News 2013 August 20

Singapore marks launch of Maritime Labour Convention 2006

Vladimir Putin calls on creating conditions for increase of private investments in ports

Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky will become an international port hub at NSR – head of Kamchatka

IMO Secretary-General welcomes entry into force of Maritime Labour Convention

Port of Long Beach eliminates 81% of diesel air pollution

Vladimir Putin considers it important to provide attractive tariffs for port services

Keppel to build fifth accommodation semi for Floatel at about US$280 million

Project on construction of dry cargo district in Taman port is under state expert appraisal

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company announces a revision to GRI on cargo from the Far East to West Africa

State implements its plans to create new state-of-the-art port on Taman Peninsula – Vladimir Putin

Bahri signes a MOU to prepare a feasibility assessment to develop a world class maritime yard in the KSA

Gazpromneft Marine Bunker acquires Estonian bunkering company

Vladimir Putin proposed holding meetings on development of ports

Bunker prices in Far East ports steady in early 34th week (graph)

Delivery certificate signed for M/V Spasatel Kavdejkin

Sembcorp Marine appoints Deputy Chairman

Seafarers’ Bill of Rights enters into force

China Oilfield Services Limited announces H1 2013 interim results

PETKIM announces financial results for first half of 2013

Wärtsilä signs landmark long-term service agreement for Australian power plant

MOL LNG carrier rescues a fisherman from disabled boat

State Commission accepts tugboats RB-402 and RB-403 built by Pella Shipyard (photo)

Baltic Dry Index up to 1,115 points

Oil price down to $109.9 in London and up to $107.1 in New York