Maritime Security and the Hazards of Unilateralism
The United States Congress is working hard to enact maritime security legislation. At the same time and under the leadership of the United States, the International…
USCG Issues Traffic Management Plan for NY/NJ
The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a revised Traffic Management Plan for the Port of New York and New Jersey Vessels may not approach within 150 yards of Liberty and Ellis Islands.
USCG Issues Identification Credentials - Clarification
The U.S. considers acceptable for access to waterfront facilities and to port and harbor areas, including the vessels and harbor craft in them. 1950, but lapsed into desuetude over the years.
MARAD Approves Tanker Scrapping
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has given approval to International Ship Traders Ltd., Wilmington, Del., to sell the 21,415-gross-ton tanker MORMACSKY to Priyank Shipbreaking Co.
Sea Containers Acquires 92 Percent of Silja
Sea Containers Ltd. passenger transport operator, marine container lessor and leisure industry investor, announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Silja Holdings Ltd.…
Crowley Christens Newest Tug
The waters of North Puget Sound are now under even greater environmental protection since Crowley’s ship assist and escort services group deployed its newest tug…
Marintec China 2003 Reports Strong Booking
Marintec China 2003, the all China Maritime Conference and Exhibition, has received strong rebooking from exhibitors. Held in Shanghai, the biennial exhibition is…
NOAA, Navy Raise Turret of USS Monitor
NOAA and the U.S. Navy have succeeded in raising the world’s first armored revolving gun turret from the wreck of the famous Civil War ironclad USS Monitor, which…
CP Ships Completes Acquisition
CP Ships Limited completed its acquisition of all issued and outstanding shares in Italia di Navigazione from d'Amico Societa di Navigazione S.p.A. for $40 million in cash.
Blust Confirmed as FMC Commissioner
As it adjourned for its August recess, the Senate confirmed Steven Robert Blust to be a Federal Maritime Commissioner for a term expiring June 30, 2006. President…
Facilitating Trade and Securing Seaports
House Committee on Government Reform, the General Accounting Office (GAO) submitted testimony entitled Port Security: Nation Faces Formidable Challenges in Making…
Stelmar Shipping Announces New Managing Director
Stelmar Shipping Ltd. announced that Adrian McMahon will join Stelmar Tankers (UK) Ltd. as Managing Director, to replace Bruce Ogilvy, who has elected to retire by the end of 2002.
NTTC Corry Station Marks Milestone in Network-Centric Training
By Chief William J. Feller, NTTC Corry Station Public AffairsA revolution in Navy training is under way at Naval Technical Training Center (NTTC), Corry Station…
Navy Diving Community Supports Miners’ Rescue
The rescue of the nine coal miners in Somerset, Pa. last weekend involved the efforts of several local, state and federal agencies working together. This team included…
NASSCO and TOTE Christen the M. V. Midnight Sun
National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) has joined with Totem Ocean Trailer Express, Inc. (TOTE) to christen the M. V. Midnight Sun, the first commercial…
ASE Receives $8.5 M Order from Egyptian Port
American Science and Engineering, Inc. (ASE) announced an order for X-ray inspection systems from the private Port of Sokhna, which is owned by Egyptian Container…
President Signs Supplemental Appropriations Act
On Friday, August 2, 2002, the President signed into law H.R. 4775, the "2002 Supplemental Appropriations Act for Further Recovery From and Response To Terrorist…
Sen. Feinstein Introduces Seaport Protection Bill
Senator Feinstein (D-CA) introduced a bill (S. 2895) to enhance the security of the United States by protecting seaports, and for other purposes.
IMO Issues Reminder on SOLAS Changes
Life at Sea (SOLAS Convention) came into effect on July 1, 2002. Voyage Data Recorders (VDRs) are required on most new ships constructed on or after 1 July 2002. ships.
Coast Guard Celebrates 212 Years of Service
Coast Guard men and women celebrated America’s oldest, continuous sea-going service observes its 212th birthday on Sunday. The Coast Guard, one of America’s five armed services…
