Friday, April 14, 2000 Maritime News

Global Marine Reports Profit Slump

Apr 14, 2000

Offshore oil driller Global Marine Inc. announced that first quarter earnings fell sharply compared with the same period of 1999, but showed signs of stabilization

Indonesia Scores Highest Number Of Pirate Attacks

Apr 14, 2000

Indonesia scored the highest number of pirate attacks in the first quarter of the year with 19 raids or attempted raids on shipping in its waters, the International Maritime Bureau reported.

More Bodies Recovered From Philippines Capsize

Apr 14, 2000

Rescuers pulled more bodies from the sea on Friday, raising to 86 the death toll from the capsize of an overloaded boat in the southern Philippines. Officials said

As VLCC Rates Continue Upward Sprint, Modern Vessels Become Scarce

Apr 14, 2000

This week's sprint upwards by Mideast crude tanker rates is set to turn into a marathon as modern vessels become harder to find, brokers said, adding that experts

Stena Line Eyes Slight Improvement For 2000

Apr 14, 2000

Officials of loss-making Stena Line said the company expects a slight improvement in earnings for 2000. However, they said, the recovery will not occur until the second half of the year.

Seascope Diversifies From Shipping Base

Apr 14, 2000

British shipbroking group Seascope Shipping Holdings Plc plans to diversify further beyond its core business despite expecting better shipping markets this year.

Submarines To Be Used As Ore Carriers?

Apr 14, 2000

Russian metals giant Norilsk Nickel has finished a feasibility study of a project to use nuclear submarines for ore shipments, which once started will cost $80 million, Norilsk's chairman said.

Rotterdam: News From The World's Largest Port

Apr 14, 2000

Baltica Line Raises Frequency Baltica Line has risen the frequency of its Saint Petersburg service . By deploying a third vessel it is possible to offer a sailing

Evergreen Changes Pacific Schedules

Apr 14, 2000

Evergreen announced changes to its Pacific Coast/ Far East services in order to improve transit times and benefit customer service requirements between Asia and U.

Delayed Evolution

Apr 14, 2000

While e-commerce continues to reshape international business, many industry insiders reason that maritime - as usual - will be slow to catch the wave. A frantic

OPEC Mulls Adjusting Output Again In The Face Of Plummeting Prices

Apr 14, 2000

OPEC President Ali Rodriguez said that the oil cartel could alter its production levels before its members meet again in June if the 20-day average price of its

Oslo Stock Watch

Apr 14, 2000

Offshore Climbs Higher Despite OPEC Worries Shipping and offshore shares performed well in March with an increase in the Shipping Index of 2.3 percent. The Oslo market as a whole fell 2.

RINA Report Deflects Sole Blame In Ship's Loss

Apr 14, 2000

Facing intense international scrutiny from within and outside the maritime community following the break-up and loss of the Maltese-flag tanker Erika, Italian classification

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