The Greek Rhetoric
Associations, Comment, European Union, Legal, Organisations, Politics and Government, Taxation — January 31, 2015 at 9:40 PMJohn A. Economides
The unfolding of the relations between the new Greek government and the EMU / the creditors is worrisome. With reference to possible developments some context could be helpful. John A. Economides* writes:
The main fiscal problem of the Greek economy is not the debt but the public deficit(s). The deficits derive from the public sector consumption on which the Greek economy is based. In order...
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Marine Insurance
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Organisations
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Markets
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World Holidays: 1-14 February 2015
COUNTRY: Worldwide
Public holidays around the world in the coming two weeks include the following:
Tue 3 Feb – Thaipusam (Malaysia)
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Four gold and early glory
30 January 2015 - Issued on behalf of ISAF Sailing World Cup - What could be sweeter than to wrap an Olympic-style event with a medal guaranteed before the Medal Race even starts?
At ISAF Sailing World Cup Miami, there’s an answer for that. Having the gold medal itself wrapped up, and extending...
January 31st, 2015 | Sailing, Sports, Yachting | Read More
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31 January 2015 - Issued on behalf of ISAF Sailing World Cup - The Paralympic competition concluded at ISAF Sailing World Cup Miami, Presented by Sunbrella. It was a frustrating finish with little to no breeze forcing several cancellations. Nonetheless the podium places have been decided.
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30 January 2015 - Issued on behalf of ISAF Sailing World Cup - One measure of the success of Olympic class racing on Biscayne Bay is the steadily growing participation. The numbers in 2015—599 boats from 63 countries—make this a record turnout. But make that 64 countries. Add Cuba to the list.
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European shipping week welcomes more keynote speakers and panellists
Adam Goldstein, President and COO of Royal Caribbean Cruises, Pierfrancesco Vago, Chairman of CLIA Europe and Executive Chairman of MSC Cruises, and Paolo Tonon, Vice-President and Head of Maersk Technology join an impressive list of key industry shipping personnel and EU regulators at European Shipping...
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ISAF Sailing World Cup Miami, presented by Sunbrella – Day 4 highlights
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Hot Port News from GAC
Dead ship tow
January 30, 2015, United States, Mobile, Alabama
There will be a dead ship tow of the SS BELLATRIX (950 feet length overall and 106 feet wide) from the Mobile sea buoy to the BAE Shipyard starting at approximately 0700 hours local time today (30 January).
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ITF demands release of arrested Cameroon union leaders
Fioko Patrice, from the ITF-affiliated National Union of Land Transport Sector Employees (SYNESTER) union, was arrested, tried and sentenced to six months in prison in Cameroon on 19 January for the ‘advocation of crime, sedition and terrorist activity’ after distributing leaflets promoting a planned...
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HFW Insurance Bulletin – Jan. 2015
INSURANCE BULLETIN
30 January 2015
Welcome to HFW’s Insurance Bulletin, which is a summary of the key insurance and reinsurance regulatory announcements, market developments,...
January 30th, 2015 | Associations, Insurance and Reinsurance, Legal, Marine Insurance | Read More
Professional Driver Training in Tanzania – see Transaid’s new film
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January 2015
Professional Driver Training in Tanzania – watch the video
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January 30th, 2015 | Charity, Education and Training, Film Industry, HR | Read More
Diana Containerships Inc. Launches a Mobile Application Available on both iOS and Android
Diana Containerships Inc.’s app provides investors, analysts, and every interested party an easy and user friendly way to stay connected with the latest news of Diana Containerships Inc.
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January 30th, 2015 | Associations, Company Profiles, Container shipping, Markets, Stock Markets | Read More
News from The Nautical Institute
NAUTICAL INSTITUTE NEWS - January 2015
The Navigator: communicating effectively
Safe navigation depends on effective communication. That’s why the February issue of our free magazine for professional...
January 30th, 2015 | Associations, Environment, HR, Maritime Education and Training, Press and Media, Reports, The Nautical Institute | Read More
RCEM Newsletter January 2015
30 January 2015
Editorial
May we take this opportunity to wish you a very happy and prosperous 2015!The Research Centre for Energy Management (RCEM) at ESCP Europe is delighted to report that 2014 was a great success. We had our second intake of Master in Energy Management students...
January 30th, 2015 | Company Profiles, Corporate Social Responsibility, Education and Training, Energy, HR, Press and Media | Read More
HRAS: Launch of Missing Seafarers Reporting Programme
David Hammond
The ‘Missing Seafarers Reporting Programme’ goes live.
www.missingsearafers.org
Globally supporting seafarers, fishermen and their families
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January 30th, 2015 | Associations, Corporate Social Responsibility, Fisheries, Health and Safety, HR, Insight, Manning - Seafarers and Offshore, Maritime Education and Training, People and Places, Safety and Security | Read More
Daily Overview of Global Markets & the SEE Region (30 January 2015)
Dr. Platon Monokroussos, Chief Market Economist, Deputy General Manager, Eurobank Ergasias S.A
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WORLD ECONOMIC & MARKET DEVELOPMENTS
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ESPO News Monthly Overview – January 2015
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This month, our featured port is Riga, which, amongst other things, discusses the importance of the cruise industry to the port, and the latest developments in the port’s major relocation project, the Krievu Sala project.
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January 30th, 2015 | Associations, Canals, Inland Waterways, Land Trasnport, Logistics, Ports & Terminals, Rail | Read More
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The Lloyd’s Register monthly Newsletter – Jan 2015
The speed and technical skill of LR’s Ship Emergency Response Service helped salvage the Hoegh Osaka, grounded in Southampton early this month. Find out more
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January 30th, 2015 | Classification Societies, Environment, Press and Media, Taxation, Technical | Read More
Midweek market blues continue with the BDI at 666 and 632…
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Indeed you read correct; the Baltic Dry Index continues its downwards course hitting a new record low at 632 – the last one being at 647.
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