Violence Erupts At Manila Container Port Strike
One worker was killed in a violent strike that forced a major international container port in Manila to halt operations on Thursday. "One of our workers was stabbed in the neck and died…
Royal Dutch/Shell Workers Held Hostage In Nigeria
It was reported that militant youths in Nigeria's Niger Delta are holding 12 Royal Dutch/Shell workers hostage, to press for compensation for an oil spill in their area.
Trico Marine Rated As Strong Buy
Deutsche Banc Alex.Brown said on Thursday that it had started coverage of Trico Marine Services Inc., an energy services provider, with a strong buy rating and a $20-a-share price target.
B.V. Holding Purchases 78 Percent Stake in Okean
Dutch B.V. Holding Maatschappij Damen has bought 78 percent of Ukraine's ship building plant Okean and will pay 26.3 million hryvnias ($4.8 million) for the stake…
Minoan Ferry Captain, Crew Indicted
The captain and four crewmen from the Greek ferry that sank off Paros with more than 500 passengers aboard were moved to another island to be formally charged with manslaughter, eyewitnesses said.
Crew of Sunken Minoan Ferry to be Charged With Manslaughter
Greece launched manslaughter proceedings today, Thursday, September 28, against five members of the crew of the ferry Express Samina and pledged harsh punishment…
