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UK slammed for 'apathy' towards maritime centre
THE British should learn from Singapore if they are serious about making their capital a top maritime centre, according to a senior executive of the Maersk shipping group.
Relief vessel sinks after striking reef off Nias Island
A small chartered vessel carrying relief aid to the earthquake-stricken Aceh province in Indonesia sunk earlier this week after striking an uncharted reef off Nias Island.
Evergreen unit opens subsidiary in China
TAIWAN's Evergreen Group, the world's third-largest shipping company, said on Monday its Italian unit had opened a subsidiary in China last year but denied a newspaper report that it has plans for a second Chinese office in Shanghai.

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A charter by any other name still applies, if it's obvious
A VESSEL owner who failed to properly incorporate the specific details of a charterparty into a bill of lading has nevertheless won the right to apply the charterparty's terms and arbitrate a dispute in London.

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UK slammed for 'apathy' towards maritime centre
THE British should learn from Singapore if they are serious about making their capital a top maritime centre, according to a senior executive of the Maersk shipping group.
Relief vessel sinks after striking reef off Nias Island
A small chartered vessel carrying relief aid to the earthquake-stricken Aceh province in Indonesia sunk earlier this week after striking an uncharted reef off Nias Island.
Evergreen unit opens subsidiary in China
TAIWAN's Evergreen Group, the world's third-largest shipping company, said on Monday its Italian unit had opened a subsidiary in China last year but denied a newspaper report that it has plans for a second Chinese office in Shanghai.

Admiralty Casebook

A charter by any other name still applies, if it's obvious
A VESSEL owner who failed to properly incorporate the specific details of a charterparty into a bill of lading has nevertheless won the right to apply the charterparty's terms and arbitrate a dispute in London.

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CSCL revenue surges 38 per cent in Q1 ELAA maintains that EC anti-trust law should stay PWC Logistics buys Transoceanic Shipping Simatech to take over running of its shipping services in Malaysia LBCT 'Yard Dogs' now lapping up greener fuel Panalpina appoints new regional CEO for N America Korean Air to launch Seoul-Urumchi service Qantas to step up surveillance on baggage handling facilities

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SDV Group acquires stake in SWG Sea Link Ltd Behold the largest containership in the world! Esskay Shipping sets 1-day feldspar loading record at KDWP FEFC revises BAF, CAF Kakinada Seaports handles 10.474 m tonnes cargo in 2004-05 Ennore Port turns the tide; posts Rs 12.03 cr. profit Kolkata Port closes 2004-05 with 46 m tonnes cargo to rank No. 2 among Major Ports KDS handles 9.9 m tonnes of cargo Tie-ups planned for ship-repairs Velji Dosabhai & Sons Pvt. Ltd awarded prestigious ISO 9001:2000 certification United Stevedores sets new single-day loading record at Chennai Port CONCOR's ICD-Sanathnagar registers 18 pc increase in cargo throughput in 2004-05 Leather industry welcomes FTP 800 more items may be added to duty drawback list

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APRIL 14, 2005
SMP launches new double-hulled barge in UK New 2,100 mt barge, dedicated to meeting latest health and safety specifications, launched in Merseyside. Singapore: Fuel oil stocks fall, avails unaffected Avails in the bunker market not greatly affected by falling inventories of residual fuels. PSA throughput volumes surge in first quarter The first quarter of this year saw PSA move significantly higher cargo volumes in both the Singapore and overseas terminals. Crude prices traded at seven-week low Crude oil prices plunged again yesterday after US inventory data showed a build for crude and most key products. Singapore: Senior MPA bunkering figure resigns Senior bunkering figure in the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has tendered his resignation. Intertanko slams criminalisation for accidental pollution While Intertanko supports the investigation and prosecution of illegal oil discharges from ships the association strongly objects to criminalising accidental oil pollution and to treating seafarers as criminals. DOE & API at a glance: This week's US inventory figures FAL Oil secures $40m loan to finance expansion Loan deal will secure Fujairah bunker supplier's barge fleet and land-based storage expansion as port expands.

