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Singapore issues 24-hour security rule for ships
SHIPS calling at Singapore will be required to complete a security form 24 hours before arrival, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore said in a new port circular, which also gives guidelines for ships coming from so-called 'dirty' ports.
US to ensure smooth flow of oil under ISPS regime
THE United States is cooperating closely with the oil industry to ensure there is no disruption to supplies when tough new shipping security rules take effect next week, a senior coast guard official said on Wednesday.
Ports of Auckland box volumes slide on loss of client
PORTS of Auckland Ltd, New Zealand's largest port, said it handled 8 per cent fewer containers in May than a year earlier after losing a shipping service to a rival.
Haze alert for ships plying Malacca Straits
MALAYSIAN authorities have issued a haze alert for seafarers plying the Malacca Straits, where hundreds of ships pass through daily.

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Ailing Air Canada accepts Cerberus investment offer
AIR Canada has accepted a US$183 million investment proposal from New York firm Cerberus Capital Management for a 9.2 per cent stake in the struggling airline.
SIA gets Rolls Royce's 1,000th Trent engine
United Airlines scales back size of federal aid request
Paris airports introduce fingerprint security checks
Six US carriers give out passenger information
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Accident probe sparks call for stringent safety management
CANBERRA's marine safety investigation body has called on all shipping companies to ensure that procedures for working in hazardous locations are thoroughly covered in their International Safety Management documentation.

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Shipping News

Singapore issues 24-hour security rule for ships
SHIPS calling at Singapore will be required to complete a security form 24 hours before arrival, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore said in a new port circular, which also gives guidelines for ships coming from so-called 'dirty' ports.
US to ensure smooth flow of oil under ISPS regime
THE United States is cooperating closely with the oil industry to ensure there is no disruption to supplies when tough new shipping security rules take effect next week, a senior coast guard official said on Wednesday.
Ports of Auckland box volumes slide on loss of client
PORTS of Auckland Ltd, New Zealand's largest port, said it handled 8 per cent fewer containers in May than a year earlier after losing a shipping service to a rival.
Haze alert for ships plying Malacca Straits
MALAYSIAN authorities have issued a haze alert for seafarers plying the Malacca Straits, where hundreds of ships pass through daily.

Air and Land Transport

Ailing Air Canada accepts Cerberus investment offer
AIR Canada has accepted a US$183 million investment proposal from New York firm Cerberus Capital Management for a 9.2 per cent stake in the struggling airline.
SIA gets Rolls Royce's 1,000th Trent engine
United Airlines scales back size of federal aid request
Paris airports introduce fingerprint security checks
Six US carriers give out passenger information
LOG Book

Admiralty Casebook

Accident probe sparks call for stringent safety management
CANBERRA's marine safety investigation body has called on all shipping companies to ensure that procedures for working in hazardous locations are thoroughly covered in their International Safety Management documentation.

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Shipping News

Singapore issues 24-hour security rule for ships
SHIPS calling at Singapore will be required to complete a security form 24 hours before arrival, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore said in a new port circular, which also gives guidelines for ships coming from so-called 'dirty' ports.
US to ensure smooth flow of oil under ISPS regime
THE United States is cooperating closely with the oil industry to ensure there is no disruption to supplies when tough new shipping security rules take effect next week, a senior coast guard official said on Wednesday.
Ports of Auckland box volumes slide on loss of client
PORTS of Auckland Ltd, New Zealand's largest port, said it handled 8 per cent fewer containers in May than a year earlier after losing a shipping service to a rival.
Haze alert for ships plying Malacca Straits
MALAYSIAN authorities have issued a haze alert for seafarers plying the Malacca Straits, where hundreds of ships pass through daily.

Air and Land Transport

Ailing Air Canada accepts Cerberus investment offer
AIR Canada has accepted a US$183 million investment proposal from New York firm Cerberus Capital Management for a 9.2 per cent stake in the struggling airline.
SIA gets Rolls Royce's 1,000th Trent engine
United Airlines scales back size of federal aid request
Paris airports introduce fingerprint security checks
Six US carriers give out passenger information
LOG Book

Admiralty Casebook

Accident probe sparks call for stringent safety management
CANBERRA's marine safety investigation body has called on all shipping companies to ensure that procedures for working in hazardous locations are thoroughly covered in their International Safety Management documentation.

