Smooth sailing for new security rules in Asia IT was smooth sailing in Singapore and other major Asian ports yesterday when new security regulations mandated by the new International Maritime Organisation came into effect.
All our terminals are compliant, says PSA Int'l PSA International announced yesterday that it is still awaiting certification for nearly half of its terminal facilities around the world although all fully comply with the ISPS Code requirements.
Indian firm plans US$450m order for 10 vessels SHIPPING Corporation of India Ltd , the nation's biggest shipping company, said it plans to order 10 vessels worth about US$450 million by March, as expanding trade by Asia's fourth-largest economy lifts demand.
IPO hopeful Pacific Basin sees higher bulk shipping rates PACIFIC Basin Shipping, a Hong Kong-based dry bulk shipper that is raising up to HK$1.27 billion in an IPO, said it expects rates to return to an upward trend following recent weakness.
Acid tanker refloating delayed in Hamburg SALVAGE experts have delayed refloating a chemical tanker that sank in Hamburg port with 960 tonnes of sulphuric acid while divers check how its dangerous cargo can best be discharged, emergency services said.
Air and Land Transport
Korean jet ordered to return to Sydney A Korean Airlines flight was ordered to return to Sydney four hours into its flight to Seoul early yesterday after a passenger failed a random security screening.
Boeing to sell its commercial electronics unit to UK's BAE
Air Canada creditors to get pennies on the dollar
HK airport's 2003 profits down 23% due to Sars
UAL raises int'l fares by 5% to cover fuel costs
Admiralty Casebook
Liability remains separate even when shipowner is also master SHIPOWNERS facing claims for damage to property or injury to persons are often able to limit their liability on the basis that the damage or loss was not due to their 'actual fault or privity.' Even if a master had been negligent, a shipowner could limit his liability if he can demonstrate that he had taken all reasonable efforts to ensure that a properly qualified master was appointed.
Smooth sailing for new security rules in Asia IT was smooth sailing in Singapore and other major Asian ports yesterday when new security regulations mandated by the new International Maritime Organisation came into effect.
All our terminals are compliant, says PSA Int'l PSA International announced yesterday that it is still awaiting certification for nearly half of its terminal facilities around the world although all fully comply with the ISPS Code requirements.
Indian firm plans US$450m order for 10 vessels SHIPPING Corporation of India Ltd , the nation's biggest shipping company, said it plans to order 10 vessels worth about US$450 million by March, as expanding trade by Asia's fourth-largest economy lifts demand.
IPO hopeful Pacific Basin sees higher bulk shipping rates PACIFIC Basin Shipping, a Hong Kong-based dry bulk shipper that is raising up to HK$1.27 billion in an IPO, said it expects rates to return to an upward trend following recent weakness.
Acid tanker refloating delayed in Hamburg SALVAGE experts have delayed refloating a chemical tanker that sank in Hamburg port with 960 tonnes of sulphuric acid while divers check how its dangerous cargo can best be discharged, emergency services said.
Air and Land Transport
Korean jet ordered to return to Sydney A Korean Airlines flight was ordered to return to Sydney four hours into its flight to Seoul early yesterday after a passenger failed a random security screening.
Boeing to sell its commercial electronics unit to UK's BAE
Air Canada creditors to get pennies on the dollar
HK airport's 2003 profits down 23% due to Sars
UAL raises int'l fares by 5% to cover fuel costs
Admiralty Casebook
Liability remains separate even when shipowner is also master SHIPOWNERS facing claims for damage to property or injury to persons are often able to limit their liability on the basis that the damage or loss was not due to their 'actual fault or privity.' Even if a master had been negligent, a shipowner could limit his liability if he can demonstrate that he had taken all reasonable efforts to ensure that a properly qualified master was appointed.
Smooth sailing for new security rules in Asia IT was smooth sailing in Singapore and other major Asian ports yesterday when new security regulations mandated by the new International Maritime Organisation came into effect.
All our terminals are compliant, says PSA Int'l PSA International announced yesterday that it is still awaiting certification for nearly half of its terminal facilities around the world although all fully comply with the ISPS Code requirements.
Indian firm plans US$450m order for 10 vessels SHIPPING Corporation of India Ltd , the nation's biggest shipping company, said it plans to order 10 vessels worth about US$450 million by March, as expanding trade by Asia's fourth-largest economy lifts demand.
IPO hopeful Pacific Basin sees higher bulk shipping rates PACIFIC Basin Shipping, a Hong Kong-based dry bulk shipper that is raising up to HK$1.27 billion in an IPO, said it expects rates to return to an upward trend following recent weakness.
Acid tanker refloating delayed in Hamburg SALVAGE experts have delayed refloating a chemical tanker that sank in Hamburg port with 960 tonnes of sulphuric acid while divers check how its dangerous cargo can best be discharged, emergency services said.
