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.
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…
Maritime College’s Naval ROTC Enrollment Reaches All-Time High
It seems like only yesterday that the members of the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) Unit at the State University of New York Maritime College witnessed the September11…
Cortland Cable Company Attains ISO 9001
Cortland Cable Company announces their certification to the ISO 9001:1994 Quality Systems Standard – Model for Quality Assurance in Design, Development, Production, Installation, and Servicing.
