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Short-sea offered 'a break with tradition'
14 Aug 2008
An 'invitation to break with maritime tradition' is being offered in the form of a pilot study by Dutch firms Wagenborg Shipping, Flinter Management and Amasus Shipping.
The traditional management of coasters could change.
The project will investigate the social, legal and technical possibilities of shore support for short-sea ships, with the aim of increasing technical support, improving ships' safety and stimulating flexible manning opportunities.
The invitation asks whether, since traditional manning principles can be seen from a different angle, the ship could be managed as part of logistic chain - especially coastal vessels. However, it is noted that this would need a fundamental change of view from both the shipping industry and the international regulating institutes.
International parties are invited to take part in this unique initiative. Please contact Mr. Gert-Jan Huisink, general manager HME (info@shoresupport.nl) or +31(0)10 4444 333) for any additional information.
Read the full story in the September issue of Maritime Journal...
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