Air and Land Transport
Korean jet ordered to return to Sydney A Korean Airlines flight was ordered to return to Sydney four hours into its flight to Seoul early yesterday after a passenger failed a random security screening.
Boeing to sell its commercial electronics unit to UK's BAE
Air Canada creditors to get pennies on the dollar
HK airport's 2003 profits down 23% due to Sars
UAL raises int'l fares by 5% to cover fuel costs
Admiralty Casebook
Liability remains separate even when shipowner is also master SHIPOWNERS facing claims for damage to property or injury to persons are often able to limit their liability on the basis that the damage or loss was not due to their 'actual fault or privity.' Even if a master had been negligent, a shipowner could limit his liability if he can demonstrate that he had taken all reasonable efforts to ensure that a properly qualified master was appointed.
High prices help preserve limited avails in Uruguay Regional energy crisis shows no sign of ending, leaving Uruguay's bunker market in a pickle.
Supplier gains ISPS certification
Abatement proponent falls victim of P&O reshuffle Group Procurement Executive laid off following devolution of shipping group's procurement department, but will continue working on emissions.
O.W. Bunker strengthens risk management team
Healthy demand kick-start to new month in Fujairah
Good supply situation as new month begins in Tokyo Bunker prices were little changed today but the outlook was mixed.
Nuclear return provides partial relief to Japanese market Nuclear power generation returning but marine fuel market avails remain carefully controlled by refiners.
O.W. Bunker Far East reveals further changes Second departure announcement in a week continues busy period for personnel at global supplier and trader.
United Shipping forms bunker risk management company Global Risk Management established to specialise in customized strategies and services for the global shipping market.
OOCL faces police probe into fatal accident HONG KONG carrier faces fullscale inquiry into the death of Courtenay Allan.
Maritime threats 'could be overplayed' POLITICIANS who talk up maritime terror scenarios could lead to a "feedback loop" where intelligence agencies believe the threats are real, warns a leading terrorism expert, writes Marcus Hand in Singapore.
Panama warned of canal terror plot TERRORISTS are plotting to blow up the Panama Canal, according to statements from the security ministry in Honduras, writes Rainbow Nelson.
Police start probe into OOCL man's death ORIENT Overseas Container Line faces a full-scale police probe into the death of one of its senior executives last summer after two internal reports proved inconclusive.
SCI in $440m buying spree NATIONAL carrier Shipping Corporation of India, which declared the best results in its history on Wednesday, expects to invest around $440m in newbuilding orders for two very large crude carriers, two capesize vessels and six bulk carriers.
USCG turns ships from Miami MIAMI-based Coast Guard cutters and boarding teams have been busy on the first day of ISPS compliance, welcoming some and turning others around
US cow not mad A US animal suspected of mad-cow disease has officially tested negative, the US Department of Agriculture said yesterday
Iran invests in oil terminals IRAN, the world's fifth largest oil exporter, is to invest $36M to refurbish its major oil loading terminals in a bid to boost their efficiency
Scottish ferry tender 'misguided' THE Scottish Executive is to put ferry services operating around the Clyde and the Hebrides out to tender, a move described by seafarers union RMT as 'misguided'
New port flooded THE new port of Ngqura being built at Coega about 20km from Port Elizabeth, South Africa, was partially flooded yesterday, a few weeks ahead of the final flooding
New US-Brazil liner service A new US Gulf-Caribbean-Brazil liner service, operated by CP Ships subsidiary TMM Lines, was launched yesterday with its first southbound sailing from Houston
ISPS crackdown begins in Miami With 13 cargo ships due to arrive from foreign ports and several terminal facilities uncertified, the U.S. Coast Guard's 7th District swept into action.
Hong Kong terminals test enhanced screening
Ports, carriers tout ISPS-compliance
W. Coast labor shortage eases The ILWU and PMA are discussing proposals that would add hundreds of part-time workers.
Contract expired, clerks continue working
WCO appoints strategic group to guide security
IMF downplays inflation fears in Brazil
Air Canada plans to spin off cargo unit as part of restructuring
TSA sets test for transport ID card
Most East Coast terminals back to normal
So. Calif. ports could face strike by office workers
Truckers strike shuts Port of Miami box handling
Truckers want day-use fee delayed
Coast Guard says eight U.S.-bound ships a security risk
SPS share sale focuses National Container Company resources A shareholding-change at St Petersburg Seaport (SPS) has given National Container Company (NCC) a financial windfall, despite losing control at the port company.
NIS no longer competitive A high-powered committee, headed by the shipping lawyer Berit Stokke of law firm Thommessen Krefting Greve Lund, is currently ...
Ministers meeting in Moscow: no more singlehull tankers in the Baltic The Russian Government has promised only to use double-hull tankers for their oil export from the Baltic area. That ...
USCG promises to be sensible on ISPS code US Coast Guard will police the ISPS code as sensitively and sensibly as possible in order not to disrupt trade ...
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