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Booming maritime industry to leave 5,000 jobs unfilled by '13
ROBUST growth forecast for Singapore's maritime industry could widen the current shortfall in skilled manpower that has left 3,500 positions unfilled, a situation the government aims to address following the release yesterday of a detailed manpower study.
New shipping degree courses to boost workforce
TWO new maritime degree programmes will form part of the three-prong plan to attract more people to a career in the maritime industry, in a bid to meet rising manpower needs, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore said yesterday.
New Indon-Philippine route to cut transit time to US
A NEW transshipment route between the Philippines and Indonesia has been established which will reduce by half the transit time between Indonesia and the US.

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AirAsia to raise RM760m in IPO
AIR Asia, the Malaysia-based budget airline, will launch an initial public share offering to fund its ambitious expansion plan, the company said yesterday.
Cathay may expand fleet to meet rising demand
Viet Air mulling flights to Mumbai
Swiss chief quits amid lawsuit talk
Ryanair opposes higher passenger charges
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Lack of scuttling evidence need not warrant an accident ruling
JUST because a judge was not prepared to reach a positive conclusion that a vessel had been deliberately scuttled, that did not mean that he was obliged to conclude that the vessel sank by accident, the Queensland Court of Appeal ruled last month.

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Booming maritime industry to leave 5,000 jobs unfilled by '13
ROBUST growth forecast for Singapore's maritime industry could widen the current shortfall in skilled manpower that has left 3,500 positions unfilled, a situation the government aims to address following the release yesterday of a detailed manpower study.
New shipping degree courses to boost workforce
TWO new maritime degree programmes will form part of the three-prong plan to attract more people to a career in the maritime industry, in a bid to meet rising manpower needs, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore said yesterday.
New Indon-Philippine route to cut transit time to US
A NEW transshipment route between the Philippines and Indonesia has been established which will reduce by half the transit time between Indonesia and the US.

Air and Land Transport

AirAsia to raise RM760m in IPO
AIR Asia, the Malaysia-based budget airline, will launch an initial public share offering to fund its ambitious expansion plan, the company said yesterday.
Cathay may expand fleet to meet rising demand
Viet Air mulling flights to Mumbai
Swiss chief quits amid lawsuit talk
Ryanair opposes higher passenger charges
LOG Book

Admiralty Casebook

Lack of scuttling evidence need not warrant an accident ruling
JUST because a judge was not prepared to reach a positive conclusion that a vessel had been deliberately scuttled, that did not mean that he was obliged to conclude that the vessel sank by accident, the Queensland Court of Appeal ruled last month.

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Shipping News

Booming maritime industry to leave 5,000 jobs unfilled by '13
ROBUST growth forecast for Singapore's maritime industry could widen the current shortfall in skilled manpower that has left 3,500 positions unfilled, a situation the government aims to address following the release yesterday of a detailed manpower study.
New shipping degree courses to boost workforce
TWO new maritime degree programmes will form part of the three-prong plan to attract more people to a career in the maritime industry, in a bid to meet rising manpower needs, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore said yesterday.
New Indon-Philippine route to cut transit time to US
A NEW transshipment route between the Philippines and Indonesia has been established which will reduce by half the transit time between Indonesia and the US.

Air and Land Transport

AirAsia to raise RM760m in IPO
AIR Asia, the Malaysia-based budget airline, will launch an initial public share offering to fund its ambitious expansion plan, the company said yesterday.
Cathay may expand fleet to meet rising demand
Viet Air mulling flights to Mumbai
Swiss chief quits amid lawsuit talk
Ryanair opposes higher passenger charges
LOG Book

Admiralty Casebook

Lack of scuttling evidence need not warrant an accident ruling
JUST because a judge was not prepared to reach a positive conclusion that a vessel had been deliberately scuttled, that did not mean that he was obliged to conclude that the vessel sank by accident, the Queensland Court of Appeal ruled last month.

