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NewsOperating costs set to rise
Vessel operating costs are expected to rise in both 2017 and 2018, according to the latest survey by international account and shipping consultant Moore Stephens.
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Jumbo and BBC establish Global Project Alliance
October 17 - Jumbo Maritime and BBC Chartering have agreed to an exclusive strategic cooperation - the Global Project Alliance - effective immediately.
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Ferdinand acquitted as SFO secures convictions in Bertling fraud case
September 26 - The UK's Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has secured convictions against F.H. Bertling Ltd and six current and former employees that had been charged with conspiracy to make corrupt payments to an agent of the Angolan state oil company, Sonangol
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SAL reflags vessels
September 25 = Following Germany-based Harren and Partner's acquisition of SAL Heavy Lift, which was previously owned by Japan's “K” Line, the heavy lift carrier will reflag six of its vessels to the German flag.
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NewsAnother rise in shipping confidence
Shipping confidence has reached its highest rating in the past three years in the three months to end-August 2017, according to the latest Shipping Confidence Survey from international accountant and shipping adviser Moore Stephens.
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LR climbs onboard Quadriga project
August 17 - Lloyd's Register (LR) has joined the Quadriga sustainable shipping project - an initiative from Hamburg, Germany-based Sailing Cargo, which aims to build the world's biggest wind-powered cargo ship.
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SFO launches Amec investigation
July 21 - The UK Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has opened an investigation into the activities of Amec Foster Wheeler for suspected offences of bribery, corruption and related offences.
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VesselsValue and ViaMar team up
July 14 - UK and Singapore-based VesselsValue is linking up with ViaMar in Oslo to produce "Future Market Values" for up to 40,000 different ships.
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IMO delays ballast water compliance dates
July 12 - New resolutions on ballast water management and carbon dioxide emissions concluded the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 71st meeting.
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Intercargo calls for answers on ballast water
May 17 - Whilst it welcomes and supports the Ballast Water Management (BWM) international initiatives and legislation, Intercargo says it should be recognised that their implementation needs to be made in the most effective and practical manner possible.
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Jones Act changes postponed
May 12 - In a sharp reversal for US offshore service companies, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) withdrew its proposed changes to Jones Act rules that could have shut the door to foreign-flag operators in the Gulf of Mexico.
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VGM nine months on
April 5 - Nine months on since the implementation of the SOLAS amendment requiring the verified gross mass of packed containers (VGM) to be obtained and communicated prior to loading on board a ship at the point of export, anecdotes abound - and do not im
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Avoid warranty surveyors at your peril
March 21 - The London P&I Club has highlighted a recent increase in incidents of deck cargoes shifting in heavy weather to support a recommendation that a warranty surveyor is appointed to supervise high-risk marine construction and transportation project
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UK groups set up abnormal loads forum
March 8 - A new abnormal loads cross-industry forum and working group has been established in the UK to develop an industry code of practice to benefit the whole of the distribution network.
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Forwarders criticise protectionism
February 16 - The International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA), the umbrella organisation for global freight forwarder associations, has commented on the value of free trade, trade facilitation, and trade development in the wake of
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Concession is close for Nigerian ports
January 31 - The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) is closer to beginning the concessioning process of the Onitsha, Lokoja, Baro and Oguta River ports in Nigeria, after receiving a certificate of compliance.
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Shipping confidence hits 15-month high
December 21 - Shipping confidence improved for the third successive quarter in the three months ending November 16, according to the latest Shipping Confidence Survey from international accountant and shipping adviser Moore Stephens.
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BWC gets USCG approved
December 12 - Ballast Water Containers' (BWC) patent pending BWC SEAFORTH and BWC BUTE mobile ballast water management systems are now available with full US Coast Guard (USCG) approved technologies, including components from manufacturers Optimarin and W
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RHA launches abnormal loads forum
November 17 - As a direct result of a meeting between its abnormal loads liaison group, the UK's Road Haulage Association (RHA) has established an abnormal loads cross industry forum and working group to address concerns affecting the industry.
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RHA launches abnormal loads forum
November 17 - As a direct result of a meeting between its abnormal loads liaison group, the UK's Road Haulage Association (RHA) has established an abnormal loads cross industry forum and working group to address concerns affecting the industry.