Legislation to Ban Cruises to Nowhere
Assembly Bill (A.) 6771, legislation to make cruise-to-nowhere gaming a class E felony, was introduced by Assembly members Richard Gottfried (D-New York), Adriano Espaillat (D-New York)…
Lawsuit Aimed at Stopping Casino Boat
Florida Attorney General Bob Butterworth filed a complaint in Volusia Circuit Court, seeking to force SunCruz Casinos to get rid of the slot machines and other casino…
Gaming License on Hold
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board voted 4-3 to put the state's 15th and last riverboat gaming license on hold until a special legislative session in March. Gov.
Judge Dismisses Complaint
Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Administrative Law Judge Norman Kline ended the dispute between the South Carolina State Ports Authority (SCSPA) and South Carolina Maritime Services, Inc.
Trial of Former Governor Begins
Jury selection has begun in the trial of former Louisiana Gov. Edwin Edwards, his son, and four co-defendants. They are charged with conspiring to extort mony from…
Head of Illinois Gaming Board Resigns
The embattled chairman of the Illinois Gaming Board, criticized over the panel's decision to approve a riverboat sale over the objections of regulatory staff, has resigned.
Maritime Trust Funds
House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bud Shuster (R-Pa.) introduced legislation, H.R. 3566, which would take the maritime trust funds "off…
USCG Amends Vessel Inspection Intervals
The USCG amended its Certification of Inspection (COI) rules for tank barges and other inspected vessels to harmonize them with international standards in accordance…
NOAA Announces FY 01 Budget Request
budget. In the year when NOAA is celebrating it's 30th anniversary, the requested increase will allow the agency to continue a mission critical to all Americans…
Organizations Shoot Down Budget with HSF
The Administration's FY 01 budget request for the USACE' Civil Works program calls for nearly $1 billion in new taxes on the maritime industry to fund a Harbor Services Fund (HSF).
Civil Works Budget Proposes $4.06 Billion Program
President Clinton's budget transmitted to Congress includes $4.06 billion for the USACE Civil Works program. In addition the program will include $322 million in…
Missouri River Operating Proposal
After nearly five years of intense study and debate, the USACE, Northwestern Division has begun to make public the operating parameters it will recommend for the…
USCG Codifies Single Hull Phase-out Requirements
In a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), the USCG proposes to clarify and codify a policy it issued in April 1999 regarding phase-out dates for single hull tank vessels.
DOT Proposes Revised Drug and Alcohol Testing Procedures
In a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), the Department of Transportation (DOT) proposed to reorganize and revise its procedures for transportation workplace drug and alcohol testing programs.
Carriers, Shippers Create Working Group on Jones Act Conflict
The Maritime Cabotage Task Force (MCTF) and the National Industrial Transportation (NIT) League have reached agreement on the establishment of a joint working group…
All-Aluminum Catamaran Delivered by Kvichak
Pacific Whale Foundation (PWF), in Kihei, Hawaii, took delivery of a 54 ft. all-aluminum catamaran built by Kvichak Marine Industries. Ocean Explorer, measuring 54 x 14 ft.…
Washburn & Doughty Delivers Karen Moran
Washburn & Doughty delivered Karen Moran, second in a series of six identical Z Drive tugs being constructed for the Moran Towing Corporation of Greenwich, Conn.
Crowley Takes Delivery of PRT Tug
Crowley Marine Services recently accepted the delivery of Alert - the first of a trio of new 140 ft. 10,192-hp Prevention and Rescue Response Tugs (PRT's) under…
Packman 23 Delivered
The National Park Service has taken delivery of this Packman 23 ft. high-performance landing craft, designed and built by the William E. Munson Company. Used as…
Transocean Reports GOM Incident
Transocean Sedco Forex, Inc., announced its second-generation semisubmersible drilling rig, Transocean 96, experienced an apparent anchor winch failure while under tow.
