Merger of Two Chinese Shipping Giants

On September 2nd, the Chinese Government ordered the integration of business operations of state-owned China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) and Sinotrans & CSC Group to reform its state-run shipping sector.  Since August, both the...

MOL Container Ships To Use Windshields That Reduce Fuel Consumption

Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) has the world’s largest ocean shipping fleet.  MOL, in collaboration with MOL-Techno-Trade, Ouchi Ocean Consultant, Akishima Laboratory and University of Tokyo has developed and designed windshields for containerships,...

Five PLAN Ships in the Bering Sea

The U.S. officials confirmed the presence of five Chinese naval ships positioned in the Bering Sea off the coast of Alaska, where the US President Barack Obama is visiting as part of his three-day tour of Alaska. US...

Singapore Navy Disrupted Robbery Attempt

Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) chased away pirates in Singapore Strait and safely escorted the tugboat into singapore waters.Singapore’s Port Operations Control Centre received a signal from Malaysian-flagged Permata 1 on Tuesday morning. Pirates...

Somalia Warned Of Revival of Piracy

The government officials in northern Somalia have shared their concerns over the revival of piracy.  They have requested the foreign nations and the naval armada patrolling the coast to contribute in creating jobs in...

Drones Facilitate In Ship Survey

Drones are gaining much momentum in the shipbuilding industry.  To save time and expedite the process, shipowners have started using Drones that is very much capable of accessing the most difficult spaces where human...

[Watch] Operation Deep Freeze Of Maersk Peary

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OOCL Wins Singapore’s Coveted Eco Achievement Award

OOCL, a Hong Kong based multinational, owned by Orient Overseas International Limited, is one of the world's largest integrated international container transportation, logistics and terminal companies.  As one of Hong Kong's most recognized global brands,...

Rape Poll Draws Flak and ITV Apologises

Chrissie Hynde, The Pretenders' singer, blamed herself for a sexual assault and added women  have to take responsibility.  Her remark was followed by a poll on whether rape was ever a woman's fault in...

Euronav Uses $750 M Loan To Refinance And Expand Fleets

Euronav, a Belgian Oil tanker and Storage firm, headquartered at Antwerp, has signed a 7-year-revolving credit facility with DNB Bank and Nordea.  This arrangement will help to avail the credit facility by refinancing the...