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Time for openness on ship registries, says Liberia
Scott Bergeron
THE Liberian Registry says it is time to put an end to the outdated thinking which results in all open registers, irrespective of their safety record, being referred to pejoratively as ‘flags of convenience.’
Scott Bergeron, CEO of the Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry...
January 30th, 2013 | Flags | Read More
Insurance Premium Taxes rising across Europe, IUA research reveals
Nick Lowe
Finance deficits and a worsening economic outlook have led several governments across Europe to ramp up insurance premium tax rates, new research from the International Underwriting Association has shown. Many higher tax rates have been implemented from 1st January 2013 and will serve to fund...
January 30th, 2013 | Associations, Insurance and Reinsurance, News | Read More
Students and teachers alike share their enthusiasm following visits to HELMEPA’s Environmental exhibitions
From the Ceres Building in Piraeus
Everyday, the Hellenic Marine Environment Protection Association-HELMEPA shuttles students of schools from across Attica to and from its two permanent Environmental exhibitions. Students are led on guided tours
of the exhibits, which are kindly housed at the Association’s...
January 30th, 2013 | Environment, News | Read More
ClassNK Registers 25 Million Gross Tons in 2012; Sets New Records for Newbuildings & Class Transfers
Tokyo – World leading classification society ClassNK has announced its official registration figures for 2012, revealing that the Tokyo-based society registered nearly a thousand vessels totaling more than 25 million gross tons in 2012. The announcement was made on 28 January 2013 following the January...
January 30th, 2013 | Classification Societies, News | Read More
Medicine Chest and Equipment Requirements in Panamanian Waters
CATEGORY:Regulation DATE: 30 JANUARY 2013 AREA: Americas
We would like to make our Members aware that the Panama Maritime Authority has advised that Flag and Port State Control (PSC) surveyors in Panamanian jurisdictional waters shall verify the on-board existence of medicine chests, medical equipment...
January 30th, 2013 | Canals, Health and Safety, Ports & Terminals, Regulatory | Read More
The Board of Oslo Børs imposes violation charge on Intex Resources
At its meeting on 30 January 2013, the Board of Directors of Oslo Børs resolved to impose a violation charge of NOK 420,000 on Intex Resources ASA for breach of the duty to disclose information to the market.
On 30 January 2013 the Board of Oslo Børs made the following resolution: “For the breach...
January 30th, 2013 | Stock Markets | Read More
DIANA Containership Inc., announces the date for the 2012 fourth quarter and year-end financial results, Conference call and Webcam
ATHENS, GREECE, January 30, 2013 – Diana Containerships Inc. (NASDAQ: DCIX), a global shipping company specializing in owning and operating containerships, today announced that its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2012 are scheduled to be released before the opening...
January 30th, 2013 | Container shipping, Stock Markets | Read More
Winning the peace with Somali Piracy
Winning the peace with Somali Piracy by Helen Mitchell*
The recent report from the International Maritime Bureau that Indian Ocean Piracy attacks are down came as little surprise to those in the maritime security industry. Attacks are at their lowest since 2007 due, in no small part, to the Shipping...
January 30th, 2013 | News | Read More
11th Hamburg Offshore Wind Conference: Challenges and Progress of German Offshore Wind Projects
Hamburg/Germany, 30 January 2013 – German offshore wind projects – the current accomplishments, technical challenges and future opportunities, these topics and many others surrounding them will be discussed at GL Garrad Hassan’s 11th Hamburg Offshore Wind Conference (HOW) on 20-21 February...
January 30th, 2013 | Alternative Sources of Energy, Classification Societies, Conferences, Seminars, Forums | Read More
In the wake of Algeria: Expert advise for business in the aftermath of Trauma
Professor Greenberg
“Support your people by following the very sensible advice within nationally approved guidelines and employing a period of ‘watchful waiting’ as the first step”: that’s the advice for organisations that are faced with the unenviable task of looking...
January 30th, 2013 | Academia, Health and Safety, Piracy and Terrorism | Read More
Most port operations continuing in Port Said, Ismailia and Suez – despite state of emergency
Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS), the world’s leading maritime services provider, is advising that most port operations are currently continuing in Port Said, Ismailia and Suez, and canal convoys have not been interrupted despite ongoing disturbances in Egypt and a state of emergency being declared...
January 30th, 2013 | Canals, Marine Equipment Products and Services, Piracy and Terrorism, Ports & Terminals, Safety and Security | Read More
HOT Port News from GAC
HOT PORT NEWS from GAC
Your daily news service from ports around the world.
In this HOT PORT NEWS, read about:
* Australia, Gladstone – Ports reopened
* Turkey, all ports – 2013 Maritime Chamber Dues
* Panama, Panama Canal – Just-in-Time Service Trial Period
DATE: January 29, 2013
COUNTRY:...
January 29th, 2013 | Ports & Terminals | Read More
ISF launches new on board training book for engine cadets
The International Shipping Federation (ISF) has updated its widely-used On Board Training Record Book for Engine Cadets to meet the atest requirements governing seafarers’ training emanating from the STCW 2010 Manila Amendments.
