Shipbuilding
Callimanopulos Orders Four Tankers at China Shipping Industry
China Shipping Industry (Jiangsu) has signed a contract to build four tankers -two LR2s and two Suezmaxes – for Trade and Transport Inc., a company owned by Greek shipping magnate Gregory Callimanopulos. All four tankers are scheduled for delivery in the second half of 2017. The two 114,000 dwt LR2
Callimanopulos Orders Four Tankers at China Shipping Industry
China Shipping Industry (Jiangsu) has signed a contract to build four tankers -two LR2s and two Suezmaxes – for Trade and Transport Inc., a company owned by Greek shipping magnate Gregory Callimanopulos. All four tankers are scheduled for delivery in the second half of 2017. The two 114,000 dwt LR2
Royal Bank of Scotland Planning to Sell USD 5 Billion Greek Shipping Loan Portfolio
Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) is planning to close down its office in Greece and to put its USD 5 billion shipping loan portfolio for sale as part of its plan to cut non-core activities and focus on domestic market, according to Reuters. The news comes shortly before the Greek government led by Alexi
Royal Bank of Scotland Planning to Sell USD 5 Billion Greek Shipping Loan Portfolio
Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) is planning to close down its office in Greece and to put its USD 5 billion shipping loan portfolio for sale as part of its plan to cut non-core activities and focus on domestic market, according to Reuters. The news comes shortly before the Greek government led by Alexi
Readers’ Picks of the Week (4-8 of July)
Greek Shipowners Can’t Buy Fuel Due to Capital Controls Capital controls introduced by the Greek government could have a ripple effect on Greek shipowners leaving their ships stranded in port as they are unable to buy fuel…. Read more World’s Largest Pure Car and Truck Carrier Enters Service Höegh A
Readers’ Picks of the Week (4-8 of July)
Greek Shipowners Can’t Buy Fuel Due to Capital Controls Capital controls introduced by the Greek government could have a ripple effect on Greek shipowners leaving their ships stranded in port as they are unable to buy fuel…. Read more World’s Largest Pure Car and Truck Carrier Enters Service Höegh A
Spotted: Afrika All Made Up
The Jaczon-operated fishing trawler, Afrika, left Damen Shiprepair Vlissingen on July 9, fresh from a period in drydock where she received a program of repairs and upgrades. The upgrades performed on the vessel included the extension of the forecastle deck creating more storage space, as well as an
Spotted: Afrika All Made Up
The Jaczon-operated fishing trawler, Afrika, left Damen Shiprepair Vlissingen on July 9, fresh from a period in drydock where she received a program of repairs and upgrades. The upgrades performed on the vessel included the extension of the forecastle deck creating more storage space, as well as an
Fincantieri Starts Building Carnival’s China-Bound Ship
Italian Fincantieri Monfalcone Shipyard hosted today the keel laying ceremony of the new unit for cruise line company Princess Cruises, one of ten cruise ship brands owned by Carnival Corporation & plc. The new vessel, which has been ordered by the Carnival Group for the shipowner Princess Cruises,
Fincantieri Starts Building Carnival’s China-Bound Ship
Italian Fincantieri Monfalcone Shipyard hosted today the keel laying ceremony of the new unit for cruise line company Princess Cruises, one of ten cruise ship brands owned by Carnival Corporation & plc. The new vessel, which has been ordered by the Carnival Group for the shipowner Princess Cruises,
VIDEO: CMA CGM Georg Forster Christened
French liner company CMA CGM Group christened its largest vessel, the CMA CGM Georg Forster, on July 9th, 2015 in Hamburg, Germany. The christening took place in the presence of Jacques R. Saadé, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of CMA CGM Group, Mrs Christine Kuehne, the vessel’s godmother, and
VIDEO: CMA CGM Georg Forster Christened
French liner company CMA CGM Group christened its largest vessel, the CMA CGM Georg Forster, on July 9th, 2015 in Hamburg, Germany. The christening took place in the presence of Jacques R. Saadé, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of CMA CGM Group, Mrs Christine Kuehne, the vessel’s godmother, and
TUI Cruises Obtains Financing for Its Newbuild Duo
German cruise operator TUI Cruises has secured financing from German banking consortium led by KfW IPEX-Bank for its order for two new ships from the Finnish yard Meyer Turku shipyard. The order follows construction of six sister ships at the yard and the latest ones are yet to become known as the M
TUI Cruises Obtains Financing for Its Newbuild Duo
German cruise operator TUI Cruises has secured financing from German banking consortium led by KfW IPEX-Bank for its order for two new ships from the Finnish yard Meyer Turku shipyard. The order follows construction of six sister ships at the yard and the latest ones are yet to become known as the M