Green Marine
US Senator Introduces Bill to Repeal the Jones Act
US Senator introduced a bill to repeal the Jones Act and allow all qualified vessels to trade between US ports.
SAAM’s Net Income Drops in 2018
SAAM ended 2018 with a 16% lower net income year over year.
Global Ports Holding Looks to 2019 with Confidence
Global Ports Holding returned to black in 2018, reporting a profit of USD 7.1 million.
MSC and CMA CGM Unveil New Vessel Sharing Deal
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) enters into a vessel sharing agreement with CMA CGM.
NYK Develops Software that Helps with Ship Berthing
NYK, together with MTI and JMS, develops a system that assists with vessel berthing.
Adelaide Port Channel Widening Project Goes to Boskalis
Australia’s Port Adelaide shipping channel would be widened by Dutch company Boskalis.
Fire-Stricken Grande America Sinks off France
Grande America sank in the afternoon hours of March 12 some 180 nautical miles west of the French coast.
Pirates Kidnap Five Seafarers from OSV off Nigeria
Five crew members have been kidnapped in the latest piracy attack off Brass, Nigeria.
Moody’s Upgrades Panama Canal’s Long-Term Rating
Moody’s upgrades the 20-year USD 450 million Senior Unsecured Bonds issued by the Panama Canal to A1 from A2.
Burning ConRo Ship Now Listing off France
The fire is still burning onboard the Grande America, which has started to list on its right side.
Bulkship Management’s Entire Fleet to Feature Alfa Laval BWTS
The agreement also includes commissioning and training.
International Seaways Returns to Black in 4Q
International Seaways return to the back in the fourth quarter of 2018 with a net income of USD 7 million.
Eighty Injured after Japanese Ferry Hits ‘Whale’
Eighty people were injured when a Japanese jetfoil ferry hit what seemed to be a whale in the Sea of Japan.
Port of Rotterdam Bracing for Operations under Brexit
Dutch authorities aim to minimize delays caused by formalities should the UK leave the European Union.