Lawyer calls for action against owners instead of seafarers THE 'blame game' - in which master mariners are increasingly being treated as 'master criminals' on par with 'rapists and robbers' - must stop, according to a leading Singapore maritime lawyer who believes it's time to target those in control.
Gunmen hijack freighter off Somalia coast SOMALI gunmen have hijacked a freighter off the eastern coast of the lawless Horn of Africa nation as it sailed with supplies for a UN-chartered ship released by pirates only last week, officials said on Monday.
Hijacked Indonesian cargo ship found sunk THE Indonesian cargo ship Prima Indah which was hijacked off Bangka Island on Sept 30 with about US$6 million worth of tin on board has been found, sunk in shallow water in the area where it was hijacked, according to sources.
Nanjing orders 2 supertankers for US$240m
Strait Talk
Don't write off London just yet LAST week's Seatrade London International Maritime Convention gave an interesting insight into both UK and European shipping as well as into what makes a successful international maritime centre .
Lawyer calls for action against owners instead of seafarers THE 'blame game' - in which master mariners are increasingly being treated as 'master criminals' on par with 'rapists and robbers' - must stop, according to a leading Singapore maritime lawyer who believes it's time to target those in control.
Gunmen hijack freighter off Somalia coast SOMALI gunmen have hijacked a freighter off the eastern coast of the lawless Horn of Africa nation as it sailed with supplies for a UN-chartered ship released by pirates only last week, officials said on Monday.
Hijacked Indonesian cargo ship found sunk THE Indonesian cargo ship Prima Indah which was hijacked off Bangka Island on Sept 30 with about US$6 million worth of tin on board has been found, sunk in shallow water in the area where it was hijacked, according to sources.
Nanjing orders 2 supertankers for US$240m
Strait Talk
Don't write off London just yet LAST week's Seatrade London International Maritime Convention gave an interesting insight into both UK and European shipping as well as into what makes a successful international maritime centre .
Lula takes hat off to Transpetro's $2bn tanker newbuild order TRANSPETRO has launched its $2bn tanker newbuilding order to great fanfare at an event attended by Brazilian president Luis Inacio 'Lula' da Silva, senior government officials, thousands of Petrobr's employees and shipbuilding workers.
Denmark talks tough on need for Baltic pilotage DENMARK is to get tough on ships refusing to take on pilots while transiting the Danish straits amid fears among its maritime regulators that a serious tanker accident is inevitable unless practices change.
EU Parliament enters conferences debate THE European Parliament has stepped into the debate on liner conferences by backing some of the ideas put forward by container lines.
LUKoil denies Arctic contract award LUKoil, Russia's largest oil exporter, is reviewing three bids to build and operate ice-class tankers to transport crude oil from LUKoil's new Arctic terminal at Varandey
US agencies help DR with smuggling issues SMUGGLING of goods and people is a challenge from the Dominican Republic, soon to become a closer US trading partner through the Central American Free Trade Agreement
SNCM 'insolvent by Friday' FRENCH ferry operator SNCM will be declared insolvent in three days' time if employees do not return to work, director Bruno Vergobbi has told staff
IMarEST unveils innovation conference PLANS for a massive marine technology and exhibition/conference were unveiled in London yesterday
Fjord Line axes one-third of staff FINANCIALLY troubled Norwegian ferry operator Fjord Line is to reshuffle its fleet and axe one-third of its staff in a bid to stem first-half losses of NK65M ($10M)
China to pay $10Bn more for oil CHINA may pay $10Bn more on oil imports this year because of higher global oil prices, the Ministry of Commerce said on its website at the weekend
Cosco warns on U.S. port congestion Executive says congestion at U.S. ports, shortages of rail and highway capacity are threatening the growth of U.S. import-export trade.
Deepsea Gdansk terminal to start construction Project-financing has been secured by Deepsea Container Terminal Gdansk, after the construction contract was signed in February 2003 and the 30-year concession ' with its 30-year option ' signed in January 2004.
Hutchison bid for Mumbai offshore terminal reportedly rejected by Defence Ministry
K Line trucking company increasing Southern China coverage
European rail modal-shift stuck in gear, warn observers
Marseilles back to work as Fos 2XL public enquiry concludes
Fjord Line reorganise to stay afloat Bergen-based Fjord Line reorganises operation to cut cost in order to continue operations after a loss NOK 65 million ...
Solvang orders two 60,000 cbm LPG carriers Stavanger-based Solvang and partners has ordered two 60,000 cbm LPG carriers at Hyundai in South Korea for delivery in ...
Fred. Olsen in USD 300 mill rig upgrade Fred. Olsen Energy will invest USD 300 million to upgrade the semi-submersible drilling rig "Blackford Dolphin" (ex "Ocean Liberator ...
US prices softer, against market trend US bunker prices softening in key ports today as Europe and Asia firming, but suppliers expect US prices to follow.
Report blames ships for diesel pollution in LA California Air Resources Board report says ships account for over 70% of diesel particulate matter emissions in the Los Angeles area.
French unions suspend oil port blockade Strike continues but oil port activity resuming, reducing threat to refineries.
Addax's Canary Islands office relocated
TACA extends fuel surcharge before implementation TACA members extend new BAF tarrifs before implementation based upon latest monitoring of fuel prices.
Managers and a trader on the move in Greece Two managers, including MD, have left Bominflot office, but a trader returns to the company.
Teekay Shipping implements bunker procurement software Teekay shipping has implemented BunkerDashboard bunker procurement software to manage aspects of fuel requisition, purchase and analysis.
GAC expands South African bunker trading team
Lubmarine: Long-term sustainable supply in shipowners' hands With a 20-30% price hike imminent, Total Lubmarine says the long-term sustainable supply of marine lubricants is mainly in the hands of the shipping industry.
Rotterdam market seen stable and quiet Tuesday morning
Japan: Retroactive 180 cst price touches high in September Retroactive price for 180 cst in September has hit a new high level after a decision by Nippon Oil Corp and Nippon Yusen KK.
Singapore: Bunker fuels shortage persists Persistent bunker market tightness this month has worsened with players unable to offer prompt supply.
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