Noble eyes ETA’s frozen funds
Hong Kong trader attempts to unthaw cash tied to Heidmar case after Emirates Trading fails to settle arbitration award.
A Paris prosecutor has opened a preliminary investigation into the Costa Concordia disaster off Italy.

The prosecutor's office said it has asked police to investigate claims filed in France.
More than 450 French citizens were aboard the Costa Cruises vessel when it ran aground on 13 January off Giglio.
A total of 17, including four from France, have been confirmed dead.
Two French are among the 15 still missing and presumed dead.
Costa is already facing legal action from German passengers over the capsize.
Its parent Carnival Corp is being sued by a US crewman.
Hong Kong trader attempts to unthaw cash tied to Heidmar case after Emirates Trading fails to settle arbitration award.
Taiwanese containership giant prepares to pair of 2,000 TEU vessels to work on Persian Gulf rotation.
Dean Taylor prepares to leave on a high note as New York-listed offshore giant sees earnings more than double.
Time charter rates hold steady despite spot surge as tanker titan ties up series of two-year VLCC fixtures, brokers say.
Shrinking performance bonuses take a toll on the pay packets of Alan Marsh, James Kidwell and Quentin Soanes.
Greek owner finds another year's work for two ships, with Iron Vassilis taking $3,000 per day pay cut.
Jan Haakon Pettersen-led boxship owner wraps up expensive short-term package to finance costly newbuilding.
SCI and Greatship have a pop at charterer for booking elderly offshore vessels at rock-bottom rates.
Leading US insurance broker launches marine operation in partnership with top P&I specialist.
Country's register says at least 20 vessels detained this year over safety issues.
Sveinung Stohle-led company wins engineering study for floating liquefaction unit.