A.P. Møller-Maersk A/S announced yesterday the successful completion of a USD5.1 billion syndicated revolving credit facility…
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Wärtsilä launches new aframax design
Wärtsilä has launched a new aframax tanker design, designed for lowest possible operating costs and high…
U.S. Senators set new bid for food aid overhaul
Two U.S. lawmakers introduced legislation on Tuesday to end U.S. restrictions on international food aid programs,…
Greek PM pays tribute to country’s maritime power at Posidonia 2014 opens
In a stirring Posidonia 2014 opening speech, Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaris paid tribute to the…
Divers locate body of missing Captain following Japan tanker blast
The body of the missing captain of a Japanese oil tanker that exploded off the country’s…
New UK shipping boss makes passionate defence of immigration
The new President of the UK Chamber of Shipping, Marcus Bowman, has made a passionate defence…
CMA CGM appoints vice-chairman executive officer
Rodolphe Saadé has been appointed as vice-chairman executive officer of the CMA CGM Group. Last year…
U.S. Coast Guard gets new Commandant
Admiral Paul F. Zukunft has assumed command as the 25th commandant of the United States Coast…
Another ship hijacked off Singapore
A Thai diesel oil tanker with 14 crew members en route from Singapore to Indonesia is…
Posidonia 2014 opens in Athens
Posidonia, the world’s acclaimed most prestigious shipping exhibition opened yesterday in Athens, Greece. Posidonia 2014 was…
WCO renews MOU with ship brokers
The President of the Federation of National Associations of Ship Brokers and Agents (FONASBA), Ms. Marygrace…
IAPH welcomes IMO container weighing move
The International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) has welcomed the IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee’s (MSC)…