Ship owners still in choppy water

Article Abstract:

The Spanish Shipowners Association has expressed its disapproval of the European Union's (EU) new regulations on cabotage. Shipowners and operators believe that the liberalization of island cabotage in EU member nations, which will take effect on January 1999, will have a detrimental effect on the country's shipping industry which are not as competitive as foreign flagged vessels. The law is expected to affect some two-thirds of Spanish shipowners who participate in cabotage trade. The association is pressing the government for at least a one year extension on cabotage before the new law takes effect.

Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs, Water Transport Route Regulatn, Economic aspects, Laws, regulations and rules, Spain, European Union, Transportation law, Marine transportation, Inland navigation, Maritime law

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Lubrication in cyberspace

Article Abstract:

Castrol Marine attempts to improve the quality of service it renders to consumers through the launch of a new Web site. The site, called www.castrolmarine.com, features the company's home page where potential clients may be able to download its Fluid Management System and Marine Lubrication Information Network. Through the site, consumers may also be able to gain access to Castrol's world-wide port directory.

Information services, Castrol Marine

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