The Blue MBA appoints Gunnar Georgs as an Ambassador to enhance links with German market
Academia, Communication, HR, Maritime Education and Training, News, Person Profiles — September 24, 2018 at 8:27 AMGunnar Georgs
Gunnar Georgs, a maritime industry personality with impressive experience in Europe and Asia, is to be an Ambassador for the Executive MBA in Shipping and Logistics (the Blue MBA) with special responsibility for the German market. He will enhance the links of the world-renowned Copenhagen Business School venture with the extensive German maritime sector.
Germany has the world’s fourth largest...
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Marine Insurance
Miami Mayor Suarez to take part in Bermuda industry forum
Bermuda Premier David Burt; Miami Mayor Francis Suarez
Hamilton, Bermuda, September 20, 2018 – Miami Mayor Francis...
Sep 20, 2018 14:46
Shipmanagement
Oslo Børs: PoLight approved for listing
24/09/2018 – Oslo Stock Exchange has resolved to admit the shares in PoLight ASA to listing on Oslo Børs.
It is stipulated...
Sep 24, 2018 7:39
Organisations
Chios: Navigator takes us back to our maritime roots!
Danae Bezantakos at the podium introducing the event and welcoming speakers and delegates
The kick start of Navigator Forum’s...
Sep 22, 2018 12:30
Markets
Oslo Børs: PoLight approved for listing
24/09/2018 – Oslo Stock Exchange has resolved to admit the shares in PoLight ASA to listing on Oslo Børs.
It is stipulated...
Sep 24, 2018 7:39
Recent
Proposals for new Brexit statecraft, Launch of Absa Africa Financial Markets Index
Commentary: Proposals for new Brexit statecraft
By Joergen Oerstroem Moeller in Singapore
After the failure of the EU Salzburg summit to agree Theresa May’s plan for withdrawal, the chances that Britain will leave without a deal have risen significantly. What is needed is a different statecraft...
September 24th, 2018 | Communication, Events, Conferences,Forums and Symposiums, Markets, Reports | Read More
TMS Publishes UAE Yearbook 2018/2019
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The third annual TMS UAE Yearbook 2018/19 has been published and officially launched at SMM in Hamburg this September. The unveiling of the Yearbook, which provides in- depth coverage of development in the UAE’s ports, shipping, shipyard, marine services and other sectors, took place at the Dubai...
September 23rd, 2018 | Books, Logistics, Marine Equipment Products and Services, Port Conditions, Ports & Terminals | Read More
Australian, British and Brazilian sailors conquer at Para World Sailing Championships
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Australian, British and Brazilian competitors clinched gold at the Para World Sailing Championships as the regatta drew to a close in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, USA.
After five days of competition in variable breeze, Matt Bugg (AUS) snapped up gold after the first ever 2.4 Norlin OD Medal Race, Will...
September 23rd, 2018 | Sailing, Sports | Read More
Hot Port News from GAC
22-Sep-2018
WORLD HOLIDAYS: 23 SEPTEMBER-6 OCTOBER 2018
Worldwide
World Holidays: 23 September-6 October 2018
Saturday, September 22, 2018, Worldwide
Public holidays around the world in the coming two weeks include the following:
22 Sep (Sat)-24 Sep (Mon) – Mid-Autumn Festival
23 Sep (Sun) – September...
September 22nd, 2018 | Anniversaries, Holidays, Port Conditions, Ports & Terminals | Read More
Strong breeze puts an early end to penultimate day at Para Worlds
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Lake Michigan showed a different side on Friday as strong winds whipped up just off of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, USA at the Para World Sailing Championships.
After days of light, challenging breeze, gusts of up to 35 knots were recorded on the racing areas as a decision was made just before 12:00...
September 21st, 2018 | Sailing, Sports | Read More
OI 2019 Americas: The marine technology community wants to hear from you
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Abstract submissions due by end of September
There is still time to submit your abstract for the Oi Americas technical conference programme. The deadline is Friday 28th September.
Topics include:
Unmanned Vehicles and Robotics
Navigation and Positioning
Observation and Sensing
Hydrography,...
September 21st, 2018 | Events, Conferences,Forums and Symposiums, Oceanology | Read More
Edward DeNike, President of SSA Containers Presented with 2018 Connie Award
l to r: Michael DiVirgilio, CII President; Ed DeNike, President of SSA Containers; Mrs. DeNike; Ronald J. Forest, President of Matson Navigation and Sue Coffey, CII Treasurer
Edward DeNike, President of SSA Containers presented with 2018 Connie Award in Long Beach, CA
Long Beach, CA (September 21, 2018)...
September 21st, 2018 | Awards, Containers, Markets | Read More
Layers of London
Discover fascinating collections of material related to London’s history and see these records on a map of London.
Explore Layers of London – a new digital platform enabling you to peel back the layers of London’s history to discover its people and places, and to share your own stories.
Did...
