

Leading Classification Society ClassNK granted an Approval in Principle (AIP) based on its Rule Part GF which adopts IGF Code (regulation for ships using low-flashpoint fuels) to NYK Line and Japan Marine United (JMU) for their joint project on the concept design of an LNG-fueled 200K DWT bulk carrier.The design is based on a 200K...
July 2018 is a significant milestone in the history of the Thome Group because it was 55 years ago this month that the company was first incorporated in Singapore.The expansion of the business from its humble beginnings as an agent, broker and charterer to mainly Norwegian ship owners, to an internationally respected third-party...
An EC-funded programme is to improve sustainability in shipbuilding and maintain Europe’s leading role in complex vessel constructionDamen Shipyards Gorinchem, in close cooperation with Netherlands Maritime Technology (NMT), is to coordinate the NAVAIS programme. The programme kicked off on June 1st, with the Innovation &...
Norsafe Academy Hellas is pleased to announce that it has entered into a cooperative agreement with DNV GL the leading Classification Society, regarding the training of its surveyors. “Safety Training for Experienced Surveyors” is a specialised practical course, which has been customized to comply with DNV GL’...
Leading carrier of dry bulk cargoes in the Baltic, Aspo Group owned ESL Shipping Ltd, is to acquire all the outstanding shares of AtoB@C Shipping AB and AtoB@C Holding AB (AtoB@C) that offer shipping services. The enterprise value is EUR 30 million. The final purchase price will be mainly financed by Aspo's existing financing reserves...
Marek Kowalski, former Chief Executive of Polish shipping agency, Interbalt, has launched shipping and logistics consultancy and advisory company, EUBALTICA.The new company based in Sopot, located between the port cities of Gdansk and Gdynia, has a broad scope of activities including: consulting activity in the field of business...