Tuesday, March 13, 2001 Maritime News

Top Navy Officer Says Sub Captain is to Blame for Crash

Mar 13, 2001

The U.S. Navy's top submarine officer in the Pacific laid the blame for the collision between the USS Greeneville and a Japanese trawler squarely on the commander of the submarine.

Shell Setback Likely to Delay Egyptian Exploration Licensing

Mar 13, 2001

Oil major Royal/Dutch Shell's unsuccessful start in Egypt's deepwater drilling is likely to set back Egyptian licensing exploration bids even further, according to industry sources.

Oslo Bourse Limits Trading in Aker Maritime

Mar 13, 2001

The Oslo bourse suspended automatic matching in shares of Norwegian oil and gas services group Aker Maritime on March 13, saying it suspected that some investors had privileged information.

Nine Companies Bid for Hellenic Shipyards

Mar 13, 2001

Nine companies expressed interest in the privatization of Hellenic Shipyards at Skaramanga, part of the country's privatization agenda for 2001, the development ministry reported.

LevelSeas Buys SeaLogistics

Mar 13, 2001

London-based e-shipbroker LevelSeas has acquired main competitor Houston-based SeaLogistics during a week that has seen swift consolidation in the shipping e-commerce sector.

Morocco to Upgrade Ports

Mar 13, 2001

Morocco's state port authority (ODEP) has drawn up a $268 million investment plan to upgrade ports infrastructure and equipment in the next five years, an official said.

North Sea Tankers Reverse Trend

Mar 13, 2001

North Sea tanker rates have reversed a three-month decline and are now making significant gains, brokers said. "Everyone's come out of the woodwork to look for

NY/NJ Port Authority Market Share Edges Upward

Mar 13, 2001

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey reported that its market share edged slightly higher last year, chalking up a 1.2 percent gain when compared with other eastern U.

Eimskip Purchases Container Ship

Mar 13, 2001

Iceland’s largest transport company Eimskip has purchased a containership for use on its European routes from Danish shipping company KiL Shipping A/S for more than $10 million,

Panamax Rates Expected to Improve

Mar 13, 2001

Panamax freight rates are expected to improve this week, although the Baltic Panamax Index rose just one point to 1,626 on March 12. Shipbrokers said Panamax freight

Repairs Complete on Damaged Akaylar II

Mar 13, 2001

The Turkey-flag container ship Akaylar II has left Desan Shipyard, Tuzla, Turkey, after repairs were completed on the collision damaged vessel, Reuters reported.

Trade Dept. Says No Change for Cammell Laird Offer

Mar 13, 2001

The UK Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) made no change to its aid offer to British shipbuilder and repairer Cammell Laird, stoking concerns the firm could lose a $500 million contract.

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