Women in Maritime: New UK Taskforce Established
Sue Terpilowski, WISTA UK Alison Lockyer, DfT Sarah Dhanda, British Marine Elizabeth Paull, Aquatec Karen Waltham, HR Network Iain Mackinnon, MSA Ruth Hodgson, Mersey Maritime Anne-Marie Mountifield, Solent LEP Sarah West, ABP Andrew Moffatt, Port of Tyne Nicky Goldsbrough, Shoreham Port Justine Brown, DP World Europe Kirsi Tikka, American Bureau of Shipping Julie Lithgow, Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers Nicola d’Hubert,Lloyds Register Bridget Hogan, Nautical Institute Debbie Cavaldoro, Nautilus
Sea Sunday Highlights the Plight of Abandoned Seafarers
support to those seafarers who become the innocent victims of bankrupt shipowners and who can be stranded for months while long legal battles are fought to recoup costs and sort out the bills, which can run into £millions. One such story is the MV Donald Duckling which was abandoned in the Port of Tyne in November last year. The Filipino crew had little food and their vessel was deemed unsafe, with rumours circulating that the ship owner had gone bust. They were even fishing over the side for their next meal. MtS stepped in straight away and looked after the crew by providing proper food, clothing
Port Of Tyne Announces 5 YRS Of Record Growth
In 2013, the Port saw cargo volumes increase by 25% to 8.1m tonnes, and turnover rose 16% to £73 million compared to 2012. Andrew Moffat, Port of Tyne Chief Executive Officer, said that 2013 had been another record year, and looking back over five years, the Port had achieved substantial growth not only in the performance of the business, but also in the investments made in Port infrastructure, and in the impact the Port has had on the regional economy. "We have continued to develop the Port's vital infrastructure and have invested a total of over £60 million since 2009 with
