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ECSA questions EC port initiative
The European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) has welcomed the new Commission initiative on a new EU Port Policy but has questioned why it does not cover cargo-handling and passenger services, nor port labour. Brussels adopted today a proposal for a Regulation establishing a framework on market access to port services and financial transparency of ports. … Read More...
EC launches port improvement proposals
The European Commission has published a new initiative to improve port operations and onward transport connections at 319 key seaports along Europe’s coastline, 43 of which are in the UK. The guidelines and legal changes being proposed will help port operators upgrade their services and facilities, as well as have more financial autonomy. Some 74% of the goods … Read More...
Minister opens Rotterdam port expansion
The Netherlands Minister of Infrastructure and Environment, Melanie Schultz van Haegen, today (Wednesday) opened the port expansion project Maasvlakte 2 at the Port of Rotterdam. “Today we are clearing the way for international shipping and trade. That’s typical of the Netherlands. That’s how we became big,” she said at the opening. “With Maasvlakte … Read More...
PPG begins producing protective and marine coatings at Poland facility
PPG Industries has announced it has started manufacturing protective and marine coatings (PMC) at the company’s facility in Ostrów Wielkopolski, Poland. The facility, which previously produced architectural coatings and was part of PPG’s January 2012 acquisition of Dyrup A/S, now produces PMC products for the construction, petrochemical, shipbuilding and energy … Read More...
Rare Mutiny on the Bounty court-martial first edition to go on sale
An exceptionally rare copy of the minutes of the 1792 court-martial of the Bounty mutineers is to be sold at Bonhams in London on 19th June, with an estimated price of between £25,000 and £30,000. The proceedings were recorded by one of the defence lawyers, Stephen Barney, and produced in a very small quantity for distribution to others closely involved in the … Read More...
London P&I Club reports increased free reserves
THE London P&I Club’s result for the 2012/2013 financial year was a surplus across all classes of $9.4m, increasing the free reserve to $154m. Claims experience over the financial year was mixed. In the retained layer there was an encouraging picture at the attritional level, involving claims up to $100,000. There was also a continued moderation of claims in … Read More...
‘Failure is not an option’ says Jamaica’s Hylton
When it comes to its long-ranging and dynamic plans to develop as an international logistics centre, failure is not an option for Jamaica, according to the country’s Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce. Addressing the Jamaica Parliament as his contribution to the 2013/2014 Sectoral Debate and speaking to the theme of Achieving Transformational Growth, … Read More...
INTERTANKO applauds IMO progress on the Ballast Water Management Convention
In line with the INTERTANKO-led joint proposal last year, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has agreed to a rescheduling of the International Ballast Water Management Convention implementation dates, which will smooth the installation scheduling for ships installing ballast water management systems (BWMS), a trial period for port state control and new … Read More...
Asian Shipowners’ Forum focuses on piracy and environmental stresses
The 22nd Annual Meeting of the Asian Shipowners’ Forum (ASF) was held in Mumbai today, hosted by the Indian National Shipowners’ Association (INSA), where Asia's increasing role in international shipping took centre stage. Atul Agarwal, Chairman of the 22nd ASF, welcomed the delegates of member associations and said: “Asia’s growing stake in the international … Read More...
Memorial Day Moment
On April 6th, the four-man crew of Ocean Adventure Rowing and Education (O.A.R Northwest) attempting a Trans-Atlantic Expedition from Dakar to Miami was derailed after their boat capsized about 400 miles north of Puerto Rico The four rowers were all equipped with ACR ResQLink Personal Locator Beacons which they promptly activated to facilitate their own rescue. … Read More...
Apprenticeship scheme launched at Britain’s new global shipping port
DP World London Gateway launched its new apprenticeship scheme during a visit from a government minister today and local MP, Stephen Metcalfe. Brandon Lewis MP, Minister for Thames Gateway, joined the London Gateway team to support the new apprenticeship scheme being rolled out and to raise the profile of many other live job opportunities available at London … Read More...
RINA’s Paolo Salza joins CEOC board
Paolo Salza, Chief Technical Officer, RINA Services, has been appointed to the board of Directors of the International Confederation of Inspection and Certification Organisations (CEOC). Mr Salza said: “RINA Services has wide experience in testing, inspection and certification activities across a broad range of industries and I hope to share that experience with my … Read More...
