Monthly Archives: December 2008

Hebei Spirit – The Nautical Institute’s response

This time of year is typically one of reflection, and looking back, 2008 has proven itself to be an incredibly testing time for seafarers the world over. While piracy and cyclical trade downturns are as old as shipping itself, it … Continue reading

Posted in General | Tagged | Leave a comment

Hebei Two Jailed

Thursday 11 December 2008 Lloyds List by Keith Wallis and Marcus Hand  Furious reaction from international shipping community at South Korean court decision THE international shipping community reacted with fury yesterday after a South Korean court jailed the ‘Hebei Two’, … Continue reading

Posted in General | Tagged | Leave a comment

Warsash Association

The old boys club of the what is now the College of Maritime StudiesUniversity of the Solent is the Warsash Association. Captain Denis Mason of Whangarei has been delegated the job of locating all those in New Zealand who attended … Continue reading

Posted in General | Leave a comment