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Associated British Ports has named Andrew Garner as the companys new General Counsel in an appointment which became effective from the first of this month.

1st November 2005

New General Counsel at Associated British Ports

1st November 2005

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The London P& I Club has warned that there is a danger that recent moves, particularly in Europe, to criminalise seafarers whose errors have led to accidents could have an adverse effect…

1st October 2005

Seafarer Criminalisation Threat to Safe Manning of Ships

1st October 2005

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The increasingly popular mediation services offered by maritime lawyers were showcased last month at the Seatrade International Maritime Convention , with the staging of a mock mediation by the Maritime Solicitors Mediation…

1st October 2005

Mock Maritime Mediation at Seatrade International

1st October 2005

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Law firm Eversheds hasadvised Icelandic shipping company Samskip on its acquisition of short sea shipping operator Seawheel.

1st October 2005

Multi-jurisdictional Law Lands Shortsea Shipping Deal

1st October 2005

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The C-MAR Group hasacquired Maritime Capital Solutions LLC in a further expansion and development of its global services to the maritime and energy industry.

1st October 2005

C-MAR Acquisition of Maritime Capital Solutions LLC

1st October 2005

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Royal Haskoning and RGroup Advisory have set up the private limited company Maritime and Transport Business Solutions (MTBS) to respond to the growing demand for creative forms of financing in the maritime…

1st July 2005

Funding Consultancy Set Up

1st July 2005

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The Lord Mayor, Alderman Michael Savory, used the recent occasion of the Lord Mayors Appeal Maritime Dinner to urge Londons maritime sector to work together to preserve the Citys position as the…

1st July 2005

Lord Mayor Urges Maritime Unity

1st July 2005

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As the first birthday of the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS) approached last month, maritime security services expert Securewest International expressed concern for companies whose ISPS plans were implemented…

1st July 2005

ISPS Birthday Warnings

1st July 2005

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Investment fund issuing house Hansa Hamburg Shipping launched its new 1,600 TEU containership MS Flottbek last month to coincide with the Port of Hamburgs 816th Anniversary celebrations. The vessel provided an impressive…

1st June 2005

Public Investment Funding for Boxship

1st June 2005

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Crown River Cruises , whose luxury river cruise fleet is based at Blackfriars Pier on Londons River Thames, has recently ordered the sixth boat in its prestigious fleet. The vessel, currently in…

1st June 2005

Specialist Marine Finance Funds Fleet Expansion

1st June 2005

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London law firm Lawrence Graham has called on the shipping industry to make its views on the EUs proposed directive on market access to port services heard in Brussels.

1st April 2005

Port Services Storm Predicted

1st April 2005

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California USA based MICAD Marine LLC had such a successful Seawork last year that it has doubled the size of its stand for Seawork 2005 .

1st April 2005

Be Safe, Save Money at Seawork

1st April 2005

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Despite shipping having had a very good year in 2004, investment in ports infrastructure looks a better bet for 2005 according to London based shipping accountants and consultants Moore Stephens .

1st April 2005

More Ports, Says Moore Stephens

1st April 2005

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As anti- money laundering legislation develops, the shipping industry and, in particular, the associated legal business looks to be increasingly vulnerable, writes Charles Hattersley, a Partner specialising in international trade and transport…

1st April 2005

Money Laundering Concerns for the Shipping Industry

1st April 2005

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The British Marine Federation (BMF) has launched an Environmental Code of Practice for its members.

1st January 2005

Encouragment for Industry to Think Green

1st January 2005

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Government Ministers in the UK have given their backing to a pilot project which could lead to a new, plan-led approach for protecting and managing Britains seas in a more sustainable way.

1st January 2005

DEFRA Funds Planning System for the Sea

1st January 2005

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Although the purchase of a vessel(s) will be common practice and/or second nature to a number of MJ readers, nevertheless there are hidden pitfalls which, thankfully, very rarely come to light but…

1st October 2004

Take Care When Purchasing a Vessel

1st October 2004

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PORTS need to take much more responsibility for security, according to Pradeep Chawla of Anglo-Eastern Ship Management Ltd . Speaking at the recent International Transport Intermediaries Club Forum (ITIC), Chawla spoke out…

1st October 2004

Ports and Harbours Will Become the First Line of Defence

1st October 2004

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HR Wallingford in the UK has developed a new set of guidelines for the design and construction of jetties, piers and other marine structures constructed in exposed locations, which require careful assessment…

1st October 2004

New Guidelines for Piers and Jetties Exposed to Waves

1st October 2004

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Draft EU Guidelines on state aid to maritime industries, due to be accepted by member states by the end of June, create uncertainty and problems for the UK Tonnage Tax Scheme according…

1st September 2004

EU Changes Upset UK Tonnage Tax

1st September 2004