Euronav has disposed Artois, the oldest carrier in its fleet. Tanker was sold for USD 22 million and it is scheduled to be delivered to its new owner in December.
Euronav’s fleet currently comprises 55 vessels.
Kea Trader Splits in Half
On November 12, on the Durand Reef, containership Kea Trader developed a crack and split in half. Critical break and heavy waves resulted in two units to sink. Now, they are being monitored by two tugs and anti-pollution specialists.
Teekay Tankers Sells Two Aframax Tankers
Teekay Tankers has decided to sell two 1999-built Aframax tankers for USD 12.7 million. One Aframax tanker was already delivered and the other is scheduled to be delivered in the end of November 2017.
Carnival Horizon Completes Sea Trials in the Adriatic Sea
133,500-ton Carnival Horizon, completed its final sea trials in the Adriatic Sea and will then re-position to the US. Carnival Horizon is the newest ship in the fleet which will be able to accommodate more than 6,400 people on board.
Big number of officers, technicians and engineers on board thoroughly tested ship’s sistems.
Scorpio Buys Four Bulkers
Scorpio Bulkers has entered into two agreements to acquire one Kamsarmax and three Ultramax vessels. As informed, the ships will be bought for USD 90 million, and USD 77.1 million will be paid in cash.
All of the Ultramax ships were constructed at Chengxi Shipyard in China.
Pirates Attack Oil Tanker in Nigeria
On November 1. tanker was attacked by armed pirates and managed to escape. The crew secured all access to the vessel and retreated into the citadel. Shortly after, a Naval vessel arrived at the scene causing the pirate group to retreat.
The attack happened ten days after crew members of a Panamax containership Demeter were kidnapped.
MOL and COSCO Confirm Ownership of YAMAL LNG Vessels
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and COSCO Shipping have confirmed ownership of YAMAL LNG carriers. LNG vessels are intended for the Yamal LNG Project, but there were not many details given. The total number of vessels will be increased to 17 in 2020.
GoodBulk Plans to Buy 13 Carriers
GoodBulk Ltd has entered into an agreement to acquire 7 to 13 bulk carriers from CarVal Investors. GoodBulk will pay up to USD 10.5 million for 7 carriers which will be delivered to their owner in year 2017-2018.
GoodBulk has the option to acquire additional 6 Capesize vessels.
Korea Lines orders two bulkers
Korea Lines Corporation has ordered two bulkers and the company would be paying USD 164 million. According to Yonhap, Hyundai Heavy Industries will construct the two vessels and deliver them to a new owner in 2020.
Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding Group Delivers Pan Asia Carrier
The Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding Group delivered to its owners the Pan Asia LNG carrier. The ship is owned by the China National Offshore Oil Corporation. The Pan America, Pan Europe and Pan Africa vessels are currently under construction and are expected to be completed in 2018 and 2019.