Amber Maritime Limited

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Amber Maritime Limited is a privately-owned shipping company based in Lagos, Nigeria. Established in 1995, the company has developed a reputation as a leader in the maritime industry within the West African sub-region. Here are some key points about Amber Maritime Limited:

Services:
- Shipping Agency: Provides comprehensive agency services to various types of vessels, including tankers, bulk carriers, and container ships.
- Chartering: Offers vessel chartering services for various cargo types.
- Bunkering: Supplies fuel to ships, ensuring efficient and timely bunkering services.
- Logistics: Provides logistics and supply chain management services, catering to diverse transportation needs.

Fleet: Amber Maritime Limited manages a diverse fleet of vessels, including tankers and bulk carriers, ensuring they adhere to international safety and environmental standards.

Clientele: The company serves a broad range of clients, including multinational oil companies, major international shipping lines, and local businesses engaged in import and export activities.

Certifications: They are committed to maintaining high standards of service and safety, as evidenced by their adherence to international maritime regulations and certifications, such as ISO standards.

Strategic Position: Based in Lagos, Nigeria's commercial hub, Amber Maritime Limited is strategically positioned to serve both regional and international maritime needs. Its location allows it to efficiently facilitate trade within West Africa and beyond.

Sustainability: The company is dedicated to sustainable practices, focusing on reducing its environmental impact through efficient operations and compliance with environmental regulations.

Expertise: With decades of experience in the maritime industry, Amber Maritime Limited boasts a team of skilled professionals with extensive knowledge in shipping, logistics, and maritime regulations.

The company continues to expand its services and fleet to meet the growing demands of the maritime industry in West Africa and internationally.

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Maritime News

Shipbuilding: Bulk Vessel Deliveries Soar

11 hours ago

“We forecast that bulker deliveries will gradually increase this year and in 2026, reaching 41.2m Deadweight Tonnes (DWT) and a six-year high. Bulker newbuilding contracting was strong in 2023 and 2024, and several of the ships ordered during this period are expected to be delivered during this and next year,” says Filipe Gouveia, Shipping Analysis Manager at BIMCO.Of the 59.3 million DWT expected to be delivered until the end of 2026, the panamax segment accounts for 33.9% while supramax accounts for 28.3%. Ordering for these segments rose in 2023 and 2024 as they were benefitting from comparatively higher freight rates.

Hanwha to Build US-Flagged LNG Carrier

22 hours ago

Hanwha Shipping, a U.S. subsidiary of Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean, on Tuesday said it ordered an LNG carrier valued at roughly $252 million from its own Pennsylvania-based unit Hanwha Philly Shipyard.Under the agreement, the ship will be built in Korea and flagged in the United States. It is slated for delivery in the first half of 2028.The deal comes as the United States works to revive domestic shipbuilding and expand its fleet of commercial and military vessels. Hanwha Systems and Hanwha Ocean bought Philly Shipyard for $100 million in December."This agreement looks to be a 'first step' in building out U.S.

Small Shipyard Grant Recipients Announced

yesterday

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced that the Maritime Administration (MARAD) has awarded $8.75 million in grants to revitalize U.S. shipyards and advance America’s maritime dominance.The funding is part of the Small Shipyard Grant program, which supports advanced training, workforce development and new technologies that strengthen U.S. shipbuilding and repair capabilities. Duffy said the program will help America counter Chinese competition and maintain freedom on the seas.“Unleashing the full power of America's shipyards will boost our economic strength and national security,” said Acting Maritime Administrator Sang Yi.

Electric Passenger Ship Completes Range Test on Lake Constance

2 days ago

On July 10, 2025, the electric solar passenger ship "Insel Mainau," designed and built by Ampereship GmbH, completed a range test on Lake Constance. During a 19-hour continuous journey, the all-electric catamaran covered exactly 211.3 kilometers on the lake, with a remaining battery capacity of 20 percent. The ship was back in regular operation the very next day.The 300-kilometers mark would have been possible in a test designed exclusively for range. Another record journey is already planned for next year in order to be able to implement the data obtained on the currents in Lake Constance and the maximum energy efficiency of the ship.

Dozens Dead After Tourist Boat Capsize in Vietnam

2 days ago

Dozens of rescuers were scrambling in Vietnam on Sunday to trace four missing people after retrieving the bodies of dozens killed when a thunderstorm capsized a boat in the top tourist destination of Halong Bay, authorities said.Despite a calm sea, rescuers, from police and border guards to divers and navy personnel, were battling limited visibility hours before the expected landfall in northern Vietnam of Typhoon Wipha, which is now approaching Hong Kong.The government said rescuers had managed to retrieve the sunken boat and revised down the death toll to 35 from an initial 38 on Saturday, while cutting an estimate of those aboard to 49 from 53