Pirates target large tankers

(Feb  11  2011)

- In a bad week for tanker attacks, pirates hijacked two large tankers, while two escaped with the help of warships.

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Egypt-business as usual

(Feb  11  2011)

- Despite the current unrest in Egypt, transits through the Suez Canal have continued as normal.

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SCF's fleet to grow by 1 mill tonnes dwt.........

(Feb  11  2011)

- SCF Group has acquires six Aframax shuttle tankers from OAO Primorsk Shipping Company (PRISCO) for an undisclosed sum.

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......opens Ust-Luga

(Feb  11  2011)

- SCF's product tanker 'SCF Neva', was the first vessel to load hydrocarbons from the new terminal at Ust-Luga (Leningrad Oblast).

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GenMar concludes tanker sales

(Feb  11  2011)

- Cash strapped General Maritime Corp (GenMar) said that it had completed the sale of the 1991-built Aframax 'Genmar Princess' to an unaffiliated third party, generating net proceeds of $7.5 mill.

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PDVSA orders Aframaxes

(Feb  11  2011)

- Venezuelan state woend oil tanker operator PDVSA has reportedly ordered four Aframaxes from Sumitomo through Itochu Corp.

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Odfjell turns red for 2010　　　　ӌ

(Feb  11  2011)

- Leading parcel tanker and terminal operator Odfjell has announced a 4Q10 net pre-tax result of $5 mill.

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Knightsbridge earnings boosted by drybulk acquisition

(Feb  11  2011)

- Knightsbridge Tankers has reported a net income of $6 mill for 4Q10.

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OW Bunker to strengthen West Africa operation

(Feb  11  2011)

- Leading marine fuels suppler and trader OW Bunker plans to bring two newbuilding vessels to further strengthen its operations in West Africa.

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Chemoil's early losses impact on final result

(Feb  11  2011)

- SGX mainboard-listed Chemoil announced that it had generated a profit before tax of $ 3.7 mill for 4Q10.

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IBIA expands in Singapore

(Feb  11  2011)

- THE International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) has appointed Kwok Fook Sing as the new full-time regional manager of its Asia branch in Singapore.

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Flag state clarifies ECDIS training requirements

(Feb  11  2011)

- The MCA has issued a new information note (MIN405 (M+F)) that clarifies what training is acceptable for Masters and all deck officers of UK flagged vessels, which have ECDIS as their primary means of navigation.

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Jotun Coatings announces price increase

(Feb  11  2011)

- Acknowledging the steep rise in the cost of raw materials through 2010 used in some coatings, Jotun said that it had been forced to increase prices on some of its products.

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ISF updates STCW guidelines

(Feb  11  2011)

- Marisec Publications will shortly publish the third edition of its 'Guidelines on the IMO STCW Convention (including the 2010 'Manila amendments') on behalf of the ISF.

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Wärtsilä appoints new president and CEO

(Feb  11  2011)

- Wärtsilä has appointed Björn Rosengren as the new president and CEO of the Finnish-based corporation.

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