Government Update: U.S. Manifest Presentation Requirements
By Dennis L. The United States, like all other nations, has required from its founding that manifests of imported cargo be filed with its Customs agency. Traditionally…
Maritime Security: Port Pile Up?
There are less than three months until July 1 ... Do you know where your International Ship Security Certificate (ISSC) is? If not, you are in grave danger of having…
New & Notable: Bollinger Launches Innovative OSV Hull
Bollinger Shipyards, Inc., Lockport, La., has added another new design to its list of "less is more" offshore service vessels (OSV) that have cargo carrying capacities…
New & Notable: Meyer Werft Delivers New RoRo-Cruise Ferry
Meyer Werft marked its re-entrance into the international ferry business with the delivery of the 41,000-gt RoRo-cruise ferry Pont-Aven for Brittany Ferries. In summer…
News: Vessels
On March 30, 2004, the parbuckling of MV Rocknes in Agotnes, Norway, was completed by SMIT Salvage. After two months of preparations, a two-day-long unique operation…
Editorial: When Up is Down, is Down Up?
As editors, much of our time is spent reading and evaluating, examining a wealth of information to help us determine in which direction particular market segments are heading…
Canadian Security Regs Tightened
Proposed amendments to the Marine Transportation Security Regulations that strengthen security requirements for vessels, marine facilities and ports were announced by Transport Minister Tony Valeri.
Singapore Modifies Notification of Arrivals
The Singapore Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) issued a Circular stating that, effective immediately, vessels of 300 GT or more and tugs engaged in towing or pushing…
Senate Commerce Committee – Executive Session
The Senate Commerce Committee will meet in Executive Session on April 8, 2004. Among other things, the Committee will consider the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2004 (S. 2279).
Towboat Sinks, Blocks Matagorda Ship Channel
The 32-ft. tow boat Iron Ox sank April 4 during a storm in the Matagorda Ship Channel. The storm's winds averaged 40 to 50 knots with gusts up to 60. No one was hurt and pollution is minimal…
Damen Delivers Pair of Tugs
Damen Shipyards Gorinchem recently delivered a pair of Stan Tug 2608s – Ilha de Sao Luis and O Bravo (pictured) – in fulfilment of its contract with Adminstracao dos Portos…
Army Helos Makes History on Joint Venture
Two US Army Blackhawk helicopters created history recently with the first landings on board a US Army vessel since the Vietnam War. After a break of 30years, the…
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