InterManager Daily News 08.08.2023.

1. “Despite a challenging and volatile market environment, our financial results for the second quarter of 2023 were profitable and we remain optimistic for favourable Capesize market outlook” says Stamatis Tsantanis, Chairman & CEO of Seanergy Maritime. Seanergy Maritime, announced its financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2023. The Company also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.025 per common share for the second quarter of 2023.For the quarter ended June 30, 2023, the Company generated Net Revenues of $28.3 million, compared to $32.8 million in the second quarter of 2022. Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $15.7 million, compared to $17.3 million for the same period of 2022. https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2023/08/04/despite-a-challenging-and-volatile-market-environment-our-financial-results-for-the-second-quarter-of-2023-were-profitable-and-we-remain-optimistic-for-favourable-capesize-market-outlook-says-sta/
2. “Our fine results would not have been possible without our dedicated seafarers and our shoreside staff” says John C. Hadjipateras, Chairman, President and CEO of Dorian LPG. Dorian LPG a leading owner and operator of modern very large gas carriers (“VLGCs”), reported its financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2023.Key Recent Developments Declared an irregular cash dividend totaling $40.4 million to be paid on or about September 6, 2023. https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2023/08/04/our-fine-results-would-not-have-been-possible-without-our-dedicated-seafarers-and-our-shoreside-staff-says-john-c-hadjipateras-chairman-president-and-ceo-of-dorian-lpg/
3. Tow-away regulations in Rotterdam for incorrectly moored barges. In Rotterdam, new tow-away regulations have been implemented for improperly moored and anchored barges. The Port of Rotterdam Authority has amended its General Terms and Conditions to address this issue. There are substantial penalties for those who violate these regulations.https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2023/08/04/tow-away-regulations-in-rotterdam-for-incorrectly-moored-barges/
4. MSC joins Sea LNG as latest coalition member. SEA-LNG, the multi-sector industry coalition established to demonstrate the benefits of the LNG pathway as a route to shipping’s decarbonisation, today welcomes MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, the world-leading shipping company, as its latest member. https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2023/08/04/msc-joins-sea-lng-as-latest-coalition-member/
5. APM Terminals Callao receives largest capacity container ship to ever berth in Peru. This week, the Callao Multipurpose North Terminal, operated by APM Terminals, welcomed “MSC Chiyo”, the largest capacity container ship to ever call in Peru. The new container ship, operated by shipping line MSC came into operation this year. https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2023/08/04/apm-terminals-callao-receives-largest-capacity-container-ship-to-ever-berth-in-peru/
6. Euronav adds $190.5m to sustainability-linked financing. Belgian tanker owner Euronav has clinched a new sustainability-linked loan to finance four newbuilds entering service this year. The $190.5m facility is intended for VLCC Clovis, and a trio of suezmaxes the Brugge, Brest and Bristol. The 299,158 dwt Clovis was delivered end-May and 156,851 dwt Brugge joined the fleet In July. https://splash247.com/euronav-adds-190-5m-to-sustainability-linked-financing/
7. GasLog fixes out two LNG carriers. Peter Livanos-controlled GasLog has locked away two of its liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers on time charter agreements. In its second-quarter results statement, the Greek gas ship owner and operator said it had agreed a multi-year charter deal with Kansai Electric-affiliated KE Fuel International for the 2014-built 155,000 cu m tri-fuel diesel electric (TFDE) carrier Solaris. The ship will come off contract in October and go on charter with the Japanese utility until March 2030. https://splash247.com/gaslog-fixes-out-two-lng-carriers/
8. BIMCO: Russian seaborne crude oil export volumes fall. Russian seaborne crude oil export volumes have remained strong and grew 13% year-on-year in 2022, despite the invasion of Ukraine. However, after a 4% month-on-month fall in June, volumes fell another 16% month-on-month in July, and the Russian administration has announced export cuts for August, said BIMCO chief shipping analyst Niels Rasmussen. An even more important factor for the crude tanker market is how EU regulations have reshaped crude trades. https://www.rivieramm.com/news-content-hub/bimco-russian-seaborne-crude-oil-export-volumes-fall-77255
9. Norwegian Viva delivered, ‘backbone’ of future fleet. Along with its sister-ships, it will form the backbone of the future NCL fleet, at 143,000 tonnes, almost 300 m long, and accommodating approximately 3,100 guests. Deliveries of the series are scheduled through to 2028. The Prima class is based on a prototype project developed by Fincantieri. The yard explains, “this enhances the consolidated features of NCL’s signature offering of freedom and flexibility, qualified by an innovative configuration for an elevated passenger experience. https://www.rivieramm.com/news-content-hub/norwegian-viva-delivered-backbone-of-future-fleet-77258
10. Panama Canal seen losing $200 million next year as ship crossings dip. The Panama Canal expects its revenue to shrink by about $200 million in its next fiscal year due to crossing restrictions meant to save water as a consequence of an unprecedented drought, its administrator announced on Thursday. The projected losses come as the transoceanic waterway key to moving hundreds of billions of dollars in global trade each year expects its daily average for cargo ship crossings to slide by about 16% https://www.shippingtribune.com/news/shipping/Panama+Canal+seen+losing+%24200+million+next+year+as+ship+crossings+dip