Longstanding outgoing SPNL chairman bows out on a high
Associations, Awards, Charity, Events, Conferences,Forums and Symposiums, HR, Person Profiles — November 18, 2018 at 6:11 PMNew Leader Award
GENEVA – The longstanding outgoing Shipping Professional Network (SPNL) Chairman, Claudio Chiste, was presented the New Leader Award from the prestigious Crans Montana Forum for his work in promoting and empowering the next generation. After handing the reins over to Patricia Schlotmann, SPNL’s first female Chairman, Claudio will now take over as President of the international network of...
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Marine Insurance
The BDI@1,031: between Scylla and Charybdis…
John Faraclas
The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) clinched another 11 points (same as yesterday…) but remains down once again...
Nov 16, 2018 23:57
Shipmanagement
Oceanco’s 109m/357ft project Bravo breaks new ground
The “Bravo”
ALBLASSERDAM, Netherlands, Nov.17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Oceanco’s 109m/357ft ‘Project...
Nov 17, 2018 22:45
Organisations
ECSA welcomes BREXIT Deal
Martin Dorsman
European shipowners welcome the agreement reached on BREXIT yesterday. “ Our primary concern on the short...
Nov 15, 2018 11:05
Markets
The BDI@1,031: between Scylla and Charybdis…
John Faraclas
The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) clinched another 11 points (same as yesterday…) but remains down once again...
Nov 16, 2018 23:57
Recent
HESGB autumn lunch back at The Real Greek
The Petros Kontraros’ table; the most crowded one…
The second post-summer social event of the HESBG (Hellenic Engineers Society of Great Britain) – following the Founders Arms at the south bank of Father Thames drinks and dips do two months ago, returned after three years, to The Real Greek...
November 17th, 2018 | Associations, Charity, Food and Drink | Read More
Hot Port news from GAC
17-Nov-2018
WORLD HOLIDAYS: 18 NOVEMBER-1 DECEMBER 2018
Worldwide
World Holidays: 18 November-1 December 2018
Saturday, November 17, 2018, Worldwide
Public holidays around the world in the coming two weeks include the following:
15 Nov (Thu) – Brazil Republic Day
20 Nov (Tue) – Black Consciousness...
November 17th, 2018 | Anniversaries, Port Conditions, Ports & Terminals, Religion | Read More
Hot Port News from GAC
16-Nov-2018
ENVIRONMENTAL INCENTIVE SCHEME
Port Botany & Port Kembla, Australia
SUPPLY & DELIVERY OF SAND AT TUAS VIEW EXTENSION
Singapore
CABLE LAYING IN EAST JOHOR STRAIT
Singapore
CHRISTMAS BOAT LIGHT PARADE
Singapore
Environmental Incentive Scheme
Friday, November 16, 2018, Port Botany &...
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Damen Shipyards Group celebrates Multraship Carrousel RAVE Tug winning the Maritime KVNR Shipping Award
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Damen Shipyards Group is celebrating the success of Multraship and its innovation arm Novatug in winning the Maritime KVNR Shipping award 2018. Working with a number of industry partners they developed the ground-breaking Carrousel RAVE Tug (CRT) design that is safer, stronger and more manoeuvrable...
November 16th, 2018 | Awards, Events, Conferences,Forums and Symposiums, Marine Equipment Products and Services, Salvage, Towage, Wreck Removals, Shipbuilding and Shipyards, Technical, Technology | Read More
HSH Nordbank: Privatisation marks nine-month results
Stefan Ermisch
Nine-month Group net income before taxes of € 8 (previous year: 201) million
Guarantee brings negative impact of € -188 million – including cash settlement for early termination
Administrative expenses reduced by 13% to € -319 million
CET1-ratio consolidated at a good level...
November 16th, 2018 | Banking, Finance, Reports, Shipfinance | Read More
Liberia becomes first flag state to join the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network
Alfonso Castillero
Liberia has become the first ship registry to be admitted to the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN) as an associate member.
Alfonso Castillero, CCO of the Liberian Registry, says, “We are greatly honoured to be the first ship registry admitted as an associate member of the...
November 16th, 2018 | Bribery and Corruption, Flags, Safety and Security | Read More
KVH Videotel announces promotion of Raal Harris to managing director
Raal Harris
KVH Videotel, a market-leading provider of training films, computer-based training, and eLearning for the maritime industry, announced today that Raal Harris has been named managing director. In his new role, Mr. Harris is responsible for the overall business, including creative production,...
November 16th, 2018 | Company Profiles, HR, Maritime Education and Training, Person Profiles | Read More
Daily Overview of Global Markets & the SEE Region (Friday, November 16, 2018)
HIGHLIGHTS
WORLD ECONOMIC & MARKET DEVELOPMENTS
GLOBAL MARKETS: Mounting political uncertainty in the UK and rising fears over a disorderly, hard Brexit keep the GBP under pressure while UK Gilts and German Bunds remain well supported. In protest over the withdrawal agreement, four conservative...
