The World, Europe and Greece – a political, economic comment from a shipping perspective – part 2.

John Faraclas The World, Europe and Greece – a political, economic comment from a shipping perspective – part 2. By John Faraclas Firstly, I repeat, reiterate and quote in full the first para of last year’s comment (20 Oct.2012) that “All our previous analysis and views on the Shipping Markets...

February 10th, 2013 | Academia, Accountancy, Bribery and Corruption, Comment, Corporate Social Responsibility, Environment, European Union, Health and Safety, IMO, Marinas, Maritime Fraud, Markets, Piracy and Terrorism, Politics and Government, Ports & Terminals, Safety and Security | 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

The World, Europe and Greece – a political, economic comment from a shipping perspective – part 1.

The World, Europe and Greece – a political, economic comment from a shipping perspective - part 1. By John Faraclas All our previous analysis and views on the Shipping Markets and the world at large as same are in this site* as well as in live interviews of the writer, remain unchanged! On the 19th...

October 29th, 2012 | Accountancy, Comment, European Union, Flags, IMO, Markets, Shipbuilding and Shipyards, Taxation | Read More

Vessel operating costs expected to rise over the next two years

Richard Greiner Vessel operating costs are expected to rise by 3.0 per cent in both 2012 and 2013 according to a new survey by international accountant and shipping consultant Moore Stephens*. Lube expenditure and crew costs are the categories most likely to produce the highest levels of increase. The...

October 29th, 2012 | Accountancy, News, Shipmanagement | Read More

Wärtsilä Interim Report January-September 2012

Wärtsilä Corporation INTERIM REPORT 17 September 2012 at 8.30 a.m. local time GROWTH IN ORDER INTAKE AND NET SALES DESPITE TOUGH MARKETS THIRD QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS Prospects for 2012 improved Order intake increased 14% to EUR 1,275 million (1,118) Net sales increased 28% to EUR 1,087 million...

October 17th, 2012 | Accountancy, Marine Equipment Products and Services | Read More

Phil Cowan returns to Moore Stephens

Phil Cown Corporate finance specialist Phil Cowan has returned to leading shipping accountant and consultant Moore Stephens as Head of Corporate Finance. Formerly Group CFO of V.Group Limited and Chairman of V.Ships Capital, Cowan has first-hand experience of ship management, marine services, shipbroking...

July 3rd, 2012 | Accountancy | Read More

Shipping not properly prepared for uncomfortable bank meetings

Paul Edwards INTERNATIONAL accountant and shipping adviser Moore Stephens has warned that some shipping companies are not adequately prepared to conduct successful negotiations with their banks which are likely to occur with increasing frequency. Paul Edwards, a Moore Stephens corporate finance director,...

April 19th, 2012 | Accountancy, Shipfinance | Read More

Managing a professional practice out of the recession

The last three years have proved extremely difficult for many professional practices. The recession has brought unprecedented pricing pressures, uncertainty and volatility in the business environment. At the same time many professions have needed to adapt to increased regulation and changes in their...

April 18th, 2012 | Accountancy, Comment, Markets | Read More

DA-DESK appoints new executive directors

Three Experts Round Out Team To Augment Disbursement Account Services and Enhance Customer Experience SHARJAH, UAE – DECEMBER 15, 2011 — DA-Desk FZE, the company with a singular focus on the disbursement account process, today, after an extensive, year-long search, announced the appointment...

December 16th, 2011 | Accountancy, Company Profiles, IT and Communications, Ship Agencies | Read More

Ship Operating Costs: Current and Future Trends; Shipping Funds what’s next

Anthony D. Faraklas, President of the Propeller Club, Port of Piraeus at the podium The International Propeller Club of the United States, International Port of Piraeus, along with Moore Stephens, a leading international accounting and consulting association specialized in marine affairs,...

December 12th, 2011 | Accountancy, Clubs, Events, News, Ship Finance, Shipmanagement | Read More