Commentary: Risks of Belt and Road in Africa
By Kat Usita in London
Apprehension over China’s Belt and Road initiative continues to build. Some observers have accused Beijing of unduly exerting influence on other countries in the guise of infrastructure assistance. It is increasingly apparent that the risks to recipient African economies in particular are substantial, but their governments are left with little choice.
It will take several years of use before one can properly measure the full...
Commentary: Proposals for new Brexit statecraft
By Joergen Oerstroem Moeller in Singapore
After the failure of the EU Salzburg summit to agree Theresa May’s plan for withdrawal, the chances that Britain will leave without a deal have risen significantly. What is needed is a different statecraft mapping out how this outcome can be turned into a partnership that both parties can accept.
Britain must realise that it was not asked to leave; it decided to leave. Equally, Brussels must accept that it is...
In less than two weeks speakers and delegates from 18 countries will meet in Glasgow at INEC 2018 – the 14th International Naval Engineering Conference and Exhibition, incorporating the International Ship Control Systems Symposium (iSCSS).
Being held 2 – 4 October at the Technology & Innovation Centre at the University of Strathclyde,...
Abstract submissions due by end of September
There is still time to submit your abstract for the Oi Americas technical conference programme. The deadline is Friday 28th September.
Topics include:
If you have any questions about the tracks or how you can get involved as a speaker, chair or contributor,...
l to r: David Barrow, LR Commercial Director – Marine & Offshore presents Neale Campbell, Babcock LGE Managing Director RBD approval at Gastech 2018 in Barcelona.
Babcock International, the highly-skilled engineering services company, has been recognised by Lloyd’s Register (LR) as having taken a critical step towards achieving the LR General Approval for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) ship for its innovative ecoSMRT® single mixed refrigeration reliquefaction technology.
Receiving LR Risk Based...
John Faraclas
The BDI gained 23 points and now stands at 1,396 trying to go over and above the 1,400 point threshold. Geopolitics full of sins govern the day yet again. John Faraclas’ daily recap:
The Capes lost another 27 points and the BCI now stands 1,838 points; ultra-caution should be observed as volatility is here to stay…
“Recuperating” Panamaxes show its BPI clinching 27 points – now at 1,527… Take a deep breath!
Gains for both the Supras and Handies; the BSI with 1,169 – up ten and the...
http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/09/20/capes-fall-further-with-rich-pickings-for-bdi-caution/