Nigeria has launched a search and rescue operation for the kidnapped crew of MV Glarus.
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Moore Stephens: Shipping Confidence Slips on Geopolitical Factors
Moore Stephens: Shipping confidence dipped very slightly in the three months to end-August 2018.
EU Has Capacity to Break Its Ships, New Report Shows
The EU-approved demolition yards will have enough capacity to handle demand from EU-flagged ships.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/261151/eu-has-capacity-to-break-its-ships-new-report-shows/
Wightlink Names New Hybrid Energy Car Ferry
Wightlink has named its new hybrid energy car ferry intended for the Portsmouth-Fishbourne route.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/261147/wightlink-names-new-hybrid-energy-car-ferry/
Drewry: More Service Cuts Needed to Revive Asia-Europe Corridor
Drewry: Another service cut in Asia to North Europe corridor would help the spot market gain traction.
Novatek Shipps First LNG Cargo to Brazil
Novatek shipped its first LNG cargo to the Brazilian market with LNG produced from the Yamal LNG project.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/261187/novatek-shipps-first-lng-cargo-to-brazil/
Klaveness Combination Carriers Raises USD 45 Mn for New Ships
Klaveness Combination Carriers raises USD 45 million to finance two newbuilds.
Bomin to Exit Singapore and Antwerp Bunker Markets
Bomin Group is to exit the bunker markets in Singapore and Antwerp ahead of the 2020 sulphur cap.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/261142/bomin-to-exit-singapore-and-antwerp-bunker-markets/
Australia’s New Antarctic Icebreaker Floated
Australia’s new Antarctic icebreaker, RSV Nuyina, has been floated at Damen Shipyards Galati.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/261137/australias-new-antarctic-icebreaker-floated/
Ardmore Says Newbuilds Encountered BWTS Issues, Picks New Supplier
Ardmore Shipping’s newbuilds have experienced a number of BWTS-related operational issues.