Stolt-Nielsen Appeal Fails in Supreme Court
U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Souter on July 25 rejected an emergency appeal from Stolt-Nielsen SA to freeze the Justice Department's pursuit of antitrust charges against it.
Confirmation Hearing for Maritime Administrator
On July 27, the Senate Commerce Committe will hold a full Committee hearing to consider the following nominations: Charles Nottingham to be a Member of the Surface Transportation Board…
NTSB Releases Report on Ethan Allen Vessel
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued a synopsis on July 25 of its investigation of the capsizing of the New York State-certified passenger vessel…
Eirik Raude Begins Operations in Orphan Basin
Ocean Rig announces that the drilling rig Eirik Raude has completed the Statoil contract and commenced operations under the ExxonMobil contract for exploration drilling…
ACL Makes Appointments
American Commercial Lines Inc. (ACL) appointed W.N. Whitlock as its executive vice president, Governmental Affairs and Jerry R. Linzey as senior vice president and COO for ACL.
LIG Introduces New Liability Rating Program
LIG Marine Managers released its new On Line Marine GL and Maritime Employers Liability Rating Program, Thunderstorm, designed to provide instant service and quotes…
Maritime Interoperability Demonstration Conducted
The Ship Operations Cooperative Program (SOCP) in partnership with Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Preparedness Directorate, United States Department of Transportation (US DOT)…