Hong Kong Central Harbor Dredging
The Hong Kong Marine Department issued a Notice stating that dredging, reclamation, drilling, piling, and seawall construction will be ongoing in the Central Harbor for the next six (6) months.
Wind Gust Proves Fatal
The New Zealand Maritime Safety Authority (MSA) issued a Media Release stating that its investigation into the accident that resulted in the death of a stevedore…
Bow Mariner Salvage Operation Ends
The operation to locate and recover the missing crew from the Bow Mariner and remove fuel oil ended Friday, March 26, with the approval of the Coast Guard. The salvage…
GL Gets Greek Authority
Germanischer Lloyd has been granted full authorization by the Greek maritime administration with immediate effect. The authorization enables the classification society to perform…
Submarine Contract Modification
$110,872,004 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-03-C-2102) for execution of USS Springfield (SSN 761) depot modernization period. Work will be performed in Groton, Conn.
Transas Chosen for Ferry Newbuilds
Transas signed a contract with Uljanik shipyard, Croatia, to equip four ferry new buildings with its onboard navigation systems. The contract will be implemented…
Implementation of Panama Canal ADCS
The Panama Canal Authority issued an Advisory providing further details regarding the upcoming implementation of the Automated Data Collection System (ADCS) for ships transiting the Canal.
Implementation of Panama Canal ADCS
The Panama Canal Authority issued an Advisory providing further details regarding the upcoming implementation of the Automated Data Collection System (ADCS) for ships transiting the Canal.
Crewmember Ruling Handed Down
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit ruled that a crewmember who, at the direction of his supervisor, violates a Coast Guard regulation and later quits…
Seaport Security Bill Introduced
Senator Boxer (D-CA) introduced the United States Seaport Multiyear Security Enhancement Act (S. 2240) to improve seaport security. The measure, if enacted, would…
Lower Mississippi Exclusive Tug Franchise Ruling
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued an Order stating that the ALJ is recommending that the Commission approve settlement of allegations against Cargill…
St. Lawrence Seaway Opens
The Montreal/Lake Ontario section of the St. Lawrence Seaway officially opened today with the transit of the M/V Halifax at the St. Lambert Lock. Destined for Toledo…
Cargo Ship Grounds Off Florida
Coast Guard Marine Safety Office and Group Miami are overseeing response operations to the grounding of the 544-foot cargo ship Eastwind, which was attempting to enter Port Everglades, Fla.
Exoneration from Liability versus Saving to Suitors
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled that a vessel owner filing a federal action for exoneration from or limitation of liability cannot prevent…
Ballast Water Management Hearing Held
On March 25, the Subcommittees on Coast Guard & Maritime Transportation and on Water Resources & Environment of the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure…
Ocean Policy Comments Sought
Today, the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy announced that the comment period for its Preliminary Report will run from April 20 to May 21, 2004. Comments on the Preliminary…
Vessel Sanitation Program Meeting
The National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH) of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will host a meeting in Ft. Lauderdale on April 27…
Izar Launches Faroe Island Ferry
IZAR San Fernando Shipyard recently celebrated the launching of the Ropax ferry for the Ministry of Trade and Industry of the Faroe Island, that will be operated by Strandfaraskip Landsins.
Stolt-Nielsen S.A. Announces Bond Issue
Stolt-Nielsen S.A. issue new senior five-year unsecured bonds with a term from April 15, 2004 to April 15, 2009. fixed yearly coupon of 8.75%. of NOK 1 billion.
Iridium Debuts Global Sat Fax, Enhanced Messaging
Iridium Satellite LLC announced the launch of a new satellite fax service that will permit subscribers to send and receive faxes from any location in the world directly…
