Archive for December, 2016
Capt. Antonio M. Padrón y Santiago, “IMO Maritime Ambassador” and Maritime Authority of Tenerife, participates in the organization of a regatta
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Capt. Antonio M. Padrón y Santiago, “IMO Maritime Ambassador” and Maritime Authority of Tenerife, participates in the organization of a regatta that will promote the practice of nautical sports throughout the Canarian archipelago
For the preparation of the event, two meetings were organized...
December 31st, 2016 | Sailing, Sports, Yachting | Read More
Hot Port News from GAC
31-Dec-2016
WORLD HOLIDAYS: 1-14 JANUARY 2016
Worldwide
World Holidays: 1-14 January 2016
Saturday, December 31, 2016, Worldwide
Public holidays around the world in the coming two weeks include the following:
Fri 6 Jan – EpiphanyFor information about operations around the...
December 31st, 2016 | Holidays, Port Conditions, Ports & Terminals, Religion | Read More
Capt. Antonio M. Padrón y Santiago meets Palumbo Shipyards CEO Antonio Palumbo
l to r: Mr. Antonio Palumbo, Ms. Lucía de Suñer and Capt. Antonio M. Padrón
Capt. Antonio M. Padrón y Santiago, “IMO Maritime Ambassador” and Maritime Authority of Tenerife, held a meeting with Mr. Antonio Palumbo, CEO of PALUMBO Shipyards and his representative in Tenerife
During the meeting,...
December 31st, 2016 | Associations, Events, Conferences,Forums and Symposiums | Read More
Hot Port News from GAC
30-Dec-2016
ESTABLISHMENT OF BUOYS DEMARCATING MARINE PARK
Hong Kong
NEW TOWAGE SERVICE PROVIDER
Eden, Australia
KIEL CANAL LOCK CHAMBER CLOSURE
Kiel Canal, Germany
MANDATORY ADOPTION OF MASS FLOW METERING SYSTEM FOR MARINE FUEL OIL DELIVERY
Singapore
Establishment of buoys demarcating...
December 30th, 2016 | Bunkering, Canals, Ports & Terminals, Regulatory | Read More
The best year for Oslo Børs since 2013
30/12/2016 – The Oslo Børs Benchmark Index climbed 12.1% in 2016. Private individuals are saving more in shares and can be pleased that we have seen the largest rise in share prices over the course of one year since 2013.
Political surprises as well as rising oil and salmon prices characterised...
December 30th, 2016 | Markets, Reports, Statistics, Stock Markets | Read More
Daily Wealth Letter from The Wealth Forums 30 Dec. 2016
Richard Moir, The Wealth Forums CEO
Daily Wealth Letter
a daily synopsis of the wealth news that’s most relevant, timely and dependable
Compiled and edited by Ian Brodie of The Wealth Forums (www.thewealthforums.com)
NUMBER 366 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2016
Wishing our readers a happy and successful...
December 30th, 2016 | Events, Conferences,Forums and Symposiums, Reports | Read More
1 year HAEE: 2016 review
Professor Dr. Kostas Andriosopoulos
Since its inception in March 2015, the Hellenic Association for Energy Economics (www.HAEE.gr) acts as an interdisciplinary forum / think tank that promotes the exchange of ideas, research results and experiences among academics, professionals, business executives...
December 30th, 2016 | Associations, Energy, Gas, LNG, LPG, Markets, Oil Industry, Oil Platforms and Rigs, Reports, Tankers | Read More
Belarus crafts a colourful tourism campaign
Some of the Belarus team at WTM.
Belarus crafts a colourful tourism campaign
By James Brewer and Graciete Amaro
Meeting exhibitors from around the world who are attired in their beautiful national and regional dress is a memorable feature of the annual World Travel Market in London, and the delegation...
December 29th, 2016 | Conferences, Seminars, Forums, Events, Exhibitions, Tourism | Read More
Hot Port News from GAC
29-Dec-2016
TEMPORARY ESTABLISHMENT OF ACOUSTIC MONITORS FOR DOLPHIN SURVEY
Hong Kong
ONLINE APPLICATION FOR GREEN CONNECTION ENVIRONMENTAL RECOGNITION PROGRAM
Panama Canal, Panama
UNDERWATER INSPECTION WORKS AND SUBMARINE CABLE LAYING OPERATIONS
Hong Kong
Temporary establishment...
December 29th, 2016 | Canals, Ports & Terminals | Read More
Daily Wealth Letter from The Wealth Forums 29 Dec. 2016
Ian Brodie
Daily Wealth Letter
a daily synopsis of the wealth news that’s most relevant, timely and dependable
Compiled and edited by Ian Brodie of The Wealth Forums (www.thewealthforums.com)
NUMBER 365 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2016
Aussies confused over wealth
Ninety per cent of Australians, including...
December 29th, 2016 | Reports | Read More
Paul Coutts to join SingPost as Group Chief Executive
Paul William Coutts
Singapore, 29 December 2016 – The Board of Singapore Post Limited (SingPost) has appointed Mr Paul William Coutts to the position of Group Chief Executive Officer (Group CEO), and as a Non-Independent Director of the SingPost Board effective 1 June 2017.
Mr Coutts’s appointment...
December 29th, 2016 | Communication, Company Profiles, Logistics, Person Profiles | Read More
Alabama Graphite Corp advances first US battery-grade graphite project
Alabama Graphite president Donald Baxter in Washington DC.
Alabama Graphite Corp advances first US battery-grade graphite project
By James Brewer
With what it says is the most advanced battery-grade graphite project in the US, development company Alabama Graphite Corp appears ideally placed to benefit...
