Here is some good news, even if it isn’t very new: we now have the first MARPOL conviction in an American court of a “recognised organisation (RO) inspector” (I use the term loosely) for issuing fraudulent certificates.
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It seems sinful, in the face of the tragedy unfolding in Japan, to relate today's news to commercial matters.
But as CMA Shipping 2011 kicks off in Stamford, there is, however, much to reflect on in the dramatic events of recent months.
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You wouldn’t know it from reading our favorite trade journals, but the shipping industry is not immune to “country risk.”
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In February, I spoke about the purposes that led to the founding of NAMEPA. It is now three years since we were organised, in October, 2007.
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