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Sanko stuck in limbo

Seized bulker still in custody after Cobelfret helps troubled Japanese operator clear first hurdle in race to lift arrest.
17:48 GMT, 16 May 2012
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Export laws fuel dry reality check

Clarkson analyst says Indonesia’s efforts to curb mineral exports will hurt but may buoy bulker market in the long-term.

20:01 GMT, 16 May 2012
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Novoship trial begins in London

Russian tanker owner’s $135m corruption case against former UK boss Vladimir Mikhaylyuk opens without main defendant, who is ill.

14:06 GMT, 16 May 2012
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‘Business as usual’ at Fairstar Heavy

Dockwise’s takeover target keeps its cool despite unwelcomed advances as it locks in juicy deal with John Fredriksen's Seadrill.

16:18 GMT, 16 May 2012
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Pacific-Gulf stung by threat of arrest

Lebanese shipper races to seize US-flagged heavylift vessel following damage to gas turbine destined for Iraq.

15:20 GMT, 16 May 2012
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Evergreen teams with Hanjin and UASC

Four 3,000 TEU containerships dedicated to new West Africa rotation on the heels of freshly minted partnership.

18:32 GMT, 16 May 2012
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Wilson Sons curbed by costs

Higher expenses carve into Brazilian diversified owner’s bottom line.

15:54 GMT, 16 May 2012
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Nam Cheong shares looking hot

Investors should be making eyes at Malaysian shipbuilder following “stellar” start, analyst says.

13:12 GMT, 16 May 2012
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Maersk’s Andersen unhappy

Danish giant’s first quarter results are largely in line with those of a year ago, but CEO “not satisfied”.

07:21 GMT, 16 May 2012
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Jebsen cement carrier refloated

Malta Cement cleared to proceed after suffering small crack to hull in grounding off Sweden.

14:51 GMT, 16 May 2012
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Ultrapetrol hit by drought

Soybeans drain away South American owner’s profit as river levels fall but offshore shows promise.

11:16 GMT, 16 May 2012
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Fairstar chokes on poison pill

Oslo-listed owner bats away “low ball” takeover bid and gives Dockwise a dressing down.

08:35 GMT, 16 May 2012
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Boxship exit burns MISC in Q1

Departure from container shipping arena drags Malaysian owner deeper into the red in the first quarter.

07:55 GMT, 16 May 2012
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Hyundai Mipo Dockyard slumps

Korean shipbuilder falls short of market expectations in the first quarter.

10:08 GMT, 16 May 2012
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FreeSeas inks deal to free cash

Agreement with fund manager will allow Ion Varouxakis-led owner to raise funds via share sales.

09:02 GMT, 16 May 2012
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TTA improving, but still losing

Thai shipowner was firmly in the red in the second quarter, but results were better than Q1 disaster.

06:29 GMT, 16 May 2012
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Northern hit by idle rigs

John Fredriksen’s other drilling company reports a second quarter loss as it prepares rigs for new charters.

07:58 GMT, 16 May 2012
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NewLead Holdings bets on bluegrass

US-listed owner lines up surprise Kentucky thermal coal venture as massive debt load and losses prompt strategy shift.

00:28 GMT, 16 May 2012
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Allied closes in on cash lifeline

Dimitris Marinis-backed operator says cash infusion will be the key to avoiding insolvency and restoring tarnished reputation.

17:38 GMT, 15 May 2012
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Box Ships in profitable start

Michael Bodouroglou-led containership owner beings 2012 on a positive note with talk of market upturn.

05:19 GMT, 16 May 2012
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Tankers

Burst of business in West Africa sends rates up nearly 70% to $30,000 per day.

VLCC:

even

Suezmax:

up

Aframax:

down

14:23 GMT, 16 May 2012
Dry Cargo

Capesizes continue to close the gap on panamaxes following another day of contrasting fortunes.

