Ports Insurance Responds to Hectic Hurricane Season

01 Jun 2006

Following losses from the 2005 hurricane season, property premiums have increased on average by 40% for global ports and terminals, particularly those operating in catastrophe prone areas, according to a new report by Aon Marine. 

Investment Programme for Wightlink Ferry Operations

01 Jun 2006

Wightlink Isle of Wight Ferries is poised to embark on an investment programme that will see the company ordering new ships, replacing its operating systems, enhancing its corporate image and, in the shorter term, making changes to the structure of its senior management. 

MCT Moves for Money Men

01 Jun 2006

With Marine Current Turbine's 1MW SeaGen tidal device set to be installed in Northern Ireland's Strangford Lough later this year, and preliminary work underway to develop a commercial tidal farm in UK waters within the next three to five years, MCT has appointed KPMG as financial advisers to review all of the company's strategic business options, including an AIM listing.