News 2015 April 27

Vyborg Shipyard to build RUB 6 bln icebreaker of Aker ARC 124 project for Atomflot

PSA commences operation of new container terminal in Dammam

Capacity of ferry service to Crimea to triple this year, PM Dmitry Medvedev says

Second and third combination carriers of Project RST54 to undergo sea trials (photo)

Drydocks World wins Dubai Chamber CSR Label

Danish Maritime Authority announces new requirements for refresher courses

Cathelco acquires HEM, to create new venture Cathelco HEM

PSA Panama kicks off expansion project to create a 2-million-teu box terminal

Golden Ocean Group Limited announces vessel transactions and adjustments to newbuilding program

Average wholesale prices for М-100 HFO down to RUB 9,111 in RF spot market

Konecranes starts assembling of RTG cranes for Bronka’s container terminal (photo)

Volga Shipping Company opens navigation period on Upper Volga from April 27

Gdansk to host next meeting of Cruise Baltic Organisation

Owner to sue Vanino Harbourmaster over illegal use of pontoon piers

Port of Gdansk Authority SA - winner of Sint Sua Praemia Laudi award

Development of Euro-Asia multimodal transport linkages to be discussed at the 3rd ASEM Transport Ministers' Meeting

IOM welcomes EU Council decision on migration in Mediterranean

Klaipeda Port invests into infrastructure

Vigor Marine gets Navy's contract for overhaul, drydocking of a replenishment oiler

Dalzavod completes repair and maintenance of missile cruiser Varyag (photo)

TOC Asia 2015 speaker says larger alliances and vessels cause more headaches for shippers

Long Beach, Los Angeles ports host forum to gather input on supply chain efficiencies

Costa Pacifica to open cruise season in Tallinn

US Coast Guard detains Marshal Islands-flagged vessel for safety violation

Admiralty Shipyards launches Varshavyanka class submarine Krasnodar (photo)

Baltic Dry Index up to 600 points

Oil price up to $65.28 in London and down to $57.15 in New York