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Brisbane Port Picket over Sacked Workers Continues

Aug 10, 2015

A picket of Hutchison ports in Sydney and Brisbane has entered fourth day after the Maritime Workers Union vowed to continue defying a Fair Work order to cease industrial action.  The picketers say that the power to the site has been cut in a bid to move them off…

Alberta Investigating Bird Deaths at Oil Sands Site

Aug 09, 2015

Alberta's energy regulator said on Saturday it is investigating reports that about 30 blue herons have died at a Syncrude Canada oil sands mine site in the northern part of the Canadian province.The Alberta Energy Regulator said it sent investigators to the Syncrude Canada Mildred Lake site…

USCG Commissions National Security Cutter in Boston

Aug 09, 2015

The Coast Guard commissioned its newest National Security Cutter, the 418-foot Coast Guard Cutter James, Saturday during a ceremony at Coast Guard Base Boston.'Joshua James began his life-saving career at 15 and saved more than 600 lives…

Kobelt Acquires Accu-Steer

Aug 09, 2015

Manufacturer of quality hydraulic steering actuators will join Kobelt to expand marine system offerings.Kobelt announced today the acquisition of Accu-Steer Inc., a US-based manufacturer of quality Hydraulic Steering Actuators.Founded by Bill Pulse and Paul Barber in 1993…

APM Terminals Acquires Reefer Terminal S.p.A.

Aug 08, 2015

APM Terminals and GF Group are pleased to announce the acquisition of 100% of Reefer Terminal S.p.A. by APM Terminals has been completed today.  Terms and price were not disclosed. Reefer Terminal, the largest refrigerated terminal in the Mediterranean for more than thirty years handling 600…

SCCT All Set for Suez Traffic Growth

Aug 08, 2015

The Suez Canal Container Terminal, located east of the northern entrance of the Suez Canal, at the convergence of the continents of Africa, Asia and Europe, is preparing for an even larger role in global trade as the expansion of the man…

USS Ashland to the Rescue of Typhoon Soudelor Victims

Aug 08, 2015

Through the coordination of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) will depart Guam and arrive in Saipan Aug. 8 to provide relief in the aftermath of Typhoon Soudelor, which devastated the island Aug…

Hong Kong Issues Note on Container Handling Safety

Aug 08, 2015

Hong Kong’s Marine Department has issued a reminder about safe handling of containers following the investigation into the death of a sailor on board a container vessel during cargo unloading operations.The incident occurred while containers…

Hamburg Cruise Center Names Rieger Managing Director

Aug 07, 2015

Hamburg Cruise Center (HCC), the marketing initiative for the cruise destination Hamburg, has appointed Matthias Rieger as its new managing director with effect from August 1, 2015. Rieger takes over the post from his predecessor Nadine Maraschi (née Palatz)…

Bibby Ship Management Employees to Trek for Charity

Aug 07, 2015

Bibby Ship Management (WE) Ltd., part of Bibby Line Group, informs its employees Sandra Corrigan and Nicky Davenport will embark on a trekking and camping challenge in the Grand Canyon as part of a challenge to fundraise for charity. Corrigan…

Mumbai Port Registers 15% Growth

Aug 07, 2015

Continuing its record breaking performance of handling all time high cargo volume of 61.61 metric million tonnes in the preceding financial year, Mumbai Port Trust has registered an overall growth of 15% upto 31st July this year against the corresponding period in the previous year…

ILO Wants Lasting Solution to Migrant, Refugee Crisis

Aug 07, 2015

The Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO), Guy Ryder, has called for a definitive and durable solution for the thousands of migrant workers who risk their lives in a search of a decent future.“Stopgap measures…

AMSA Relaxes Rules for First Aid Supplies

Aug 07, 2015

If you are operating in Class C, C Restricted, D or E waters, and are required to meet the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part C7A (Safety Equipment), you now have flexibility to determine the type and quantity of first aid supplies that are appropriate for your operation…

Russian Arctic Scientists to be Evacuated

Aug 07, 2015

An icebreaker sailed from Murmansk yesterday to pick up 17 scientists after four months on an ice floe near the North Pole.The icebreaker “Kapitan Dranitsyn” left Murmansk on August 4th to pick up equipment and personnel from the floating research station “North Pole-2015”…

Maritime Piracy Program Moves to ISWAN

Aug 07, 2015

The boards of the International Seafarers Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) and the Maritime Piracy Humanitarian Response Program (MPHRP) have informed about the moving of the activities of the MPHRP into ISWAN. A transfer agreement was signed by both parties on August 3…

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Maersk Shares Q3 Report Above Forecast, Warns Falling Freight Rates Will Impact Q4

Maersk Shares Q3 Report Above Forecast, Warns Falling Freight Rates Will Impact Q4

AD Ports Signs Deal for Minority Stake in Latakia International Container Terminal

AD Ports Signs Deal for Minority Stake in Latakia International Container Terminal

Trade Deal Props U.S. Soya Shipments on Vessels to China

Trade Deal Props U.S. Soya Shipments on Vessels to China

Combi Freighter 5000 ICE Vessel Design Debuts

Combi Freighter 5000 ICE Vessel Design Debuts

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