Daily Overview of Global Markets & the SEE Region (Wednesday, October 18, 2017)
Banking, Company Profiles, Finance, Markets, News, Person Profiles, Reports, Shipfinance, Statistics, Stock Markets — October 18, 2017 at 12:03 PMDr. Platon , Monokroussos, Chief Market Economist, Deputy General Manager, Eurobank Ergasias S.A.,
HIGHLIGHTS
WORLD ECONOMIC & MARKET DEVELOPMENTS
GLOBAL MARKETS: German Bunds retained a firm tone in European trade on Wednesday amid increased expectations that the ECB will adopt a cautious approach to winding down its asset purchases scheme at the October 26th monetary policy meeting on the back of...
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Marine Insurance
4 takeaways from the IMB’s latest global piracy report
Captain P. Mukundan
London, 17 October 2017 – A total of 121 incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships were reported...
Oct 17, 2017 8:23
Shipmanagement
Wärtsilä dual-fuel engines to power four new LNG Carriers
The Wärtsilä 34DF dual-fuel engine.
Wärtsilä Corporation, 18 October 2017 at 10 a.m. EEST – The technology group...
Oct 18, 2017 9:49
Organisations
IMO regional centre assists in Agia Zoni II clean up
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10/10/2017 – The IMO-administered Regional Marine Pollution Emergency Response Centre for the Mediterranean...
Oct 10, 2017 14:53
Markets
Wärtsilä dual-fuel engines to power four new LNG Carriers
The Wärtsilä 34DF dual-fuel engine.
Wärtsilä Corporation, 18 October 2017 at 10 a.m. EEST – The technology group...
Oct 18, 2017 9:49
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Hot Port News from GAC
17-Oct-2017
PIRACY RATES DOWN IN FIRST NINE MONTHS OF 2017: IMB REPORT
Worldwide
Piracy rates down in first nine months of 2017: IMB report
Tuesday, October 17, 2017, Worldwide
A total of 121 incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships were reported in the first nine...
October 17th, 2017 | Piracy and Terrorism, Reports | Read More
ICCT report: Oil + container shipping fleets are speeding up
Flagging up a new study by the team @ ICCT which assesses the maritime sector’s GHG from 2013-2015.
Key findings include:
Fuel consumption is increasing. Maritime fuel consumption increased from 291 to 298 million tonnes (+2.4%) from 2013 to 2015, compared to a 7% increase in demand for...
October 17th, 2017 | Climate, Emissions, Environment, Pollution, Reports | Read More
Hapag-Lloyd is the First Ocean Carrier in the UK to Offer Avantida’s reUse Container Management Services
Antwerp, Belgium and the United Kingdom, October 17, 2017–Avantida has announced that Hapag-Lloyd has become the first ocean carrier in the United Kingdom to offer its reUse container management services through the Avantida platform. The application allows the re-use of import containers for...
October 17th, 2017 | Containers, Liner Shipping and Trade, Logistics, Markets | Read More
Tecon Salvador completes Navis N4 implementation…
Tecon Salvador Completes Navis N4 Implementation, Improving Operational Productivity & Enhancing Customer Service
N4 Among Recent Terminal Enhancements to Optimize Operations, Prepare for Future Ocean Supply Chain Demands
Oakland, CA—October 17, 2017 — Navis, a part of Cargotec Corporation,...
October 17th, 2017 | Marine Equipment Products and Services, Ports & Terminals, Regulatory, Technical, Technology | Read More
NSSLGlobal survey demonstrates worrying lack of maritime cybersecurity training amongst crews
NSSLGlobal to disseminate ‘human factors’ cybersecurity awareness video on all newly-installed equipment
17 October 2017 – A survey by independent satellite communications provider, NSSLGlobal, has revealed that, although crewmembers understand that they are partially responsible for maintaining...
October 17th, 2017 | HR, IT and Communications, Maritime Education and Training | Read More
Record Interferry conference reviews issues with financial impact
Mike Corrigan
The challenges and opportunities posed by alternative fuels, safety management and social media dominated Interferry’s 42nd annual conference in Split, Croatia, where a record 370 delegates shared insights on ship technologies, safety issues including cybersecurity and the customer experience.
Attendance...
October 17th, 2017 | Associations, Cruise Ferry, Events, Conferences,Forums and Symposiums | Read More
Daily Overview of Global Markets & the SEE Region (Tuesday, October 17, 2017)
Dr. Platon , Monokroussos, Chief Market Economist, Deputy General Manager, Eurobank Ergasias S.A.,
HIGHLIGHTS
WORLD ECONOMIC & MARKET DEVELOPMENTS
GLOBAL MARKETS: Short-term UST bond yields moved higher on newswires conveying that Stanford University economist John Taylor made a positive impression...
October 17th, 2017 | Banking, Company Profiles, Finance, Markets, News, Reports, Shipfinance, Statistics, Stock Markets | Read More
Liberian Registry launches cyber and ship security computer-based training programme
The Liberian Registry has launched a Cyber and Ship Security Computer-Based Training (CBT) programme that provides a comprehensive overview of cyber-security issues, including concepts such as malware, network security, identity theft, risk management, and other common threats to maritime security.
