Steam Tourboat Season Successful
Lloyd Beckmann, vice-president and co-owner of Beckmann Boatshop, Ltd., announced steam tourboat Laurie Ellen, built at his yard, completed an extended tour season at her home base in Castine, Maine.
Angela Louise Repower Completed
A year-long project to repower Riverboat Angela Louise to DC electric has been completed, said Captain Joseph Warren. Now, the 100-passenger, USCG-certified turn…
BC Ferries Commissions Second PacifiCat
BC Ferries' second fast ferry, PacifiCat Discovery, was officially commissioned at a ceremony attended by Gordon Wilson, minister responsible for BC Ferries; Michael Francis…
Roll Dampening on the Grand Banks
Longtime Newfoundland fisherman Vernon Petten of Port-De-Grave isn't afraid of trying something new. For his most recent boat, 65 x 23-ft. Newfoundland Clipper he…
Canadian Longliner Building in Nova Scotia
A.F. Theriault & Son Ltd. of Metahgan River, Nova Scotia has begun construction of a 99.3 x 26.3-ft. steel-hulled longliner for Wesley Henneberry. The boat will…
St. Pé Wins Man of the Year Management Award
The Maritime Port Council of Greater New York and Vicinity has jointly honored Philip Calian, CEO of American Classic Voyages Co. (AMCV), and Jerry St. Pé, COO of Litton Ship Systems…
National Maritime Center Considers Limited License for Docking Pilots
The USCG's National Maritime Center (NMC) is seeking comments from the harbor services industry on a proposed limited first class pilot's license for docking pilots.
Commercial Marine Engine Emission Standards Finalized
EPA Administrator Carol Browner signed a final rule establishing new emission standards for commercial marine diesel engines at or above 37 kW (approximately 50 hp).
Restraining Order Placed on Boat U.S.
A new contract was issued by Boat Owners Association of the U.S. (Boat U.S.) restricting its towing operators from also working with other towing associations. Vessel…
Restoration Settlement Reached for North Cape Oil Spill
The owner, operator and insurer of vessel North Cape have agreed to restock 1.24 million lobsters and pay $8 million to restore other natural resources injured by…
USCG Terminates Voyages
The USCG terminated the voyage of F/V Miss Betty T due to numerous major safety violations southeast of Beaufort Inlet, N.C. A boarding team from USCGC Point Warde boarded the 66-ft.
USCG Kicks Off Operation Safe Catch
The USCG has commenced Operation Safe Catch, an Atlantic Area commitment to improve commercial fishing vessel safety and prevent loss of life and property at sea.
USCG Reconvenes Formal Investigation
The USCG reconvened its one-person formal investigation to determine the cause of the sinking of F/V Cape Fear and the loss of two of its crewmen. F/V Cape Fear sank Jan.
Magnum Hunter Expands Gulf of Mexico Drilling Program
Magnum Hunter Resources, Inc. has significantly expanded its drilling program in the Gulf of Mexico through several recent acquisitions and the commitment of new capital.
Discoverer Enterprise Begins Contract With BP Amoco
Transocean Offshore Inc.'s drillship Discoverer Enterprise has been accepted by BP Amoco and has begun work under a five-year contract with BP Amoco valued at more than $360 million.
Texaco and McMoRan Exploration Announce Agreement
Texaco and McMoRan Exploration Co. have signed an agreement granting McMoRan the right to explore all or parts of 90 of Texaco's Gulf of Mexico tracts in the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS)…
Department of Commerce Lets Ruling Stand
Commerce Secretary William M. Daley has decided to let stand an earlier Commerce Department ruling in support of the state of North Carolina's objections to exploratory drilling off the state's coast.
Texaco Announces $4.7 Billion Capex Plan
Texaco's capital and exploratory (capex) spending plan for the year 2000 will be $4.7 billion, according to Peter I. Bijur, chairman and CEO. The plan represents…
Spirit Energy Partners To Acquire Assets of Tana Oil and Gas
Unocal Corporation's Spirit Energy 76 unit announced its Spirit Energy Partners, L.P., affiliate has agreed to acquire substantially all the Gulf of Mexico shelf…
Texaco Discontinues Appraisal Drillings
Texaco has discontinued appraisal drilling of the Fuji and adjacent McKinley prospects in the Gulf of Mexico. Fuji is located 150 miles southwest of New Orleans. The No.
