Tag Archives: Hebei Spirit

This time of year is typically one of reflection, and looking back, 2008 has proven itself to be an incredibly testing time for seafarers the world over. While piracy and cyclical trade downturns are as old as shipping itself, it … Continue reading →

Thursday 11 December 2008 Lloyds List by Keith Wallis and Marcus Hand  Furious reaction from international shipping community at South Korean court decision THE international shipping community reacted with fury yesterday after a South Korean court jailed the ‘Hebei Two’, … Continue reading →

Lloyds List – Wednesday 23 January 2008 THE news that the master of the very large crude carrier Hebei Spirit, several crew, and indeed the owners of the ship, have been charged by the South Korean authorities, is profoundly depressing, … Continue reading →