Green Marine
ITIC: People-Smuggling Scam Reappearing
ITIC sees reappearance of a scam whereby ship agents are being used to cover the movement of illegal migrants.
Euronav to Merge with Gener8 Maritime
Euronav NV and Gener8 Maritime have reached an agreement on a stock-for-stock merger.
Rina Certifies Fincantieri’s Information Security
Rina Services awarded certifications regarding the quality of the information security to Fincantieri.
EU Injects USD 120 Mn in Croatian LNG Terminal
The EU will invest around USD 120.3 million in the construction of an LNG terminal in Krk, Croatia.
EC Gives Nod to Maltese Tonnage Tax Scheme
The European Commission has conditionally approved the Maltese tonnage tax scheme for a period of 10 years.
Exmar to Order VLGC Duo for Statoil Deal
Exmar is to order two LPG carriers to support an agreement reached with Norwegian oil major Statoil.
BIMCO: Dry Bulk Demand to Outstrip Supply in 2018
BIMCO expects the global demand growth in the dry bulk sector to outstrip supply growth in 2018.
Port of Tallinn Grants Discount to LNG-Fueled Ships
Starting in 2018, all ships that use LNG as their main fuel can apply for a discount at the Port of Tallinn.
Ports of Auckland Looking to Go Green
Ports of Auckland has become the first port in New Zealand to become certified under CEMARS.
NITC Ready for EU MRV
National Iranian Tanker Company awarded EU MRV compliance certificate.
Avic Dingheng Starts Building Thun Tankers’ Ships
Avic Dingheng Shipbuilding started building the 17,500 dwt tankers ordered by Thun Tankers.
Qatargas, OMV Sign Five-Year LNG Deal
Qatargas has inked an agreement to deliver up to 1.1 million tons of LNG per year to OMV for a period of 5 years.
Tallink’s Superfast Ferries Delivered to Stena North Sea
AS Tallink Grupp has transferred the ownership of two of its previously chartered-out ships to Stena North Sea Limited.
Eletson’s Rating Downgraded Again amid Weak Liquidity
Eletson Holdings has had its corporate family rating downgraded by Moody’s from B3 to Caa1.