Palermo Senator Security Zones Canceled
The U.S. Coast Guard has canceled the security zones previously established around the M/V PALERMO SENATOR. Indications are that the radiation detected was emitted by a cargo of clay tiles.
Northrop Grumman to Supply Navigation, Communications Systems for SFPA
Northrop Grumman Corporation's Sperry Marine business unit has been selected to provide the Scottish Fisheries Protection Agency's (SFPA) newest patrol vessel with…
Retired Rear Adm. Foley to Head Northrop Grumman Gulfport Facility
Northrop Grumman Corporation's Ship Systems sector announced today that retired Rear Adm. John B. "Jay" Foley III, USN, one of the U.S. Navy's outstanding leaders during a 33-year career…
Corps Releases Plan for Comment
The United States Army Corps of Engineers today released the draft Civil Works Strategic Plan for a 30-day comment period. The objective of the plan is to provide…
Seaport Security Grants
Ray Barberesi, Director, Office of Ports and Domestic Shipping, U.S. Security Grant awards and the impending announcement of a second round of grants. The presentation will be made at the U.S.
NOAA Implements Nationwide Strategic Planning Program
The Department of Commerce’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will hold a meeting on September 18, 2002 in Boston, Mass. to gather input for its new strategic plan…
Maritime Lien Without a Maritime Contract
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that a party may have a maritime lien under the Federal Maritime Lien Act without having a maritime contract.
Rarely Used Barge May Be Vessel in Navigation
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that a fish processing barge that is towed across navigable water twice a year can qualify as a "vessel in…
ADED Releases Mid-Season Report
The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) released its Mid-Season Cruise Ship and Ferry Report for 2002. The report covers 25 large vessels, 14 small vessels, and 5 ferries.
Secretary-General O'Neil Discusses Human Element
IMO Secretary-General William O'Neil delivered a Speech on the Human Element at the Manning and Training Conference in London hosted by the International Shipping Federation.
Wärtsilä Negotiates Staff Reduction
production volume of the Turku Factory during the fall. Negotiations have been in progress with personnel since the beginning of August on various solutions to adjust…
Gustav Blows Buoys Off Course
The Coast Guard has begun the job of repairing numerous navigational aid discrepancies throughout the Outer Banks after damages resulting from Tropical Storm Gustav. U.S.