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Salerno Container Terminal gets "Grasp" EU road transport directive to effect UK truckers Transoceanic Shipping merges into PWC Logistics Kombiverkehr expands Duisburg-Poland services Tobruk Air launches new direct freighter services Delphis NV buys four 500 teu feeder vessels Vancouver Port Authority welcomes new board members

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APRIL 14, 2005
NCL newbuilding deal at Aker Yards collapses ISF sets out its worries on ILO Convention Tanker owners issue objection to criminalisation Intertanko urges tighter enforcement of class newbuildings surveys Toyne steps down from Baltic group chair

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APRIL 14, 2005
Mulholland to head new Kvaerner unit Kvaerner and OSG sign $500 million Jones Act tanker deal Kleven gets MPSV order Scotia Prince for sale? House panel authorizes $8.1 billion for USCG in FY2006 NCL and Aker Yards cancel cruise ship letter of intent

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APRIL 14, 2005
Port of Port Angeles honors longtime employees "K" Line announces deal to charter VLCC newbuild DHL delivers rings to World Series champs Creation of new software program earns honors for Coast Guard unit New Panamax bulk ship headed to Excel Carriers

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P&O Nedlloyd confirms Voltri joint venture LEADING carrier will have a dedicated terminal in Genoa after forming a joint venture with Voltri Terminal Europa. OSG awards $1bn in tankers to Philadelphia OVERSEAS Shipholding Group is to bareboat charter up to 12 Jones Act product carriers to be built this decade by Kvaerner Philadelphia, it was announced yesterday. Route assessment panellists seek payment from Baltic PANELLISTS supplying route assessment data used in the formulation of the Baltic Exchange indices are to form their own group through which to lobby for payment from the Exchange. Heat turned up on P&I club claims ONE of the top shipowners' protection and indemnity clubs has admitted it has had a tough year for claims, in what analysts will see as a sign that the sector as a whole is feeling the heat of increased claims. Cost talks failure sinks NCL's mega-cruiseship deal at Aker Finnyards PROTRACTED wrangles over cost between Norwegian Cruise Lines and Aker Finnyards have failed to save a letter of intent to build an 89,000 gt mega-cruiseship, writes Jerry Frank.

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APRIL 14, 2005
Maersk Co's Hassing steps down MICHAEL Hassing, chief executive of The Maersk Co, has resigned and will step down at the end of June OSG to take Kvaerner tankers OVERSEAS Shipholding Group has signed an agreement to charter 10 or 12 product tankers to be built by Kvaerner Philadelphia Shipyard Russia-Greece pipeline uncertain RUSSIAN officials have warned that the future is still uncertain over a 12-year-old oil pipeline project between Russia, Greece and Bulgaria, despite signing a new agreement Bangladesh shipbreaking in crisis Tiredness kills! Take a break BHP Billiton ore price bid fails NCL share ruling expected soon Wheat exporters join rail criticism US to maintain farm subsidies Baja California port plans unclear Fight for US LNG siting control French strike keeps ships idle Carnival flooded with cash

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APRIL 14, 2005
Clear sailing seen for China ports No jams expected for Shanghai (left), other container ports despite another year of strong growth in exports to the U.S. and Europe. W. Wilhelmsen buys U.S. car logistics firm Zim adds Wilmington, N.C. call to Asia/USA Express Peak season changing: McKenna Royster leaving Miami terminal $1B contract for Phil. shipyard Vancouver backlog cleared Sharply higher profits for Zim Portman's USTR nomination blocked House panel OKs CG funding

