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Yachting and commercial customers alike will benefit not only from the prestigious new premises but also from the location directly on the deepwater pier

the Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transports, Maurizio Lupi, presented the transport priorities of the Italian Presidency to the Transport and Tourism (TRAN) Committee

The M/V CAPE RAY, a 648-foot roll-on/roll-off Ready Reserve Force ship is steaming under orders towards Gioia Tauro, Italy, to load hundreds of tons of Syrian Government chemical weapon agents and precursor chemicals

Ship operator fined after oil pollution

The European Commission has concluded that funding for an investment project in the amount of 71.1 million from the European Regional Development Fund to the Port of Salerno in Italy (Campania Region) is in line with EU state aid rules

Italy is the 52nd ILO Member State to ratify this landmark Convention Today, the Government of Italy deposited with the International Labour Office the instrument of ratification of theMaritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006).Italy is the 52nd ILO Member State, and the 20th member State of the European Union, to ratify this Convention. As many as 1,650 ships representing more than 18 million gross tons are registered under the Italian flag. Italy is among the world's top 20 countries in container liner trade and also among the top three EU countries in containerized imports and exports.In depositing the instrument of ratification of the MLC, 2006, the Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ms Emma Bonino, stated: "Keeping in line with its ancient maritime tradition, Italy is happy to contribute to the improvement of working conditions onboard ships, including with regard to social security coverage of seafarers. Italy will continue to offer full support to the ILO objectives and activities aimed at establishing international labour standards in such a sensitive field."In receiving the instrument of ratification, Mr Guy Ryder, Director-General of the International Labour Office said: "I am particularly pleased to welcome Italy, a country with important maritime tradition and presence, among ...

Italy Welcomes Largest Bulk Cargo Vessel Ever to Enter Port of Venice

Captain Schettino trial is still under way Four Costa Concordia crew members and a company official have been sentenced to jail in Italy for their part in the 2012 cruise ship disaster that killed 32 people. Cruise shipCosta Concordia sank on January 13, 2013 resulting in the death of 32 persons and the injury of 157 others.The five received sentences of between 18 and 34 months for multiple manslaughter, negligence and shipwreck - relatively short terms for the crimes, in exchange for pleading guilty.Costa Concordia captain,Francesco Schettino faces charges including manslaughter and causing the loss of his ship in the accident in January 2012According to Costa Concordia Accident Report issued this May , the main cause of the casualty is attributed to"the Master's unconventional behavior".Find more information at the following articlesReuters -Five people sentenced to jail for Costa Concordia disasterSafety4Sea -Costa Concordia Investigation Report Available

Captain of Costa Concordia request plea deal

Costa Concordia safety review has been the most important safety issue during MSC