Liberia owners round on O'Neil A leading shipping industry figure has issued a stinging rebuttal of the view that the developing nations are the inevitable new leaders of the maritime world.
Rivals move to new register company LIBERIA International Ship and Corporate Registry (LISCR), which is due to take over management of the Liberian ship register from the beginning of next year, yesterday announced the appointment of three senior managers, writes John McLaughlin.
British Steel takes over Hoogovens British Steel confirmed yesterday it was taking control of its Dutch steel and aluminium rival Hoogovens to create the world's third largest steel producer and the market leader in Europe.
Dr Peters to stay in ship finance German shipping fund company Dr Peters will stay in ship financing, despite major changes in the German taxation rules.
Aker MTW slashes prices to beat off Korean rivals GERMAN shipyard Aker MTW has slashed its prices to try to win orders against cut-throat South Korean competition.
UK coastguards in boycott ballot over BT medical calls plan COASTGUARDS in the UK are being asked by their union to boycott the transfer of ship-to-shore medical and safety calls from British Telecom to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
US builders lash Jones Act reform move PROPOSED US Senate legislation that would allow foreign-built cargoships to transport bulk commodities, forest products and livestock in the long-protected Jones Act coastal trade has been slammed by the Shipbuilders' Council of America.
Norasia starts Pacific deployment NORASIA will begin transferring its five ships now deployed in the Atlantic on to the Pacific at the end of the month as the reorganisation of its services approaches completion.
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