The company intends to agree financing for the acquisition of FSRU Independence by the end of April 2020.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/286059/lithuanias-kn-looking-to-buy-fsru-independence/
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Dubai’s cruise sector: plain sailing or does Hormuz spell choppy waters ahead?
Dubai’s cruise sector is booming and projected to grow even further in the next decade. Approximately 846,000 tourists passed through the city on cruises during the 2018-19 season, and this figure is expected to rise to one million by 2020.
Yet there could be storm clouds on the horizon. Due to Dubai’s proximity to the contested Strait of Hormuz and tensions in Iran, P&O cancelled its services to the region in August.
P&O’s decision was influenced by the escalating stand-off between the US and...
https://www.ship-technology.com/features/dubai-cruise-sector/
Hafnia to Collect USD 230 Mn from Oslo Pre-Listing Offering
The offering price was set at NOK 25,45 (USD 2,77) per share.
Port of Durban Welcomes First Vessel on New MIAX Service
This week Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) and Transnet Ports Terminals (TPT), through the Port of Durban, welcomed the first vessel to arrive at the port on the new MIAX (Middle East-India-Africa Express) service recently introduced by Hapag-Lloyd and its alliance partner, Ocean Network Express (ONE).
The container vessel, MV NEW JERSEY TRADER, was welcomed into port on 5 November with a ceremonial tug spray and plaque exchange. The vessel was built in 2011 and flies the flag of Malta.
Ha...
http://www.sashippingnews.com/2019/11/07/port-of-durban-welcomes-first-vessel-on-new-miax-service/
BC Ferries Orders Four More Battery Electric-Hybrid Units from Damen
Set for delivery in 2022, the ships are to be operated as all-electric ferries once charging technology matures.
EPIK Selects Financial Adviser for Newcastle FSRU Project
ANZ will serve as financial adviser for EPIK’s Newcastle GasDock LNG import terminal in New South Wales.
Norwegian Cruise Line Strengthening Its Position in Alaska
NCL signed a 30-year preferential berthing deal, which allows for construction of a new double ship pier in Ward Cove.
Trafigura, DBS Bank Launch Blockchain Trade Platform in Singapore
The platform’s pilot trade of USD 20 million worth of iron ore would be shipped from Africa to China this month.
TGA Vice Chairman: Registering Ships under Saudi Arabia’s Flag Now Takes Less Than 2 Minutes
The Saudi Arabian flagged fleet grew by 28 percent in 2018.
Fourth Newcastlemax Joins 2020 Bulkers
2020 Bulkers has taken delivery of Bulk Shanghai, the fourth of eight 208,000 dwt Newcastlemax newbuilds.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/286011/fourth-newcastlemax-joins-2020-bulkers/