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EMSA Adds to Oil Recovery Network

Nov 18, 2008

The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) has strengthened its network of stand-by oil spill response vessels by finalising tenders for the Black Sea and North Sea.

MARAD, ABS Sign Research Agreement

Nov 18, 2008

Maritime Administrator Sean T. Connaughton and Robert D. Somerville, Chairman and CEO of the American Bureau of Shipping, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding

Florida - USCG Pollution-Response Exercise

Nov 18, 2008

Coast Guard members from Sector St. Petersburg, Fla., and the Coast Guard Cutter Joshua Appleby, homeported in St. Petersburg, along with personnel from Port Manatee,

Trident Seafoods – 2nd Bowfin Fuel Spill

Nov 18, 2008

The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) has fined Seattle-based Trident Seafoods $30,500 for an oil spill in December 2007 that sent almost 500 gallons of

Offshore Wind Energy in the UK

Nov 17, 2008

The European Commission (EC) issued a release addressing the growing importance of offshore wind energy: Wind energy will play an essential role in meeting the

Operation Big Tow

Nov 14, 2008

Coast Guard units along the Gulf Coast, Mississippi River and Western Rivers system have begun operations to ensure towing vessels are properly manned and crews

IMO – BWM Approved Technologies

Nov 14, 2008

The IMO issued its list of approved ballast water management technologies. The list is divided into three sections: (1) systems which have received type approval

NOAA – Avoid Migrating Whales

Nov 14, 2008

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reminded mariners to keep a sharp lookout for North Atlantic right whales in southeast US waters from November 15 through April 15.

Cargo Vessel Operator Pleads Guilty

Nov 12, 2008

On Nov. 10, Hiong Guan Navegacion Japan Co. Ltd., operator of the commercial cargo ship Balsa 62, agreed to plead guilty in U.S. District Court in Tampa, Fla.,

12 of 20 Cruise Ships Cited for Pullution

Nov 11, 2008

According to a report from the Anchorage Daily News, an analysis by state regulators shows that more than half of the cruise ships that discharged wastewater regularly

Hong Kong Tests Oil Spill Response

Nov 10, 2008

On Nov. 4, The Marine Department co-ordinated an annual joint exercise in the waters off Tsing Lung Garden, Tuen Mun, to test the response and efficiency of government

Harley Marine Eco-Tug

Nov 07, 2008

Harley Marine Services, Inc. is reducing greenhouse gases, NOx, particulates, and diesel borne air toxics by converting existing harbor tugs to eco-tugs using ultra low emissions technology.

Harley Marine Goes Green

Nov 07, 2008

Harley Marine continues to implement its “Harley Marine Goes Green” program, including: company-wide ISO 14001 and ABS SQE Certification; exceeding compliance with local,

New York – No Discharge Zones

Nov 07, 2008

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a notice stating that it has determined that adequate facilities for the safe and sanitary removal and treatment

NOAA – WhalesSouth Ship Reporting

Nov 06, 2008

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued its WhalesSouth placard reminding owners, operators, and masters that the mandatory ship reporting

Oceansaver BWMS Approval

Oct 31, 2008

OceanSaver’s ballast water management system was granted final approval from the IMO at the latest meeting of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 58) in London this month.

Datatrac Systems Sold to OSG

Oct 29, 2008

Datatrac Limited, a systems integration company formed in 2001, announced that Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. (OSG) has purchased two systems from Datatrac Limited;

Columbia River Update

Oct 28, 2008

The US Coast Guard has extended, though December 15, the safety zone around the LST-1166 located near the southeastern tip of Lord Island on the Columbia River near Rainier, Oregon.

Ship Recycling – GL First Class Forum

Oct 28, 2008

Ship Recycling, a challenging aspect on the conscience of shipping, is finally being addressed by the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC). The MEPC convened its 58th meeting and,

Middle East Maritime Talks Emissions

Oct 28, 2008

Seatrade Middle East Maritime runs from 14-16 December at Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum,

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