When Rebublican Gov. Robert Ehrlich picked former state delegate Robert L. Flanagan as his transportation secretary in January 2003, he described the Harvard-educated attorney as a budget hawk, perfect for the job of leading a top-down review of expenditures and management at one of state government
Dubai Maritime City are gold sponsors of the upcoming Dubai International Boat Show commencing from March 15 until 19, 2005 at the Mina Seyahi. During the week long event, Dubai Maritime City will host dignitaries, customers and potential customers at their stand. Their stand this year has grown to
Vendee Globe: Attention all Shipping
The sea-borne trade between India and Pakistan is set to become cheaper and far more convenient. The two countries are learnt to be working on a proposal to do away with rules that restrict movement of ships between the two countries. The current shipping protocol bans lifting of cargo by ships that
More than 60 representatives from the oil sector and government agencies took part in a recent shipping standards workshop organised by Shell in Abu Dhabi, as part of the Company’s efforts to share its expertise in international oil shipping.
International Optimist Regatta in the Netherlands celebrates 20th Anniversary. The Easter weekend of 2005 (25
What’s more challenging, running your own company or piloting a 20-ton, 12-meter yacht through a punishing 25 knot breeze? Tom Whidden ought to know. As president and chief executive of North Marine Group and tactician for seven of Dennis Conner’s America’s Cup campaigns he has plenty of experience
Majer is one of five Americans selected to try out for a spot on the crew of a Volvo Ocean Race entry fielded by the Dutch syndicate ABN AMRO. He will travel to Portugal next week for the final audition.
Eighteen sailors, including three Volvo RYA Keelboat Team Members, are in Holland this week to try and earn a place on TEAM ABN AMRO for the 2005/6 Volvo Ocean Race. Arriving in Holland at the beginning of the week, Simon Shaw, Jeremy Elliot and Paul Campbell-James, who have been members of the Volv
The Chief Executive of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly, Mr. Stanley Agyri-Blankson on Thursday met owners of companies and firms situated along the Odaw Canal and asked for assistance from them to dredge it
An environmental group says Washington needs tougher laws to prevent cruise ships from polluting state waters. The Washington Public Interest Research Group says the state should follow the lead of Alaska and California to protect waters from sewage and toxic spills.
A five-day cruise to Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula has turned into a “cruise to nowhere” because of engine problems aboard the Carnival cruise ship Ecstasy, company officials said. The Ecstasy was standing off the port of Progreso, Mexico, Thursday awaiting arrival of parts for a repair.
Built by Boatspeed in Newcastle, Australia and designed by Bruce Farr, the Telef
At a quarter to four in the afternoon, a group of twelve very serious sailors assembled in the harbour master building next to the dock. They knew they were about to hear the news, who would be one of the final five to continue on to the second boat crew selection finals in Portugal the […]