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Major investment to improve links in Pearl River Delta Region CSX increases share in Pusan Newport Company China railway warns against overcharging of rail freight Famous Pacific Shipping invests in Cape Town Union Pacific creates new executive position FEWA lines to implement freight tax surcharge on Benin Cargo Dubai improving its international maritime stature Air Macau signs handling agreement with Nanking Lou Airport Lufthansa Cargo to offer global fashion service FedEx posts 47 per cent jump in net income for Q4

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Shipping industry makes strong pitch for tonnage tax regime IRDA heeds INSA plea, restores 5 pc special discount on marine hull Gems, jewellery export sector targets exports of $ 13.3 bn US exporting more hi-tech products to India Spices export target raised by Rs 100 cr EC has open mind on FTA with India Assn of Gujarat Pvt. Ports seeks I-T sops extension to sub-concession holders - To encourage investments in port, terminal projects MoS gives green signal to JNP's third box terminal development JN Port becomes ISPS code compliant Mundra Port first in private sector to become ISPS compliant Mumbai Port declared ISPS code compliant Goodrich Maritime pioneers use of flexi-tanks for shipments from Kandla Karnataka EOUs set scorching pace EU may scrap liner conferences system Foreign Trade Analysis: Current Policy & Procedures - By M. Sreedharan PLR/PLI advance for dock workers sought R. S. Chunduru is new President of Hyderabad CHA Association

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JUNE 24, 2004
Istanbul market hit by three-day security shutdown Maritime security risk given high priority as world leaders descend upon Turkey next week. J/V double-hull newbuild barge launching in Antwerp Launch party today for new state-of-the-art double-hulled bunker tanker, co-owned by a local supplier and a transport company. Gas oil back on Suez menu Tokyo players waiting for enquiries Tokyo Bay has been quiet for a couple of days after fuel oil prices fell sharply at the start of the week. Lack of transparency blamed for 'dry' South Africa Bunker players in Cape Town and Durban tell Bunkerworld that lack of up-to-date information from refiners has left them unable to help stranded customers. Government intervention likely as oil firms announce lockout By calling for a lockout of North Sea oil workers that are part of striking unions, oil firms will probably force a government settlement as it threatens all of Norway's oil and gas production. Rotterdam/Antwerp on even keel this morning Genoa dry until 'middle of next week' Players struggle to meet demand from 'around 50 vessels a week' with shared storage facilities. Analysis finds off-spec fuel in Singapore DNVPS confirms off-spec fuel found in Singapore bunker market, while up to four suppliers and 'at least' two storage facilities could be implicated, sources say.

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JUNE 24, 2004
Krone launches new website The Netherlands wants to increase tax on diesel fuel TDG European Chemicals expands delivery network across the UK Antwerp: container barges face massive problems Network Airline Services appointed GSA for Zoom Airlines ESS European Shipping Services to represent Oy Hacklin Seacont Australia's Sea Freight Council appoints new executive officer

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JUNE 24, 2004
OMI buys 12 newbuilds from Athenian ISPS could cause stores and spares headache Panama Canal congestion eases Algeria boost tanker safety CSX increases stake in Pusan New Port

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JUNE 24, 2004
More "ghost ships" to leave James River Three to be dismantled by Marine Metals, Brownsville, Texas MAN B&W muscle for AHT Anchor handler building in Dubai has 2 x 3,7000 BHP MAN B&W Alpha propulsion package Cruise growth continues Latest CLIA figures show healthy first quarter growth in passenger numbers Teekay to trial Boeing high speed internet service Connexion by Boeing North Atlantic trial will start in August New joint tanker rules from Big Three classification societies Joint Tanker Project delivers draft rules for comment

