News: 2004 Budget Proposal Raises Inland Ire
The record $2.2 trillion U.S. budget proposal is out, and, predictably, the political posturing and positioning for additional dollars has begun in earnest. This year's budget from the President…
Maritrans: Missing Data = Flawed Study
Maritrans Operating Company L.P. said it believes the benefits of deepening the Delaware River to 45 ft. have been severely misstated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE).
News: Deepwater Program Kicks Off Down South
An important milestone, and one of the first building projects in the $17 billion transformation of the U.S. Coast Guard, took place earlier this month at Bollinger Shipyards…
News: Newport Shipyard Announces Promotions
Bruce Brown, Chief Operating Officer, announced a number of new staff appointments at the Newport Shipyard. The shipyard is expanding its management team so that…
Chemoil to Supply Bunkers in Panama Canal
Chemoil Corporation will soon start supplying bunkers in the Panama Canal. Chemoil plans to be a physical supplier in both Cristobal and Balboa by the middle of March, 2003.
President Signs FY2003 Appropriations Bill
The White House issued two press releases relating to the signing by President Bush of House Joint Resolution 2, the Consolidated Appropriations Resolution, 2003. The First News Release
Coast Guard Port Security Unit 311 Deploys
Coast Guard Port Security Unit 311 departed from March Air Reserve Base on February 17 to support the global war on terrorism and to prepare for future contingencies.
Tanker Companies Investigated for Possible Cartel Activities
The European Commission (EC) has stated that unannounced inspections were carried out at the premises of a number of operators of deep sea maritime tanker services…
U.S. Investigates Stolt-Nielsen
subject to a related investigation by the U.S. investigation.
MOL Observes Manifest Rule
MOL reported that nearly 100 percent of its customers shipping cargo onboard U.S. bound vessels are in full compliance with U.S. Customs’ new Advance Manifest Rule.
CP Ships Announces Management Appointments
Jeremy Masters has been appointed as the vice president for the CP Ships Limited business unit. He will report to Chief Operating Officer Frank Halliwell, and will be based in the United Kingdom.
ENSCO Sells Marine Vessel Fleet to Tidewater
ENSCO International Incorporated announced the signing of a definitive agreement to sell all of the oilfield support vessels owned by the Company's subsidiary, ENSCO Marine Company, to Tidewater Inc.
TSA Announces More Port Security Grants
The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) issued two press releases announcing award of port security grants. Louisiana
London P&I Club Warns About Increase at Vietnamese Ports
agricultural products at ports in Vietnam. quantities on behalf of local receivers. cargo operations. of rainfall during discharge due to delay in closing vessel hatchcovers.
Navy Awards Electric Boat $16.3M Contract
The U.S. modernization period (DMP). from May 2004 to June 2005. maintenance and routine work onboard the submarine. exercised and funded, the planning contract would be worth $26.3 million.
Conrad Reports 4Q Results
Conrad Industries, Inc. a net loss of $151,000 and loss per diluted share of $0.02 for the fourth quarter of 2001. $1.0 million and earnings per diluted share of $0.14 for the same period of 2001.
Round Table Welcomes Release of Prestige Captain
days in custody in a high security Spanish prison. incident and his imprisonment. demanded was totally unreasonable. incident. timely and efficient accident investigation.
Graig Group Secures Orders For Bulk Carriers
double-hull ultra handymax Diamond 53 bulk carrier. confirmed, through Graig, three orders at Shanghai's Chengxi yard. deliveries will begin in January 2005. granted by the two shipyards.
Sonera Sells Sector to Telemar Scandinavia
An international business group led by Compagnia Generale Telemar S.p.A. in Italy and Lagumar Marine AB in Sweden, has acquired the Finnish mobile satellite division from Sonera.
Fifth CG District Proposes RNA
The U.S. Coast Guard is proposing to establish a regulated navigation area (RNA) encompassing the entire Fifth Coast Guard District. The RNA is intended to provide for safety of life and property…
