$179M in Port Grants Released
Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge announced $179,025,900 million dollars in Port Security Grants on December 10. The Port Security Grant Program provides…
Vessel Capsizes in Albany
A motor vessel capsized in the port of Albany NY yesterday as it was in the process of loading operations. the vessel. Unfortunately three crew members are still unaccounted for.
Coast Guard Rescues Injured Man from Fishing Vessel
A Coast Guard helicopter crew rescued a 40-year-old crewman suffering from a compound fracture and severe loss of blood aboard a fishing vessel one hundred and ten…
U.S. Ports Laud Additional Federal Security Grants
U.S. ports seeking federal grants for 1,065 security enhancement measures learned today that 442 of the plans will be funded. The news came as the Transportation…
Rickmers New Orleans Christened
specialist, was officially named in New Orleans, Louisiana on December 6. Orleans and wife of Mayor, C Ray Nagin. Director of Rickmers-Linie, hosted 200 guests who attended the celebration.
Georgia Port Funding Announced
Governor Sonny Perdue announced awarding $1.695 million in Port Security Grants to the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA). security enhancements for our ports," said Governor Sonny Perdue.
U.S./China Maritime Agreement Signed
The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) released the U.S./China Agreement on Maritime Transportation, signed yesterday. It also released the Memorandum of Consultations relating to the agreement.
Radix Marine Gains Competitive Advantage
Radix Marine, Inc., a marine vessel development company specializing in port and homeland security and defense initiatives, announced that it has signed a letter…
Public Hearing Held on AIS Requirements
The Coast Guard is seeking additional public input on expanding requirements for the Automated Identification System (AIS) at a public meeting. Currently, Coast…
Amended IMO Regulations Positive for Teekay
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has announced stricter regulations governing the tanker industry on a worldwide basis. The IMO regulations, scheduled to become effective April 5…
