Monthly archive

February 2010

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 the renewable energy industry.

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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 Pacific.

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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.

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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.

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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 region is escalating as Finland's government has until March 4th to meet the demands of its seafarers.

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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 recycling regulations in each country.

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Bahamas Launches Yacht Registry

The Bahamas Maritime Authority is launching a Yacht Registry independent from its existing Bahamas Ship Registry. The Authority says that the Yacht Registry will match the Ship Registry in terms of expertise, dedication to safety, and round-the-clock technical support.

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Saleem Alavi Hopes to Expand Emirates Registry's Global Presence

Director of the United Arab Emirates Ship Registry since last year, Captain Saleem Alavi is turning the flag into a global leader in the shipping industry.

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Long Beach Port Boosts Enviromental Practices

Commissioners of Long Beach harbor in California gave preliminary approval to almost $9 million in extra incentives to increase participation in the Green Flag air quality program and increase the use of trains to transport import and export cargo containers.

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US Regional Ballast Regulations Challenge International Standards

New York and California are challenging the International Maritime Organization's standards for ballast water regulations.

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