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Latest Shipping News by DateSecurity Intelligence Organisation Amendment Bill 2004Currently there is a Bill before Federal Parliament called Security Intelligence Organization Amendment Bill 2004 which will require all states to regulate production, storage and transport of ammonium nitrate around Australia. Unfortunately for Australia, the seaborne leg of the transport chain is left open to the lowest bidder using the cheapest ships and crews in the entire world. Attached is the ALP’s Hon. Kim Beazley MP contribution to the debate which supports Australia’s Shipping and condemns FOC system. 08 December 2004 [Full Story] US to invest in shipping A new bill before Congress will provide US flag shipping with tax cuts to promote the national fleet 16 June 2004 [Full Story] Prohibition on the use of Asbestos Seacare updates the Prohibition of Asbestos on vessels 17 May 2004 [Full Story] Shipping magnates' make rich list Shipping fortunes are on the rise with many of the big ship owners now making the Forbes Rich List - Tradewinds reports 03 March 2004 [Full Story] Canadian probe into CSL PM Paul Martin agrees to inquiry into CSL government contracts 09 February 2004 [Full Story] India moves to protect its flag Indian government agrees to level the seas with a tonnage tax on foreign vessels, Lloyds List reports 06 February 2004 [Full Story] Canadian PM sails into troubled waters Former CSL boss Martin is now PM, but still in trouble over his shipping past, Lloyds List reports 03 February 2004 [Full Story] The lawless sea US television screens in depth report on the Prestige sinking and FoC shipping 15 January 2004 [Full Story] French seafarers poised to strike Seafarers in France have set a 48 hour strike for January in protest against a proposed second register, Lloyds List reports. 17 December 2003 [Full Story] A Labor govt to close permit loophole Shadow Transport Minister Martin Ferguson commits a Labor Government to supporting Australian shipping: "Labor will stop the liberalised use of permits to create unfair advantage for foreign operators to undermine the Australian industry and jobs. " 21 November 2003 [Full Story] US$186 million funds fleet of 60 The 2004 U.S. defense authorization bill, which contains authority for the government to expand the Maritime Security Program (MSP), passed the Congress and is on its way to the president's desk for signature, the Sea Marine Electronics union of the US reports. 17 November 2003 [Full Story] New global agreement for seafarers A new global agreement covering the wages and working conditions of more than 50,000 seafarers was concluded in San Francisco on 13 November by the International Bargaining Forum (IBF) made up of the Joint Negotiating Group (JNG) representing global shipowners and shipmanagers; and the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) representing seafarers. 17 November 2003 [Full Story] UK raise the Red Ensign New maritime statistics highlight Blair Government success in reversing the decline of UK shipping, Tradewinds reports 29 October 2003 [Full Story] Ferguson slams govt over security bill Martin Ferguson MP, Shadow Minister for Transport and Infrastructure yesterday called for government security bill to go to a senate committee. 09 October 2003 [Full Story] ITF to help fund Christopher wreck probe The International Transport Workers' Federation has announced it will help foot the bill to investigate the wreck of the Christopher, which sank with loss of all hands off Cyprus in December 2001 14 August 2003 [Full Story] Filipino seafarer strike spreads Striking seafarers determined to defy return to work order until their demands are met, KMU union federation reports. 31 July 2003 [Full Story] Cabotage battle erupts in US Strong opposition to deregulation of US/Hawaii trade 31 July 2003 [Full Story] Filipino seafarers strike Protests erupt vs. shipping company's unfair labour practices and grave abuse 30 July 2003 [Full Story] Battle won in British wage war UK seafarers win over shipping minister in campaign to abolish foreign crew exploitation on national flag carriers 15 July 2003 [Full Story] French seafarers go for govt guarantees The French seafarers union has called off a national strike after government offer to talk 14 July 2003 [Full Story] French seafarers to strike The French seafarers union is calling for a national strike in protest at government plans to downgrade their pensions 11 July 2003 [Full Story] ILO seafarers' wage up THE International Labour Organisation minimum wage for seafarers is to rise by $35 to $500 a month from the start of 2005. 10 July 2003 [Full Story] IMO backs 'black box' for ships Experts say there is a compelling need for cargo ships to carry black boxes, similar to those installed on aeroplanes 08 July 2003 [Full Story] Another seafarer scam uncovered People have been able to purchase seafarer documentation from St Vincent & the Genadines flag - US Coast Guard uncovers 07 July 2003 [Full Story] ITF Green Alliance lobby UN An unprecedented coalition of labour, environmentalists and human rights organisations have joined forces with the ITF to highlight the need for effective governance of the seas in the run-up to this year's UN General Assembly. 03 July 2003 [Full Story] |
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