CSR Protests New Rule that Further Erodes Shore Leave in U.S. Ports
U.S. State Department. States. In December 2002, the U.S. eliminate crew list visas. said Mr. Douglas B. Stevenson, Esq. Rights. International Labor Organization on the identity card issue," said Mr.
Lubmarine Warning on High Sulphur Fuels
ship operators need to remain vigilant when dealing with high sulphur fuels. sulphur fuels will have on engine lubrication. climbing. says Ouvrier-Buffet. the right…
FMC Petition Filed by SINOTRANS
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued a Notice stating that Sinotrans Container Lines Co., Ltd. (SINOTRANS) has petitioned for a limited exemption from the…
IMO Secretary-General Addresses MEPC Meeting
The IMO issued a summarized the address made by IMO Secretary-General William O'Neil at the commencement of the 49th session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC).
Anil Raj Leaves Top Spot at VT Halter
Anil Raj has resigned as president and COO of VT Halter Marine. According to Boyd King, the company's CEO, Raj has parted company with the firm to pursue other opportunities.
Coast Guard Rescues 2 Near Sabine, Texas
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued two men after their boat sank about 5 miles off the Sabine Pass Jetties in Sabine, Texas, early this morning. The two shrimp fishermen from Houma…
Stelmar Shipping Announces 18-Month Time Charter With ChevronTexaco
Stelmar Shipping Ltd. today announced that it has signed an 18-month time charter contract for the Rimar, a 1998 double-hull Handymax tanker. The time charter is…
Battleship New Jersey Appoints New Trustees
The Home Port Alliance for the USS New Jersey, America's most decorated battleship, together with Troy Collins, CEO of the Battleship New Jersey Museum & Memorial…
SENESCO Performs Facelift on NOAA’s Albatross IV
Most research ships don’t live to see their 40’s, and to approach 50 is almost unheard-of. But the Albatross IV is quite an exception to this maritime rule. Today…
FMC ALJ Assesses $7.9M Penalty
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) released an Initial Decision of the Administrative Law Judge issuing a cease and desist order and assessing a civil penalty in the amount of $7…
Cruise Ship Damaged, Temporary Repairs Made
The U.S. Coast Guard issued a News Release
Hearing on Marine Mammal Protection Act
The Senate Commerce Committee has scheduled a Hearing
UK Port Waste Reception Facilities
The UK Department for Transport released the Responses to Consultation
MV Manukai Christened in Philadelphia
Matson Navigation Company, Inc.’s (Matson) new containership MV Manukai was christened today by Margaret Inouye, wife of Senator Daniel K. Inouye of Hawaii, at a…
Marine Salvage Forum to be Held in New Orleans
The U.S. Firefighting Awareness Forum July 15 - 16, from 8 a.m. Delgado Community College City Park campus. concerning marine salvage and firefighting efforts. event of a marine casualty.
The London Club Announces Increased Free Reserves
position. Free reserves increased to USD82.7m. industry in recent years. calls and premiums due from Members at the year-end. has the lowest year-end debtors in the International Group.
Amphibious Ship San Antonio to be Christened
The lead ship of the Navy’s newest class of amphibious warship, San Antonio (LPD 17), will be christened during ceremonies July 19 at Northrop Grumman Ship Systems Avondale Operations in New Orleans.
GD Awarded $7M Contract to Plan Submarine Maintenance
The U.S. maintenance, repair and alterations on the USS Augusta (SSN-710). Boat is a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics. -- will be completed at Electric Boat from Nov. 2004.
U.S. Navy Selects Northrop Grumman to Provide Next Generation C4ISR Systems Development
advanced technologies for the U.S. computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems. operations during network-centric warfare. Warfare (SPAWAR) Systems Center…
USS Ronald Reagan Commissioned in Norfolk
The Navy’s newest and most sophisticated nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), was commissioned July 12, 2003 at the Norfolk Naval Station in Norfolk, Va.
