SMA ties up with Japan's top maritime college THE Singapore Maritime Academy (SMA) of Singapore Polytechnic took a step eastward in its expanding network of tie-ups with maritime training institutes around the world when it yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding with top Japanese maritime college Toba National College of Maritime Technology.
21 poly graduates obtain degree from UK universities THE maritime industry yesterday gained another batch of fresh recruits as 21 students were awarded the naval architecture and marine engineering degree by the Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde (UGS).
Toll Holdings' profit from ongoing operations up 24% Toll Holdings Ltd, Australia's top logistics group, reported a 24 per cent rise in profit from continuing operations yesterday and flagged strong profit growth in fiscal 2009.
Lorry drivers end strike at Karachi port
Inpex to build LNG import terminal for 100b yen
Strait Talk
Firm action on piracy needed now LAST week's column dwelt on the subject of war pay, which had been highlighted by the Georgia/Russia conflict. That issue is still very much alive but there has been a most unwelcome reminder of another unacceptable danger facing today's seafarers - piracy.
SMA ties up with Japan's top maritime college THE Singapore Maritime Academy (SMA) of Singapore Polytechnic took a step eastward in its expanding network of tie-ups with maritime training institutes around the world when it yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding with top Japanese maritime college Toba National College of Maritime Technology.
21 poly graduates obtain degree from UK universities THE maritime industry yesterday gained another batch of fresh recruits as 21 students were awarded the naval architecture and marine engineering degree by the Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde (UGS).
Toll Holdings' profit from ongoing operations up 24% Toll Holdings Ltd, Australia's top logistics group, reported a 24 per cent rise in profit from continuing operations yesterday and flagged strong profit growth in fiscal 2009.
Lorry drivers end strike at Karachi port
Inpex to build LNG import terminal for 100b yen
Strait Talk
Firm action on piracy needed now LAST week's column dwelt on the subject of war pay, which had been highlighted by the Georgia/Russia conflict. That issue is still very much alive but there has been a most unwelcome reminder of another unacceptable danger facing today's seafarers - piracy.
NOL will not pay over the odds for Hapag NOL chief Ron Widdows sends signal to Tui not to expect too much from a possible final bid.
Widdows says Hapag-Lloyd name should be preserved
Jinhui warns of dry bulk slowdown BULKER operator cautious amid dampening demand for raw materials from China, India and other emerging economies.
Oceanaut in last gasp deal to buy Irika bulkers OCEANAUT unveils deal to acquire four bulk carriers for $352m after collapse of earlier agreement with Restis.
US yards win foreign allowance NASSCO's yardA FEDERAL judge has ruled that foreign components can be tapped by US yards for construction of Jones Act newbuilds, a key victory for Aker Philadelphia and NASSCO
DFDS signs up for longer ro-ros COPENHAGEN's DFDS has signed a contract with MWB in Germany to lengthen three ro-ros by 30m in a deal worth DK400M
The right speed for right whales? VESSEL speed limits could be imposed near US East Coast ports and in cetacean breeding and feeding areas under a proposal
Coast Guard calls Rush verdict fair THE US Coast Guard insists it got no special treatment in a prosecution for bypassing an oily water separator
Coast Guard's bitter bilge lesson THE US Coast Guard has used an embarrassing pollution case to spur an update of its environmental policies ' and to underline the penalties for failure to comply with them
Hyundai leaps in for Daewoo THE WORLD'S biggest shipbuilder Hyundai HI has jumped into the bidding fray for Daewoo Shipbuilding
Seanergy says yes Shareholders approve black-cheque company's deal to buy six bulkers from the Restis family.
Soros big on GSL Following Marathon takeover of Global Ship Lease, billionaire US investor emerges with a more than 10% stake in the newly-merged boxship owner.
ETF launched Claymore Securities launches an exchange-traded fund for the US-listed shipping sector.
Ropax crashes At least 15 people are injured when a Buquebus ferry suffers an accident in the port of Buenos Aires.
Aker Philly spared Union challenge to Jones Act tankers is defeated in a federal court.
Bad hand The US Coast Guard investigates why casino ship Sun Cruz grounded during Tropical Storm Fay.
Kathrine in Golar Fredriksen's daughter takes director role at Nasdaq- and Oslo-listed owner.
DFDS dives Soaring bunker costs send second-quarter profit falling at Niels Smedegaard-led ferry and ro-ro owner.
Bright spark Koji Miyahara's NYK to launch world's first solar powered merchant ship as it firms up $640m green drive.
Forex flop Croatian bulker and boxship owner Jadroplov sees earnings shrink in first half as dollar weakens.
Ferry stuck GA Ferries' Dimitroula stranded at Aegean islet with serious engine trouble.
Dry bonanza Croatian owner Atlantska Plovidba continues to make small forturne from bulker fleet in first half.
CSCL sells six China Shipping unit books tidy profit following sale of feeder sextet to sibling company.
CSCL slips on oil Steep fuel price rise and economic downturn lead to 43% profit drop at China Shipping Container Lines.
MPC burdened Axel Schroeder-led fund manager held back by negative showing at HCI Capital as bottom line and ship investment suffer.
Posco plots Korean steel group looking at yard assets in Ukraine and Middle East as well as bidding for Daewoo.
HHI U-turn Korean yard giant will bid for controlling stake in rival Daewoo, four months after saying it hadn't even considered a move.
Mermaid gets CFO Thoresen Thai Agencies offshore unit promotes from within to replace outgoing finance chief.
Asian aid Bulgaria's Rousse Shipyard looking to bring in another 70 Vietnamese welders to fill skills gap.
Tankerska on up Croatian tanker and bulker owner pushes up first-half profit as costs fall.
Jinhui piles it on "Record high" profit toasted at Hong Kong bulker owner in second quarter as dry rates balloon.
Macro meltdown? Jinhui warns that tough global economic conditions could eat up demand, with even China "not immune".
Finnlines sued Pension fund Ilmarinen taking Finnish ro-ro player to court over size of dividend payments.
Gains lift Omega Net profits double at US-listed product tanker specialist on back of derivatives gains.
Four tankers axed John Fredriksen ends order for four chemical tankers at India's AAGL by mutual consent.
Fire at H&W Workers evacuated after blaze engulfs ship under repair at Belfast shipyard.
PDZ sees red Malaysian intra-Asian liner operator has slipped to a loss in the second quarter.
NYK rejigs Japanese liner company is restructuring its services between North and South America.
Barge companies adapting to lessen costs Increasing bunker prices and fuel surcharges encourage marine companies serving Alaska to consider cost-saving alternatives.
South African bunker sales on the mend Sales slightly up in 2007 after 2006 decline. Outlook 'positive' due to new barges.
Global bunker market report
Fuel oil parcel goes to Indian supplier Adani Group secures 30,000 mt cargo.
DFDS adjusting to 'difficult market conditions' Capacity reductions planned on several routes, while three ro-ro ships will have capacity extended with no increase in bunker consumption.
Shipyard delays keep freight rates high Bulker operator reports 60-fold increase in profits.
Asian bunker markets flat Little change in price in Singapore and other key ports.
ARA - barges with some suppliers tight
Rescue service cuts speeds as fuel costs rise UK-based lifeboat institution sees fuel costs double.
Malaysia-listed firm plans floating storage services Baneng Holdings acquires STS transfer and floating storage capabilities.
Singapore takes new double hull tanker Difficulty in securing crew work permits could delay start of operations.
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