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JUNE 24, 2004
Corps inks channel agreement with lower Columbia River ports Cargill opens malt outlet at downtown Seattle warehouse Bellingham Bay cleanup project topic of upcoming boat cruise Corps eyes Port of Portland bid for Willamette River wall project Coast Guard Auxiliary celebrates 65 years of service

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USCG backs eleventh hour U-turn by Panama to meet ISPS deadline THE US Coast Guard has given its backing to a last-minute contingency plan put in place by Panama, the world's largest register, in its race to comply with the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code ahead of the July 1 deadline. Liberia and Marshall Islands show flip side to compliance coin WHILE Panama faces the daunting task of auditing, approving and issuing International Ship Security Certificates for more than 300 ships a day, rival registers say they are well placed to comply with the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code deadline, writes Rainbow Nelson. QM2 in fire safety rules breach CARNIVAL Corp is to fit additional fire safety equipment on 900 bathrooms on flagship Queen Mary 2, on the instructions of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.

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JUNE 24, 2004
Seafarers suffering in Lagos jail THE sorry case of the 10 African seafarers being held in a Lagos jail took a turn for the worse when one of the men collapsed during a court session on Tuesday. Counsel for the seafarers, from C'te d'Ivoire, Benin and Togo Ship repair needs tax exemption INDIA'S shipping ministry has asked the finance ministry to exempt the domestic ship repair industry from payment of service tax OMI prices shares for Athenian deal OMI will sell 9M shares priced at $11.75 and raise $106M to partially cover the cost of its 12-tanker deal with Athenian Sea Carriers Seamen highlight UK weak points MEMBERS of a UK marine officers' union have rated security at eight British ports as 'poor' or 'very poor', noting in particular a lack of waterborne patrols Georgia Ports get security nod GEORGIA Ports Authority' has obtained security certification for its security plans covering four deep water terminals, including a US Strategic Port Tuticorin port is ISPS compliant INDIA'S Tuticorin Port, one of the country's 12 major ports, received its statement of compliance with the ISPS Code on 18 June Agency warns of ISPS shortfall Lyttelton's coal exports threatened Toll, Owens seek venture approval China seeks maritime law hub status Norwegian oil strike escalates Pakistan awaiting Indian response ONGC to diversify into ships Cruise survey reveals upswing Maasvlakte funding to be revealed Iraq to take over Umm Qasr protection

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JUNE 24, 2004
New rules could disrupt Europe ports With the clock ticking toward the July 1 deadline, it is still unclear how strictly the new ISPS rules could be enforced without causing a "big hiccup" in trade and shipping, a German official said. US presses Malacca Strait security The head of American naval forces in the Pacific said the U.S. doesn't propose using troops to guard busy waterways such as the Malacca Strait, but it does expect the litoral states to do more. ILA replaces ethics counsel EU may revamp sugar subsidies Railway plans transloading hub in Virginia Senate votes to extend highway-funding program Marad awards scrapping contracts Canadian official presses increased security along US border Hamburg Sud consolidates agency services in Poland Ship brokers association toughens membership standards Thai Airways to manage Bangladesh airport Truckers call for port strike Union Pacific ready for peak season

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JUNE 24, 2004
Australian government confirms Part X review The Australian government has just formally instructed the country's Productivity Commission to undertake a review of Part X of the Trade Practices Act (TPA) and report within six months. Cold war between Concor and P&O Ports affects India's exports US Homeland Security budget lands on president's desk Botany opponents challenge Sydney terminal trade-off Moller group route to serve S.Africa-MidEast-Subcontinent triangle of trade Rickmers-Linie redeploys ships onto Europe-Middle East-India trade Panama popularity leaves vessels lining up after lane-maintenance Anti-cartel watchdog to scrutinise Dutch pilots' rates Rotterdam/Antwerp congestion threatens to choke off Rhine waterway Port of Tanjung Pelepas gets ready to meet 4m TEU target Busan and Inchon achieve steady growth Priority for Melbourne port/rail precinct Philippine and Indonesian ports get ready for ISPS

