South East Shipping News

Interesting item gives insight on port plans, Port States in Caribbean, Belize

Rick — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:17:08 PST

High Praises for Belize Maritime Policies 1 2 3 4 5 ( 0 Votes ) Written by Shane D. Williams Thursday, 26 January 2012 00:00 The Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control in the Caribbean Region was signed in...

Why not free trade with the European Union?

Rick — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:05:51 PST

European leaders float free trade agreement with US as talks on global deal languish FRANK JORDANS Associated Press 10:11 a.m. CST, January 26, 2012 DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — British Prime Minister David Cameron gave his support to the idea of...

Panama Canal ponzi scheme will cost more as builders agree to pay 13% raises for striking workers

Rick — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:51:26 PST

Panama Canal expansion strike called off The canal is a vital artery of world trade Continue reading the main story Related Stories Strike hits Panama Canal project Panama Canal reopens for traffic In pictures: Panama Canal expansion Thousands of workers...

$75 milliion pound opportunity for Miami River carriers in new Caribbean deal

Rick — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:32:36 PST

UK to funnel 75M pounds sterling to Caribbean projects By Stabroek staff | 4 Comments | Local | Monday, January 23, 2012 The United Kingdom plans to put 75 million pounds sterling over a four-year period into development projects in...

Galveston's Cernak beats out locals for Port Everglades director

Rick — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:56:58 PST

Isle port director offered job in Florida By Laura Elder The Daily News Published January 19, 2012 GALVESTON — Port Director Steve Cernak has been offered the position of director at Port Everglades in Florida, officials confirm. Cernak, could not...

Workers halt Panama Canal expansion until they get back pay -- But Miami will be ready for those big ships!

Rick — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:58:53 PST

18 January 2012 Last updated at 04:50 ET 54 Panama Canal expansion workers strike over pay The stoppage began on Monday to press for a series of demands Continue reading the main story Related Stories Panama Canal reopens for traffic...

Miami Herald second thoughts about Bertram property on Miami River

Rick — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:07:14 PST

Herald backs away from Miami River relocation January 18, 2012 04:30PM After selling its headquarters to Genting, the Miami Herald has been in talks to relocate to the former headquarters of Bertram Yachts. But the South Florida Business Journal reported...

Costa Captain took ship off cruise control so waiter could wave to girlfriend! That sinking feeling.

Rick — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:25:03 PST

Costa Captain took ship off cruise control so waiter could wave to girlfriend! That sinking feeling.

Carnival's Costa cruise liner without pilot discovers new rock in Mediterranean Sea - sinks

Rick — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 09:20:53 PST

Captain claims rock was not marked, a hundred yards from a lighthouse! * Death toll rises to five, confusion about number of missing * South Korean honeymooners and crewmember saved * Captain arrested * Passengers talk of panic and fighting...

Miami River carriers get ready, a new port opening at Trujillo in Honduras needs supplies and provisioning

Rick — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:37:40 PST

Honduras' North Coast, A Jewel Friday, 13 January 2012 07:10 Trujillo itself is a sleepy little town with few tourists but a whole lot of character. It’s also slated to be the site of Honduras’ first mainland cruise ship port,...