillate fuel at MEPC THE ITF is to support distillate marine diesel fuels as the best way to greener shipping
World Shipping Council criticizes U.S. plan for box tax to pay for highways WSC President Koch says international freight would bear unfair burden for upkeep and expansion of highway system.
FMC request could delay LA-Long Beach trucks plan
Oakland exports up 29%
Steel to lead Port of New Orleans revenue lower
Jaxport,Hanjin sign agreement for terminal
TOTE parent bid for Aloha Airlines cargo unit
Kuehne & Nagel Canada appoints Levin as president
Japan signs ASEAN pact
Union Pacific transfers BulkTainer business to ChemLogix
Econocaribe adds direct Miami LCL service to Asia
National Air Cargo pleads guilty in overbilling case
After Bear Stearns, is ship financing about to be crunched? The spectacular overnight collapse of one of Wall Street's most famous investment banks, Bear Stearns, has once again highlighted the great dangers of the sub-prime credit crunch Tsunami that has the potential to engulf all in its path, not least the ship building industry.
Waikiki for sale Brokers circulate DryShips' 13-year-old panamax bulk carrier in the hunt for a potential buyer.
Thai player buys resales Regional Container Lines is said to have picked up a pair of 2,750-teu units on order at Stocznia Gdynia.
Indians reel in a Titan Unnamed buyers shell out $67m for an 11-year-old panamax bulker.
Capesize order at Subic Bay Hanjin Heavy Industries' Philippines yard scores an order for a 175,000-dwt bulker duo from an unknown owner.
Euronav sells VLCC Brokers say the Belgian owner has scored a $124m price tag from Greek buyers.
Third Neftegaz body recovered Divers find another seafarer dead in the sinking of the Neftegaz 67 in Hong Kong.
Weaver's Cove offshore? Company officials are considering changes to a US LNG terminal proposal that would move a berth offshore after friction from the Coast Guard.
Teekay Tankers buys two Spin-off Teekay Tankers to buy two suezmaxes from the Vancouver-based parent.
Fincantieri slips on dollar State-owned shipyard group posts EUR 45m in profits as record orders boosts make up for weak currencies.
Conversion concern Seaworthiness of tanker to heavy lift switch set to feature in Felixstowe crane damage claim.
Bourbon under fire Multiple failures contributed to loss of support vessel with eight deaths.
'Good relations' nets RBD trio Rizzo-Bottiglieri-De Carlini Armatori grabs early delivery slots for three more capesizes at two Chinese yards.
Varouxakis rosy on credit FreeSeas chief says current credit conditions may offer advantages as it files share issue to "be prepared to strike quickly."
Piraeus banks double Profits soared at Greece's biggest port in 2007, ahead of controversial privatisation.
Entente for Georgia, Russia Passenger shipping to resume in Black Sea following 2006 falling out over 'spies'.
FreeSeas almost breaks even Financial expenses wipe out gain from huge revenue increases as Ion Varouxakis-led owner just about remains in the red.
Ezra ties up charters Singapore offshore vessel player wins employment for seven of its vessels in deals worth $77.6m
Premuda on the up Italian owner, which recently took a pair of handysize resales in Vietnam, sees profit soar over a third.
Austal faces race case Black workers at Australian shipbuilder's US yard take discrimination claim to court.
Singapore backs double-hulls MPA to continue to offer financial incentives for switching from single-hulled bunker tankers
Nordic Tanker chairman leaves after weak result Along with the presentation of the Nordic Tanker A/S account for 2007 it was also announced that the chairman of the board of directors, Mogens Buschard, will leave the company immediately and his duties will be take over the ...
Norden in two new pool arrangements D/S Norden and its long time partner Interorient Navigation Company, Limassol, have set up two new pool-arrangements, the Norient Handysize pool and Norient Post-Panamax pool. The handysize pool will commence operations in 2009 and is expected to ...
MSC Veronique in Klaipeda The largest container vessel, so far, called the Port of Klaipeda yesterday. The MSC Veronique has a length of 222 m, a beam of 32 m and a draft of 11.5 m. The port operator Klaipedos Smelte discharges and ...
Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL), the subsidiary of the Chinese shipping group COSCO Shipping Holdings that operates containerized maritime transport services with ...
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