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Former Chief Mate of M/V Murcia Carrier Gets Jail Time
The former chief mate of cargo ship M/V Murcia Carrier, 42-year old Valerii Georgiev, a Russian citizen, was sentenced by a US court to three months of prison for failing to maintain an accurate oil record book in violation of the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (APPS), the US Department of Just
Former Chief Mate of M/V Murcia Carrier Gets Jail Time
The former chief mate of cargo ship M/V Murcia Carrier, 42-year old Valerii Georgiev, a Russian citizen, was sentenced by a US court to three months of prison for failing to maintain an accurate oil record book in violation of the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (APPS), the US Department of Just
Diana Containerships Stretches Pucon Charter
Nasdaq-listed Diana Containerships has through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary agreed to extend the present time charter contract for one of its Post-Panamax container vessels, the m/v Pucon, for a period of up to minimum May 10 to maximum July 20, 2016. The new gross charter rate will be USD 17,
Diana Containerships Stretches Pucon Charter
Nasdaq-listed Diana Containerships has through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary agreed to extend the present time charter contract for one of its Post-Panamax container vessels, the m/v Pucon, for a period of up to minimum May 10 to maximum July 20, 2016. The new gross charter rate will be USD 17,
RMT Shelves CalMac and Argyll Ferries Strikes
The UK transport union RMT has suspended Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac) and Argyll Ferries strike action set for Friday, July 10, after the Scottish Government delayed the tendering process for the Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services (CHFS) contract until July 31. In the letter to the union members, RM
RMT Shelves CalMac and Argyll Ferries Strikes
The UK transport union RMT has suspended Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac) and Argyll Ferries strike action set for Friday, July 10, after the Scottish Government delayed the tendering process for the Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services (CHFS) contract until July 31. In the letter to the union members, RM
Opening of Marseille Fos Giant Repair Yard Delayed
The scheduled re-opening this autumn of Marseille Fos port’s giant Drydock 10 shiprepair facility, which is undergoing a €28 million (USD 31.8m) renovation after being closed since 2000, will be delayed for six months, the port authority said. The delay follows a concrete pile-driving mishap in Marc
Opening of Marseille Fos Giant Repair Yard Delayed
The scheduled re-opening this autumn of Marseille Fos port’s giant Drydock 10 shiprepair facility, which is undergoing a €28 million (USD 31.8m) renovation after being closed since 2000, will be delayed for six months, the port authority said. The delay follows a concrete pile-driving mishap in Marc
Greek Shipowners Can’t Buy Fuel Due to Capital Controls
Capital controls introduced by the Greek government could have a ripple effect on Greek shipowners leaving their ships stranded in port as they are unable to buy fuel. The estimate relates to up to a fifth of the country’s fleet, according to the Telegraph, which have been prevented from doing busin
Greek Shipowners Can’t Buy Fuel Due to Capital Controls
Capital controls introduced by the Greek government could have a ripple effect on Greek shipowners leaving their ships stranded in port as they are unable to buy fuel. The estimate relates to up to a fifth of the country’s fleet, according to the Telegraph, which have been prevented from doing busin
Calais Strikes Cost UK USD 1.5 bn
Strikes in the French Port of Calais have cost the UK around GBP 1 billion (USD 1.5 billion), as indicated by the latest data from the Port of Dover. The port town has been entrapped in a total mayhem over the past two weeks since MyFerryLink workers went on strike. MyFerryLink workers blocked the s
Calais Strikes Cost UK USD 1.5 bn
Strikes in the French Port of Calais have cost the UK around GBP 1 billion (USD 1.5 billion), as indicated by the latest data from the Port of Dover. The port town has been entrapped in a total mayhem over the past two weeks since MyFerryLink workers went on strike. MyFerryLink workers blocked the s
Spotted: Ms Rotterdam Marks Homecoming Milestone
Holland America Line’s ms Rotterdam sailed into the Port of Rotterdam for its milestone 100th call Saturday, July 4. The celebratory event included a welcoming concert in the Cruise Port terminal by a local children’s choir ZangExpress, special luncheon and performance by Dutch singer and winner of
Spotted: Ms Rotterdam Marks Homecoming Milestone
Holland America Line’s ms Rotterdam sailed into the Port of Rotterdam for its milestone 100th call Saturday, July 4. The celebratory event included a welcoming concert in the Cruise Port terminal by a local children’s choir ZangExpress, special luncheon and performance by Dutch singer and winner of