UK Master Convicted of Drunken Navigating

Wednesday, March 01, 2006

The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has stated that the master of freighter was convicted on his plea of operating his ship while under the influence of alcohol. After finding that its powers were insufficient for the seriousness of the offence, the Magistrates Court transferred the case to the Crown Court for sentencing.

Escort Tugs in San Francisco Bay

Indian Navy Chose Ullman Seats as New Standard

China Supplies Maersk Triple-E Hull Modules

Wärtsilä BWTS Receives IMO Final Approval

Jamaica Seeks Logistics Hub Development

Legal

Singapore: Illegal Bunkering Activity

The Singapore Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) issued a news release stating that four persons are being charged with corrupt practices for conspiring to engage in illegal bunkering activity.

Jumping Off the Fiscal Cliff?

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Invoicing Error Lays Massive Bill on Shipbroker

ITIC revealed how an invoicing error led to a shipbroker being asked to foot the bill for a bunker supply amounting to more than three-quarters of a million dollars.

Cruise Ship Trends

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Ports America to Operate Port of LA Cruise Terminal

The Port of Los Angeles contract Ports America to provide operation, management & maintenance of the Port of Los Angeles Cruise Terminal at Berth 90-43 in San Pedro, Calif.

New Hapag-Lloyd Cruise Ship Christened

'Europa 2' has been christened in the Port of Hamburg during the German port's 824th anniversary celebrations. The new cruise ship sailed to the launch site near the riverside district of Blankenese,