Shipping

The scrubbers are to be retrofitted on vessels within its fleet prior to the implementation date of the new sulfur emission cap regulation.

Diana Shipping enters a time charter contract with Cargill International S.A., Geneva for a kamsarmax dry bulk vessel.

On 31 August, ESL Shipping Ltd finalised its acquisition of all outstanding shares of AtoB@C Shipping.

Thomas Rønningen has been appointed as new CEO of Songa Bulk ASA to replace Herman Billung.

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. enters an en bloc definitive agreement with E.R. Capital Holding GmbH & Cie. KG, through which the company will acquire a total of seven dry bulk vessels in the next two years.

Oldendorff Carriers signed a 25 year agreement with NS2PC and will do the ocean transportation of the coal, as well as the transhipment and delivery to Nghi Son.

Diana Shipping Inc. has entered into a time charter contract with Pacific Bulk for the capesize dry bulk vessel, m/v Semirio.

CMA CGM, the French shipping company, has said that its services may ‘undergo some adjustments’ as a result of typhoons affecting Asia, in particular China.

The world’s most eco-friendly bulk carrier Haaga has been delivered to ESL Shipping.

Diana Shipping Inc. has announced a new time charter contract for the m/v Coronis panamax dry bulk vessel.

Genco Shipping & Trading Limited has taken delivery of two capesize vessels, and has entered into a new five year credit facility.

Safe Bulkers has invested in a second-hand capesize class vessel, which will be accretive to the company’s revenues and further expand its fleet and operations in the capesize market.

Diana Shipping Inc. has revealed a direct continuation of the time charter contract for the m/v Protefs, and has announced a new time charter contract for the m/v Nirefs with Hudson Shipping.

ABP will work with Rolls Royce and Svitzer to develop the innovative technologies and systems needed to operate efficiently and sustainably, well into the 21st century.

A new Coldharbour Marine office has opened in Singapore, which aims to help the company’s planned expansion into the Asian shipping market.