Staff to Strike at Vopak after Wage Talks Break Down
Unions at Dutch oil storage company Vopak said staff would begin a series of strikes at the company's terminals after talks aimed at securing improved employment conditions for 800 staff broke down on Tuesday afternoon. A union official said the strike would begin at 2000 GMT and last a total of four hours and would affect one oil terminal at the Europoort in Rotterdam. It would be followed by similar strikes at different terminals in the coming days. "The work stoppages will continue until Vopak makes a better offer," said Ruud Wenneke of the FNV Havens union. He said all
Seacor Holdings Rejig Top Deck
our offshore business where he manages the process of funding projects, managing joint ventures, and handling investor relations. Eric has similar responsibilities for transportation services, which embraces tanker operations, harbor towing, Caribbean liner service and inland marine, which includes an oil storage terminal and investments in grain elevators." Mr. Charles Fabrikant added, "I would like to acknowledge Oivind's outstanding contribution to the Company and I am extremely pleased he will continue as Vice Chairman." Mr. Lorentzen stated, "I enjoyed working closely with Charles
