New Westport Boat for Alaskan Excursions
Westport Shipyard delivered the 95 x 22.7 ft. fiberglass excursion boat, Tanaina, to Prince William Sound Cruises & Tours (PWSCT). The boat will be based in Whittier…
The South Carolina Senate amended the House-passed version of General Bill 3002 before approving the measure, which would prohibit certain "cruise to nowhere" gaming operations.
Proposal to Reduce Licenses
S.B. 1023, which would reduce the number of authorzed riverboat gaming licenses from 15 to 14 in the state of Louisiana, passed the Senate by a vote of 27-11. It…
Major Bill Passed in Illinois
The Illinois General Assembly passed legislation eliminating the ban on riverboat gambling in Cook County, opening the way for a riverboat casino to be floated in a close-in suburb of Chicago…
USCG Extends Comment Period
The USCG has extended the public comment period for its NPRM on response plans for tank vessels carrying hazardous materials. Additionally, a two-day public meeting will be held on August 12-13…
Deepwater Acquisition Project Designated as Government Reinvention Laboratory
The USCG's comprehensive approach to designing and obtaining its next fleet of ships, aircraft and communications systems was recognized in a letter from Secretary of Transportation Rodney E.
Virginia Barge Ban Blocked by Restraining Order
Virginia's ban on barges transporting solid waste on three Virginia rivers, slated to become effective on July 1, was delayed due to a temporary restraining order…
New York Assembly Seeks New Regulatory Scheme for Oil Spill Prevention
New York Assembly Bill 5175 (AB 5175), sponsored by Assemblyman Thomas DiNapoli (D), requires the state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to develop…
Massachusetts Legislature Considers Bill to Regulate Tank Barges
Massachusetts House Bill 59 (HB 59) was reported out of the Joint Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture and referred to the Steering, Policy and Scheduling Committee.
Jones Act Reform Coalition Head Resigns
Rob Quartel announced his resignation as president of the Jones Act Reform Coalition, the lobbying group that seeks modifications in maritime laws that require domestic…
Appropriations Process Delayed
The consideration of appropriations bills in the House and Senate slowed to a crawl during the last half of June. Six appropriations bills that had been reported from committee…
Jones Act Amendment Headed Off
Earlier this year, Senator Sam Brownback (R-Kan.) reintroduced a Jones Act reform bill. The legislation was essentially the same as the bill Sen. Brownback introduced in the last Congress.
Rates Improve In UK, Remain Unchanged In Other Areas
Product tanker rates improved in the UK/continent this week, but were stagnant in other lifting areas, Shipbrokers E.A. Gibson said in a weekly report, adding that…
Forecast Of FPSO Vessels And Other Floating Production Units
According to a just published report by IMA, 107 floating production units are currently in operation and 21 additional units are on order. IMA forecasts the inventory…
Kvaerner Head Still Plans To Leave Shipbuilding
The head of Anglo-Norwegian engineering group Kvaerner said last week he is still optimistic of exiting shipbuilding as planned by the end of 1999, even though many yards are still unsold.
Mersey Reports Profits, Eyes British Port Consolidation
Mersey Docks and Harbour Co. has reported an increase in profits of nearly eight percent in the first half, its shares following suit with a similar rise. Representatives of Mersey…
Authorization Bill Benefits New Projects
The House and Senate have given final approval to a Conference Committee Report, which settled differences in the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 1999.
J. Ray McDermott Invests $12 Million in Upgrade
J. Ray McDermott is investing $12 million to upgrade a dynamically positioned offshore derrick barge with a package of improvements that will provide the vessel…
KHI, China Ocean Shipping To Set Up Shipyard
As Beijing looks to boost ship exports, Japan’s Kawasaki Heavy Industry Ltd. and state-run China Ocean Shipping Group have announced intentions to set up a $96.8 million shipyard in east China.
Two Firms Earn Rights To Build Port in Chile
A consortium of two Chilean firms, Puerto Mejillones SA and Ultramar, have won the rights to build and operate a $104.4 million port terminal in the north of Chile.