September 21st, 2018 | Archaeology, Clubs, Communication, Food and Drink, Holidays, HR, Immigration, Maritime History and Museums, People and Places | Read More
Daily Overview of Global Markets & the SEE Region (Friday, September 21, 2018)
HIGHLIGHTS
WORLD ECONOMIC & MARKET DEVELOPMENTS
GLOBAL MARKETS: Risk assets retained a positive tone in early trade on Friday supported by the prevailing market view that the direct impact of the US/China trade dispute on the world economy will likely be limited. In spite of global equity markets’...
September 21st, 2018 | Banking, Finance, Shipfinance | Read More
Remembering Reggie Dale, Banks prepared for ‘guillotine Brexit’, Islamic finance podcast
Reginald ‘Reggie’ Dale, 1940-2018
Obituary: Reginald ‘Reggie’ Dale, 1940-2018
Reginald ‘Reggie’ Dale, OMFIF advisers network member, who died on 18 September, was a much-admired commentator on European politics and economics with a matchless catalogue of contacts...
September 21st, 2018 | Banking, Comment, Conferences, Seminars, Forums, Insight, News, Obituaries, Reports | Read More
Capes fall further with …“rich” pickings for BDI; CAUTION!
John Faraclas
The BDI gained 23 points and now stands at 1,396 trying to go over and above the 1,400 point threshold. Geopolitics full of sins govern the day yet again. John Faraclas’ daily recap:
The Capes lost another 27 points and the BCI now stands 1,838 points; ultra-caution should be observed...
September 20th, 2018 | Chartering, Dry Bulkcarriers, Events, Conferences,Forums and Symposiums, Exhibitions, Markets, Military, Reports, Shipping Indices, Tankers | Read More
Helm Operations Joins Volaris Group
Ateet Patel, Portfolio CFO of Volaris Group shakes hands with Ron deBruyne, CEO of Helm Operations
Leading developer of marine software looks to accelerate growth with new backing from global technology firm
Victoria, BC – Leading marine operations software company Helm Operations announced today...
September 20th, 2018 | IT and Communications, Marine Equipment Products and Services, Technology | Read More
British Marine Awards winners shine at a gala dinner
British Marine paid tribute to its membership at the fifth edition of its British Marine Awards, hosted at a gala dinner sponsored by Dominion Domains on Monday night (17 September), during the 50th anniversary celebrations of TheYachtMarket.com Southampton Boat Show. Seven British Marine member companies...
September 20th, 2018 | Associations, Awards | Read More
Hot Port News from GAC
20-Sep-2018
MARINE WORKS INSIDE EX-WAN CHAI PUBLIC CARGO WORKING AREA BASIN
Hong Kong
Marine works inside Ex-Wan Chai Public Cargo Working Area Basin
Thursday, September 20, 2018, Hong Kong
For approximately 6 months, marine works involving seawall construction and reinstatement of box culvert will...
September 20th, 2018 | Construction, Port Conditions, Ports & Terminals | Read More
Leaders in safety, offshore and keelboat racing to share perspectives in Sarasota
World Sailing’s 2018 Annual Conference will include two open forums on Safety in Sailing and the future of Offshore and Keelboat racing with sport and industry leaders sharing their perspectives.
The Annual Conference, where the key decisions for the future of our sport are made, will be held from...
September 20th, 2018 | Events, Conferences,Forums and Symposiums, Sailing, Sports | Read More
Mariah Georgoussis reviews “A Postmodern Requiem”
The Book cover
“A Postmodern Requiem” *
Topics of European Philosophy, Art and Politics in the 21st Century
By Mariah Georgousis
I really loved this book. Ιt’s more like a how-to-make-sense-of-the-world manual, scientifically well-grounded, but also clear and easy to comprehend. The competent...
September 20th, 2018 | Books | Read More
Daily Overview of Global Markets & the SEE Region (Thursday, September 20, 2018)
HIGHLIGHTS
WORLD ECONOMIC & MARKET DEVELOPMENTS
GLOBAL MARKETS: Risk-on mode continued to prevail in early trade on Thursday on market perception that the direct impact of the US/China trade dispute on the global economy will likely be manageable. Taking their cue from Asian bourses earlier today,...
September 20th, 2018 | Banking, Finance, Markets, News, Reports, Shipfinance, Statistics, Stock Markets | Read More
A regulatory approach to fintech, The valuation of energy and infrastructure investments
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Commentary: A regulatory approach to fintech
By Christine Lagarde in Washington
On the one hand, regulators must protect consumers and investors against fraud and combat tax evasion, money laundering and the financing of terrorism. They must also protect the integrity and stability of the financial...
September 20th, 2018 | Events, Conferences,Forums and Symposiums, Finance, Markets, Reports | Read More
Is there hope for the BDI?
John Faraclas
The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) gained 17 points earlier on today and now at 1,373 – as on the 20 June, takes a deep breath… Geopolitics once again more than perplexed. John Faraclas daily market briefing:
Difficult days lie ahead for all sectors in the markets as nothing much has happened...
September 19th, 2018 | Chartering, Conferences, Seminars, Forums, Dry Bulkcarriers, Insight, Markets, News, Shipping Indices, Stock Markets, Trade and Commerce | Read More
