M/V Columbia Returns to Service
M/V Columbia, reported to be the largest ship in the Alaska Marine Highway’s fleet, returned to revenue service on June 5 with its scheduled sailing southbound from Ketchikan.
Economic Effects of U.S. Import Restraints
The U.S. International Trade Commission issued a lengthy report entitled -The Economic Effects of Significant U.S. cabotage laws. It concludes that eliminating the…
SUPSHIP Complete Availability on Chosin
The Pearl Harbor-based guided missile cruiser USS Chosin (CG 65) returned to sea for sea trials June 26 to test and validate modifications and newly installed equipment.
London Club Completes Financial Year
The London P&I Club completed its 2001/2002 financial year in a healthy position, with free reserves of more than $80m. years. The year was a difficult one for marine mutual liability underwriters.
Sanctions Imposed for Abusive Discovery Practices
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit has ruled that sanctions may be imposed in an admiralty case against a party that engages in abusive discovery practices.
New Requirements for Carrying Navigation Equipment
The U.S. Coast Guard issued a Notice entitled New Requirements for Carrying Navigation Equipment for All Ships Subject to SOLAS. The Notice discusses various new…
Hearing on Maritime Security Program
The Merchant Marine Panel of the House Armed Services Committee will conduct a hearing on July 16, 2002 regarding U.S. ownership and control of vessels operating…
LISCR Rated Top Open Registry
LISCR, First in Safety & Security, was rated the world's top open registry by the Paris MOU (6/2002), a consortium of 14 European countries that coordinate the inspection of ships.
Mississippi Queen To Drop Anchor in Pittsburgh
The Mississippi Queen, one of the boats of the Delta Queen Steamboat Line, will arrive at the new North Shore docking facility on Tuesday, July 16. This is the first…
BIMCO offers new Standard Bunker Contract
When BIMCO published the "Fuelcon" Standard Marine Fuels Purchasing Contract in 1995, it received only a modest welcome from the bunker industry. Although a standard…