December 29th, 2016 | Energy, Environment, Markets, Mining, News | Read More
Another successful Christmas party at Coppergate House
Ladies in jovial mood
Another end to the year and another great Christmas Party for all the great clients of Coppergate House in the heart of the Square Mile.
Pizza, beer and wine was supplied by the building along with festive decorations and music to get everyone in the mood for the festive break.
We...
December 28th, 2016 | Anniversaries, Events, Conferences,Forums and Symposiums | Read More
Capt. Antonio M. Padrón y Santiago sees five more deck officers graduate
Capt. Antonio M. Padrón with Prof. Juan A. Rojas, Capt. David J. Brito and the new Deck Officers
Capt. Antonio M. Padrón y Santiago, “IMO Maritime Ambassador” and Maritime Authority of Tenerife presided over the Examinig Board for Deck Officers at the Nautical School of Tenerife (University...
December 28th, 2016 | Academia, HR, Maritime Education and Training | Read More
Hot Port News from GAC
28-Dec-2016
ROCK EXCAVATION AND DREDGING WORKS
Hong Kong
MARINE WORKS EAST OF THE HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Hong Kong
DAMAGED OIL BERTH PIPELINE RECOMMISSIONED
Port Kembla, Australia
PORT OPERATIONS SUSPENDED
Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia
AL JUBAIL PORT OPERATIONS SUSPENDED DUE TO WEATHER
Al...
December 28th, 2016 | Port Conditions, Ports & Terminals, Weather | Read More
Crowley Government Services Group Achieves ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Certification
l to r: Sharon Baris, director, contract administration; Mike Golonka, vice president, government services; Maria Hope, manager, technology and Lisa Leone, business systems analyst
(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.; December 28, 2016) – Crowley Maritime Corp.’s government services group has achieved worldwide...
December 28th, 2016 | Classification Societies, IT and Communications, Regulatory | Read More
U-Freight spots ecommerce logistics opportunities at Amazon Expo
The growth potential of global e-commerce is far from exhausted, says the head of Hong Kong-headquartered international logistics provider the U-Freight Group (UFL).
There is major potential growth even in established regions such as the USA, Europe or Japan, but it will need new approaches to logistics...
December 28th, 2016 | Events, Conferences,Forums and Symposiums, Exhibitions, Logistics | Read More
Creating the Perfect Hue for a Bright Energy Future
City at night
Creating the Perfect Hue for a Bright Energy Future
by Francesco Falco, chief commercial officer, GE’s Power Conversion
Red, yellow and blue are the three primary colors. They are the building blocks for every other color. Individually, each is bold and bright, but by combing all three,...
December 28th, 2016 | Energy | Read More
Daily Wealth Letter from The Wealth Forums 28 Dec. 2016
Richard Moir, The Wealth Forums CEO
Daily Wealth Letter
a daily synopsis of the wealth news that’s most relevant, timely and dependable
Compiled and edited by Ian Brodie of The Wealth Forums (www.thewealthforums.com)
NUMBER 364 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2016
Ireland set to gain most from Brexit
Donald...
December 28th, 2016 | Reports | Read More
Seascape’s Christmas Children’s party
Santa in centre stage with children and their parents
Christmas celebrations are great chances to praise the responsibility that our companies have towards society, and prove the big difference that small actions of a CSR policy can bring. Seascape Ltd., a provider of ship spare parts, technical consultancy...
December 27th, 2016 | Anniversaries, Company Profiles, Corporate Social Responsibility, Events, Conferences,Forums and Symposiums | Read More
Portugal sings praises of Alentejo province at World Travel Market
An invitation from Portugal.
Portugal sings praises of Alentejo province at World Travel Market
By Graciete Amaro
Some years ago – I won’t tell you how many – I had to commute from Aljustrel, the small town where I went to school in Portugal, to the city of Beja, the capital of the Baixo Alentejo...
December 27th, 2016 | Conferences, Seminars, Forums, Exhibitions, Maritime Tourism, Tourism | Read More
Hot Port News from GAC
27-Dec-2016
CABLE PIT & DUCT CONSTRUCTION WORKS
Hong Kong
Cable pit & duct construction works
Tuesday, December 27, 2016, Hong Kong
For approximately 5 weeks, installation and removal of cable guidance coil will be carried out [at Siu Sai Wan, Chai Wan] in the area bounded...
December 27th, 2016 | Construction, Ports & Terminals | Read More
ClassNK releases amendments to class rules
Tokyo – Leading classification society ClassNK has released amendments to its Rules and Guidance for the Survey and Construction of Steel Ships on 27 December 2016.
ClassNK is constantly revising its Rules and Guidance in order to reflect the latest results from relevant research and development...
December 27th, 2016 | Classification Societies, Regulatory | Read More
Alfa Laval PureBallast now has U.S. Coast Guard type approval
On 23 December, Alfa Laval received U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) type approval for the third generation of its ballast water treatment system, PureBallast. The approval allows ship owners who deballast in United States waters to make a confident choice of treatment technology.
The USCG based its type approval...
December 27th, 2016 | Environment, Marine Equipment Products and Services, Oceanology, Pollution, Regulatory | Read More
The Nissos Samos maneuvering at the port of Chios
the Nissos Samos
One more excellent filming of seamanship by Constantinos Milt. Anagnostou of yet another maga ro-ro/ferry, that of Hellenic Seaways’ Nissos Samos at the main port of Chios, Greece in the Eastren Aegean. Excellent maneuverings by her master Captain Giorgos Arvantitis on Boxing Day.
Viewers...
December 27th, 2016 | Film Industry, Maritime Education and Training, Ro-Ro and Passenger Ferries | Read More
