Team Beijaflore Tour Voile Champions 2019
Sailing, Sports — July 21, 2019 at 8:44 PM..
Team Beijaflore Tour Voile Champions 2019
A truly unforgettable Super Final of the Tour Voile served up an even higher than usual dose of tension, excitement and top-level sailing – all set against the stunning backdrop of the Baie des Anges in Nice. A thrilling match within the match saw overall leaders Team Beijaflore and Cheminées Poujoulat embark on an incredible battle to the very last tack with a...
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The Court of Appeal’s decision in Ark Shipping Co LLC v. Silverburn Shipping (IOM) Ltd, “ARCTIC
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Organisations
The BDI surges further amid ultra-perplexed geopolitics
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The BDI surges further amid ultra-perplexed geopolitics
The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) gained another 66 points...
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Sobel on unsound dollar intervention, OMFIF appoints new chief executive, and more
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Balboa Yacht Club – Governor’s Cup 2019, Day 5
Coming down to the fifth race in the finals, Egnot- Johnson prevailed. Photo credit: Andrew Delves – RNZYS
Balboa Yacht Club – Governor’s Cup 2019, Day 5
Egnot-Johnson (NZL) survives a late charge by Takahashi (NZL) to win the finals 3-2; by all accounts, the closest racing in the 53-year...
July 21st, 2019 | Sailing, Sports | Read More
Fighting to the Finish in Nice
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Fighting to the Finish in Nice
There is very little that is predictable about the racing in the Tour Voile and this 42nd edition is no exception. From the top eight boats that qualify for the Nautical Stadium Finals to the daily winners and even the wind conditions, anything can and does happen on...
July 20th, 2019 | Sailing, Sports | Read More
Hot Port news from GAC
Hot Port News from GAC
20-Jul-2019
WORLD HOLIDAYS: 21 JULY-3 AUGUST 2019
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BRITISH SHIPS URGED TO AVOID THE STRAIT AFTER TANKER SEIZED
Strait of Hormuz
World Holidays: 21 July-3 August 2019
Saturday, July 20, 2019, Worldwide
Public holidays around the world in the coming two weeks include the...
July 20th, 2019 | Anniversaries, Holidays, Piracy and Terrorism, Port Conditions, Ports & Terminals | Read More
Balboa Yacht Club – Governor’s Cup 2019, Day 4
Nick Egnot-Johnson (NZL) had a good day Friday, advancing to the semi-finals and then going 1-1 with Jack Parkin (USA). In the other Semi, pre-regatta favorite Leonard Takahashi (NZL) lost two races to Frank Dair (USA). The Semis, first-to-win-three-races, continue on Saturday, followed by the first-to-three...
July 20th, 2019 | Sailing, Sports | Read More
The BDI@2,170 with mess in two of Planet Ocean’s dire straits
John Faraclas
The BDI@2,170 with mess in two of Planet Ocean’s dire straits
The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) was up earlier on today 40 points standing at 2,170; the perplexed geopolitics now confirm our fears on our numerous written hints on Planet Ocean’s dire straits over the last seven years following...
July 19th, 2019 | Chartering, Dry Bulkcarriers, Markets, Reports, Shipping Indices, Statistics, Stock Markets, Tankers, Trade and Commerce | Read More
Tanker ‘seizure’ raises huge concern for seafarers’ navigating the Gulf
Tanker ‘seizure’ raises huge concern for seafarers’ navigating the Gulf
Global seafarers’ charity, Stella Maris (Apostleship of the Sea), says the impact of the reports of another tanker ‘seizure’ will pile stress and anxiety on all seafarers navigating the region.
Media reports say the British...
July 19th, 2019 | Charity | Read More
International Chamber of Shipping expresses concern over developing situation in the Gulf of Hormuz
Guy Platten
International Chamber of Shipping expresses concern over developing situation in the Gulf of Hormuz
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) is receiving reports that a British registered vessel – Stena Impero – has been diverted from its original course in the Strait of Hormuz...
July 19th, 2019 | Associations, International Chamber of Shipping, Military, Tankers | Read More
Dramatic conclusion to Hempel Youth Sailing World Championships
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Dramatic conclusion to Hempel Youth Sailing World Championships
A dramatic final race in the Boy’s Laser Radial turned the podium inside out in Gdynia, Poland as the Hempel Youth Sailing World Championships came to a close.
Poland’s Tytus Butowski and Australia’s Zac Littlewood were fighting...