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HK to table ship and port security bill for legislation Worldwide Logistics, ThreeSixty Sourcing form partnership 35 firms bid to build Batam Island container port Exporters now lodging electronic entries with NZ Customs Sea Containers posts higher earnings in 2003 Cargo upswing for Cathay in February China Airlines' sale on hold until after Taiwan presidential elections Menzies wins cargo handling contract from Aerolineas Argentinas Kitty Hawk begins airport to door deliveries

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MSC commences direct service to Europe ex-MICT Freight rates set to soar as Asian shippers ride China boom Handicraft exports surge by 20 pc APM Terminals-CONCOR combine emerges highest bidder - Bidding for JNP's 3rd container terminal Capt. Rustom Dastoor to be new NSICT GM VCT sets all-time high berth rate of 48.9 moves per hour Sharjah Ports & Customs Authority team coming on March 16 Indo-UAE JBC meet gets down to business Nanik Rupani elected IMC President, Rajesh Kapadia Vice-President for 2004-05

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MARCH 11, 2004
ARA: Suppliers opposed on demand in volatile market Brazilian market update Slower demand moves earliest Italian delivery to within 24-hours China and 'unpredictable' bunker demand trigger IEA revision Inter-governmental think-tank hikes 2004 demand predictions, blaming unpredictable demand from China and international bunker market. Suppliers rush to comply with MPA scheme A number of Singapore bunker suppliers have already met stringent MPA Accreditation Scheme requirements, suppliers said today. Singapore sentiment turns as market awaits cargo influx Buyers reported to be 'trickling' back as market gears up for arbitrage cargo arrivals next week

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Ghana - electronic customs procedures for exporters Nigerian Customs - Clean Report of Findings Deutsche Post reports records sales in 2003 Conliner to use VLS terminal for new Milan shuttle Continental Airlines offers more flights to Mexico Two new container gantries for Eurogate Hamburg terminal New Chairman for Hong Kong Container Terminal Operators' Association

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MARCH 11, 2004
IMO "should use Equasis" for fleet data Bad weather hits Bow Mariner search Sound results from DNV Equasis reports strong month LR signs Greek deal UK to cut light dues, by a penny

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MARCH 11, 2004
Asian naval spending set to soar Predicted to double by 2009 Singapore maritime industry to keep growing Manpower study finding

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MARCH 11, 2004
Port of Vancouver, USA Oks TriStar Transload expansion Royal Olympic vessels going up for auction Portland transportation clubs schedule Industry Reunion event Parking rates going up at Portland Airport Transportation Services Index finds more freight on the move

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NOL in last ditch bid to buy P&O Nedlloyd NEPTUNE Orient Lines made a last ditch attempt to acquire P&O Nedlloyd before the rival containership operator receives a stock market listing by reversing into Nedlloyd, Lloyd's List was told yesterday. Outrage as terror bombs hit Madrid WORLD leaders joined in a chorus of condemnation after the Madrid bombings yesterday, which had claimed 182 lives and injured 900 as Lloyd's List went to press, writes Rob McKay. Green strikes it rich with remuneration JUST two months into the job, Philip Green, chief executive of the P&O Nedlloyd, has landed a basic salary of more than half a million pounds, the Nedlloyd Information Memorandum has revealed. European ministers agree further subsidies for shipbuilders EUROPE'S council of ministers has approved further subsidies to the continent's struggling shipbuilding sector. 'Bush war' on maritime unions MARITIME unions in the US are gearing up for a bitter fight against a proposed new labour relations system for Department of Defense workers that they say is a calculated threat to their very existence.

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MARCH 11, 2004
Stocks fall after Madrid bombing SHARES in transport and leisure stocks fell on a broad scale across Europe today after terrorist attacks in Madrid claimed more than 170 lives US cruise response to Madrid US cruise companies told Fairplay this afternoon that their response to the bomb blasts in Madrid today would depend on advice given by security authorities Bow Mariner sisterships inspected ODFJELL Seachem, owner of the Bow Mariner, the chemical tanker that exploded and sank off Virginia on 28 February, is inspecting sister ships for potential risks USCG promises aggressive inspections THE US Coast Guard will board every foreign vessel arriving at a US port with a security certificate issued under the ISPS code and will make "aggressive" inquiries Spain on cruise alert FURTHER security measures could be applied at the port of Barcelona's cruise terminals if terrorist attacks in Spain escalate Port au Prince re-opened PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti's largest port, is again open to container traffic and should be open by next week to bulk carriers No resolution yet to Irish dispute EU to extend shipyard subsidies SSW crisis talks resume next week Australian exports up, earnings dip Torm tankers boost earnings HK harbour reclamation goes ahead Caspian oil trade prepares to grow New funds for Brazilian shipbuilding Festival rumours dismissed Karachi offers new work to Smit