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APRIL 14, 2005
PSAI and PONL to announce VTE deal PSA International will publicly announce tonight, at a gala dinner, that it has signed a letter of intent with P&O Nedlloyd (PONL) to jointly operate a berth in Genoa. MOL and PONL end SA, Africa, Asia service partnership P&O Nedlloyd (PONL) is to go it alone on its South America, Africa and Asia (ASAS) service in August by ending its existing agreement with MOL. Australian hauliers join fuel surcharge push EuroSAL and EuroAndes services to merge Indian Railway establishes norms for private container operators Upgrade for CCS Australia-PNG/Pacific Islands service TransContainer to run Baltic to Sea of Japan trial blocktrain SITC launches further intra-Asia services Marseilles quick-Marches toward growth, but April protests cast cloud South America and Asia boost Rotterdam Q1 volumes Kjaedegaard to head UK's Maersk organisation Yang Ming orders more boxships from Kaohsiung Korea/Japan container volumes up

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APRIL 14, 2005
Shell gets in the (Jones) act Oil major has been feeling out US shipyards for its own series of domestic-build products tankers. Arntzen: no pressure OSG embraced Philly order without Matson-style squeeze-play from yard, and is convinced deal will get done, tanker boss says. OSG wants 10 at Philly New York owner signs LOA with Kvaerner yard under bareboat scheme after months of talks on financial structure. MBO at Wonsild Danish shipbroker becomes management owned following takeover of shipowning business by Clipper. Greeks retain top spot Greek-controlled fleet still world's biggest, with tonnage increasing but number of vessels down. Heidmar fuels growth Connecticut company buys up experienced Texas bunkers supplier as it furthers logistics plans. Sheriff fines master Ukrainian captain gets $3,760 penalty for Dover navigation offence. WWL buys new wheels Scandinavian car carrier owner snaps up Nissan's distribution service in North America. Aker loses NCL cruiseship Letter of intent for $500m vessel at Aker Finnyards torn up as final agreement on project details proves elusive. Bharati bullish Indian yard negotiating with other European owners after winning Bourbon offshore orders. Rem goes back to Kleven Norwegian owner stays at home for second supply ship order at yard. Japan holds 14 in March Port state checks land same number of general cargoships and reefers as in February. Cargill on the move Commodity trading giant to relocate Asian shipping operation to Singapore. Maersk appoints USAF general Charles "Tony" Robertson, ex-head of US Transportation Command, to join board of Danish giant's US operation. Finland hit by port strike Dockers walk out over labour contract talks, crippling trade at eight major ports. Laieta under tow Veteran LNG carrier heading for Barcelona after engine failure left ship adrift in Mediterranean. Singapore to ride shotgun Armed police are being deployed on selected ships entering Singapore, but only within port limits. ABB scoops deals worth $80m Marine equipment firm signs contracts to supply Azipods and electrical power plant systems. BHP Billiton backs down Chinese steel mills win out as Australian mining giant climbs down over shipping cost surcharges.

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APRIL 14, 2005
Zim's profits soar 269% Head of Maersk U.K. steps down Yang Ming joins New World Alliance Asia/Europe loop Former TRANSCOM chief joins Maersk Line Ltd. board Sinotrans, Wan Hai to exchange transpacific slots Dole, Hamburg Sud link up in Central America, Puerto Rico trades Southwest shrugs off fuel rise with improved net income Nippon Express joins Lufthansa Cargo's partnership program Volga-Dnepr promotes Bauckham U.S. Xpress invests in regional truckload carrier FMC reviews 28 OTI applications, revokes 16 licenses Sen. Bayh puts hold on U.S. trade representative nominee ICC calls for progress on WTO preparatory trade talks House subcommittee approves $8.1 billion in fiscal 2006 for Coast Guard Justice department files motion to dismiss harbor tax refunds Newspaper raises questions about Va. port director's salary Georgia Ports expands trade department Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor welcomes first international ship

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APRIL 14, 2005
Letter of intent terminated A letter of intent between Aker Finnyards and NCL to build a cruise vessel has been terminated. The parties have ... "Kempo" crew is well catered for While the owner of the Norwegian, NOR-flagged, 676 grt fishing vessel "Kempo's" ' arrested in Las Palmas ' is trying to ... Sulphur directive review in 2008 The controversal EU sulphur directive, which sets a 1.5 per cent sulphure limit for fuel used by passenger vessels operating ...