NEWS AND VIEWS FROM SHIPPINGINSIGHT MEDIA SPONSORS – WEEK OF AUGUST 23

Are You Being Served?

There’s a new Seaconomics for shipping, but there’s a new paradigm for manufacturers too. Servinomics is a response to the tough new global reality, and in maritime one manufacturer is leading the way.

For full story see
http://www.futurenautics.com/2016/08/are-you-being-served/

Tanker Market: ‘New Normal’ Drives Downbeat Summer Sentiment

August 22, 2016 — The tanker market is forecast to see challenging conditions with technical and structural factors impacting earnings, according to independent research and consultancy firm Maritime Strategies International (MSI).

For full story see
http://www.marinelink.com/news/sentiment-downbeat-normal414226.aspx

Gas carrier giant inks VSAT contract with EMC

August 23, 2016 — Qatar’s Nakilat, has entered into a contract that will see Global Eagle Entertainment Inc.’s (NASDAQ: ENT) Emerging Markets Communications (EMC) service provide marine VSAT services for vessels in the Nakilat LNG carrier and LPG carrier fleet.

For full story see
http://www.marinelog.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=22776:gas-carrier-giant-inks-vsat-contract-with-emc&Itemid=231

SAFETY ALERT: Avoid autopilot-induced casualties

August 16, 2016 — The Coast Guard warns of over-reliance on the systems.

For full story see
http://www.professionalmariner.com/Web-Bulletin-2016/SAFETY-ALERT-Autopilot-induced-casualties/

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