July 19th, 2019 | Banking, Finance | Read More
Cheminées Poujoulat burns bright in Hyères
Cheminées Poujoulat burns bright in Hyères
Robin Follin, Gaulthier Germain and Antoine Rucard of Cheminées Poujoulat shot off the line in today’s Nautical Stadium Final and stormed around the course in textbook fashion, never really looking like they were in danger of being caught. Coupled with...
July 19th, 2019 | Sailing, Sports | Read More
The Shipowners’ Club: Gangway Guidance Booklet
The front cover of the Gangway Guidance Booklet
The Shipowners’ Club: Gangway Guidance Booklet
The Club regularly deals with claims involving access to vessels. Given their size, the majority of vessels entered with the Club utilise gangways rather than accommodation ladders which tend to be constructed...
July 19th, 2019 | Health and Safety, Manning - Seafarers and Offshore, Maritime Accidents, Maritime Education and Training, P and I Clubs, Safety and Security | Read More
“2020 Global Sulphur Limit implementation: INTERCARGO raises Safety concerns”
“2020 Global Sulphur Limit implementation: INTERCARGO raises Safety concerns”
With 1 January 2020 less than five and a half months away, INTERCARGO expresses its growing concern in view of
the magnitude of the challenge lying ahead for the industry and the need for a smooth transition.
The global...
July 19th, 2019 | Emissions, Energy, Environment, Intercargo, Pollution | Read More
Moby names Damen ASD Tug 2813 Vincenzino O. in Cagliari
Achille Onorato (CEO, Moby), Antonio Marte (Sales manager, Damen Shipyards Group)
Moby names Damen ASD Tug 2813 Vincenzino O. in Cagliari
On 18 July 2019, Moby held a naming ceremony for their new Damen ASD Tug 2813, Vincenzino O. in Cagliari as part of the company’s plans to upgrade its fleet.
Moby’s...
July 19th, 2019 | Marine Equipment Products and Services, Shipbuilding and Shipyards | Read More
Daily Overview of Global Markets & the SEE Region (Friday, 19 July, 2019)
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Daily Overview of Global Markets & the SEE Region (Friday, 19 July, 2019)
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WORLD ECONOMIC & MARKET DEVELOPMENTS
GLOBAL MARKETS: Market sentiment towards risk assets improved in early trade on Friday with Asian bourses ending higher followed by modestly firmer European equity markets...
July 19th, 2019 | Banking, Finance, Markets, Reports, Statistics, Stock Markets | Read More
RMT demands urgent action on Royal Fleet Auxiliary pay as Government prepare to lift cap for other groups of workers
Mick Cash
RMT demands urgent action on Royal Fleet Auxiliary pay as Government prepare to lift cap for other groups of workers
Maritime union RMT today demanded action from the Government in an on-going pay dispute involving workers at the Royal Navy supplies lifeline – the Royal Fleet Auxiliary...
July 19th, 2019 | Labour Disputes, Rail | Read More
Balboa Yacht Club – Governor’s Cup 2019 —
Jack Parkin (USA, Riverside YC) and his team of Bram Brakman, Victoria Thompson, and Wiley Rogers had a stellar day, 4 wins and 1 loss, to advance to second on the leaderboard
Balboa Yacht Club – Governor’s Cup 2019 —
53rd GovCup: Leonard Takahashi (NZL) continues his winning ways;...
July 19th, 2019 | Sailing, Sports | Read More
SOS Session Spotlight – Social License and the Blue Economy: Roles, Responsibilities and Opportunities for Innovation
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SOS Session Spotlight – Social License and the Blue Economy: Roles, Responsibilities and Opportunities for Innovation
The social and political acceptability of ocean industries, sometimes known as the “social license to operate”, plays a fundamental role in securing the future potential...
July 19th, 2019 | Climate, Emissions, Energy, Environment, Events, Conferences,Forums and Symposiums, Oceanology, Pollution | Read More
Olafur Eliasson: In Real Life – his exhibition inside and outside Tate Modern
Moss Wall.
Olafur Eliasson: In Real Life – his exhibition inside and outside Tate Modern
By James Brewer
A baby reaches out to feel the texture of Moss Wall, a 20 m wide floor to ceiling blanket of Scandinavian reindeer lichen. The tactile tapestry is a 1994 artwork by the Danish-Icelandic artist...
July 18th, 2019 | Art and auctions, Exhibitions | Read More
Three gold medals decided at the Hempel Youth Sailing World Championships
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Three gold medals decided at the Hempel Youth Sailing World Championship
The penultimate day of the 2019 Hempel Youth Sailing World Championships in Gdynia, Poland saw three gold medals decided ahead of Friday’s final races.
There are double celebrations in the 420 fleets tonight after Seb...
July 18th, 2019 | Sailing, Sports | Read More
