Green Marine
Port of Salalah Undertakes First Ship-to-Ship Transfer
Oman’s Port of Salalah completed its first ship-to-ship transfer, as it expands service offering in 2018.
Looking Back and Forward with the Maritime Industry
To get a ‘snapshot’ of the Dutch maritime sector, MH approached companies from a wide perspective of niche markets.
Readers’ Picks of the Week (February 5-9, 2018)
Here are the most read stories of the second week of February 2018.
Cargo Ship’s Hull Damaged in Antarctica
The 10,500 dwt cargo ship Ivan Papanin damaged its hull in Antarctica, Russian Antarctic Expedition said.
GAC Russia Inks Yamal LNG Ship Agency Deal
GAC Russia has won a contract to manage Yamal LNG’s fleet of icebreaker tankers at Sabetta port for the next three years.
Strong Container Demand Pushes Maersk Line’s Profit Up
Maersk Line reported a net profit of USD 584 million in 2017, against a net loss of USD 376 million seen a year earlier.
Turkey Starts Operation of Its Second Floating LNG Unit
Turkey launched the operation of its second floating liquefied natural gas unit on February 7.
Containerships, Viasea Join Forces on New Route
Shortsea vessel operators Containerships and Viasea Shipping have joined forces on a new route to Norway.
ReCAAP: Asian Piracy Incidents Drop in January
ReCAAP ISC: A total of seven incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships reported in Asia during January 2018.
Optimarin: Demand for BWTS to Continue Rising in 2018
Optimarin expects rise in BWTS demand, as shipowners move to comply with the IMO’s Ballast Water Management Convention.
IMO, EBRD Partner Up to Promote Green Shipping
IMO and EBRD will jointly work with the aim to support sustainable shipping.
DryShips to Spin Off Its Gas Carrier Business
Greece-based owner DryShips Inc. is looking to spin off of its gas carrier business, Gas Ships Limited.
Container Shipping Drives Maersk Group’s Earnings
A.P. Møller – Maersk A/S narrowed its loss for 2017 to USD 1.16 billion, from a loss of USD 1.89 billion a year earlier.
Qatar Accedes to Ballast Water Management Convention
Qatar has become the latest state to sign up to the IMO Ballast Water Management Convention.