News 2014 January 30

Bunker prices to remain firm next week, expert says

Ballast Water experts wrestle with sampling clauses

United Arab Chemical Carriers (“UACC”) names Per Wistoft new Chief Executive Officer

Development programme of Rosmorport to be considered by Government Commission or Military-Industrial Commission

Golden Energy Offshore sells ERRV/PSV Energy Lord

87 vessels expect icebreaker’s assistance in Rostov-on-Don, Azov and Taganrog

Port of Galveston approves 5 year agreement with RCCL

CNIIMF to complete technical projects for new generation vessels in IIQ’2014 (graphics)

Maritime traffic of chemical and petroleum products in the port of Antwerp grows by more than 30% in 2013

Aker Arctic Technology get new Board of Directors

CMA CGM announces management changes at CMA CGM South Africa

Bunker prices in Far East steady in late 5th week (graph)

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company announces GRI on cargo from the Far East to SAEC

AIDA Cruises is top employer in Germany 2014 in tourism

Aker Arctic announces reshuffle, MD Niini steps down

Bad weather caused loading suspension at port Novorossiysk

RF Transport Ministry suggests to discuss draft list of ship charges for IWW

CMA CGM launches new Noura Express service to connect Middle-East and Somalia

Port Commission approves procurement policy

StormGeo’s Seaware product adds GTT’s tank sloshing prediction and alerting system

Diebold designs video monitoring system for Panama Canal

Panama-flagged containership collide into a barge in Singapore port

Bomin Linde LNG and AG EMS conclude first contract nationwide in Germany for the delivery of liquefied natural gas as marine fuel

Baltic Dry Index down to 1,148 points

Wallenius Lines declares option for two further Post-Panamax vessels

Oil price up to $107.85 in London and down to $97.36 in New York