“The competence of engine officers is critical to safety and environmental...
January 29th, 2013 | Books, International Shipping Federation, Maritime Education and Training, News, Reports | Read More
OW Bunker acquires two state-of-the art vessels for physical division in the Nordic region
Jane Dahl Christensen, Executive Vice President, Physical Division, OW Bunker
Company further strengthens physical offering and commitment to providing customers with high quality fuel supply solutions
OW Bunker, one of the world’s largest suppliers and traders of marine fuels and lubricants,...
January 29th, 2013 | Bunkering, Marine Equipment Products and Services | Read More
Rickmers-Linie successfully recertified according to latest ISO Standards
Rickmers-Linie GmbH & Cie KG, Hamburg, which specialises in worldwide ocean transportation of break bulk, heavy lifts and project cargoes has successfully undergone the process of recertification according to the latest ISO Standards ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2009 and OHSAS 18001:2007.
The certificates...
January 29th, 2013 | Environment, Health and Safety, Liner Shipping and Trade, Regulatory | Read More
Excellence should be the name of the game for Greece’s Shipping Industry and beyond!
John N. Faraclas
The following are the main points from the latest John Faraclas live interview to Panos Thomakos on SBC TV last Friday the 25th of January 2013:
1.Following another Moundreas’ vido on the markets and trade situation, Faraclas reiterated his view on the low market which as yet is...
January 29th, 2013 | Logistics, Markets, News, Politics and Government, Ports & Terminals, Rail | Read More
Star Cruises signs long-term Preventive Service™ contract with ABB
Long-term Preventive Service agreement will increase reliability and extend equipment life-time through scheduled maintenance procedures.
Zurich, Switzerland, January 2013 – ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won a long-term service contract from Star Cruises for preventive...
January 29th, 2013 | Holidays, Marine Equipment Products and Services | Read More
Aviation History takes off thanks to David Turner
Freight forwarder, Davies Turner has undertaken a project shipment operation to deliver vintage British aircraft parts discovered in a domestic garage in Dorset to South Africa as part of an ambitious project to rebuild two classic post-War British fighter planes.
The movement of de Havilland...
January 29th, 2013 | Aviation | Read More
S&P confirms North P&I Club’s “A” / Stable credit rating for ninth year
Leading ratings agency Standard and Poor’s (S&P) has confirmed North P&I club’s ‘A’ credit rating and stable outlook for a ninth consecutive year. The agency says its rating reflects the 170 million GT club’s continued ‘strong capitalisation, strong competitive position and strong...
January 29th, 2013 | P and I Clubs, Statistics | Read More
IARO welcomes the UK Government’s announcement on High Speed Two
The International Air Rail Organisation (IARO) has welcomed the UK Government’s announcement that the preferred route of phase 2 of the proposed High Speed Two rail line will serve Manchester Airport. However, IARO is disappointed that the link to London Heathrow Airport is to be put on hold,...
January 29th, 2013 | Logistics, Rail | Read More
Uncertainty reigns in Newbuilding sector says Braemar Seascope
Uncertainty still reigns true in the global shipbuilding sector with many factors influencing either a return to ordering activity or a continuation of the reduction in interest in newbuildings.
“The best case scenario for shipbuilders is for ship finance liquidity to return and for a cut in Chinese...
January 28th, 2013 | Markets, Shipbuilding and Shipyards | Read More
Evergreen to Improve Connectivity in the Eastern Med
Evergreen Line will launch a new 10-day service linking Greece, Turkey and Malta at the end of January. The new GTM service will provide regional shippers with additional connectivity between the countries and improve feeder links to/from Evergreen Line’s global service network via its hub in Piraeus.
GTM...
January 28th, 2013 | Liner Shipping and Trade | Read More
HOT PORT NEWS from GAC
Your daily news service from ports around the world.
In this HOT PORT NEWS, read about:
* Germany, Kiel Canal – Delasy to lock chamber repairs
* Hong Kong, Hong Kong – Submarine Outfall Inspection Works off Nim Wan
* Australia, Gladstone – Adverse weather heading south
* Algeria, all...
January 28th, 2013 | Accountancy, Ports & Terminals, Weather | Read More
GL Garrad Hassan supports Japanese investment in the offshore wind market
Hamburg/Germany, 28 January 2013 – GL Garrad Hassan has supported Mitsubishi Corporation (Mitsubishi) in making a major investment in the European offshore wind sector by providing strategic advice and technical due-diligence as part of a wider structure advisory team. Mitsubishi, Japan’s...
January 28th, 2013 | Alternative Sources of Energy, Classification Societies, Energy, Marine Equipment Products and Services | Read More
SAMSA Marine Cadets Lauded by Ice Team in Antarctica
SAMSA’s Training Vessel, the SA Agulhas, during her visit in London in December last year
Crown Bay, Antarctica, January 27, 2012 – Adventure scientists crossing the Antarctic on board the South African Maritime Safety Authority’s Dedicated Training Vessel, the SA Agulhas, have given the thumbs...
January 27th, 2013 | Maritime Education and Training, News | Read More
