MPA to launch world's first bunker surveying code [SINGAPORE] The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) is set to launch a world-first bunker surveying code of practice and licensing scheme, Minister for Communication and Information Technology Yeo Cheow Tong announced yesterday.
Internet usage hurt by reluctance to share info
Manila port closes after worker killed in strike
PSA, S'pore Poly get maritime awards
Air and Land Transport
Asia forecast to lead growth in air travel [COPENHAGEN] Travel within Asia will lead the airline industry over the next few years, the International Air Transport Association (Iata) said.
China Airlines to resume flights to Manila next week
EC proposes creation of single air safety body
United Air to start daily nonstop New York-HK flights
Cathay to install inflight e-mail
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Defence of classification societies fails to hold water LAST week, American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) president and COO Bob Somerville made an obviously well thought out counterattack aimed at fending off criticism of the classification societies and of the whole class system.
MPA to launch world's first bunker surveying code [SINGAPORE] The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) is set to launch a world-first bunker surveying code of practice and licensing scheme, Minister for Communication and Information Technology Yeo Cheow Tong announced yesterday.
Internet usage hurt by reluctance to share info
Manila port closes after worker killed in strike
PSA, S'pore Poly get maritime awards
Air and Land Transport
Asia forecast to lead growth in air travel [COPENHAGEN] Travel within Asia will lead the airline industry over the next few years, the International Air Transport Association (Iata) said.
China Airlines to resume flights to Manila next week
EC proposes creation of single air safety body
United Air to start daily nonstop New York-HK flights
Cathay to install inflight e-mail
Features
Defence of classification societies fails to hold water LAST week, American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) president and COO Bob Somerville made an obviously well thought out counterattack aimed at fending off criticism of the classification societies and of the whole class system.
MPA to launch world's first bunker surveying code [SINGAPORE] The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) is set to launch a world-first bunker surveying code of practice and licensing scheme, Minister for Communication and Information Technology Yeo Cheow Tong announced yesterday.
Internet usage hurt by reluctance to share info
Manila port closes after worker killed in strike
PSA, S'pore Poly get maritime awards
Air and Land Transport
Asia forecast to lead growth in air travel [COPENHAGEN] Travel within Asia will lead the airline industry over the next few years, the International Air Transport Association (Iata) said.
China Airlines to resume flights to Manila next week
EC proposes creation of single air safety body
United Air to start daily nonstop New York-HK flights
Cathay to install inflight e-mail
Features
Defence of classification societies fails to hold water LAST week, American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) president and COO Bob Somerville made an obviously well thought out counterattack aimed at fending off criticism of the classification societies and of the whole class system.
Vastera goes public The maker of software for global trading operations began life on the NASDAQ exchange, a sign that Wall Street may be renewing interest in electronic supply chain management companies.
China entry into WTO to benefit HK airport Entry will mean substantial new cargo business for Hong Kong's airport, says Victor Fung, chairman of the Hong Kong Airport Authority. The airport anticipates a big boost in traffic since so much of China's manufacturing is concentrated in the Pearl River Delta adjacent to Hong Kong.
Fine Air files for protection under Chapter 11 Rising fuel prices were blamed for the carrier's financial problems. Fine said it will continue to operate scheduled air cargo services between the United States and Latin America and the Caribbean under protection of Chapter 11 of the bankruptcy code.
DOT should pick UPS for China flights A decision is overdue at DOT on who gets the prized China flights.
Bunker costs hit Stolt 3Q results
Houston barge lane project added to funding bill
EU close to tanker phaseout deal
KLM/UTC to expand joint venture
House approves funds for Army Corps of Engineers
FMC strategic plan updated
Expert: Airports essential to economic growth
Air cargo business needs new technology, infrastructure
Miles elected chairman of World Shipping Council
Marine industry demands long-term Seaway/Lakes competitive plan
Murder charges in ferry disaster The BBC now reports that multiple murder charges have been brought against the captain and four crew members of the ferry that sank Tuesday, killing at least 64 people
Another VLCC for Frontline Frontline Ltd. has entered into a contract to buy the 1993-built VLCC M/T General Ace (275,000 dwt) for $53 million.
ATB order for Atlantic Marine Atlantic Marine, Inc. has received a contract for a second state-of-the-art articulated tug and barge (ATB) vessel
Intertanko calls for "reason" on phase-outs The Council of Intertanko (the International Association of Independent Tankers Owners) has called on IMO delegates meeting in London next week to agree a single hull tanker phaseout schedule which is reasoned and practical.
