Interviews – Page 15
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Salvage 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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New 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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City 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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Finance 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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MAIB 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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Breakdown 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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A 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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Results 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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Tonnage 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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Insurance 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.
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Deep water for managers
Since the recent Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act became law this April in the UK, a significant responsibility has been placed on managers of almost all organisations to ensure that the most effective life saving equipment is on hand.
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Marine Bill, streamlined planning or not?
The UK' s draft Marine Bill, published for consultation on 3 April, provides key proposals to amend the marine planning system and strengthen marine conservation powers. These proposals aim to give a strategic framework for policy in the marine area, with a streamlined licensing process applying to most developments.
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Cheap and cheerful runs risks in recession
North east UK law firm Mace & Jones has warned that increased use of ‘ cheaper’ marine contractors risks more accidents. Employers and employees are being warned about the increased danger of accidents for people working as contractors.
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Sea Defence Projects Awarded to CLI
Concrete Layer Innovations (CLI) in France reports that so far this year a total of seven new projects have been specified with ACCROPODE or CORE-LOC armoured units ordered from CLI’ s assigned areas for projects in Europe, the Middle East, the Caribbean and South America.
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Call for Change in Coastal Management
Professor Kees d’ Angremond, a leading consultant on coastal engineering, has called for major change in the way countries and corporations plan, execute and manage coastal development.
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New Wave Overtopping Calculation Tools Launched
Projected sea level increases, more intense rainfall and stronger wind speeds are expected to increase flood risk in the future, and understanding the level of risk from waves overtopping seawalls or other structures is a key requirement for effective management of coastal flood defences.
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Warning on Heavy Weather Personal Injuries
The London P& I Club has reported that recent personal injury cases which it has handled have included accidents in which the ship’ s motion in heavy weather has been a causative factor.
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Everard Celebrate 20 Years of Marine Insurance
Kent based Everard Insurance Brokers Ltd are celebrating 20 years over which they have kept well abreast of progressive changes in the London marine insurance market.
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How Finance Has Helped to Change the Marine Market
Due to the ever increasing costs of raw materials, commercial vessel prices continue to rise well ahead of inflation and vessel acquisitions often require additional funding from banks and financial institutions.