GAC moves ahead with Arctic strategy
MAY 23, 2013 — GAC Norway AS and Polar Logistics Group ApS (POLOG) have formed a strategic partnership to strengthen GAC’s network within the Arctic Circle. The move is the latest stage
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EC unveils “maritime strategy for the Atlantic”
MAY 13, 2013 — The European Commission today unveiled what it calls “a maritime strategy for the Atlantic,” it has adopted an “action plan to revitalize the marine and maritime economy in
German shipowners seek government action on key issues
APRIL 4, 2013 — Though German shipowners control the world’s third biggest merchant fleet, the President of the German Shipowners Association (VDMA), Michael Behrendt, says it is uncertain how many of them
Cyprus Shipping Chamber says it “feels optimistic”
MARCH 27, 2013 — “Cyprus shipping remains a reliable partner, despite current financial difficulties experienced in the Cyprus commercial banking system,” says the Cyprus Shipping Chamber. “All efforts are being made for
Nobu Su steps down as TMT CEO
MARCH 27, 2013 — Nobu Su, the owner of TMT, is stepping down as CEO and has engaged AlixPartners to help manage the restructuring and turnaround for his global shipping business, Today
Rolls-Royce Environship gets Green Ship award
MARCH 19, 2013 — Rolls-Royce plc has received the Green Ship Technology Award for its Environship concept – a revolutionary design and system solution for cargo ships that reduces CO2 emissions by
Meeting marine fuel sulfur targets could up carbon emissions
MARCH 11, 2013 — A report by AMEC Environment & Infrastructure UK Limited and commissioned by the U.K. Chamber of Shipping indicates that hitting 2015 sulfur emission targets could increase carbon emissions
Shipowners to EU on CO2 monitoring: “Yes, but …”
FEBRUARY 20, 2013 — A position paper issued this month by ECSA (European Community Shipowners’ Associations) says it “can see value in” a EU initiative for a Monitoring, Reporting and Verification system
Johnston replaces Arntzen at OSG
FEBRUARY 12, 2013 — Captain Robert Johnston will serve as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc., effective immediately. Captain Johnston, who has been the Senior Vice President
ICS issues flag state performance table
JANUARY 14, 2013 — The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has launched its latest Shipping Industry Flag State Performance Table. Unlike some other listings, flag states are not ranked in any particular