Interviews – Page 13
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NewsWartsila orders drop with downturn
The Ship Power business of Wä rtsilä Corporation initiated a formal process last month to realign its organisation and resources to adjust to the substantially weakened global marine market situation. Negotiations will affect all of Wä rtsilä Ship Power' s personnel in all functions globally. Some 400 to 450 jobs ...
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Experts meet to discuss aggregates challenges
The European Marine Sand and Gravel Group (EMSAGG) is hosting what it describes as ''an exceptional conference in Rome, Italy on 7 and 8 May 2009.
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News'Napoli' Inquiry report commands respect
Charles Hattersley, marine law expert and partner at the Plymouth UK office of Ashfords Solicitors, gave invaluable evidence to the inquiry into the grounding of the containership ''MSCNapoli'' off Devon in January 2007 after severe storms in the English Channel had damaged its hull. What follows is an edited version ...
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NewsCooperation to promote port equipment safety
The Port Equipment Manufacturers Association (PEMA) was established to provide a forum and public voice for the global port equipment sector, reflecting the industry''s critical role in enabling safe, secure, sustainable and productive ports and thereby supporting world maritime trade.
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Scour protection guide to be published
Scour, the erosion of sediment at the base of a structure, is a serious engineering issue, and understanding, designing for and managing toe scour and beach lowering at coastal structures is a key issue for coastal managers, designers and engineers.
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Green Party to challenge new East Anglian aggregates dredging
The Green Party in the UK is to challenge proposed aggregates dredging off the East Anglian coast. Councillor Rupert Read of Norwich, the Green Party lead candidate for Eastern Region in the 2009 Euro-elections, has announced that the Green Party will be challenging the new aggregate dredging licences being sought ...
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NewsEconomic ramifications of Riga port development
BMT Transport Solutions has won a contract to work on the Port Development Strategy for the Port of Riga, which is a vital part of the broader Riga Development Plan, emphasising that economically successful ports lead to successful seaside cities.
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NewsErika III pulls through stormy waters
It was anything but plain sailing for the Erika III, a set of seven legislative proposals presented by the European Parliament intended to strengthen maritime safety and anti-pollution measures in European waters.
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UK insurers behind on treating customers fairly?
A study by accountant and business consultant Moore Stephens suggests that while some progress has clearly been made in the effort to meet the FSA' s Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) deadline, there remain serious doubts about whether the UK insurance industry will be able to put in place the necessary ...
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NewsSalvage awards and the 'disparity principle'
In a recent salvage award case involving the Vessel Voutakos versus Tsavliris Salvage (International) Ltd in the English High Court, the Admiralty Judge had a rare opportunity to consider an appeal from a Lloyd' s Open Form arbitration award.
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NewsNew research project to shed light on lesser known timbers
New research into the properties of alternative timbers will help those in the marine and freshwater construction industry make their work more sustainable, claims the Environment Agency in the UK, which is working with HR Wallingford and TRADA Technology to provide better, clearer information on commercially available, but lesser known ...
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NewsCity helps keep 'Cutty Sark' afloat
It may seem unusual that City types from the rarefied world of finance are getting involved in historic ship restoration, but the vessel in question is the Cutty Sark and the City folk are actually some of London''s top shipbrokers.
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NewsFinance deal gives Pendennis a lift
An asset finance deal has enabled Cornwall UK based super-yacht builders Pendennis to acquired a new travel hoist capable of carrying vessels of up to 400 tons.
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Risk sharing loan funds Estonia ferry
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is stepping up its support in Estonia by providing ¢ 25m in support of investment in maritime transport. A finance contract with AS Tallink Grupp was signed in Tallinn.
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NewsMAIB addresses dangers of enclosed space working
The UK''s Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has addressed long standing concern regarding the risks to seafarers working in enclosed or confined spaces on board ships.
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NewsBreakdown assistance extended to workboats
UK specialist marine warranty company ShoreGuard has introduced its marine warranty and breakdown assistance service to commercial vessel owners operating within the EU.
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NewsA yacht in the new 400 ton travel hoist of Pendennis in Cornwall.
An asset finance deal has enabled Cornwall UK based super-yacht builders Pendennis to acquired a new travel hoist capable of carrying vessels of up to 400 tons.
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NewsResults of Marine Aggregate Research Published
The Marine Environment Protection Fund in the UK has published the findings of over £ 9m of research related to marine aggregate dredging.
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NewsTonnage Tax Withdrawn But EU Flagging Rules Apply
THE UK government has announced that the package of changes to tonnage tax published in January for implementation through the 2008 Finance Bill, will not take place this year pending further developments in Brussels.
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NewsInsurance implications of 'Napoli' findings
The UK’ s Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) report into the MSC Napoli incident has shown that mis-declaration of the weight and contents of containers was a contributory factor to the accident.
