Maersk Tankers launching new chemical tanker pool
COPENHAGEN : Maersk Tankers, a global leader in the shipping industry, is set to launch a new chemical tanker pool on October 1st, expanding its services and strengthening its position in the market. The
Great Eastern Shipping sells oldest suezmax tanker as fleet clear-out extends
MUMBAI : The Great Eastern Shipping Company Limited (GE Shipping) announced that it has contracted to sell its 2005-built Suezmax Crude Tanker, Jag Lalit. The vessel, with a capacity of approximately 158,344 deadweight tonnage (dwt), will
OCIMF has successfully completed the transition to SIRE 2.0 and withdrawn SIRE VIQ7 tanker inspection option
LONDON : The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) has successfully transitioned the marine industry to its digitalised version of the Ship Inspection Report Programme (SIRE 2.0). Vessel operators are now only able to
Oil tanker on fire and adrift in Red Sea after multiple attacks
HUDAYDAH : A Greek-owned and flagged oil tanker is on fire and adrift in the Red Sea after a series of attacks, British and Greek authorities say. The oil tanker MV Sounion was first
Product tanker contracting hits 18-year high after 17% rise year on year
LONDON : “During the first seven months of this year, 194 product tankers larger than 10k deadweight tonnes (DWT) have been contracted with a combined capacity of 13.3m DWT. This is a 17% increase
Tanker conference highlights importance of support services
DUBAI : Preparations for the ninth annual The Maritime Standard Tanker Conference 2024, which takes place on Thursday November 7th at the Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai, are rapidly gathering pace. This year the main
NYK secures charter for first methanol dual-fuel bulk carrier
TOKYO : NYK Bulk & Projects Carriers Ltd., an NYK Group company, concluded a basic agreement with Kambara Kisen Co., Ltd. for the time charter of a methanol dual-fuel bulk carrier. The vessel is
Great Eastern Shipping delivers 2004 built medium range product tanker Jag Pranam
MUMBAI : Great Eastern Shipping Company delivered its 2004 built Medium Range Product Tanker Jag Pranam to the buyers. The vessel was contracted for sale in May 2024. Excluding Jag Pranam, the company’s current