Dane quits as FGH announces problems with rig contracts John Dane III has resigned as vice chairman, president and chief operating officer of Friede Goldman Halter. The news came at the same time as a warning that the company anticipates announcing a loss for the quarter ended December 31, 1999
Erika corrosion was seen five years ago CORROSION problems had been apparent on the Erika since at least 1994, with details readily available to port state control authorities and potential charterers, US Coast Guard records show.
Carnival hit by third cruiseship fire in 18 months Cruise giant Carnival Cruise Lines faced its third serious ship fire in just 18 months after a blaze aboard its cruiseship Celebration yesterday, writes Sandra Speares.
NCL shares surge ahead of Star bid NCL Holding's share price on the Oslo bourse rose past NKr35 ($4.35) yesterday, on the eve of Star Cruises' expected formal takeover bid at that price.
P&O allays earnings fears from cruise tonnage influx THE influx of new tonnage into key cruise markets had not affected strong earnings prospects for the cruise business, with yields for Princess Cruises continuing at 1998 levels, P&O said yesterday, writes Alison Smith.
Crew saw Erika deck crack THE dramatic story of the ill-fated tanker Erika's last 18 hours can be told by Lloyd's List following an investigation which uncovered eye-witness evidence from crew members.
French truck deal faces trouble from unions FRENCH transport minister Jean-Claude Gayssot was expected to have some difficulty pacifying unions representing employees in the road haulage industry yesterday after apparently giving in to employers' claims for exemption from the obligation to introduce a 35-hour working week.
Carrier alliances are not delivering the goods ALLIANCES between liner shipping companies are not delivering the expected results and may need to be reorganised, a new study reveals.
Regional focus holds key for smaller operators SMALLER container shipping lines can succeed against large-scale competitors by focusing on specific regions, believes a leading German consultant.
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