• Milford Haven Pilots Threaten Strike
    A potential pilots strike and subsequent work to rule have been temporarily halted at oil and LNG port Milford Haven of Wales, United Kingdom. The Port Authority and trade union Unite reached a...
    February 23, 2010
    By: Anonymous
  • Bahrain Will Open Registry to International Owners
    Bahrain has announced plans to open its registry to international owners in order to become a global maritime center. Bahrain’s current policies require vessels carrying the national flag to be...
    February 23, 2010
    By: Anonymous
  • AET Registers Ship under Indian Flag
    Tanker owner AET has registered its first ship under the Indian Flag after it formed a subsidiary to operate the tanker in the country's coastal product market. The ship, the 30,000 dwt Eagle Meerut...
    February 22, 2010
    By: Anonymous
  • Italy to Increase Shipbuilding Rate
    Rome, committed to increasing its fleet, is accelerating legislation to build new vessels. In a recent meeting with shipbuilding union leaders and local politicians, the Ministry of Economic...
    February 19, 2010
    By: Anonymous
  • Bremen Aspires to Become Green Hub
    Bremen, a state in Germany, plans to invest $274 million toward the construction of a terminal along the Weser river for wind farm modules and supplies with the hopes of becoming the regional hub for...
    February 19, 2010
    By: Anonymous
  • Denmark Rejects Claims it's not Examining Labor Conditions
    The Danish Maritime Administration has denied claims recently made by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau that it is overlooking fatigue as a possible cause of a recent accident in the South...
    February 18, 2010
    By: Anonymous
  • EU Skeptical of IMO's Emissions Reduction Plans
    In Brussels, the EU is questioning the IMO's ability to monitor an emission reduction program within the industry. Next month, the IMO's Marine Environment Protection Committee is meeting to develop...
    February 18, 2010
    By: Anonymous
  • Nautilus Demands Investigation into Danny F. II Sinking
    Anglo-Dutch officers union Nautilus has written to the Panama ship registry demanding that it fully investigate the sinking of the Danny F. II. The Panama-registered ship since 2005, owned by...
    February 17, 2010
    By: Anonymous
  • Potential for Strike in Finland Builds
    The potential for multiple strikes in Baltic region is escalating as Finland's government has until March 4th to meet the demands of its seafarers. The potential for multiple strikes in Baltic...
    February 17, 2010
    By: Anonymous
  • Recycling Facility Regulations Remain at National Level
    In light of the IMO's recent Hong Kong Convention, which was adopted last May and should enter into force within the next few years, the question exists of how to monitor the Convention's ship...
    February 16, 2010
    By: Anonymous