IMO chief calls for action on ferries WILLIAM O'Neil is to urge international action to tighten safety standards on domestic ferries after the sinking this week of the Greek ferry Express Samina which killed at least 63 people.
EU steps in over Samina Express tragedy EUROPEAN transport commissioner Loyola de Palacio is seeking information from the Greek authorities on ferry safety after this week's Express Samina disaster, her spokesman said yesterday.
HDW board sackings: 'It was time for change' HOWALDTSWERKE Deutsche Werft yesterday confirmed that three of its four management board members have been sacked. "It was time for a change," said Klaus Lederer, the new chief executive at the Kiel yard who is also chief executive of majority shareholder Babcock Borsig.
Bergesen appeal quashed A NORWEGIAN district court yesterday rejected Bergesen's appeal against a lower probate court ruling, and upheld the original decision that annulled Bergesen's right to vote at Kvaerner's extraordinary meeting today.
Use crude tax cash for safety says Intertanko INTERTANKO wants European governments to earmark part of their annual $500bn crude oil tax revenues to upgrade shore and safety facilities and reduce the risk of tanker accidents, instead of blaming Erika-like incidents on shipowners and toying with rigid deadlines on the phasing out of single-hull ships.
North Sea spot market is very tight BROKERS report that the North Sea spot market was very tight, with no platform supply vessels or large anchor-handlers available towards the end of September.
Noord Natie: fusion et recherche d’un troisième partenaire restent les objectifs La réunion, mardi dernier, des actionnaires de la Noord Natie n’a pas causé de surprise. Ils ont été informés de l’évolution de la situation et tout semble indiquer que les négociations axées sur la fusion avec la Hessenatie se poursuivent, ceci pour permettre à l’entreprise de renforcer, en tant que manutentionnaire local, sa position dans le delta de l’Escaut. D’autre part, la recherche d’un troisième partenaire structurel s’avère positive. Un certain nombre de candidats (moins de huit) ont été retenus et pourront poursuivre l’examen du dossier jusqu’en octobre.
Les agents de fret aérien restent sceptiques quant aux exigences en termes de sécurisation Les expéditeurs de fret aérien continuent à avoir des doutes au sujet des exigences posées par les compagnies aériennes - et/ou certaines autorités - sur le plan de la sécurisation. Cette question a été abordée au cours de la réunion du Fiata Airfreight Institute à Rotterdam. En ce qui concerne le cargo agency agreement, on semble voir le bout du tunnel. Parmi les autres sujets traités, citons le rôle de l’ICT et les conséquences de la constitution d’alliances.
L’UE trouve un accord sur la répartition des écopoints Les ministres européens des Transports ont atteint un accord sur une adaptation du système des écopoints pour le transit de poids lourds en Autriche cette année, via la procédure européenne écrite d’application. Treize pays ont voté pour l’adaptation, l’Autriche était contre et la Belgique, qui a reçu 25.568 écopoints supplémentaires, s’est abstenue.
Les syndicats du transport vont manifester à la veille du Conseil “Transports” L’International Transport Workers’ Federation et ses syndicats affiliés dans le secteur du transport routier vont mener une campagne le 4 octobre prochain sous le thème de “Fatigue Kills”. La fédération européenne des syndicats des transports (ETF) manifestera également deux jours plus tôt, à la veille du Conseil européen des Ministres des Transports à Luxembourg. Des barrages filtrants seront plus que probablement mis en place aux frontières luxembourgeoises. Normalement, le trafic des voitures devrait être possible, mais pas celui des camions. La distribution de tracts devrait toutefois réalentir de facto tout le trafic.
Star boss does the disappearing act Star Cruises workaholic chief Colin Au has been noticeably absent in recent weeks but the company says he's just taking a break.
Frontline buys VLCC for Tankers pool Norwegian tanker giant Frontline has splashed out on its thirtieth VLCC.
Stolt-Nielsen makes third quarter loss The Norwegian shipowner is also running at a loss for the year to date, if one-off gains from the dilution of its interest in subsidiary Stolt Offshore are discounted.
Search for victims resumes in Greek ferry tragedy Greek authorities continue to look for bodies in the sea around Paros.
Tanker seized over fuel leak in Estonia The suezmax Alambra will not be allowed to leave the Estonian port of Muuga, as authorities pursue a claim against its owners for clean-up costs following a fuel spill.
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