US warning on drug smuggling US authorities have warned the maritime industry that commercial containers are increasingly being used to smuggle cocaine into Europe and the US on vessels departing key South American Atlantic ports.
Iraq reaches UN oil deal IRAQ has successfully concluded negotiations with the United Nations about an aid distribution plan under its oil-for-food deal with the UN, despite the current standoff between the US and UN over arms inspections, writes Iain Esau.
Alexandria yard a model privatisation UNLIKE so many countries in Africa, Egypt has taken to the privatisation of state assets in a big way.
Sad end to year as Korean collapse turns the market upside down WITH the South Korean elections over there is widespread expectation that a large amount of Korean-controlled tonnage will come onto the market in the New Year, creating significant buying opportunities and quite a few bargains.
Liberia urged to act on 'Bright Field' LIBERIA has been urged by the US to act against certain mariners for allegedly attempting to cover-up and lie about equipment and maintenance factors that led to last year's propulsion-loss of the 68,200 dwt bulk carrier Bright Field, which allided with a large New Orleans retail centre.
'Commander' arrives for repair ASSEMBLY and command ship Sea Launch Commander is pictured arriving in Rotterdam to undergo repairs to her azimuthing thruster system at Verolme Botlek, writes Dale Wainwright.
All ship-shape and Bristol fashion for the new year IT is at times like these, when an old year draws to a close and a new year beckons, that one tends to make that special effort to clear one's desk and get one's papers "all ship-shape and Bristol fashion".
The importance of seafarer training CAPTAIN Ferghill Henderson, president of the Irish Institute of Master Mariners, has called on the government to give more recognition to seafarer education and, in particular, to award full Bachelor Degree status in the Irish education system to those who obtain the class I Master Mariner qualification.
Wharf threat recedes; cabotage battle ahead The prospects for an immediate confrontation on the waterfront have receded, but the Maritime Union of Australia has warned of a campaign against what is describes as the removal by stealth of cabotage by the federal government. A possible clash on the Melbourne waterfront this morning has been averted following another stopwork meeting of Partrick employees, members of the Maritime Union of Australia, on Friday.
P&OP, MUA in ‘model’ deal P&O Ports and the Maritime Union of Australia have entered into a radical new agreement which will boost waterfront productivity, cuts costs and provide workers with income stability. The agreement, signed by P&O subsidiary Pilbara Stevedores Pty Ltd and the union on behalf of its members in Port Hedland, involves major changes to shift and overtime arrangements as well as the handling of industrial disputes.
Warm welcome for Sea-Land Sea-Land’s entry into stevedoring operations in Brisbane has been welcomed by the port industry’s peak body, the Association of Australian Ports and Marine Authorities Inc. The Association’s chief executive officer, John Hirst, said the move throws down a very positive and welcome challenge to the historical duopoly of the major stevedoring companies in Australia’s major ports.
SES still under negotiation The Government’s decision to act to remove the Seamen’s Engagement System from AMSA’s administrative control does not of itself remove the SES from the shipping reform negotiation process, according to the Australian Shipowners Association.
Cruisers welcome cabotage change The federal government’s decision to abolish cabotage restrictions from passenger shipping has been welcomed by the industry. The managing director of the peak tourism industry body, the Tourism Council of Australia, Bruce Baird, said the announcement provided a boost for the cruise industry.
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