EMSA Taps Spire to Continue SAT-AIS Data Services
Spire Global, Inc., a provider of space-based data, analytics and space services, reports it has been awarded two framework contracts by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) with a maximum overall budget of €8.4 million. Concurrent with the framework award, Spire received two specific awards that total multi-million euros under the framework contracts. Under the contracts, Spire will provide space-based automatic identification system (SAT-AIS) data services for ship tracking over a four-year period, including real-time, standard and high-density backup SAT-AIS.
EMSA, Cedre, Cefic Sign Agreement
The signature of this Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) covers the framework for co-operation between the three organizations in establishing a network of chemical experts called “Marine ICE" or "MAR-ICE network," which aims to strengthen information transfer on chemical substances involved in marine pollution emergencies in EU waters. The purpose of this network is to provide, upon request, the Member States of the European Union and the coastal states of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) with remote product specific information on chemicals involved in marine pollution, by contacting experts in chemical companies who are familiar with the substance(s) involved.
Stoffer asks Government to Invest in Canadian Shipbuilding Industry
NDP Shipbuilding Critic Peter Stoffer (Sackville-Eastern Shore) asked the Conservative government today to invest in Canada’s shipbuilding industry, in response to news that the federal government will invest $900 million dollars in the aerospace sector in Quebec over the next five years. The NDP is also asking the federal government to further protect the shipbuilding industry from talks and negotiations with the European Free Trade Association and South Korea. The proposed free trade agreements could seriously impact on Canada’s multi-billion dollar shipbuilding and repair industry if Canadian tariffs are eliminated on ships that are built in foreign countries but imported for use in Canada. Source: NDP
Norwegian Courts Reject Insurance Forum
Wikborg Rein, a Norwegian law firm, said Norway's Supreme Court has closed a door to claimants attempting to act against foreign shipowners insuring themselves in Norway. against a major Russian shipowner. company in Norway because it had its P&I cover with Oslo-based Skuld. has an asset in the country. mutual insurance company owned by its members. but the Supreme Court rejected the forum shopping. itself constitute a sufficient connection with Norway. relevant under Section 32. claims may also constitute an asset. parties domiciled in a country which is party to the Lugano Convention. European Union or the European Free Trade Association member states. constitute a sufficient connection with Norway. can sleep a little easier," says Faerden.
