Uljanik Plovidba agrees to refinance two MR tankers after securing a discount with lenders.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/261423/uljanik-plovidba-secures-debt-relief-for-mr-duo/
Finance
Grindrod chief unfazed by halving of share price since IPO
‘We’ve only just listed. We’re comfortable where we are,’ Wade says
Sovcomflot IPO put on the back burner
Privatisation no longer being actively discussed, according to federal assets management agency.
http://www.tradewindsnews.com/finance/1593295/sovcomflot-ipo-put-on-the-back-burner
Maritime Asset Partners emerges as Teekay financier
Transaction with New York-listed tanker owner means financier has passed $100m milestone
http://www.tradewindsnews.com/finance/1590814/maritime-asset-partners-emerges-as-teekay-financier
IMO Celebrates World Maritime Day
This year marks 70 years since its founding
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/imo_celebrates_world_maritime_day
Globus Maritime narrows losses, eyes fleet renewal
New York-listed bulker owner sees higher revenue on improved charter rates.
http://www.tradewindsnews.com/finance/1593732/globus-maritime-narrows-losses-eyes-fleet-renewal
Scorpio Bulkers enters into leaseback deal
The transaction is expected to improve company liquidity by $11.3m after the vessel’s loan is repaid.
http://www.tradewindsnews.com/finance/1593754/scorpio-bulkers-enters-into-leaseback-deal
Watch: Maritime trade as Africa’s lifeblood
On the occasion of the World Maritime Day 2018, Timothy Walker, Senior Maritime Security Researcher at ISS Pretoria, analyzes key issues affecting Africa in terms of its ocean and maritime security development. Mr. Walker refers, among others, to the exploitation of marine and seabed resources, sustainable fisheries and maritime security.
According to Mr. Walker, the 27th September offers an annual opportunity to critically reflect on global progress and challenges and appreciate the inherent...
https://safety4sea.com/watch-maritime-trade-as-africas-lifeblood/
Diana Shipping closes $100m bond
Simeon Palios-led bulker owner may redeem $63.3m in 2020 notes.
http://www.tradewindsnews.com/finance/1593768/diana-shipping-closes-usd-100m-bond
GasLog Partners Sells USD 53 Mn Worth of Shares to Tortoise
GasLog Partners is selling 2.25 million common units to Tortoise for USD 53.1 million.