Liberia Signs Agreement with U.S. to Suppress WMD Proliferation by Sea
materials carried on vessels. the spread of illegal weapons of mass destruction. importance of the Registry. ships flying the Liberian flag. Liberia. the owners who use the Liberian Registry.
Navigating the FMC Regulations
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued a Notice stating that it will host a seminar in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico on March 9, 2004 providing an overview of the responsibilities of vessel operators…
Homeland Security Science & Tech. Meeting Scheduled
The Homeland Security Science & Technology Advisory Committee, sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security, will meet in Potomac, Md. on February 26-27, 2004 in a partially closed session.
Knightsbridge Secures Charters for Two Vessels
Knightsbridge Tankers Limited announced it has secured medium-term time charter contracts for two of the company's five very large crude carriers (VLCCs). The Company…
Trico Announces Completion of New Senior Secured Credit Facility
Trico Marine Services, Inc. refinancing of its existing U.S. revolving credit facility ("U.S. Facility"). The Company refinanced the U.S. add operating flexibility.
Rapp Hydema Seattle Expands Yard
Rapp Hydema U.S. has begun a major expansion of its industrial yard in Seattle, increasing its yard size by some 2700 sq. ft. Owing to a substantial equipment inventory…
Royal Olympic Cruises Awaits Greek Court Decision
Royal Olympic Cruise Lines Inc. announced today that the Greek Court administrating the Section 45 proceeding regarding its subsidiaries is expected to issue a decision in the next few days.
Coast Guard Terminates Voyage of Fishing Vessel
Coast Guard Station Quillayute River boarding officers terminated the voyage of the fishing vessel Yun Ye Sunday evening due to flooding. Boarding officers found…
Cargo Traffic up at Port of Algeciras Bay
The Port of Algeciras Bay handled a total Cargo Throughput volume of 60.8 million tonnes (+ 10.06%) in 2003 – double the figure of a decade ago. As for the evolution…
Senator Murray Blasts Bush's Security Funding
Our nation’s ports are an essential component of our economic infrastructure, and they represent one of our greatest vulnerabilities, but the Administration’s budget…
Security Regs Will Impact the Bottom Line
The North of England P&I club has warned its members this week that the International Maritime Organization's new ship-security rules could have a significant impact…
LNG Safety Agreement Established
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Coast Guard and Department of Transportation announced an interagency agreement to provide for the comprehensive and coordinated…
Guarding American Trade Enterprises (GATE) Act
Representative Sanchez (D-CA) introduced a bill (H.R. 3788) to amend title 46, United States Code, to modify requirements applicable to the National Maritime Transportation…
LISCR Welcomes International Support for Liberia's Recovery
nations - for the reconstruction of Liberia. over the next two years. demonstrate international solidarity with Liberia at a decisive moment. peace and well-being throughout West Africa.
ACP Inaugurates Launch
On January 27, 2004, in a formal ceremony at the Industrial Shipyard Division, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) inaugurated the first ship - an aluminum launch…
MTU Engines for Navy Boats
Israel, Ministry of Defense, under the Foreign Military Sales Program. Work will be performed in Detroit, Mich., and is expected to be completed by November 2004.
Chemoil Files Suit Against STUSCO
Chemoil Corporation announced today that it has filed suit against Shell Trading US Co. (STUSCO) in the Federal Courts of the Southern District of Texas in connection with certain acidic products…
'New' Costa Victoria Due in Savona
Costa Victoria, renovated thanks to the installation of panorama verandas in 242 cabins and 4 minisuites, will be premiered in front of 400 travel agents coming…
Renovated Costa Victoria Due in Savona
Costa Victoria, renovated thanks to the installation of panorama verandas in 242 cabins and 4 minisuites, will be premiered in front of 400 travel agents coming…
TEN Orders1A Ice-Class Suezmaxes
Tsakos Energy Navigation Limited (TEN) announced that it has ordered two suezmax, double hull, 1A ice-class tankers, with carrying capacity of 162,400 dwt each.
