Industry News – Page 295
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NewsHRH The Princess Royal Opens Humber International Terminal 2
Associated British Ports opened the Port of Immingham''s new £ 59.5m dedicated coal handling facility, Humber International Terminal 2, with a ceremony presided over by HRH The Princess Royal. During her visit, HRH was taken on a guided tour of HIT 2 by ABP group chief executive Bo Lerenius and ...
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Sea Lord Leaps into Education
A milestone in the history of one of the UK''s newest universities occurred late last month when Sir Alan West, former First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff, was installed as the first Chancellor of Southampton Solent University. Sir Alan West''s appointment reflects the strength of the University''s maritime ...
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Nigel Gee Retires
Nigel Gee has retired as managing director of the eponymous BMT Nigel Gee and Associates Ltd, to be replaced by John Bonafoux, a founding partner of the company and technical director there since 1996. The Southampton UK based design office for innovative, high speed ships and boats is currently working ...
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LLPs Boost Partners' Incomes
Until recently, UK businesses had only two basic choices of structure. They could be limited companies or they could be partnerships. A new hybrid structure, the Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) offers many benefits for businesses owned by their proprietors, as is often the case in the maritime community.
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News'Unsafe Berths and Ports
As MJ was going to press, LA Marine, the specialist marine law team of Lester Aldridge Solicitors, was giving a presentation at their London office on the theme Unsafe Berths and Ports. The focus was to be on the legal elements of proving an unsafe berth or port claim and ...
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Warning to Shipowners, Cut the 'Wriggle Room' to the Minimum
London law firm Lawrence Graham LLP says owners contracting for new ships should be extra careful about communication with the yard to ensure that they do actually get the ship they want, when they want it.
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NewsMarine Claims Agents Simulate Life at Sea
London based P& I insurance clubs have broadened their knowledge of claims after attending a five day course in simulation at South Tyneside College. On the course were two representatives from the Britannia Steamship Insurance Association and two members of Thomas Miller & Co''s London branch.
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NewsUK Consultation Paper on Dredging Regulations
The Department for Communities and Local Government in the UK has issued a Consultation Paper on Draft Marine Minerals Dredging Regulations and Procedural Guidance. The document is aimed at the marine dredging industry, organisations who advise on dredging proposals, environmental groups and those who comment on individual dredging applications.
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NewsUpdate Your ISPS at Seawork
As the second anniversary of the implementation of the ISPS Code rapidly approaches, it is an appropriate time for port facilities and ships to consider how workable their security plans remain and whether any changes in operation need to be considered. The best way to achieve this is to undertake ...
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NewsUS Ports Back Free Trade
The American Association of Port Authorities has urged the US Congress to only pass legislation which enhances port security while also promoting international trade and investment. In the wake of a Congressional backlash to the recent takeover of P& O Ports by Dubai Ports World, the body which represents America''s ...
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Anti-Tamper Lock Protects Assets
By ensuring valves and actuators are only operated by authorised individuals, the Anti-Tamper Lock (ATL) from Essex UK based Smith Flow Control secures companies'' assets by reducing the risk of human error or deliberate tampering.
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Wartsila Integrates Ciserv
Ciserv, the group of service companies owned by Wartsila, was integrated within Wartsila''s service organisation last month. Operating under the new name Wartsila Services, the business claims to be one of the largest worldwide service organisations in the power and marine industries. Ciserv, with operations in 10 countries, has supported ...
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Underwater Vehicle Showcase
The 8th Unmanned Underwater Vehicle Showcase will take place at the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton UK on 27-28 September. UUVS is a global showcase for the latest technologies and developments in underwater vehicles. It combines a technical conference, exhibition and networking events to create an environment in which the ...
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Simon Says More
Simon Group plc, which operates the Humber Sea Terminal (HST) and Port Sutton Bridge, has announced gross profits up 7.5% to £ 9.9m and a profit after tax increase to £ 3.5m from £ 0.5m a year earlier. A new agreement with Norfolkline BV commences this month, with a service ...
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ABP Takeover Bid
Following the announcement on 29 March 2006 that Associated British Ports Holdings PLC (ABPH) had received a non-binding proposal from a consortium comprising Borealis Infrastructure Management Inc. an investment vehicle directed by GIC Special Investments Pte Ltd and Goldman Sachs International (the ''Consortium''), ABPH has now announced that it has ...
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NewsBTA Award for Maritime Journal Correspondent Jack Gaston
The Executive Committee of the British Tugowners Association has unanimously selected MJ''s Tugs & Towage correspondent, Jack Gaston, as the first ever recipient of the British Towing Industry Award for an outstanding contribution to the British towing industry.
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NewsContainer Terminal Competitors Share Best Practice
Sharing experience and best practice among European ports can extend even to the largest container terminals.
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News'Cutty Sark' Conservation Works Imminent
The famous clipper ship Cutty Sark, which has been a maritime landmark and tourist attraction ever since HRH The Duke of Edinburgh formed the Cutty Sark Society and moved the vessel into a specially constructed dry berth at Greenwich UK in 1954, will close to the public later this year ...
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MPs' Praise for Seafarers
As the Mission to Seafarers was celebrating its 150th Anniversary at a service in Westminster Abbey, an all-party group of MPs, led by Shadow Minister for Shipping Julian Brazier, praised the work of the Mission. Tabling an Early Day Motion, Brazier said, ''This charity, and its Catholic sister the Apostleship ...
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NewsUK Government Launches Ports Policy Review
UK Shipping Minister Stephen Ladyman launched the British Government''s long anticipated Ports Policy Review last month and invited responses on a range of broad strategic issues. He also announced the outcome of a review of the management of ports in local authority ownership in England and Wales.
