NPRM Issued on Items Requiring Shipper's Export Declaration
The U.S. Census Bureau issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would, if adopted, require shippers who export items identified on the Commerce Department…
USCG Issues Port Security Guidelines
The U.S. Coast Guard issued Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) 9-02 entitled Guidelines for Port Security Committees and Port Security Plans Required for U.S.
President Urges Congress to Pass Bills
The President urged Congress to enact, before it adjourns, bills providing for terrorism insurance and establishing the Department of Homeland Security. Congress…
Courts Order West Coast Ports to Open
West Coast ports which have suffered a work stoppage for over a week, are set to reopen today. Yesterday afternoon, a federal judge issued an injunction to force the ports to reopen.
Settlement reached in Stocznia/Latreefers dispute
Shipping Company ("Latco"). fought out in the English and French courts over a period of years. Latvian interests were represented throughout by Lawrence Graham. Co represented the Polish yard.
NNS Wins Navy Contract
carrier engineering support services. aircraft carrier programs. shipboard systems and supporting ship design efforts. September 2003. expire at the end of the current fiscal year.
Larrabee and Glass To Receive 2002
Admiral Richard Larrabee, USCG(ret.), Director of Port Commerce for the Port Authority of NY/NJ, and Alan M. presented annually by the Containerization & Intermodal Institute.
Anteon Awarded $40M Ship's System Support Contract
Anteon International Corporation announced that Supervisor of Shipbuilding (SUPSHIP), Portsmouth, Va., has awarded Anteon a 5-year contract with an estimated value of $40 million.
Severn Trent De Nora Introduces Marine Sewage Treatment Unit
Severn Trent De Nora, LLC (STDN) introduced the OMNIPURE™ 6MR, a versatile marine sewage treatment system designed to meet the economic and space requirements of…
Statement of UAW President on Ports Lockout
"There is no need for a presidential board of inquiry or a court injunction to end the lockout of more than 10,000 dockworkers at West Coast ports. Members of the…
New Unit To Stand-Up
A new Coast Guard marine safety unit has been put into place to more quickly respond to a myriad of marine safety missions, such as response to oil spills and commercial…
Color Line To Take Delivery of New Cruise Ferry
The Norwegian ship owner Color Line AS and Kvaerner Masa-Yards have agreed to extend the validity of their letter of intent signed in July 2002. The signing of the…
Xantic and MISC Sign Agreement
Xantic has announced the signing of a contract with Malaysia International Shipping Corporation Bhd (MISC). The agreement will see Xantic provide consultancy, training…
Port Closure May Increase Pressure on Congress
"It's kind of shocking to find out how much business is driven by LA's corridors and ports," said Senior Vice President Wally Baker, of the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation.
FTC Closes Cruise Line Merger Investigations
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a Press Release
USCG Civil Penalty Appeal Decisions
The U.S. Coast Guard has begun posting redacted versions of its Civil Penalty Appeal Decisions on its Coast Guard Legal page on the Internet located at http://www.uscg.mil/legal .
Hogan & Hartson Praises FTC Clearance
Firm headquartered in Washington, D.C. and regular antitrust counsel to Carnival Corporation, praised today's decision by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to…
Work Resumes at Port of Tacoma for Alaska Cargo
Following negotiations with International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 23 and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA), an agreement was reached allowing…
Maine Maritime Training Ship Recognized by MARAD
The Maine Maritime Academy training ship, State of Maine, is flying a new pennant alongside the Maine Maritime Academy flag following receipt of the coveted Administrator's…
Tribon Solutions Expands in Japan
Tribon Solutions AB announced that the company is opening a second office in Tokyo to expand business opportunities and increase customer service and support in Japan.
