Of pollution, pirates and profit As the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) celebrates its 25th anniversary tomorrow, its president S.S. Teo is more than aware that shipping has not been all fun and games lately.
Strait Talk
SSA still going strong at 25 TOMORROW the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) celebrates its first 25 years with an anniversary dinner. For those who weren't in the shipping industry 25 years ago, and probably also for the rest of us whose memories need refreshing, the SSA has published its Coffee Table Book outlining the association's history and current objectives.
Of pollution, pirates and profit As the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) celebrates its 25th anniversary tomorrow, its president S.S. Teo is more than aware that shipping has not been all fun and games lately.
Strait Talk
SSA still going strong at 25 TOMORROW the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) celebrates its first 25 years with an anniversary dinner. For those who weren't in the shipping industry 25 years ago, and probably also for the rest of us whose memories need refreshing, the SSA has published its Coffee Table Book outlining the association's history and current objectives.
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German tanker evades pirates Rigel Schiffahrts' Mississippi Star subjected to prolonged armed ordeal off Tanzania but avoids hijacking.
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Lloyd Werft making ferries shorter German yard to convert two Stena ro-ros to carry more passengers in Canada.
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Magic deal for SembCorp Marine Singapore-listed shipyard to convert BW's tanker Genie and upgrade Bulewater FPSO.
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