Jorgen...
October 17th, 2017 | Flags, Maritime Education and Training | Read More
Caution with the BDI and Geopolitics…
John Faraclas
Caution with the BDI@1,523… and geopolitics
The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) closed earlier on today 38 points higher since last Friday and now reads 1,523 points – one of the best ever for many months now… Geopolitics as per our feelings – in writing as you can read all our previous...
October 16th, 2017 | Banking, Chartering, Dry Bulkcarriers, Finance, Markets, Military, News, Piracy and Terrorism, Religion, Reports, Shipfinance, Statistics, Stock Markets, Tankers, Trade and Commerce | Read More
AkzoNobel’s cargo tank coating wins ICIS Innovation Awards
October 16, 2017 – AkzoNobel scooped two prestigious honors at the recent ICIS Innovation Awards for the Interline 9001 ultra-performance cargo tank coating supplied through its International brand.
As well as being awarded with the overall Innovation Award, Interline 9001 also received the Best Product...
October 16th, 2017 | Awards, Marine Equipment Products and Services | Read More
September was best month so far for American Hellenic
Vincent Solarino,
After 15 months of successful operations and faster than expected growth, American Hellenic Hull’s Board of Directors analyzed the company’s standing during its meeting of 11th October that took place in the Four Seasons Hotel, Limassol, Cyprus, under the chairmanship of Vincent...
October 16th, 2017 | Events, Conferences,Forums and Symposiums, P and I Clubs | Read More
International Smart Ship Awards Launched
Fathom-news is pleased to announce the launch of its Smart Ship Awards, sponsored by Tototheo Maritime
The Smart Ship Awards are the first awards solely dedicated to identifying the players making a real difference in leading the digital transformation of the shipping and maritime sectors to a smart,...
October 16th, 2017 | Associations, Awards, Environment | Read More
Hot Port News from GAC
16-Oct-2017
CONSTRUCTION OF OUTFALLS AT FORMER KAI TAK RUNWAY
Hong Kong
CROSS HARBOUR SWIMMING RACES
Hong Kong
Construction of outfalls at former Kai Tak runway
Monday, October 16, 2017, Hong Kong
For approximately 14 months, marine works involving the construction of two...
October 16th, 2017 | Construction, Port Conditions, Ports & Terminals, Sports | Read More
Take your seat for the ICS International Shipping Conference
Esben Poulsson, ICS Chairman speaking at the ICS International Shipping Conference
Emissions, green shipping, manpower – the debate at the International Chamber of Shipping’s (ICS) conference last month was fast paced and at times controversial. With a capacity crowd, and a full LISW schedule there...
October 16th, 2017 | Associations, Events, Conferences,Forums and Symposiums, International Chamber of Shipping | Read More
ÖVP wins October 15th Austrian snap election; far-right FPÖ likely to enter government (Monday, October 16, 2017)
Sebastian Kurz
Global Economic & Market Outlook – Focus Notes (Monday, October 16 2017)
ÖVP wins October 15th Austrian snap election; far-right FPÖ likely to enter government
October 15th Austrian snap election outcome. According to the results available so far, the centre-right Austrian...
October 16th, 2017 | Markets, Reports | Read More
Southampton-based charity opens new seafarers’ centre in the city
l to r: Dr Peter Swift Vice Chairman Sailors’ Society, Bob Jones Chairman Merchant Navy Welfare Board, Sandra Welch Deputy CEO and director of programme Sailors’ Society, the Mayor of Southampton Councillor Les Harris and Stuart Rivers CEO Sailors’ Society at the centre’s opening on Friday
International...
October 16th, 2017 | Associations, Charity, Events, Conferences,Forums and Symposiums | Read More
DNV GL rolls out electronic certificates across entire fleet
DNV GL has commenced the roll out of IMO compliant electronic class and statutory certificates across its entire fleet. (Copyright DNV GL)
Hamburg, 16 October 2017: In a historic first for the ship classification industry, DNV GL has commenced the roll out of IMO compliant electronic class and statutory...
October 16th, 2017 | Classification Societies, Regulatory, Shipmanagement | Read More
NI Cork Command Seminar looks to future of shipping industry
Captain Robert McCabe FNI
16.10.17 – The latest in The Nautical Institute’s 2017 series of Command Seminars continues to focus on Navigation Accidents and their Causes, but also looks beyond that to wider issues affecting the future development of the shipping industry.
“Human factors are the...
October 16th, 2017 | Associations, Events, Conferences,Forums and Symposiums, Health and Safety, Maritime Accidents, Safety and Security, The Nautical Institute | Read More
Abu Dhabi Ports Launches Sustainability Week
Abu Dhabi Ports Sustainability Week- Ribbon Cutting
In collaboration with Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) and National Marine Dredging Company (NMDC)
Abu Dhabi-UAE: 16 October 2017 – Abu Dhabi Ports, the master developer, operator and manager of commercial and community ports within the emirate of...
October 16th, 2017 | Environment, Events, Conferences,Forums and Symposiums, Exhibitions | Read More
