“There have been mostly downs really but I am one of only a few who have been going for so long and still going strong.”
If "mostly downs" builds an $11bn fortune we all need a lot more of the sort of downside to have befallen John Fredriksen.
(Fredriksen’s two daughters ‘much more involved’ in business strategy)
“Any market can be destroyed with too many ships.”
Sounds as if even the gas market is subject to the laws of supply and demand. But Avance Gas president, Christian Andersen, appears confident there is plenty of both.
(Avance boss Andersen certain VLGC market can absorb huge orderbook)
"Anyone who is knocking on this door will be invited in to sit down and discuss.”
Lets hope any callers are potential business partners for Avance rather than double glazing salesmen ready to launch a spiel at Christian Andersen.
(Avance Gas happy to wait for consolidation partner)
Is Peter Anker a member of the wrong golf club or are his shipbroking colleagues truly fascinating characters?
(Clarksons Platou beds in union but stays open to opportunities)
"fathom will cater to a growing market of consumers who want to have a positive impact on people's lives, and aren't always sure where to begin."
Lets hope passengers for Carnival’s new cruise brand realise that voyages almost always begin at a named port although Carnival chief, Arnold Donald, seems unworried by things getting lost, such as a capital letter.
(Carnival starts 'volunteer' line)
“Even the cook started turning off the galley range at night and then you are getting serious about optimising fuel efficiency.”
Money prizes are a way to get crew motivated about cutting fuel bills according to V Ships' Bob Bishop.
“Only by changing can we embrace the future. The time for standing still is over.”
Deep. Should Torsten Teichert be occupying a chair of philosophy rather than sitting behind a banker's desk at Lloyd Fonds.
