Shipping

Singapore and the International Maritime Organization have together launched NextGEN Connect, which aims to offer inclusive solutions for maritime decarbonisation for trials along specific shipping routes.

A consortium, led by the Global Maritime Forum and consisting of BHP, Rio Tinto, Oldendorff Carriers and Star Bulk Carriers Corp., have signed a letter of intent (LOI) to assess the development of an iron ore ‘green corridor’ between Australia and East Asia.

bp has joined the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation as a strategic partner.

Diana Shipping Inc. has announced that it has taken delivery of the m/v Florida, a 2022 Japanese new-building capesize dry bulk vessel.

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd has applied for the Specified Vessel Introduction Plan with Japan Marine United Corp.

McKeil Marine’s MV Evans Spirit arrived at the Port of Hamilton on 24 March 2022.

Wallem Group has appointed Ioannis Stefanou as Managing Director of Wallem Ship Management.

Diana Shipping Inc. has announced that it has entered into a time charter contract with Cargill International S.A., Geneva, for one of its panamax dry bulk vessels, the m/v Artemis.

Veson Nautical has announced its entry into a definitive agreement for Francisco Partners to make a significant equity investment in the company alongside existing investors.

Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. has successfully completed marine biofuel trials in cooperation with one of its major charterers, NYK Line, on one of the company’s capesize vessels.

Castor Maritime Inc., a diversified global shipping company, has announced three new charter agreements.

Diana Shipping Inc. has entered into a time charter contract through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary with Bunge S.A., for one of its capesize dry bulk vessels, to be named ‘Florida’.

Golden Ocean Group Ltd has announced the sale of three of its oldest panamax vessels, Golden Empress, Golden Enterprise and Golden Endeavour.

U-Ming Marine Transport Corporation has contracted Japan’s Sumitomo Marine Co. Ltd to commission Oshima Shipbuilding Co., Ltd to build a post-panamax bulk carrier.

Seaber.io has announced a partnership with Stora Enso that will enable the digitalisation of Stora Enso’s bulk and breakbulk shipment planning and communications.