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MARCH 11, 2004
Industry has to share in port security expense, says Hutchinson Homeland Security official defends government spending, says private sector has to foot some of the bill for increased security. Transportation index shows U.S. economy strengthening CN Rail union rejects arbitration FedEx, UPS want fair package delivery market Cargo up at Lufthansa, BAA Bulker TORM boosts 2004 forecast NTSB: Half of railroad tank cars subpar USDA: High ocean rates hit corn exports GE, SAIC to collaborate on 'smart' container Yellow Roadway raises Q1 earnings estimate Unions call for ban on RR remote control

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MARCH 11, 2004
NOL denies fresh PONL acquisition rumours Neptune Orient Lines, the parent of APL and APL Logistics, has denied that it is planning to proceed with a 'substantial acquisition in the near future'. Dutch ministers evasive on question of RPA majority stake The Dutch cabinet has reopened the question of a majority stake in the Rotterdam Port Authority (RPA), as part of a larger agreement to finance the second Maasvlakte. CN to table final offer to striking staff Australian tax authorities examine container leases Maersk-Concor wins JNPT Terminal three tender Strikes will hurt Brazilian credibility and exports 'in the medium term' Serious C-TPAT understaffing critical says trade lawyer Carriers vent opposition to South Carolina security fee Trans-European Network projects Green-screened in vote Czech barge company appoints Rhenus as agent Norasia Integra delivered into new transpac service

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MARCH 11, 2004
Bow sistership was "at risk" Bow Power held a year ago over "dangerous" oxygen levels. Danish ferry line back in red Mols slumps to big loss in 2003. Alstom warns on losses French industrial and shipbuilding group says may have to renegotiate debt with banks. Norden stake boosts Torm profits $111m gain from 33% holding for Danish product tanker operator. Comanav launches French Med route Moroccan shipowner to link Tangier to Port-Vendres in October. EU rubberstamps move to extend yard aid European yards to benefit from handouts until 31 March 2005 or dispute resolution date. Kazmortransflot orders tanker trio Kazakh owner will take delivery of three ships from Vyborg Shipyard in Russia. Japan holds 52 ships Port state detention list for February includes MISC, NYK and Wan Hai ships. ExxonMobil's UK LNG terminal slides ahead Energy major steps up another rung on the approvals ladder. Samsung and Tsuneishi break new ground Report claims first cooperation between Korean and Japanese yards on shipbuilding. CNOOC to build China LNG terminal Chinese energy giant steps on the gas for imports. Swire slips on shipping Hong Kong group's marine services turned in lower profits in 2003. UK cuts light dues Fees paid by ships for lighthouse upkeep in UK and Irish waters are being trimmed from April. U-Ming bulkers held in Australia Seventeen ships detained during February port state contol inspections.

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MARCH 11, 2004
Koch: Shippers could be caught in security issues of non-U.S. ports House subcommittee increases fiscal year 2005 funds for Deepwater UNCTAD says ports, ships delay compliance with ISPS code Seaboard Marine ship first into Haiti Sweeney to head Crowley's energy and marine services Israel Airport Authority picks L-3 detection system CN proposes "cooling-off" period for CAW strike Apparel Logistics rebuffs Crowley Logistics' petition to FMC Trade ministers meet for informal FTAA talks U.S. chamber cites benefits of U.S.-Morocco free trade agreement

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MARCH 11, 2004
Double up for a bulk carrier in 12 months Double up in one year! That is the current bulk market with record high prices on all kind of tonnage ... Fewer accidents in Swedish waters 2002 165 accidents and near-accidents were reported in Swedish waters in 2002, down by 17 compared to 2001, according to ... FESCO breaks ice in the Baltic The Far Eastern Shipping Company, FESCO, diesel-electric ice-breaker "Admiral Makarov" built 1975 in Finland, has operated in the ...