Guilty plea in Duck boat case
Matthew R. Devlin was charged today in Philadelphia with one count of misconduct of a ship operator causing death, in relation to the “Duck boat” accident on the Delaware River on July
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Sami Ofer dead at 89
Israeli shipping magnate and philanthropist Sami Ofer died at his home late Thursday night at the age of 89. His death came after a long battle with ill health. Israel’s Haaretz news
Clinton: Ofers “should have known” they were dealing with Iran
Israel’s Ofer Brothers Group and others “should have known” they were providing sanctionable goods or services to Iran, according to the U.S. Department of State. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton last
Senator Mark Kirk offers legislative options to sink Somali pirates
In the wake of the killings of four Americans last week, U. S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) says he will advance anti-piracy legislative options to safeguard U.S. economic and security interests off
ITF takes tougher stance on arming ships against pirates
The ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) is now recommending the carrying of military guards on ships, and is recognizing the use of private armed guards, subject to certain conditions. However, it reaffirmed
Marine insurers welcome new ICS position on arming ships
The International Union of Marine Insurance has welcomed the announcement by the International Chamber of Shipping that it is now taking a more neutral position on the use of private armed security
UN envoy seeks action against pirate ring leaders
With 90 percent of pirates captured by navies being released because nobody will put them on trial, Jack Lang, the United Nations special envoy on maritime piracy off the coast of Somalia
U.S. Treasury targets more IRISL front companies
The U.S. Department of the Treasury yesterday announced the designation of 24 shipping companies affiliated with the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) and two entities that are subordinates of Iran’s
IRISL P&I insurer sanctioned
U.S. Treasury sanctions are making it harder for Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) to get P&I cover. Yesterday, the Treasury designated Moallem Insurance Company under Executive Order 13382, an authority
Iranian ships set for Sheriff’s sale
Three Iranian-owned, German-flagged ships have been impounded in Singapore. The three are set to be sold at a Sheriff’s Sale, December 14. If you want to bid,the details are HERE The Straits