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JUNE 24, 2004
ONE, then done Once-prominent US carrier points an accusing finger from the grave at Stolt, TMM and their 'conspirators.' Another bite Unnamed investor takes another 2m OMI shares at $11.75, running tally above $129m. Stolt 'cartel' hit by new lawsuit Defunct chemical carrier seeks 'tens of millions' in damages on claims it was forced it into bankruptcy. OMI cuts share offer US shipowner reduces stock issue by more than 10% OMI stock dips on shares sale Connecticut dealmaker slides 6% in morning trading after cutting, discounting issue. Vinashin takes design partner Vietnamese shipbuilder enlists Korean help to broaden its range of services. Odfjell expands in China Norwegian chemical tanker owner teams up with local company to develop a terminal at Jiangyin. HDW keeps yards Merger with ThyssenKrupp will retain five facilities, but some workers will lose their jobs. Lloyd Werft regains Pride German shipyard set to sign deal with NCL to complete Pride of America. Rocknes loading at fault Failure to load in accordance with rules held responsible for tragic capsize which killed 18. OMI plans share offer Top US owner to raise $172m to support purchase of a dozen Athenian tankers. Judges rule on premium row Long running row over reinsurance of Venezuelan dredging fleet is decided by appeal court. UK passenger decline confirmed State statistics back up ferry owners' tales of woe in first quarter. CMA-CGM eyes cruise operator French container line in talks to buy upmarket three-ship owner Compagnie des Iles du Ponant. Smedvig crew at fault Failure of drillship bridge team contributed to helicopter crash. TMM tries again with bond swap Mexican shipowner makes another push for bondholders to extend debt. Zodiac bulker held in Canada Ofer group ship joins two tugs on the list of detained vessels for May. Pacific Basin scales back IPO Hong Kong handysize bulker player has reportedly reduced its initial public offering by nearly 20%. Second stalker for Namura New York investment fund emerges as third highest shareholder in Japanese takeover target. Ezra increases orderbook Singapore shipowner has returned to Hong Kong shipbuilder for a fourth offshore newbuilding. Thoresen clear out continues Second disposal this week as Thai owner confirms sale of 1977-built general cargo vessel Hektor.

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JUNE 23-24, 2004
Evergreen orders 14 boxships, plans more orders Safmarine, Maersk add Indian Ocean-Africa-Midddle East link OMI issues 12 million new shares to buy more tankers Panamanian-flag ships move towards ISPS compliance Europe, Canada detain fewer substandard ships Wallenius Wilhelmsen reshuffles U.S. management Hamburg Sud, King Ocean revise cooperative agreement Ebeling, Magee to receive AOTOS award IFLN, Emirates extend partnership Small, regional air cargo carrier gets off the ground in Canada DHL adds two types of alternative-fuel vehicles to U.S. fleet Model shipper/trucker contract proposed Exel protests London loading time Famous Pacific opens office in South Africa FMC revokes four OTI licenses USDA ready to take petitions for trade relief from farmers Former arms broker says he'll set up trade compliance business U.S. holds off trade sanctions against Iceland for whale killings DOT: U.S. freight industry moves $29 billion of merchandise per day Progress in Vietnam's talks for entry in WTO Open Harbor to help Renault manage customs clearance for new vehicle Commerce advances dumping case for Chinese bedroom furniture U.S. changes gift parcel policy for Cuba U.S. fights Mexican corn syrup import tax in WTO USDA updates list of products subject to additional import duties Dutch to approve new mega-terminal in Rotterdam Panama Canal backlog of ships waiting

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JUNE 24, 2004
Faulty loading on "Rocknes" "Rocknes", the 26,000 DWT self-unloading bulk carrier, which capsized after grounding south of Bergen on 19 January with the ... Strømstad-Langesund connection unlikely this year The proposed ferry connection between Strömstad and Langesund is very unlikely to get off the ground this year. Color Line ... Supply ship order to Norwegian yards Havila Supply of Fosnavåg near Ålesund has booked a 4,250 DWT platform vessel with Havyard Leirvik shipyard, both companies controlled ...