Review Torres stand: Tommy Koh SINGAPORE's well-known diplomat and expert on the law of the seas Tommy Koh has roundly criticised Australia for limiting free transit of vessels in the Torres Strait by imposing a system of compulsory pilotage.
EU deputies review maritime rules in wake of accidents EUROPEAN lawmakers yesterday considered a raft of maritime safety measures aimed at keeping dangerous vessels away from EU coastlines, following a recent series of shipping accidents.
Frontline Q4 profit drops on weak charter rates THE world's biggest independent oil tanker group, Frontline, reported a drop in fourth-quarter operating profit yesterday, as expected by analysts, and said its market had remained weak so far in 2007.
Strait Talk
A week of bad news for sea safety READING news reports over the past few days has been particularly depressing for anybody interested in the safety and welfare of seafarers and passengers.
Review Torres stand: Tommy Koh SINGAPORE's well-known diplomat and expert on the law of the seas Tommy Koh has roundly criticised Australia for limiting free transit of vessels in the Torres Strait by imposing a system of compulsory pilotage.
EU deputies review maritime rules in wake of accidents EUROPEAN lawmakers yesterday considered a raft of maritime safety measures aimed at keeping dangerous vessels away from EU coastlines, following a recent series of shipping accidents.
Frontline Q4 profit drops on weak charter rates THE world's biggest independent oil tanker group, Frontline, reported a drop in fourth-quarter operating profit yesterday, as expected by analysts, and said its market had remained weak so far in 2007.
Strait Talk
A week of bad news for sea safety READING news reports over the past few days has been particularly depressing for anybody interested in the safety and welfare of seafarers and passengers.
Total blames 'hidden defect' for Erika disaster OIL group tells Paris court that vessel had been suffering from a "hidden defect" which had been impossible for a charterer to detect.
Erika master makes court appearance
PSA breaks into Panama with Rodman deal PORT operator moves into Panama with a deal to develop the former US Naval Base into a container terminal.
DP World eyes east Baltic hub GLOBAL ports giant is actively eying up Baltic for a site to base its regional operations and tap into Russia's burgeoning consumer market.
HSH shipping profits under pressure HAMBURG 27 February ' HSH Nordbank, the world's largest shipping bank, secured new ship loan agreements worth €10Bn in 2006 compared with €7.3Bn the year before
UK lays down scrapping rules A new UK strategy for ship recycling lays down ground rules for any business interested in setting up a facility to participate in what is forecast as a big future market
Frustration over lifeline link delay SCOTLAND'S NorthLink Ferries is holding talks with the Shetland fish processors to resolve a disruption of service that has caused sizeable financial losses
OSG cites China growth OVERSEAS Shipholding Group's profits fell 16% in 2006 as higher expenses outpaced revenue growth
Judge blocks NY liability cap An attempt to limit New York's liability in litigation from the 2003 Staten Island Ferry crash failed yesterday
Freight and fuel hit NOL results, but group pins hopes on growth and investment Lower freight-rates and higher fuel-costs dealt a double whammy to Neptune Orient Lines 2006 results, but management is pinning its hopes on growth, even remaining 'on the lookout' for M&A opportunities.
More Rotterdam harbour towage disruption considered Smit Harbour Towage in Rotterdam looks set for a second 24-hour strike tomorrow, following trade union FNV Bondgenoten's announcement that work will be laid down from Wednesday at 10:00 CET.
MOL and Maersk to leave Paranagua?
Drought prompts Yangtze navigation restrictions
CN strikers stream back to work
EC emergency veterinary team to protect exports
NOL, SITC join hands to run Qingdao boxport
Indian Railways plans surveys for four more freight corridors
Investors propose a 50-year concession for Indonesia's Bojonegara project
Durban facility receives RTG in refit as container terminal
Erika's last shipyard repair under scrutiny During the second week of the Erika trial, the court has tried to clarify how the structural deficiencies of the ...
Weaker margins at Frontline last year Frontline had profits of USD 516 million on revenues of USD 1.58 billion last year, against USD 606.8 million on ...
Healthy profits at Deep Sea Supply In its first full year of operation John Fredriksen controlled Deep Sea Supply has announced net profits of NOK 235.2 ...
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