Greek shipping faces new tax burdens

MAY 29, 2013 — International accountant and shipping adviser Moore Stephens says changes recently approved by the Greek parliament to the country’s tax laws will impact companies engaged in the shipping industry.

MAN B&W powers Transpetro PROMEF newbuilds

MAY 29, 2013 — Brazil’s Estaleiro Atlantico Sul (EAS) has delivered the Suezmax tanker Zumbi dos Palmares to Petrobras subsidiary Transpetro. The vessel is the second ship built by EAS as part

New society will promote LNG as marine fuel

MAY 29, 2013 — A newly created Society for Gas as a Marine Fuel (SGMF) has been established to encourage the safe and responsible operations of vessels using LNG as fuel and

TY Offshore gets private equity injection

MAY 28, 2013 — TY Offshore is to start a $9 million capital improvement plan after revamping its ownership structure and getting an equity investment from a private equity firm. Barge launch

Royal Caribbean flies Grandeur passengers home

MAY 28, 2013 — Royal Carribbean has assessed the damage caused by yesterday’s fire aboard the Grandeur of the Seas (see earlier story) and has decided to cancel the remainder of the