Shipping

Capital Product Partners L.P. announces the filing of Form 20-F with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.

Peter Sand, BIMCO, predicts overall demand growth of about 2-3% this year.

J. Lauritzen A/S reports the upcoming appointment of two new members to the Board of Directors.

Golden Ocean Group Ltd reports an improvement in their recently released 4Q17 results with the company striving for healthier financial figures.

Safe Bulkers, Inc. reports its financial results for 4Q17 and the 12-month period ended 31 December 2017.

GoodBulk Ltd takes delivery of another Aquavoyageur to add to its Capesize vessel.

Crude oil and iron ore imports reached the highest levels recorded, with coal imports reaching the highest level in three years.

The International Chamber of Shipping appoints a new Secretary General, whose appointment will become effective from mid-2018.

The German shipping company conducted the operation in deep water near the Andaman Islands, India.

The present time charter contract covers the Panamax dry bulk vessel, the Selina, and commenced on 6 February.

The company has partnered with The Global Maritime Forum, The North American Marine Environment Protection Association, The Maritime Anti-Corruption Network and The Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association.

The company's ballast water treatment technology was issued an updated type approval certificate on 2 February.

The Algoma Sault will be the seventh Equinox Class vessel to join the company’s domestic dry bulk fleet.

Martin Crawford-Brunt has been appointed as CEO, replacing Warwick Norman who announced he would step down in 2017.

From 1 March 2018 the BDI will no longer include the Handysize timecharter average.