05 December 2008	The on-line newspaper devoted to the world of transports	04:00 GMT+1

August 8, 2001 Pilot Strike Shuts Down Russian Ports Ships were marooned at a buoy in the Gulf of Finland on Wednesday as a strike by pilots kept St. Petersburg and other Russian ports shut. The strike, which began on Tuesday, is in protest against a government decision to ban commercial piloting at key Russian ports and force pilots to work for the state, for far lower wages, beginning in 2002. The strike ...... Read more on MaritimeToday.com Search for hotel Destination O Other destinations Check-in date 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec Check-out date 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec Search on Select the subject:  All News Ports Tourism Database Aviation Trucking Index Home Page Press Review - Piazza Matteotti 1/3 - 16123 Genoa - ITALY phone: +39.010.2462122, fax: +39.010.2516768, e-mail