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Shipping in Crisis (part VI)

The Global Economic Recession, Banking System  Collapse and a Shipping Crisis   How Did We Get Here and Where are We Going?   As the leaves of Autumn fall from the trees they are the first signs that winter is just around the corner. Unfortunately, winter has come to the shipping industry early.  In fact shipping’s winter is about to enter its second year.   Download the full article


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Shipping in Crisis: In Recovery or still on Life Support?

As we pass the mid point of this year and survey the financial damage that the Shipping Industry has suffered over the last twelve months is it time to plan for recovery or is there worse to come?   Download full article here.


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Maritime Restructuring Alliance announcement

The Maritime Restructuring Alliance is a maritime financial crisis management and financial restructuring group created to provide hands-on, experienced, executive management of distressed companies and assets through a global network of financial and operating affiliates. With their combined experience, the group's attorneys, bankers, financial advisors, and operators in the global transportation industries distinguish themselves with both the depth and breadth of their experience in...


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Returning to Confidence: How do we get there?

6TH LLOYD’S SHIPPING ECONOMIST GREEK SHIPPING & SHIP FINANCE CONFERENCE , ATHENS MAY 19th 2009Download the 5th Paper in the series “Shipping in Crisis”,  presented by Paul Slater


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Recovery of the Shipping Markets - When and How

MARE FORUM - 4th MARITIME  SORRENTO , ITALY 2009MAY 11th 2009Download the 4th Paper in the Series “Shipping in Crisis” ,  presented by Paul  Slater


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Where to Raise Capital Today

MARE FORUM  - 4th MARITIME  ITALY 2009 SORRENTO MAY 11th 2009Presented by Paul  Slater Download article now


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Banks and Shipowners Relationships Amidst the Crisis

6th Lloyd’s Shipping Economist Greek Shipping & Ship Finance ConferenceATHENS - MAY 19th 2009 Presented by Paul Slater Download article now


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Maritime Restructuring Alliance Announcement

The Maritime Restructuring Alliance is a maritime financial crisis management and financial restructuring group created to provide hands-on, experienced, executive management of distressed companies and assets through a global network of financial and operating affiliates. With their combined experience, the group's attorneys, bankers, financial advisors, and operators in the global transportation industries distinguish themselves with both the depth and breadth of their experience in...


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Navigating through the Financial & Economic Storms

MARE FORUM  HOUSTONFebruary 11-12, 2009 Navigating through the Financial & Economic StormsPresented by Paul Slater


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Past is Prologue

Download article from Fairplay 20 November 2008