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OW Bunker creates one of the world’s largest maritime physical bunkering operations to provide customers with one-stop supply solution across Nordic Waters.

Damen Shipyards Galaţi has launched on 18-th of January 2013, the hull number 1230 “World Diamond”, Platform Supply Vessel. This vessel is part of a contract for 6

Scorpio Tankers Inc. announced yesterday that it has reached an agreement with Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Ltd. of South Korea for the

Navios Maritime Acquisition Corporation, an owner and operator of tanker vessels, announced yesterday that it has agreed to extend the existing

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. today announced that the company acquired approval in concept for installation of a packaged container ballast water treatment system that can fit in a vessel’s cargo hold.

Early on Friday, 25th January, 2013 MEYER WERFT latest newbuild AIDAstella will leave the building dock I. The docking procedure will start at approx

A new call gives universities, research institutions and companies a possibility of applying for means for developing maritime technologies.

Fincantieri, through its wholly owned subsidiary Fincantieri Oil & Gas S.p.A., has successfully completed the acquisition of 50.75% of STX OSV from STX Europe

Tanker owners enjoyed a strong rise in earnings last month despite a downturn in activity. The Drewry Tanker Earnings Index

GAC Bunker Fuels Ltd, part of global shipping, marine and logistics services provider GAC, has become one of an elite group of global bunkering companies

The ‘A’ rated 170 million GT North P&I club has just published a new loss-prevention guide for watchkeepers on how to avoid collisions at sea.

Just a year since its launch, Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) reports positive uptake of the ‘Your Strait Solution’ initiative – an integrated service solution for vessels passing through the Straits of Gibraltar.

Leading defence prime contractor Austal, and leading repair, conversion and maintenance shipyard Sembawang Shipyard Pte. Ltd.

Hoegh Autoliners has signed a contract with Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd to build three next generation PCTCs

FSL Trust Management Pte. Ltd., as trustee-manager of First Ship Lease Trust, announced that the company revenue for the full year FY2012 decreased 4.2% to US$106.1 million against the previous year (“FY2011”).

Possible pathways to reduce CO2 emissions from shipping are just published in a new position paper from DNV Research and Innovation, giving directions for more environmentally friendly seaborne trade.

The Island Chieftain has again proven the UT 776 design by being awarded a 5 years contract with BP Norge AS (BPN).

On January 16, Heerema Marine Contractor’s new Deepwater Construction Vessel Aegir set sail for the Netherlands after almost 19 months of construction at the Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) yard in Okpo, South Korea.

OOCL announced the christening of two 13,208-TEU mega vessels at a ceremonial event held at the Geoje Island Shipyard in Korea on Friday, the first time the company is taking delivery of newbuilds of this size.

Wärtsilä, the marine industry’s leading solutions and services provider, has been selected to supply the main engines and auxiliary generating sets for a new Scottish owned ferry.