USCG Proposes Rule to Enhance Operations During Dredging
The USCG has published a notice of proposed rulemaking for a regulated navigation area (RNA) on the Kill van Kull, Newark Bay and Elizabeth and Port Newark channels.
President Proposes FY 2000 Budgets with More User Fees
President Clinton's FY 2000 budget proposes new user fees to offset programs administered by the USACE, the USCG and NOAA. The $3.9 billion budget request for the…
Consolidated Grain and Barge Under Investigation
At least 15 vessels that are "impermissibly controlled" by Consolidated Grain and Barge Co. (CGB) could lose their right to trade in U.S. waters within a month, said the USCG.
Virginia Passes Bill to Ban Solid Waste Barges
The 1999 session of the Commonwealth of Virginia's General Assembly passed legislation prohibiting the transportation of solid waste on the Commonwealth's navigable waterways. State Senator William T.
Coltec Receives $12 Million Engine Order
Coltec Industries has received an order of more than $12 million for four engines to be used on the second ship in the U.S. Navy's Landing Platform Dock (LPD) program.
Marine Partnership to Receive $17 Million
A five-year, $17.7 million grant to study physical and ecological processes in a poorly understood segment of the ocean off the coast of California and Oregon, will…
Lockheed Martin Signs Preferred Vendor Agreement
SKY Computers, Inc., has entered into a preferred supplier corporate purchase agreement with the Lockheed Martin Corp., extending to all business units of Lockheed Martin…
NNS Awarded New Contracts
Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) has been awarded a $22 million Navy contract to perform maintenance, repairs and alterations of nuclear-powered aircraft carrier John C. Stennis (CVN 74).
U.S. Navy Awards Ingalls $620 Million Shipbuilding Contract
Ingalls has been awarded a $620 million contract to build two additional DDG 51 Class Aegis guided missile destroyers for the U.S. Navy. The two-ship contract awarded…
Southwest Research Institute Earns USCG Acceptance
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has been approved by the USCG to perform evaluations according to the IMP Fire Test Procedures code. Prior to July 1998, individual…
General Dynamics Units Sign MOA With Carderock Division
Two business units of General Dynamics - Electric Boat and Bath Iron Works - have signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with Carderock Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center (CDNSWC).
Deck Equipment Completed
Timberland Equipment Ltd./Almon Johnson Ltd., in cooperation with TUGZ International, has completed the deck equipment for TUGZ Z-1, Z-2 and Z-3. Each new tug has…
Reintjes Provides Specialized Tuna Seiner Gear
The propulsion units of tuna seiners of the latest generation are characterized by high cruising speeds of up to 20 knots and highly turbocharged diesel engines…
Halter Marine Announces 3Q 99 Financial Results
Halter Marine Group, Inc. announced the company's financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 1998 were a loss of one million dollars, on revenue of $279.2 million.
MariTEL Wins Nine FCC Maritime Licenses
MariTEL, a nationwide provider of VHF marine wireless telecommunications, has won all nine Federal Communications Commission maritime licenses for an aggregate cost of $6.8 million.
Blessy Marine: Building Bigger On The River
While they continue to grow their fleet with the February delivery of a 1,600 hp retractable wheelhouse towboat, Blessy Marine also now have their most powerful tug under construction at Kody Marine.
Foss Tows USNS Shasta from San Diego to Norfolk
Foss 3,000 hp tug Sidney Foss was dispatched from Seattle to tow USNS Shasta from San Diego to Norfolk Shipbuilding and Drydock Corp. (Norshipco), located in Norfolk, Va.
Bisso Marine Salvages Bass River
Bisso Marine Company's salvage team has successfully raised and delivered OSV Bass River after six months of delays due to tropical storms, hurricans and El Niño effects on wind and sea conditions.
Crowley Consolidates Environmental, Safety and Quality Assurance Programs
Charles Nalen, vice-president of environmental, safety and quality assurance for Crowley Marine Services, will expand his role and direct these programs under contract to other Crowley Maritime Corp.
Mariners' Museum with Expo on Chris-Craft
The Mariners' Museum, in Newport News, Va., will present Chris-Craft: The Affordable Dream through December 31, 1999; an exhibit that traces the American love affair with the company's mahogany boats…
