Royal P&O Nedlloyd Appoints CFO
Following the completion on April 16 of the listing of Royal P&O Nedlloyd on the Euronext stock market in Amsterdam, the company nominated David Robbie (40) as Chief…
Postponement of Panama Canal Locks Lane Outage
The Panama Canal Authority issued an Advisory stating that the outage at Miraflores Locks (originally scheduled for April 21-24) has been postponed. The outage is…
Personal jurisdiction, Venue, Insurance, Co-insurance, Salvage, and Subrogation
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a long decision regarding a lengthy and complicated litigation involving personal jurisdiction, venue, cargo insurance…
Cargo Damage Ruling Issued
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit ruled that the $500 per package limitation in the Carriage of Goods at Sea Act (COGSA) applies during restowage of cargo at intermediate ports…
Shipyard Counter-claim Not Nullified by Insurance
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled that the counter-claim of a shipyard defending an allegation of poor workmanship is not nullified by a provision…
FMC Issues Clarifications on Chinese Carriers
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued clarifications regarding its recent action on petitions filed by three Chinese controlled carriers. The actions make…
Crew Boat Delivered to Maryland Environmental
SeaArk Marine and Alan C. McClure Associates (ACMA) teamed to design, build and deliver a customized crew boat to Maryland Environmental Services. The 48-ft. Dauntless…
P&O Nedlloyd Reverse Listing Finished
Royal P&O Nedlloyd has taken full ownership of P&O Nedlloyd which has effectively become independently listed on the Euronext stock market in Amsterdam. This marks…
Shipping Company Pleads Guilty
MARMARAS NAVIGATION LTD, a Greek operator of a fleet of ocean going vessels transporting products around the world, recently plead guilty to a felony violation of…
CA Restricted Areas Amended
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers amended its regulations establishing restricted areas in waters of three in California. Vessels and persons are prohibited from…
Security fit for Queens
The U.S. Coast Guard is establishing security zones 150 yards in radius around the cruise ships Queen Mary 2 and Queen Elizabeth 2 during the former ship’s inaugural visit to New York Harbor.
USCG Preps for July 1 Security Deadline
The U.S. and vessels around the world. A new international code and U.S. industry from terrorist attacks. cargo, and vehicles. Under the U.S. must implement the new security measures by July 1.
Atlantic Marine Expanding Its Rig Repair Capabilities
Atlantic Marine, Inc. has acquired a heavy lift barge, and it is located at its new home on Pinto Island here at the Port of Mobile on the Gulf of Mexico. The barge…
Smiths Group Expands Security Presence
Buys US hazardous material detection specialist for $75M Smiths Group is acquiring the business and assets of SensIR Technologies LLC, a manufacturer of infrared-based analysers…
Gladding-Hearn Starts Construction of New Incat
Bay State Cruise Company ordered a 149 passenger high-speed ferry from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation, for service between Boston and Provincetown, Massachusetts.
USCG to Start International Port Security Visits
The U.S. world. this summer and fall. on overseas trade," said Adm. Thomas H. Collins, commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard. 2002 that will enter into full force on July 1. nations.
KISS: A Success for Schat-Harding
Schat-Harding has seen offshore sector business boom on the back of a hundred new KISS systems ordered for projects world wide. Examples of recent contracts include…
Singapore Qualifies for Qualship 21
The Singapore Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) issued a Circular stating that Singapore has met the flag state qualifying criteria of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Qualship 21 program.
Australia Arrests Ship's Master
Australian Federal Police (AFP) agents have arrested a ships Master in Gladstone following allegations that he had operated a ship in a protected zone within the Great Barrier Reef.
Ruling on Permanently Moored Dockside Casino
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit ruled that, for purposes of the Jones Act, a permanently moored dockside casino is not a vessel in navigation and…
