Tanker News
Algoma to Purchase Product TankerCanadian shipping company Algoma Central Corporation has purchased a 2008-built product tanker which will become the seventh vessel within the Algoma Tankers Limited fleet.12 November 2018 Monday 11:06
Odfjell SE: 2018 the Turning Point for Chemical TankersThe chemical tanker market remained challenging in the third quarter of this year, however, it stabilized quarter-on-quarter, according to Norwegian shipping and tank terminal company Odfjell SE.10 November 2018 Saturday 11:49
Frigate and Oil Tanker Collided in NorwayA full evacuation has commenced after two ships have collided outside the Sture-terminal in Hjeltefjord in Hordaland. The frigate takes in large amounts of water, according to VG. Several persons are injured.08 November 2018 Thursday 12:06
Norway Soar Into Record Territory on VesselsNorway has seen a record number of vessels in the Norwegian International Ship Register (NIS) since 2008.08 November 2018 Thursday 11:31
Iran Uses Ghost Tankers Against US SanctionsAnalysts at a watchdog that monitors global oil shipments have revealed that they have been utterly exhausted from trying to track Iran’s oil exports amid a looming US embargo on the petrochemical sector.06 November 2018 Tuesday 15:00
Pirates Attacked on a Bunkering Tanker in KongoOn October 29, in an unusual double attack, pirates boarded and took command of the bunkering tanker Anuket Amber at a position 100 nm off Pointe-Noire, Republic of Congo.06 November 2018 Tuesday 11:40
Trafigura Names First of 35 New TankersSingapore's commodity trading company Trafigura Group has named the first of its 35 crude oil and product tankers being built in South Korea and China.21 September 2018 Friday 11:30
Typhoon Drives Tanker into Bridge Near Osakayphoon Jebi arrived in Osaka on Tuesday, and its fierce winds swept a product tanker into the bridge between the Kansai International Airport and the mainland.05 September 2018 Wednesday 09:1
Two Wind-Power Rotor Sails Installed on LR2 TankerOn Thursday, wind propulsion firm Norsepower announced that it has completed the installation of two of its Rotor Sails aboard the LR2 tanker Maersk Pelican.31 August 2018 Friday 11:20
South Korean Coast Guard Intercepts Fleeing TankerOn Tuesday, the Korea Coast Guard intercepted and arrested the product tanker Palladiy after it tried to leave Busan's anchorage without clearance.29 August 2018 Wednesday 09:15
Tanker with 17 Crew Goes Missing off West AfricaOn Monday, the Georgian government reported that the product tanker Pantelena has dropped out of contact and gone missing during a voyage in the Gulf of Guinea.21 August 2018 Tuesday 12:50
Team Tankers Back into the BlackBermuda-based chemical tanker company Team Tankers International managed to return to profitability in the second quarter of 2018, as 14 new ships from recent acquisitions boosted earnings.21 August 2018 Tuesday 09:40
Bunker Tanker Refloated off MaltaSalvors from a ship repair yard in Malta have finally refloated the small bunkering tanker Hephaestus, which went hard aground in a storm near Qawra in mid-February.16 August 2018 Thursday 12:20
Police Detain Tanker's Crew for Suspected Hit and RunIndian authorities have concluded that the VLCC Desh Shakti was likely the vessel involved in a hit-and-run collision with a fishing boat off Kerala last week.15 August 2018 Wednesday 09:15
Investigators Examine Tanker Suspected in Hit-and-RunOfficials at the port of Mangalore, India are inspecting the tanker Desh Shakti for clues about her possible involvement in a deadly hit-and-run collision off Kochi.11 August 2018 Saturday 11:10
Thun Tankers Adds TankerThun Tankers will strengthen the existing fleet with m/t Wisby Teak, said a press release from the company.06 August 2018 Monday 13:45
Hafnia Tankers in Leaseback Deal with Sole Shipping FundDenmark's Hafnia Tankers has completed two sale and leaseback transactions with a Sole Shipping fund.01 August 2018 Wednesday 10:45
Saudi Oil Tanker Attacked Off Yemen CoasYemen's Houthis attacked a Saudi oil tanker in the Red Sea, causing slight damage, an Arab coalition said on Wednesday.26 July 2018 Thursday 09:45
OSG Orders Korean-Built Tankers for U.S.-Flag TradeOn Tuesday, Overseas Shipholding Group announced that it has ordered two new U.S.-flag product tankers from South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Mipo.18 July 2018 Wednesday 13:15
Scorpio Tankers Sells, Leaseback Seven Product TankersScorpio Tankers announced that it has agreed to sell and leaseback six MR product tankers and one LR2 product tanker (STI Alexis) to an international financial institution.18 July 2018 Wednesday 10:15
BW Group Acquires Higher Stake in Hafnia TankersBW Group has entered into a definitive agreement to buy a 36.3% stake in Hafnia Tankers, a shipping company formed by the management team of former Tankers Inc.10 July 2018 Tuesday 09:45
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