Diana Shipping Inc. today announced that, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, it took delivery of the newly built m/v “Atalandi”, an Ice Class Panamax dry bulk vessel of 77,529 dwt that was contracted in March 2012.
The company also announced that, through the aforementioned subsidiary, it has entered into a time charter contract with Glencore Grain B.V. for the newly delivered “Atalandi” at a gross charter rate of US$13,500 per day, minus a 5% commission paid to third parties, for a period of minimum eleven months to maximum fourteen months. The charter is expected to commence tomorrow.
In addition, the company also announced that it has agreed to extend the present time charter contract with Rio Tinto Shipping Pty, Ltd. for one of its Panamax dry bulk vessels, the m/v “Melia”. The gross charter rate is US$12,000 per day, minus a 3.75% commission paid to third parties, for a period of minimum eleven months to maximum fourteen months. The charter commenced on May 10, 2014.
The “Melia” is a 76,225 dwt Panamax dry bulk vessel built in 2005.
For more than a decade, Breakbulk Europe has served as the networking hub for industry professionals who do business in Europe — or would like to! Exhibitors and sponsors include cargo owners, ocean carriers, freight forwarders, ports/terminals, heavy haulers, equipment companies and more that are involved in this specialized industry.
In addition to exceptional networking opportunities, Breakbulk Europe provides a dynamic conference, along with a range of educational and training workshops — intensive all-day classes held the day before the exhibition opens as well as many on-the-floor sessions.
Over 7,600 participants attended Breakbulk Europe 2016
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Ferry travel is in the limelight. The potential for driving tourism growth is immense – and for archipelago nations battling with urban congestion, ferry services pose a clean, efficient alternative in everyday public transport. But high-profile ferry accidents have brought ever greater attention to safety regulations for Asia’s maritime travel industry.
Amid these circumstances, how can vessel operators cope with ever-tightening safety requirements, while making the right decisions at the right time to capture rising demand? What are the smartest ways to improve service reliability and fleet quality, that maximize operating and capital spend? What are the industry’s best-practices for sustainable growth, and how can they be achieved?
Play your part! Join us at the Ferries Asia Summit 2017 to push forward the regional debate on making Asia’s ferry industry more progressive, safe, and commercially sustainable. Bringing together fast-ferry, RO-RO and ROPAX vessel owners along with international and domestic maritime regulators, classification agencies, shipbuilders and naval architects, this event connects the entire value chain for a meaningful holistic debate on ferry operations excellence in Asia.
WHAT’S ON THE AGENDA THIS YEAR?
Comprehensive debates on addressing the complexity of ferry safety in Asia: Is vessel age truly the greatest concern? How significant are other factors, and how can they be addressed?
Pathways to change through greater public-private collaboration
Contrasting viewpoints on the most effective ways to enhance operational stability & passenger management
Cost-efficient O&M strategies to extend vessel life & tips for stakeholder management to avoid purchasing mistakes
Integrating ferry business with tourism opportunities through strategic partnerships
Exciting formats including speed networking, panel discussions & a high-intensity fast-pitch ‘Shark Tank’!
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