Frontline and Euronav merger ahead

Tanker giants Frontline and Euronav to merge

A tanker mega merger is in the works. Frontline Ltd, (NYSE: FRO) and Euronav (NYSE: EURN) have signed a term sheet agreeing a potential stock-for-stock combination of the two companies. Based on

Jan-Erik Rasanen of Foreship on shipping sustainability

Q&A: Jan-Erik Räsänen of Foreship on sustainability

Marine Log (ML): Can you begin by describing what sustainability means to Foreship, both broadly and in the context of the maritime industry?  Jan-Erik Räsänen (JER): There is a direct correlation between

Baltic Exchange to U.K members: Don’t do business with Russians

A large part of the world’s ship chartering and sale & purchase business is negotiated at some stage by members of the London-based Baltic Exchange, the world’s oldest shipping market. Today, the

Resolve Marine names Joseph Farrell III deputy CEO

Fort Lauderdale, Fla., headquartered salvage and response specialist Resolve Marine has appointed Joseph Farrell III as deputy CEO, a transition role to CEO, from his current position as director, business development. “I

NTSB: Tanker engine problem led to $7.55 million hit on loading dock

In another example of an engine problem resulting in a big bill, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued its report on a March 15, 2021 incident in which the 115,406

Holland America cruise ship will be temporary home for Ukrainian refugees in Rotterdam

Holland America Line’s cruise ship Volendam will be used to accommodate Ukrainian refugees as part of an agreement announced by Netherlands and city of Rotterdam government officials. The ship will dock in

Caterpillar sees methanol as a key fuel for maritime decarbonization

Caterpillar Marine is investing in methanol-fueled engine technologies. It says the commitment supports the development of decarbonization efforts in the marine industry by offering cost effective methanol-powered solutions without sacrificing the value

Ever Forward: Evergreen declares General Average

A third attempt to refloat the grounded containership Ever Forward was made yesterday. It failed and the ship remains aground in Chesapeake Bay. Today, shipowner Evergreen Marine said that, “in light of

U.K. says newest Russian threat to merchant ships is sea mines.

P&I club warns of sea mine threat in Black Sea

Adding to the growing threats to shipping following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, there are increasing reports of threats from sea mines. Initially, NATO warned of mine danger areas in the northwest

Ever Forward remains aground

First attempt to refloat Ever Forward fails

Yesterday’s attempt to refloat the giant containership Ever Forward using five tugs did not succeed. The 1,095 foot long, 12,118 TEU Evergreen Marine containership remains grounded in Chesapeake Bay. Cargo claims consultancy

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