November 16th, 2018 | Markets, Reports, Statistics, Stock Markets | Read More
Renminbi’s global reserve share rising, US midterms podcast
Commentary: Renminbi’s global reserve share rising
By Gary Smith in London
Asset class diversification continues to be a key theme for central bank foreign exchange reserves managers. Despite a weaker renminbi/dollar rate this year, the Chinese currency has increased its share in global reserves,...
November 16th, 2018 | Banking, Comment, Markets | Read More
Capes’ odd rise distorts the Markets
John Faraclas
The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) gained 11 points and now reads 1,020 thanks to the odd Capes’ rise. Geopolitics are getting sour with BREXIT becoming a far more than a perplexed play – Tragedy? Comedy? With a bit of Byzantine ..flavour, Italy creating further issues in the EU –...
November 15th, 2018 | Art and auctions, Chartering, Conferences, Seminars, Forums, Dry Bulkcarriers, Energy, Environment, Events, Fixtures, Markets, Military, People and Places, Photography, Reports, Shipping Indices, Tankers, Trade and Commerce | Read More
ITF: tragic death of seafarer proves that lashing is dockers’ work
The ITF HQ’s in London
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) have extended their deepest condolences to the family of a seafarer killed in Dublin, Ireland, while lashing and securing containers, and said this case proves...
November 15th, 2018 | Health and Safety, HR, ITF, Manning - Seafarers and Offshore, Maritime Accidents | Read More
Looking from the outside in: new industry report reveals how predictive analytics is set to transform oil and gas, but are we doing enough?
Nial McCollum
Insight from companies across the world brings the future in focus on the pace and development of predictive analytics.
A new industry report launched today – an extension of the global Technology Radar survey series produced by Lloyd’s Register (LR) – reveals the pace, development...
November 15th, 2018 | Classification Societies, Insight, Reports, Technology | Read More
Hot Port News from GAC
15-Nov-2018
ROCK EXCAVATION AND DREDGING WORKS IN KWAI TSING CONTAINER BASIN
Hong Kong
WORKS AT TUAS TERMINAL PHASE 2
Singapore
Rock Excavation and Dredging Works in Kwai Tsing Container Basin
Thursday, November 15, 2018, Hong Kong
With immediate effect and for approximately 3 months, rock excavation...
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New Secretary-General appointed to the Paris MOU
Luc Smulders
Luc Smulders has been appointed as the new Secretary-General at the Secretariat of the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control. He is succeeding Mr. Richard Schiferli who retired 1st of November 2018 after 29 years of service to the Paris MoU.
Mr Smulders stated: “I am...
November 15th, 2018 | Health and Safety, Maritime Accidents, Person Profiles, Safety and Security | Read More
Wärtsilä Seals & Bearings – keeping you in operation
Approximately 90% of the world’s trade is transported by international shipping, making vessel maintenance of utmost importance to the global economy. Yet despite advancements in marine technology and effective safety measures, groundings, collisions and major breakdowns still happen. In such situations,...
November 15th, 2018 | Groundings, Marine Equipment Products and Services, Maritime Accidents, Shiprepair, Technical, Technology | Read More
Diana fixes panamax bulker “Thetis” on period to Hudson
ATHENS, GREECE, November 15, 2018 – Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX), (the “Company”), a global shipping company specializing in the ownership of dry bulk vessels, today announced that, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, it has entered into a time charter contract with Hudson Shipping Lines...
November 15th, 2018 | Chartering, Dry Bulkcarriers, Fixtures, Markets, Statistics, Stock Markets | Read More
Success for British manufacturers at the Boat Builder Awards 2018
Princess Yachts receiving Boat Builder Award
British Marine members had a fantastic night at the Boat Builder Awards 2018, which took place on Tuesday (13 November) at the National Maritime Museum in Amsterdam, with numerous members picking up awards on the night.
Princess Yachts’ innovative communications...
November 15th, 2018 | Associations, Awards, Events, Conferences,Forums and Symposiums, Exhibitions, Marine Equipment Products and Services, Shipbuilding and Shipyards, Yachting | Read More
IoD launch Director of the Year Awards
IoD NI Chairman Gordon Milligan, left, is joined by Adrian Moynihan, Head of awards sponsor First Trust Bank *
Leaders in the export and shipping sector called to enter IoD director of the years awards
The Institute of Directors (IoD) is inviting business leader from across the export and shipping...
November 15th, 2018 | Associations, Awards, Events, Conferences,Forums and Symposiums, Person Profiles | Read More
KVH announces two key leadership positions for the global company
Brent Bruun, Chief Operating Officer
The promotions leverage business and maritime industry experience within the tech innovation company
MIDDLETOWN, RI – November 15, 2018 – KVH Industries, Inc., (Nasdaq: KVHI), a leader in global mobile connectivity and inertial navigation solutions, today announced...
November 15th, 2018 | Company Profiles, IT and Communications, Marine Equipment Products and Services, Maritime Education and Training | Read More
