Ship builder STX Finland says it will shut down the yard where some of the world’s largest cruise liners were built as the weak global economy continues to hit the European industry. Citing low profits and a lack of orders, the company says it will close the Rauma yard during 2014 with some 700…
Tony Abbott has vowed ”more forthright” interdictions of asylum-seeker vessels in the seas to Australia’s north from Wednesday as he moves to put an immediate stamp on border protection. Mr Abbott, unveiling his frontbench on Monday, set his incoming immigration minister Scott Morrison the challenging task of making a difference ”from day one” after the…
Update: Impounded cruise ship Henna was able to depart the South Korean island of Jeju later on Monday evening (local time) following delays, after being held for three days. — A Chinese cruise ship impounded in South Korea over a commercial dispute with another Chinese firm was awaiting release and clearance for departure on Monday.…
customized fat loss program /p> IMO will host a special one-day symposium on a Sustainable Maritime Transportation System, on 26 September 2013, World Maritime Day. The Symposium has been arranged in order to provide Member States, industry and other stakeholders an opportunity to discuss and reflect on the theme of this year’s World Maritime Day…