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Seminar Highlights Freight Liability in Russia

May 11, 2015

International freight insurer TT Club convened a special seminar at the recent conference on transport and logistics, Trans Russia in Moscow.  Lead by TT Club’s General Manager, EMEA, Kevin King and Kirill Berezov from the insurer’s long-established Russian network partner Panditrans…

US Pulls Sri Lanka out of China Maritime Net

May 10, 2015

US has begun to wean Sri Lanka away from China’s maritime security net by incorporating Sri Lanka into their Indo-Pacific region maritime security program, says the Times of India. The US State Department said last Tuesday that United States…

Singapore's Transport Minister to Speak at LISW 2015

May 08, 2015

London International Shipping Week 2015 (LISW) is delighted to announce that Mr Lui Tuck Yew, Singapore’s Minister for Transport, has confirmed that he will speak at the official LISW Conference on 10th  September 2015 at the Grosvenor House Hotel on London’s Park Lane…

Indonesia to Develop Maritime ‘Technoparks’

May 08, 2015

The Indonesian Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries has announced plans to develop five maritime technology parks to improve fisheries-based business in Indonesia, says The Jakarta Globe. The areas set for development — dubbed Technoparks for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries…

Jaenichen to Close Safety at Sea Seminar

May 07, 2015

U.S. Maritime Administrator, Paul “Chip” Jaenichen will close the 'Safety at Sea' National Maritime Day Seminar hosted by North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA). The seminar, to be held May 21 at the National Press Club from 2-5:30 p…

MAJ Dir. Gen. Receives Global Award

May 07, 2015

Rear Admiral Peter Brady, Director General of the Maritime Authority of Jamaica, was deeply honoured to receive the prestigious IMO Themed Award for World Maritime Day 2015 'Maritime education and training', sponsored by the China Classification Society…

Maersk to Pay for Release of Seized Ship?

May 07, 2015

There have been reports that members of the crew of the cargo ship Maersk Tigris that had been detained by Iranian authorities, have been released Wednesday. The statement was made by the Iranian Foreign Ministry’s Spokeswoman Marzieh Afkham…

IMO’s MEPC Set to Adopt Polar Code Provisions

May 06, 2015

Polar Code environmental provisions set for adoption at IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) meets for its 68th session from May 11-15…

Professionals Gather for APS Annual Conference

May 06, 2015

Maritime professionals from Africa, Europe, and the U.S. began a 4-day conference aimed to enhance collaborative efforts to achieve maritime security in Africa, May 5.The Africa Partnership Station (APS) Annual Planning Conference aims…

US Marine Highways to Help Prepare for the Future

May 06, 2015

With America's population expected to grow by 70 million over the next 30 years, moving the goods that enrich our lives --and the freight that fuels our economy-- will be a key challenge.  As our Beyond Traffic draft framework indicates, by 2045…

US Approves Ferry Service to Cuba

May 06, 2015

The United States Treasury Department has authorized passenger ferry services to Cuba for the first time in more than a half-century, in a major step in improving relations between the two countries. At least four companies said they were notified Tuesday of approvals by the U…

Seattle Gums Up Shell's Arctic Ambitions

May 06, 2015

Royal Dutch Shell's quest to return to Arctic drilling for the first time in three years could face delays after Seattle ruled that the city's port must apply for a permit before hosting rigs.  Seattle Mayor Ed Murray, a Democrat who has fought against new projects by coal and oil companies…

Strengthening Danish-Brazilian Cooperation

May 05, 2015

Brazil continues to be an important area for Danish shipping interests and, with the signing of a new agreement on cooperation with the Brazilian authority ANTAQ under the Brazilian Ministry of Transport, relations are being strengthened…

Stop Provocation on South China Sea, China Tells Philippines

May 05, 2015

China has urged the Philippines to stop 'malicious hyping and provocation' on territorial disputes in the South China Sea, says a report in Xinhua. Earlier, Philippine foreign ministry alleged that China's construction on islands in the…

New Chairmen at Three Chinese Oil Firms

May 04, 2015

China has appointed new chairmen for the country's top three energy groups, according to company statements on Monday, in a top-down reshuffle of the industry which faces the challenges of spending cuts, low oil prices and easing demand.Earlier…

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