Shipping

Yesterday, bondholders of Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. met and approved all amendments.

The third-party ship manager has signed agreements with DNV GL, the Norwegian Maritime Authority and the University of South-Eastern Norway covering the development of a safety management system and future competence.

The 4100 DWT dry bulk carrier of ice class 1A was built in 2000.

Seanergy Maritime Holdings enters agreements for the installation of scrubbers on five of its capsize vessels prior to the January 2020 implemnetation date of the IMO sulfur emission cap rules.

MV Christiane Oldendorff to be delivered at turn of the year; sister ship MV Christopher Oldendorff to start trading in April 2019

Ship Finance International Limited appoints a new Chief Financial Officer.

After discharging, ESL Shipping’s dry bulk vessel Viikki will join rest of the fleet and begin regular trade in the Baltic Sea.

ABS awards an Approval in Principle to the Marine Design & Research Institute of China for a dry bulk carrier.

DryShips Inc. declares its financial and operating results for the third quarter of 2018.

Frank Grone, Frachtcontor Director, told delegates at the annual conference of the Association of Bulk Terminal Operators last week that growth looks positive for the sector but warned of the challenges of the US-China trade war and the impending global sulfur cap.

Diana Shipping has completed the redemption of all of its outstanding 8.50% Senior Notes due 2020.

Belships’ operating income in 3Q18 was US$8.3 million; its operating result amounted to US$1.8 million.

The contract contains the provision of the environmental-friendly fuel for the handysize bulk carriers Haaga and Viikki

This award recognises the important contribution of a Quebec-based company that has demonstrated exceptional trade performance with Belgium during the past year.

The Erna Oldendorff vessel has now moved to the Yanai anchorage in Japan. The Japanese Coast Guard has started a full investigation to the cause of the incident.