Baltic index edges up on gains in larger vessels
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index edged up on Wednesday, buoyed by an uptick in capesize and panamax…
Australia’s defence minister says government not concerned over possible shipyard takeover by Korean firm
The Australian government is not concerned by a South Korean company’s bid to acquire an Australian naval shipbuilder, Deputy Prime…
CNOOC to place new LNG bunkering vessel into service
China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) has taken delivery of a new LNG bunkering and supply vessel built by compatriot…
Bibby Marine orders electric SOV from Spanish builder
Bibby Marine Services has placed an order for a new service operation vessel (SOV) to be built by Spain’s Astilleros…
Alaska tour operator acquires fast catamaran
Phillips Cruises and Tours of Anchorage, Alaska recently took delivery of a new fast aluminium catamaran built to a design…
MOL subsidiary to operate FSRU off Poland’s Gdansk port
Japanese shipping company Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL), through a 100 per cent-owned subsidiary, has entered into a long-term time charter…
Rescue boat delivered to Wisconsin’s Suamico Fire Department
Annapolis, Maryland-based Ocean Craft Marine (OCM) has handed over a new search and rescue (SAR) boat to the Suamico Fire…
COLUMN | Like trouble over bridged water [Tug Times]
O say can you see by the dawn’s early light A ship that blacked out, and a bridge no longer…
TOWT orders six additional cargo sailships from French builder
French transport company TOWT has awarded a contract for the construction of six additional wind-powered cargo vessels from compatriot shipbuilder…
Canada’s HaiSea Marine takes delivery of two additional tugs
Canadian towage company HaiSea Marine, a joint venture business formed by the Haisla Nation of British Columbia and local shipping…