TSAC Plans Fall Meeting
DC. Thursday, September 12, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to discuss working group progress on ongoing TSAC projects. The formal meeting will take place on Friday, September 13, from 8:00 a.m.
USCG Requests Charterer Information on NOA Requests Reports
the charterer of the vessel. requirement takes effect September 18. State Control program. requirements, the identity of the individual or organization that contracts…
Rolls-Royce has Successful First Run
The new Rolls-Royce MT30 gas turbine, which brings state-of-the-art aero engine technology to the marine market, has successfully run for the first time at the Rolls-Royce site in Bristol, U.K.
SMIT Provides Heavy Lift Support
SMIT's Taklift 7 called at Thyssen NordSee Werke (TNSW) in Emden, Germany, to perform a series of lifts. The 1,200 tonnes lift capacity sheerlegs was booked to install…
Northrop’s ASDS Launched from Host Submarine
The U.S. Special Operations Command's (USSOCOM) Advanced SEAL Delivery System (ASDS) and the U.S. Navy's USS Greeneville (SSN 772) have accomplished the last significant…
SMIT Confirms Jolly Rubino Moving Away From Coast
SMIT Salvage can confirm that the ‘Jolly Rubino' is presently moving parrallel to and away from the Kwa-Zulu Natal coastline in a north easterly direction at a distance of 6 miles…
APL Logistics Starts Joint-Venture in Venezuela
APL Logistics has established operations in Venezuela through a joint venture with Grupo Hersan, a leading Venezuelan Logistics provider. Known as APLL/Hersan de Venezuela…
MCA Reports Vessel Aground
On Monday, Humber Coastguard were advised by Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) Humber that the German registered 2,551 ton general cargo vessel ‘Urte’, with a cargo…
Accidents with Lifeboats
The Singapore Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) issued Marine Circular No. and lifeboat drills to reduce the likelihood of accidents.
Inspection of Immersion Suits
The Singapore Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) issued Marine Circular No. 16, recommending the monthly inspection of immersion suits and anti-exposure suits on board ships.
CA Marine Terminal Physical Security Proposal
discussed briefly in yesterday's Maritime Items. The NPRM may be found at California Regulatory Notice Register.
Shared Liability in Bridge Allison
The U.S. at fault in a bridge allision. In the instant case, the vessel allided with the pivot-swinging drawbridge on the Detroit River. have been drinking. The…
GAO Issues Report on Federal Financing of Marine Transportation System
The General Accounting Office (GAO) issued its Report entitled Marine Transportation: Federal Financing and a Framework for Infrastructure Investments. This Report…
