Corps of Engineers Civil Penalties Rise
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is adjusting its civil penalty rules to account for inflation. Effective July 26, the maximum Class I civil penalty that the agency…
Pacific Energy Marine Terminal – Draft EIS
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued a Notice stating that it intends to prepare a draft supplemental environmental impact statement (EIS) relating to the proposal…
Compass Port LNG DWP – Enviro Statement
The U.S. Coast Guard and the Maritime Administration (MARAD) issued a Notice announcing availability of the draft environmental impact statement for the proposed…
Gulf Landing LNG DWP – Enviro Statement
The U.S. Coast Guard and the Maritime Administration (MARAD) issued a Notice announcing availability of the draft environmental impact statement for the proposed…
Delaware Bay – Security Zone Proposed
The U.S. Coast Guard is proposing to establish a security zone around escorted passenger vessels operating on waters of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal, the Delaware River…
Yunta Awarded the 2003 Thomas Crowley Trophy
Nelly Yunta, regional sales manager for Crowley's liner services group in Miami, was awarded the 2003 Thomas Crowley Trophy, Crowley Maritime Corporation's highest honor…
Agreement on funding Rotterdam port expansion
The State, the municipality of Rotterdam and Port of Rotterdam have today concluded an agreement on financing for the construction of Maasvlakte 2, the plan to expand the port of Rotterdam.
ISPS Implementation: IMO Notes Continued Improvement
The latest ISPS Code implementation figures show a steady improvement, IMO Secretary-General Mr. Efthimios Mitropoulos said on Friday (25 June). “The figures released…
Del Monte Reefer Headed in for Fix
Philippines-based Keppel Cebu Shipyard, part of Singapore’s Keppel Offshore & Marine, has secured the drydocking and repair contract for Del Monte’s 7,079 dwt reefer Lerida Carrier.
Moody’s Confirms General Maritime Rating
Moody's Investors Service has confirmed the debt ratings of General Maritime Corporation, completing a review for possible downgrade that was initiated on March 29, 2004.
Domiat Salvage Completed
Multraship Salvage has just completed the successful salvage of the 38,391dwt bulk carrier Domiat which ran aground near Copenhagen at the beginning of June this year.
FPSO Conversion Begins in Brazil
In working on what is claimed to be the largest and most complex offshore conversion project undertaken to date in Brazil, the conversion of the FPSO P-48 (formerly the VLCC Stena Concordia)…
July 1: The Time is Now
As maritime regulators in various countries prepare to implement the ISPS Code rigorously, with effect from next Thursday, analysts are watching shipping security developments closely.
Rolls-Royce Appoints New President, Defense North America
Rolls-Royce announced the appointment of Dennis J. Jarvi as President, Defense North America. He will join the company on July 12 and will lead the company's defense business in North America…
Offshore Patrol Craft Program Advanced
The U.S. Coast Guard and Integrated Coast Guard Systems (ICGS) announced that preliminary design and final requirements work will commence immediately on the new Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) program.
USCG Deepwater Contract Accelerates OPC Program
The U.S. Coast Guard and Integrated Coast Guard Systems (ICGS) announced that preliminary design and final requirements work will commence immediately on the new Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) program.
Teekay, Boeing To Test High-Speed Internet @ Sea
Connexion by Boeing, a business unit of The Boeing Company, and Teekay Shipping Corporation signed an agreement to launch a maritime trial of the Connexion by Boeing…
Joint-Venture Tank Terminal in China
Odfjell signed a joint-venture agreement with the Garson Group of China to build a tank terminal in Jiangyin in China. The signing took place in Bergen, Norway with…
Joint Tanker Project Common Rules Draft Released
The Joint Tanker Project (JTP) team of Lloyd’s Register, ABS and DNV has delivered draft common Rules for oil tankers, equal to or greater than 150 metres in length…
Former Navy Chief Joins Austal
The former Chief of the Royal Australian Navy, Vice Admiral (Rtd) David Shackleton AO, has joined Australian shipbuilder Austal as an advisor. Austal Executive Chairman…
