News 2016 November 30

RF President Vladimir Putin appointed Maxim Oreshkin Minister of Economic Development of the Russian Federation

Indian dredging contractor DIC and Riyada Group sign MoU

Aker BP awards a new frame agreement to DNV GL

COSCO (Dalian) Shipyard delivers a module carrier

Phase I of Temryuk port’s facility for transshipment of liquid chemicals obtains state expert approval

RF Transport Ministry says FAS’ Rules of equal-opportunity access to port services require elaboration

Miraejet Co. Ltd. launches Damen Fast Ferry 4010 JET in Busan

Four icebreakers will provide assistance in Azov Sea this winter navigation season (photo)

Royal IHC signs contract with Shanghai Salvage for 550t Reel lay system

Icebreaker assistance at Passenger Port of Saint-Petersburg to provided from December 1

Famous sailing vessel "Mir" arrived to Passenger Port of Saint Petersburg (photo)

“K” Line launches Asia Chennai Express Service

Ice navigation restrictions postponed at Big Port St. Petersburg

Bronka reports on completion of project’s Phase I and access canal dredging (photo)

NYK procures 4,700 additional brand-new refrigerated containers

Vyborg Shipyard holds flag hoisting ceremony at diesel-electric icebreaker Novorossiysk (Project 21900М)

Epic Gas takes delivery of 11,000cbm newbuilding

Rosmorport announces tender for maintenance dredging at port Kholmsk (Sakhalin)

FESCO’s profit from operating activity in 9M’16 totaled $39.7 mln (-34.2%, year-on-year)

Brent Crude futures price up 0.70% to $47.65, Light Sweet Crude – up 0.57% to $45.49

Х International Forum and Exhibition “Transport of Russia” opens in Moscow

Indicative bunker prices surge at the port of Saint-Petersburg, Russia (graph)

Baltic Dry Index up to 1,202 points

CMA CGM to revamp its Indian Ocean feeder network

European Council extends counter-piracy operation along the East African coast

ABS joins to the SEA\LNG coalition