Green Marine

Grindrod Shipping Ups Stake in IVS Bulk JV, Sells Tanker
Grindrod Shipping Holdings is to acquire an additional stake in IVS Bulk joint venture and sell a tanker.

Euronav Buys VLCC Resale Trio
Euronav NV is to acquire via resale three very large crude carrier (VLCC) newbuilds.

PD Ports Welcomes UK Government’s Freeports Consultation
UK’s port operator PD Ports has welcomed the UK government’s move to launch a public consultation on freeports.

Diana Secures Work for Newcastlemax
Greek shipowner Diana Shipping has entered into a time charter for the m/v Philadelphia.

CMA CGM Teams Up with Energy Observer to Promote Hydrogen as Fuel
CMA CGM said it would contribute its industrial expertise to the floating lab.

Hapag-Lloyd, HHLA Forge Ties
Hapag-Lloyd AG, HHLA to continue their close cooperation in Hamburg for another five years.

Seanergy Boasts Smooth Transition to IMO 2020 Compliance
Seanergy wraps up its IMO 2020 compliance plan.

Shippers, Others Oppose Extension of Consortia Block Exemption
Associations object to CBER’s inclusion in the EU Commission’s 2020 Work Programme.

DFDS Ship Allides with Quay in Stormy Weather
A RoRo vessel owned by DFDS crashed into a quay while entering the port of Esbjerg, Denmark.

Post-Brexit Future: UK Gov’t Launches Consultation on Freeports
The UK government has launched a consultation on its proposed Freeport policy following Brexit.

SMART LNG Pens Lease Financing Deal for 4 LNG Carriers
The four vessels will be constructed at Zvezda Shipbuilding Complex.

Readers’ Picks of the Week (February 3-7, 2020)
Here are the most read stories of the previous week.

Russia Gives Green Light for New LNG Transshipment Terminal
Russia approves an LNG transshipment terminal design in the Kamchatka Territory.

TUI Sells 50 Pct Stake in Hapag-Lloyd Cruises to Royal Caribbean
Germany’s TUI Group is to sell a 50 percent stake in Hapag-Lloyd Cruises to Royal Caribbean.