Unions from across Latin America to jointly provide assistance to seafarers in distress.
Americas
Halliburton awarded Brazilian offshore contract by Shell
Houston-headquartered Halliburton Company has been awarded an integrated services contract by Shell for post-salt development and pre-salt exploration in Brazil’s Campos and Santos Basins. Halliburton will provide drilling services for a period of three years, with a two-year extension option....
https://splash247.com/halliburton-awarded-brazilian-offshore-contract-by-shell/
BC Ferries Duo Launched in Romania
The road ferries are now undergoing fitting out before entering service in 2020.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/275248/bc-ferries-duo-launched-in-romania/
Samudera Bulker Released after 5-Month Detention
Samudera’s dry bulk carrier released from detention in Honduras.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/275205/samudera-bulker-released-after-5-month-detention/
Golar LNG Clinches USD 700 Mn Financing for FLNG Gimi
Golar LNG received a firm USD 700 million financing commitment for the FLNG Gimi.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/275190/golar-lng-clinches-usd-700-mn-financing-for-flng-gimi/
SunStone Orders 6th Expedition Cruise Ship, Eyes More Vessels
SunStone Ships orders another Infinity class expedition cruise vessel.
Fire-Stricken Yantian Express to Leave Freeport by Early May
Hapag-Lloyd: Fire-stricken Yantian Express to depart Freeport at the end of April/early May 2019.
Pacific Basin Bulker Hit by Fire in Morehead City
Bulk carrier Albany Sound suffered fire in the crew cabins while berthed at North Carolina Port, Morehead City, USA.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/275144/pacific-basin-bulker-hit-by-fire-in-morehead-city/
Seismic shift for Arne Blystad’s Songa Bulk
Arne Blystad’s Songa Bulk is merging with Houston-based seismic ship operator Axxis Geo Solutions (AGS) whereby AGS will take Songa Bulk’s place on the Oslo Axess. Blystad sold all Songa Bulk’s 15 ships last July to Star Bulk. Under the proposed deal the shareholders of AGS will receive 1.4 shares...
https://splash247.com/seismic-shift-for-arne-blystads-songa-bulk/
US Sanctions Nine Ships, Four Owners for Venezuela Ties
Another four shipping firms and nine vessels were hit by sanctions after transporting Venezuelan oil.