MARAD Publishes NPRM
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register soliciting public comments on an amendment to its regulations.
Hamilton Waterjets Chosen for Portuguese Fast Ferries
Lisbon will introduce nine new low-wash fast ferries over the next two years. The new vessels are in response to an increase in ferry commuters and an outdated ferry…
WESMAR Honored for Export Achievement
Certificate to Small and Medium-Sized Firms was awarded to WESMAR in late May of 2002 by the United States Department of Commerce, International Trade Division.
Seattle-based Maritime Security Team First in Nation
The first U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Team (MSST) will be based in Seattle and commissioned on July 3, 2002, at the Integrated Support Command, located at Pier 36, Seattle, Wash.
Model Port Partners Sign Charter
The Coast Guard Captain of the Port hosted a Model Port Boston meeting in which the project's partners signed a charter outlining its mission and goal. The model port project…
Rebecca Dye Nominated for FMC
President Bush has nominated Rebecca Dye to be a Federal Maritime Commissioner. Her nomination is for the term expiring June 30, 2005, vice John A. Moran, term expired.
Quest Joins Corrocean
CorrOcean ASA of Norway has announced the acquisition of Quest Consulting Ltd. (QCLI) based in Aberdeen and with a branch office in Perth, Australia. QCLI was established…
First Wave/Newpark Awarded Contract
First Wave/Newpark Shipbuilding has won a contract from Sasaran Perdana Sdn Bhd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Crest Petroleum Bhd, for the drydocking, repair and…
New Dive Support Vessel Joins the Gulf
Specialty Marine, a woman-owned corporation, has introduced the recently-christened DSV Jean-Elaine. With a length of 180 ft., the fully equipped dive support vessel…
LISCR offers security support to US Congress
visiting US ports. Cohen, CEO of LISCR said, "We stand ready to assist the Coast Guard or other US agencies in any way we can. Statistics show that the US depends…
Coast Guard Auxiliarist To Be Honored
The flagpole at the Coast Guard Base in Woods Hole will be dedicated to Coast Guard Auxiliarist John "Jack" Cowley on Flag Day, June 14 at 8 a.m. Prominently viewed from Water Street…
Thrustmaster Launches New Website
Thrustmaster of Texas, has launched its redesigned, easy-to-navigate Web site at www.thrustmastertexas.com. The official launch took place earlier in the month and…
LISCR Offers Security Support to Congress
visiting US ports. LISCR also identified security measures it has already implemented as a leading ship registry. Services Committee of the U.S. CEO of LISCR said…
Congress Salutes Navy League
Congressman Ed Schrock (R-VA) along with 50 other members of the House of Representatives, yesterday introduced a Concurrent Resolution congratulating the Navy League…
Kearsarge Returns to NNSY
Following a back-to-basics approach in performing ship repairs, Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) returned another amphibious-class ship to the fleet within budget and ahead of schedule…
Clean Up After Collision Progresses
The clean-up operation for the oil spill that resulted from a collision between the Thailand-registered freighter, MV Hermion and the Singapore-registered bunker tanker…
Seaway Launches E-Business Applications
The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) and the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC) announced today the launch of their E-Business Application Suite.
Ferry Fire Linked to Poor Inspection and Maintenance
The National Transportation Safety Board determined that the probable cause of a fire aboard a New York City commuter ferry was the operator’s inadequate inspection…
MARAD Releases Reports on Exports and Imports
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has released the latest in a series of reports on U.S exports and imports transshipped via Canada and Mexico. The current report covers Calendar Year 2000 traffic.
MARAD Proposes To Amend Regulations
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is proposing to amend its regulations relating to deposit of Title XI funds to allow such monies to be deposited with the United…