http://www.lloydslist.com/sec/Regulation?src=rss Regulation & Law headlines from www.lloydslist.com en-gb The content of this feed is copyright by Informa plc. Reproduction, retrieval, copying or transmission of the content of this site is not permitted without the publisher's prior consent. Lloyd's is the registered trademark of the Society incorporated by the Lloyd's Act 1871 by the name of Lloyd's webeditor@lloydslist.com webeditor@lloydslist.com Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT Mon, 12 May 2008 05:00:14 GMT Regulation & Law http://www.lloydslist.com/rss 30 144 43 http://www.lloydslist.com/content/rss/lloydslist/lloydslist_rss_logo.gif Saturday http://www.lloydslist.com/art/1210216495043&src=rss WORK on the Long-Range Information and Tracking programme is continuing at the International Maritime Organization’s Maritime Safety Committee meeting in London, with the secretariat desperate to secure agreement on a number of key issues ahead of the January 1, 2008 deadline. Neville Smith Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/1210216495098&src=rss ITALIAN Euro MP Antonio Tajani has been nominated as the new European Union transport commissioner. Justin Stares Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/1210216495033&src=rss MAJOR changes for the World Maritime University, which are expected to include a new management and reformed board of governors, have been announced by the International Maritime Organization, writes Michael Grey. Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/1210216490714&src=rss LIONISED by the left and reviled by the right, Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez is one of the most controversial figures in world politics. He represents either the figurehead of justified opposition to the neo-liberal world order or a typical two-bit third world caudillo, unusual only in ultimately securing support through the ballot box after the obligatory putsch attempt failed. David Osler Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/1210216490719&src=rss THE Brussels directive has been killed off and the main suspect is understandably shy about admitting its role. By Justin Stares in Brussels Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/20017531398&src=rss ITALIAN Euro MP will be new commissioner as Jacques Barrot takes on new Brussels portfolio. Justin Stares, Brussels Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/1210216490724&src=rss THE Civil Liability Directive is part of a package of seven maritime safety laws officially proposed by the European Commission back in 2005. In reality, they date back further by at least a year, as publication was delayed to allow the new Brussels transport commissioner, Jacques Barrot, to become familiar with their content, writes Justin Stares. Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/1210216490784&src=rss WHEN Charles de Gaulle greeted 1968 with the contention that “it is impossible to see how France today could be paralysed by crisis as she has been in the past”, he greatly misjudged the post-war era, writes Neville Smith. Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/1210216490794&src=rss ON THE face of it, 107 pages of draft legislation is a lot to digest in a couple of days. But the UK maritime industries have been quick to formulate a response to the Marine Navigation Bill published on Tuesday, if only because it contains little that has not been trialled well in advance, writes David Osler. David Osler Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/1210216490799&src=rss THE return of the International Maritime Organization to its home at 4 Albert Embankment was the cause of much rejoicing at the start of MSC 84. Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/1210216490874&src=rss TUI chief executive Michael Frenzel has been a hard nut to crack for many unhappy shareholders since he took the helm at the group in 1994. Thwarting John Fredriksen’s first appearance in the German corporate landscape is only likely to bolster this reputation, writes Katrin Berkenkopf. Katrin Berkenkopf Cologne Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/1210216490944&src=rss OOCL widow sues prostitutes Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/1210216490964&src=rss SILVIO Berlusconi has become prime minister of Italy for the third time and looks set to have his new government up and running with unprecedented speed, writes John McLaughlin. John McLaughlin Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/20017531533&src=rss PROJECT which was shelved by former Italian premier Romano Prodi now back on the agenda. John McLaughlin Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/1210175936844&src=rss ALGERIA has threatened to ban all vessels entered with Hanseatic P&I, and to have the German fixed premium insurer blacklisted in neighbouring states unless it removes a ro-ro general cargo vessel shipwrecked on the coast in a storm two months ago. Nigel Lowry Thu, 8 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/1210175936924&src=rss INTERNATIONAL Maritime Organization secretary-general Efthimios Mitropoulos has warned of creeping complacency over increasing bulk carrier casualties and weaknesses in containership design and operation. Neville Smith Thu, 8 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/1210175937006&src=rss THE battle between shipping magnate and Tui shareholder John Fredriksen and the group’s management reached a climax at yesterday’s Annual General Meeting. Katrin Berkenkopf Thu, 8 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/1210175936976&src=rss A DESIRE to help John McCain in his run for the White House has taken Christopher Koch away from his day job as president and chief executive of the World Shipping Council, writes Rajesh Joshi. Thu, 8 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/20017530975&src=rss UK MARITIME industries response to the new Bill is that it contains little that has not been trailed well in advance. David Osler Thu, 8 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/20017531056&src=rss BRUSSELS closes its collusive behaviour investigation in the parcel tanker trades without penalising the accused companies. Rajesh Joshi Thu, 8 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/1210066179934&src=rss HBJ GATELEY Wareing has signed a memorandum of understanding with shipping and commercial law firm Holmes Hardingham to merge from the beginning of June. Sandra Speares Wed, 7 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/1210066179944&src=rss KOTUG Le Havre subsidiary SNRH went back to work at the port yesterday after winning an emergency court injunction invalidating the suspension of its operating licence by the port authority last week. Andrew Spurrier Wed, 7 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/1210066179954&src=rss A PANAMA-flagged cruiseship used by the Church of Scientology as its ultimate spiritual retreat remains sealed after a health scare forced refurbishment of the vessel being carried out by Curaçao Drydock Co to be suspended. Rainbow Nelson Wed, 7 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/1210066179804&src=rss AS IS well known, many Lloyd’s names suffered catastrophic losses as a result, primarily, of syndicate liabilities in respect of asbestos-related injuries. Aidan Christie Wed, 7 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/1210066179929&src=rss O’Donnell boosts Brodies Wed, 7 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/1210066180119&src=rss THE UK government has published its draft Marine Navigation Bill, which aims to improve marine safety in ports and at sea, writes Roger Hailey. Wed, 7 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/20017530313&src=rss TUG crew back at work after court declares move by Le Havre port authority is invalid. Andrew Spurrier, Paris Tue, 6 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT