2009
On December 11 2009 P&O Maritime Services completed the acquisition of 70% of the shares in the Dos Santos Group Bulk Barging business, a river navigation business based in Asuncion, Paraguay. This has been the culmination of 12 months of discussion and negotiation and a full due diligence process.
Managing Director ....Mr Andrew King said "We have seen for some time the growth opportunities in South America......and we are delighted to ve working with such a skilled and professional team as the Dos Santos Group".
On 24 March 2009 P&O Maritime Services signed a new contract with the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS) for the provision of future vessel and gear management services for its research vessel, RV Cefas Endeavour. .....
