U.S. Foreign Waterborne Transportation Statistics
MARAD released the U.S. Transportation Statistics for June 2002. Year to date figures show a decrease in volume of 6% for imports and no change in volume for exports over the same period for 2001.
Report on USCG Vessel Documentation User Fees
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the U.S. Department of Transportation released its Report on USCG Vessel Documentation User Fees. The OIG audit revealed…
United Defense Wins Contracts
United Defense, Industries, Inc announced today the award to NORSHIPCO a division of United States Marine Repair of 2 multi-year, multi-ship, cost plus contracts by the U.S.
Lyras to Give Presentation at Baltic Exchange
In connection with the Maritime London exhibition at the Baltic Exchange on October 3, 2002, Dimitris Lyras representing INTERTANKO will address the widely discussed…
Suit Filed for Recovery of Oil Spill Cleanup Costs
The U.S. the United States filed a complaint against a building owner and management company for recovery of monies expended in responding to and cleaning up an oil spill in Sheepshead Bay in 1999.
USCG Issues Safety Alert
The U.S. Galveston. After stripping a tank, the tankerman opened the tank top cover and an explosion ensued, injuring the tankerman and damaging the vessel. While the investigation is ongoing…
Corps Release Draft Civil Works Strategic 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…
Developing Strategies for Enhancing Surface and Maritime Mobility
Strategies for Enhancing Mobility: A National Challenge. increasing congestion, particularly on the highways. spending on waterways remained constant during the period 1991 through 2000…
