Oversight Hearing on Terrorism Risk Insurance Program
The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs conducted an oversight hearing on the terrorism risk insurance program. The Honorable Brian Roseboro…
Vessel Sanitation Program Meetings
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a Notice stating that it will conduct meetings in Ft. Lauderdale. On August 23-24, meetings will…
First Great Lakes Security Plan Approved
In accordance with the Maritime Transportation Security Act, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office Milwaukee has reviewed and approved the first facility security plan in the Great Lakes region.
Port Valdez and Valdez Narrows – security zones
The U.S. Coast Guard issued a temporary rule extending through October 31 its security zone encompassing the Trans-Alaska Pipeline (TAPS) Valdez Terminal Complex…
Century in, century out...
On Friday, April 30, 2004, the SUNY Maritime College Alumni Association distributed the first scholarship awards of it's second century. institutions, which is not…
Columbia Coastal Security Plan Approved
Columbia Coastal Transport, an East Coast container barge operator, said that its Vessel Security Plan was approved by the US Coast Guard.. This approval remains valid for five years…
Horizon Offshore Reports Barge Blaze
Horizon Offshore, Inc. reported that a fire broke out on one of its barges, the LB Gulf Horizon, while being towed approximately 400 miles off the coast of Georgia.
Port Everglades Names New Chief Harbormaster
Conrad Strong, an 18-year veteran at Broward County’s Port Everglades, has been named Chief Harbormaster beginning May 23, said Port Director Ken Krauter. The Harbormaster…
Towing Vessel Inspection Proposal Advances
A bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 30 that encompasses the policy provisions of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2005 legislative package…
