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Impacts of Liverpool Seaways ferry detention

The fact that Liverpool Seaways ferry was detained in Sweden can have an impact on ferry business in Klaipeda. More

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Incomprehensible marine personnel policy Incomprehensible things are happening in Lithuanian Maritime Safety Administration, related to the selection of marine personnel. Daugiau	Sea Captain: sailors are also emigrating It is not good to live in the Republic of Lithuania, because its people are leaving. The emigration is also felt by sailors. Daugiau

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Port

2012-01-31 12:39

Different approaches about Butinge deep-water port

The initiators of Butinge deep-water port are already looking for foreign investors, although the questions about port’s exact location are still left...

The port is a place for the spreading of rumors

When Port Authority is led by Eugenijus Gentvilas, an outstanding personality as he is, it is impossible to avoid accusations and rumors.

KLASCO Managing Director: KLASCO values its employees

KLASCO has reached outstanding results last year. The company values its employees and keeps their employees’ health issues as its priority.

Investments are not fully used in the port

Klaipeda port has not seen a year, when all the investments’ funds were used fully.

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Oversea

2012-01-31 14:11

Record sailing around the world is not supported

16-year-old Dutch Laura Decker became the youngest yachtswoman to sail around the world. Her achievement has not interested the publishers of Guinness records.

Water plants to become a source for bio fuel production

Scientists came up with an idea on how to extract ethanol or alcohol from water plants. Previously, it was thought that it is impossible to produce ethanol...

Storms ravaged the coasts of Kaliningrad Region

Kaliningrad coasts were hit by a huge storm on January 12-15. The special security committee found out that the damage done reached 50 million rubles...

Major Latvian ports are increasing their cargo handling

Last year, Latvian ports handled 68.82 million tons of cargo. This is 12.5 per cent more than in 2009 and 2010 when cargo handling amounted to 61 million tons.

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Marine business

2012-01-31 14:06

New container fees due to the increase of fuel prices

In addition to all the other oil product prices, ships’ fuel prices are also increasing. This is connected with the sanctions put on Iran’s oil.

Scoffed at Lithuania Minister’s decision for a deep-water port

Russia has been closely monitoring the visit of Lithuanian delegation to U.S., which consisted of businessmen and the Minister of Transport Eligijus Masiulis.

Ferry Kaunas has already visited Estonia

DFDS Seaways ferry Kaunas which is flying the line Kiel – Ust Luga also visits Estonian port Padilski.

Assess the contribution of marine veterans

New tradition emerges to honor people who have given their best years to the sea.

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Other

2012-01-31 11:25

The mystery of brigantine Mary Celeste

Brigantine Mary Celeste history happened 140 years ago is one of the greatest unsolved mysteries of the sea. It haunts Maritime historians, writers and...