Capesizes:

up

Panamaxes:

down

Supramaxes:

up

15:31 GMT, 16 May 2012
Containers

Hamburg Shipbrokers' Association's new ConTex containership chartering index up two at 405.

4,250 teu:

up

2,700 teu:

up

1,100 teu:

up

15:47 GMT, 10 May 2012
Offshore

Two anchor fixtures led to a slight improvement in usage but overall not much has changed.

AHTS:

even

Large PSV:

even

Small PSV:

even

16:17 GMT, 16 May 2012
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Euroseas sinks to $9m loss

Aristides Pittas-led bulker and boxship owner dragged down by loss from disposal of feeder vessel.

04:19 GMT, 16 May 2012
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Allied ices talk of Achilles heel

Embattled Greek bulker clan's legal eagle says dry downturn wasn’t the root cause of crippling cash squeeze.

22:14 GMT, 15 May 2012
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Otto adds to Africa work

Singapore offshore vessel owner sends another pair of anchor handlers to Africa on long-term charter.

01:41 GMT, 16 May 2012
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Robbers hit tug off Singapore

Malaysian-registered vessel boarded by three men close to Raffles Lighthouse in early morning incident.

03:47 GMT, 16 May 2012
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Fesco profit soars in first quarter

Russian liner company boosted by one-off gains despite weaker operating result as costs rise.

13:41 GMT, 15 May 2012
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Masters blamed for Vietnam sinking

Pilot also found at fault after Truong Hai Star went down following clash with Thai bulker.

14:24 GMT, 15 May 2012
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‘Relaxed’ Carsten Mortensen takes stock

Norden CEO buys up $170,000 worth of shares in the shipowner as he talks tactics on expansion and recruitment.

11:08 GMT, 15 May 2012

Maersk culture change

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DVB Bank takes a dip in the first

Wolfgang Driese-led bank sees its first quarter numbers take a backward step in a difficult market.

11:53 GMT, 15 May 2012
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North-Western reduces losses

Russian cargoship owner sees first quarter deficit shrink 31% despite revenue fall.

15:13 GMT, 15 May 2012
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Dockwise move enters final straight

Oslo-listed owner launches unconditional mandatory offer for compatriot heavylift outfit Fairstar without raising bid.

10:30 GMT, 15 May 2012
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Courage Marine up on sales

Disposals help Hsu Chih Chien-led bulker owner to curb first quarter loss.

12:39 GMT, 15 May 2012
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Navy fires on first pirate camp

Groundbreaking raid on Somali coast base marks a new era in the fight against pirates.

10:20 GMT, 15 May 2012
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Torm takes another sale hit

Danish owner confirms disposal of 50% stake in LR1 Torm Ugland for $5m loss.

09:06 GMT, 15 May 2012
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Mermaid Maritime bags rig extension

Singapore-listed offshore owner seals $16m deal as it strips back losses.

15:09 GMT, 15 May 2012
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RS Platou boost for Golar LNG

Falling share price draws an upgrade from analysts at Norwegian finance house.

13:39 GMT, 15 May 2012
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Sungdong wins 10-ship order

PBHH of Malaysia signs up for big livestock carrier deal at South Korean yard.

10:14 GMT, 15 May 2012
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Solvtrans stronger in first quarter

Norwegian wellboat owner pushes up profit as fleet utilisation rises.

10:49 GMT, 15 May 2012
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Somali pirates held off Oman

Turkish naval forces intercept mothership, foiling tanker attack, and detain 14 gunmen.

09:37 GMT, 15 May 2012
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Deeper red for STX Pan Ocean

South Korean owner sees first quarter deficit double following slump in major markets.

09:34 GMT, 15 May 2012
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Tokyo Kisen's annual result weaker

Japanese tug owner hurt by lower revenue in year to 31 March, but current 12 months looking better.

12:39 GMT, 15 May 2012
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Norden red but ahead in Q1

Danish owner sees bottom line change colour thanks to a huge impairment, but its adjusted figures beat forecasts.

07:58 GMT, 15 May 2012
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