Iran Routes Oil to Batam Port Amid Western Sanctions

  London. Iran is using an Indonesian port in a strategy to keep up sales to buyers in Asia in the teeth of Western sanctions, according to shipping data and industry sources. Two Iranian very large crude carriers (VLCCs) able to hold 2 million barrels each sailed to Batam Island in April, according to AIS…

Two Passengers Vanish from Carnival Spirit

  Update: Australian authorities called off the search for the two missing passengers after scouring hundreds of miles of water and coastline. Late Friday afternoon, New South Wales police said they called off the search after finding no sign of the couple. The search, involving an Australian navy ship, the police force’s marine unit and…

Alam Maritim gets Petronas Carigali extension

  Kuala Lumpur: Alam Maritim Resources Berhad has recently been awarded an extension of contract by Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd for the provision of an accommodation vessel to the value of around RM38m. The deal is inclusive of catering, lodging and de-mobilisation costs and will be effective from 9 October 2013 to 8 October 2014.…