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Attorney Wins Award for Paper on Coastal Zone Management

Jul 17, 2012

Attorney John Boehnert honored by Rhode Island Bar Association for article on federal Coastal Zone Management ActThe Rhode Island Bar Association honored Rhode Island real estate and environmental lawyer John M. Boehnert with the Rhode Island Bar Journal Lauren E…

Chinese Boats in Disputed S. China Sea Area

Jul 17, 2012

Philippine government to file Beijing protest agains 30-strong Chinese fishing fleet encroachment on Spratly Islands watersChina’s 30-ship fleet was reportedly being escorted by a fisheries administration patrol ship and a 3,000-ton supply ship…

ICS: Shipping's Environmental Impact Well Regulated

Jul 13, 2012

Shipping’s environmental impact is well regulated by IMO, & the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) should be left alone says ICS ICS Secretary General, Peter Hinchliffe, taking part in a major debate about oceans governance…

Costa Concordia Claim Attorneys Comment on Captain's Apology

Jul 13, 2012

Ronai & Ronai, LLP, Counsel for the family of deceased Hungarian musician Szandor Fehrer &  Hungarian survivors of the Costa Concordia disaster, issue statement on Captain Schettino's recent apologyThe statement is as follows:The public…

Court Verdict Threatens World's Largest Shipbreaking Yard

Jul 13, 2012

India's recent Supreme Court  ruling for an import ban on all hazardous, toxic waste, imports into the country, may force shipbreakers Alang to shut down“Alang may have to stop operations if the direction of Apex Court on banning import…

Top Graduates Welcomed to SRI'S Legal Internship Scheme

Jul 12, 2012

Seafarers’ Rights International (SRI) has again demonstrated its commitment to the shipping industry by welcoming the latest intake of high performing young graduates into this year’s SRI Legal Internship Scheme. The successful candidates…

Cleaner Maritime Air for North America Comes Soon

Jul 11, 2012

The North American Emission Control Area (ECA) under MARPOL Annex VI will become enforceable on 1 August 2012On the operative day the sulfur content of the fuel oil used on board ships operating within the ECA may not exceed 1.00 percent m/m (10…

Overworked Mate Sets Legal Precedent

Jul 09, 2012

A former Maersk chief officer was awarded substantial damages by a Florida court after suffering heart damage as a result of working excessive hoursA recent court ruling in Florida leaves shipowners facing the threat of legal action from seafarers…

GAPS Act now heads to the Senate

Jun 29, 2012

Congresswoman Hahn’s Port Security Bill Passes the House. Congresswoman Janice Hahn’s port security legislation has passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 411 to 9.  H.R. 4005 “Gauging American Port Security Act” or GAPS Act…

AWO's Allegretti to Push AMP Agenda at House Hearing

Jun 27, 2012

AMP to Testify on Administration’s Failure to Comply With Federal Law During 2011 SPR Draw Down; Will Stress How to Avoid a Repeat During Future Draw Downs.  Thomas Allegretti will testify on behalf of the American Maritime Partnership…

EPA Guidance on Fuel Availability Off N. America

Jun 26, 2012

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released interim guidance for ship owners and operators clarifying how the U.S. government will implement fuel availability provisions when ships are unable to obtain fuel that meets standards protecting against sulfur pollution along the coast…

ICS: Resume Old OECD Shipbuilding Talks

Jun 21, 2012

At the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in Paris today (Thursday 21 June) the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) will call on governments to resume negotiations on a new global agreement to eliminate market distorting measures from shipbuilding…

Somali Pirates: 24 Year Sentence in France

Jun 18, 2012

Somali pirates who were found guilty of hijacking the French vessel Le Ponant in 2008 have been sentenced to a total of 24 years imprisonment by a Paris court. Of the six Somali pirates, who were captured by French forces in a daring raid on land…

Senate: Bill on South Carolina OCS Leasing Debuts

Jun 18, 2012

Senator Graham (R-SC) introduced the South Carolina Offshore Drilling Act (S. 3284) to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to provide for the inclusion of areas off the coast of South Carolina in the outer Continental Shelf leasing program for fiscal years 2012 through 2017…

Adm. Papp Testifies at "Law of the Sea" Hearing

Jun 15, 2012

Testifying yesterday before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations at a hearing on the Law of the Sea Convention, Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Bob Papp stressed that accession to the Convention will better position the Coast Guard to advance and protect America’s national…

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Nissen Kaiun Becomes Stakeholder in Econowind

China's Hold on Global Ports focus of Trump Administration

China's Hold on Global Ports focus of Trump Administration

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DP World Introduces New Quay Crane and Electric RTG Cranes at Mundra Terminal

UK's Port of Tyne Unveils $200M Upgrade Plan to Back Offshore Wind

UK's Port of Tyne Unveils $200M Upgrade Plan to Back Offshore Wind

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