Maersk Line and New Zealand’s freight and logistics management firm Kotahi have struck a strategic long…
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Bourbon’s fleet hits 500 with new vessel delivery
Bourbon yesterday announced its 500th vessel in service, Bourbon Evolution 806, giving it the largest fleet…
Maersk Drilling orders first 20,000 PSI blow out preventers
Maersk Drilling is ordering the world’s first 20,000 PSI-rated blow out preventers from GE Oil and…
Kawasaki to build LNG carriers in China
Japanese shipbuilder Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. plans to construct gas carriers abroad as it strives to…
German shipowners thank seafarers for ‘indispensable’ contribution to Germany
The German Shipowner’s Association (VDR) has thanked seafarers worldwide for their “invisible dedication and commitment” on…
IMB issues piracy warning amid tanker hijackings
The International Maritime Bureau (IMB) is warning small tankers to maintain strict anti-piracy measures in the…
New York Maritime College appoints new President
The State University of New York’s Maritime College has ended a more than six-month search for…
Shippers blame ‘legal uncertainties’ for P3 collapse
The Global Shippers’ Forum (GSF) said yesterday’s decision by Chinese regulators to block the proposed P3…
35 persons still missing in boat mishap in Malaysia
Malaysian Officials yesterday said over 35 persons were still missing after a boat carrying 97 foreigners…
Mexican ferry firm to buy troubled SNMC
Mexican ferry company Baja Ferries said on Tuesday it hopes to close a deal to buy…
Pirates steal 700,000 litres of diesel from tanker off Malaysia
Pirates in southeast Asia have made off with about 700,000 litres of diesel stolen from an…
Sewol Trial: Ferry crew blames Coast Guard
The surviving crew of a South Korean ferry that sank in April killing more than 300…