USCG to Release Response Plan Information on Internet
The USCG will proceed with its plan to make general information on tank vessel response plans available to the public via the Internet. However, the agency has clarified…
Spill Recovery Equipment Caps to Increase
Effective April 5, the USCG will increase the requirements for on-water oil recovery capability for tank vessel and facility response plan holders by 25 percent.
Fire Protection Rules Require Further Changes
The USCG's interim rule on fire protection equipment for towing vessels requires modification to avoid unnecessary and costly burdens on owners of existing towing vessels, AWO told the USCG.
Global Marine Announces December SCORE
Global Marine's Summary of Current Offshore Rig Economics (SCORE) for December 1999 increased 3.5 percent from a month earlier, with significant improvement of the…
Museum Exhibition on Boatbuilding
Beginning January 28, 2000, the Peabody Essex Museum, in Salem, Mass., will present an exhibition on boat design entitled Suggestive Curves. The groundbreaking exhibition…
Mr. Bice Salvaged
Drilling jackup Mr. Bice was finally brought to shore by Bisso Marine Co.'s Salvage team. The 4,000 ton jackup capsized and sank 15 miles southwest of Grand Isle, La.
NOAA Releases New Poster of Lake Ontario Floor
A new color poster depicting features on the floor of Lake Ontario has been released by the Commerce Department's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
All American Marine Building Gillnetters
After a slower year, the order book at All American Marine has rebounded. Together with charter and other boats, the firm has expanded their Ferndale, Wash. operations…
Hvide Marine Announces Distribution Of New Stock And Warrants
Hvide Marine Incorporated announced the distribution of 10,000,000 shares of New HMI Common Stock and 250,000 Class A Warrants in accordance with its Plan of Reorganization…
USCG Establishes Regulated Navigation Area for Cape Cod Canal
The USCG has established a temporary regulated navigation area for U.S. and foreign flag vessels transiting the Cape Cod Canal during the peak Y2K risk period of February 27-29…
BC Ferries Announces Schedule Changes
Effective Feb. 1, travellers using the Horseshoe Bay-Departure Bay route will be able to choose either a PacifiCat or a conventional vessel, BC Ferries' President and CEO Bob Lingwood said.
AMT Marine Building Fast Utility Boat at Hope Services
Andy Martin of AMT Marine will take delivery this May of a 136 x 34 x 12-ft. mini-supply boat from Hope Services of Dulac, La. The new boat, designed by Frank Basil's Entech and Associates of Houma…
ILA Members Attend USACE Hearing
Thousands of ILA members from the Port of New York and New Jersey attended a public hearing called by the USACE in Fort Monmouth, N.J. to demonstrate support for…
WSF Searches for Solutions to Budget Cuts
Two significant efforts are under way at Washington State Ferries to shape the ferry system following passage of Initiative 695 (I-695), which eliminated $52 million from the WSF budget.
Internet-Linked Barge Management System
ALK Associates, Inc. and Midland Enterprises are creating an innovative Barge Management System (BMS) to help Midland increase efficiency and competitiveness. Using…
Zodiac Enters Agreement to Expand Engine Options
Zodiac of North America (ZNA) has entered into an agreement with Honda Marine to offer Zodiac rigid inflatable boats pre-rigged for Honda engines. Zodiac already has such an agreement with Yamaha.
Alstom Receives Order for Ship Sets
National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO), a subsidiary of General Dynamics, has selected Alstom to supply the complete power package for two ship sets for Totem Ocean Trailer Express, Inc.
JRC Announces New Program
JRC North America, the Seattle-based branch of Japan Radio Co., Ltd., has announced an aggressive new program to gain an increased share of the marine electronics market in the U.S. and Canada.
MARCO Signs Contract with S.F. Bar Pilots
MARCO Shipyard Seattle is scheduled to design and build a duo of 104 ft. pilot station boats for the San Francisco Bar Pilots. With construction to commence soon…
AWO Announces Safety Program Compliance
The American Waterways Association (AWO), the national association for the tugboat, towboat and barge industry, announced the achievement of 100 percent compliance…
