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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.
19:25 GMT, 21 May 2012
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Shell picks up Frontline triplets

Time charter rates hold steady despite spot surge as tanker titan ties up series of two-year VLCC fixtures, brokers say.

16:06 GMT, 21 May 2012
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Braemar boys bank smaller bonuses

Shrinking performance bonuses take a toll on the pay packets of Alan Marsh, James Kidwell and Quentin Soanes.

15:24 GMT, 21 May 2012
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TransAtlantic anchor-handler goes long

Swedish offshore vessel about to break out of the spot game after penning Stena drillship support pact with Chevron Canada.

21:21 GMT, 21 May 2012
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TDW tops forecasts in fiscal fourth

Dean Taylor prepares to leave on a high note as New York-listed offshore giant sees earnings more than double.

16:49 GMT, 21 May 2012
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Evergreen lines up another new loop

Taiwanese containership giant prepares to pair of 2,000 TEU vessels to work on Persian Gulf rotation.

17:47 GMT, 21 May 2012
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SinOceanic inks newbuild finance deal

Jan Haakon Pettersen-led boxship owner wraps up expensive short-term package to finance costly newbuilding.

14:10 GMT, 21 May 2012
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Excel Maritime fixes bulker duo

Greek owner finds another year's work for two ships, with Iron Vassilis taking $3,000 per day pay cut.

14:48 GMT, 21 May 2012
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PL Ferrari links up with Frank Crystal

Leading US insurance broker launches marine operation in partnership with top P&I specialist.

13:10 GMT, 21 May 2012
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Kyoei Tanker signs for VLCC

Japan's Universal seals order for 318,000-dwt tanker as domestic yards' VLCC comeback continues.

07:27 GMT, 21 May 2012
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Concern over Vietnamese ships

Country's register says at least 20 vessels detained this year over safety issues.

12:47 GMT, 21 May 2012
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ONGC comes under owners' fire

SCI and Greatship have a pop at charterer for booking elderly offshore vessels at rock-bottom rates.

13:45 GMT, 21 May 2012
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Boxship shortcut proves fatal

Crewman killed in fall from German vessel in UK after disembarking using pilot gate.

10:53 GMT, 21 May 2012
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Vale to build VLOC transfer hub

Brazilian mining giant may chose Korea for a second trans-shipment hub for its giant ore carriers.

10:03 GMT, 21 May 2012
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Consumer defaults spook dry-bulk

Chinese buyers move to delay or cut coal and iron ore contracts delivering more bad news for bulker rates.

10:52 GMT, 21 May 2012
Chartering
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Tankers

Persian Gulf to Asia rates stable, while West Africa falls quiet.

VLCC:

even

Suezmax:

even

Aframax:

even

13:25 GMT, 21 May 2012
Dry Cargo

Falls in rates for larger vessels are again countered by improvements in the supramax sector.

Capesizes:

down

Panamaxes:

down

Supramaxes:

up

13:04 GMT, 21 May 2012
Containers

Hamburg Shipbrokers' Association's new ConTex containership chartering index up three at 408.

4,250 teu:

up

2,700 teu:

up

1,100 teu:

up

17:27 GMT, 15 April 2012
Offshore

Only three fixtures have been made since Friday but Statoil takes a pair of anchor handlers, brokers say.

AHTS:

down

Large PSV:

down

Small PSV:

down

16:00 GMT, 21 May 2012
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Mauritius taking on the pirates

Indian Ocean island agrees deal with Somalia to prosecute hijackers from next month.

08:10 GMT, 21 May 2012
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Crewman missing after ship leap

Search called off after Lebanese second mate jumps from livestock carrier at port of Galveston, US.

08:39 GMT, 21 May 2012
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Atlantic seals rescue deals

Norwegian owner has secured a series of deals for ERRVs in the North Sea: talks of ordering more tonnage.

06:51 GMT, 21 May 2012
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ID bulker in close call

Hong Kong-flagged bulker said to have come within metres of Great Barrier Reef after losing power.

00:30 GMT, 21 May 2012
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Costa salvage 'unprecedented'

Work to remove wreck of luxury cruise ship set to start within days with bill likely to top $300m.

03:37 GMT, 21 May 2012
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Mercator master found guilty

Jury in Alabama has convicted Prastana Taohim of obstructing justice in plastic pipe dumping case.

06:04 GMT, 21 May 2012
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Green Reefers hits market iceberg

Struggling Norwegian owner to wind up operations as it feels the chill of chronically troubled reefer business.

13:11 GMT, 20 May 2012

Maersk culture change

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Enrica Lexie two denied bail

Italian marines alleged to have shot and killed two Indian fishermen to remain in custody

02:27 GMT, 21 May 2012
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Sinokor dumps its last OBO

South Korean shipowner said to have offloaded 29-year-old unit for demolition in Bangladesh, say brokers.

05:00 GMT, 21 May 2012
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Fairstar ties-up finance

Heavylift specialist seals $247m fleet finance facility with Dutch banking syndicate led by ING Bank.

02:14 GMT, 21 May 2012
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Shipbroking legend dies in Norway

Industry remembers top tanker chartering and S&P specialist Peter F Bassoe who built a broking powerhouse.

11:28 GMT, 20 May 2012
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Berlian Laju targets renegade creditor

Emotions run high on the heels of Texas tanker seizure as reignited $55m charter battle escalates.

20:14 GMT, 18 May 2012
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Sasebo halts Sanko newbuilding

Japanese yard stops construction of cash-strapped owner's VLGC due for delivery next December.

10:36 GMT, 18 May 2012
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Sanko Steamship under siege

Tokyo shipping clan loses ground in fight to defend assets from arrest as John Fredriksen-backed owner joins claimant queue.

01:02 GMT, 19 May 2012
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Kyoei Tanker on comeback trail

Japanese VLCC owner expects small gain to next March, turning around loss in previous year.

14:35 GMT, 18 May 2012
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Essar Shipping back to black

Diversified Indian owner leaves red ink behind as long-term charters boost shipping revenue.

14:52 GMT, 18 May 2012
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Greek owners ride to the rescue?

Union of Greek Shipowners urges wealthy members to dig deep in pockets to help compatriots suffering from cutbacks.

09:27 GMT, 18 May 2012
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John Dragnis prepares to scrap

Boss of Greece’s Goldenport says attractive demolition prices mean more older ships could leave fleet.

10:10 GMT, 18 May 2012
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Vinalines bosses arrested after losses

In echo of Vinashin case, state owner’s ex-chairman Duong Chi Dung and others held in Vietnam over alleged financial mismanagement

11:48 GMT, 18 May 2012
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Fesco is $1bn takeover target

Ports group Summa linked to huge deal to buy Sergei Generalov’s containership and bulker company.

09:03 GMT, 18 May 2012
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Norwegian Car Carriers back for more

Oslo-listed owner selling another chunk of shares in follow up placement.

13:54 GMT, 18 May 2012
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