• Another dozen containerships at risk of failure | 01 May 2008

  A substantial portion of the world's container fleet has been closely scrutinised for potential structural failure during the investigation into...

• Breaking with tradition of perfection | 01 May 2008

  For many years, assumptions have been made about containership operations that have tended to suggest that this shipping sector is...

• Canberra and its sea legs | 01 May 2008

  The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Transport and Regional Services is on a listening and questioning quest on coastal...

• 2020 vision for transport | 24 April 2008

  Another week goes by and with it another [allegedly] fresh round of talks dealing with [allegedly] fresh ideas. The...

• Why shipping shouldn't be a man's world | 24 April 2008

  I have to say that I approached the recent World Maritime University international conference on Empowering Professional Women in the...

• Parents must be brought on board to promote career path | 17 April 2008

  Addressing a dinner reception at the Ship Operations Co-operative Program conference in Maryland, Mr Connaughton urged those involved in maritime...

• Primary focus on the attractions of a seafaring life | 17 April 2008

  A new approach has been mooted to mitigate the global shortage of seafarers – enticing primary and secondary school students...

• Seat of learning that makes a difference | 17 April 2008

  Nestled in a surprisingly spruce and sparse corner of inner-city Philadelphia is a manifestation of the wonders that can be...

• Sometimes it's about money | 17 April 2008

  When Tor Olav Troim stood up in Connecticut last month to honour his friend and boss John Fredriksen, he recounted...

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