Treasury extends TRIA “Make Available” provision
The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued a Press Release stating that it is extending through 2005 the “make available” provision of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA).
FERC authorizes Freeport LNG project
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued an Order granting authorization for construction and operation of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal on Quintana Island…
HazMat Tranport Regs: Harmonization Internationally
The Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA) issued an amendment to a prior rule on harmonization of its hazardous materials (HazMat) transportation regulations…
Ridge Addresses Port Security
New security measures are being implemented across the United States providing for safer ports in America, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge announced today.
Port Makes Stategic Land Purchase
Inland Rivers Marine Terminal. 5,000 linear feet of water frontage on the U.S. Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. The land was purchased from 11 heirs of the Hummel estate.
Marlink Debuts Online Tools to Control Costs
Marlink unveiled new cost-saving enhancements to its industry-leading account management tool, MarlinkOnline, available exclusively to Marlink customers. MarlinkOnline…
Whittel Criticizes Port Security
Robert Whittel expressed his serious concern that, with only two weeks until the International Ship and Port Security (ISPS) code goes into effect, most American…
EnerSea Advances CNG Projects
EnerSea Transport LLC (EnerSea) is advancing its efforts into the next phase of two international gas development and import project proposals for the Philippines…
Stratos Debuts MPDS for Fleet F33
Stratos Global Corp. announced the availability of Mobile Packet Data Service (MPDS) for Inmarsat Fleet F33, bringing the benefits of always-on connectivity and…
Moody's affirms General Maritime's Ratings
Moody's Investors Service has confirmed the debt ratings of General Maritime Corporation ("General Maritime"), completing a review for possible downgrade that was initiated on March 29, 2004.
Carrier Steam Turbine Contract Awarded
DRS Technologies, Inc. has been awarded a contract to continue to design advanced propulsion steam turbines for the U.S. Navy's next-generation CVN-78 class of aircraft carriers.
Congressman Hunter Wins Bateman Award
The American Shipbuilding Association (ASA) announced on June 21, 2004 that Congressman Duncan Hunter (R-CA) would be the 2004 recipient of the Herbert H. Bateman Award.
IMO Waves the Flag about Shipping
It is time to promote the image of shipping, IMO Secretary-General Mr. Efthimios Mitropoulos said on Monday (21 June), as he received on behalf of IMO the gift of…
Ensure Strategic Shipping Lanes are Secure
IMO Secretary-General Mr. Efthimios Mitropoulos has stressed the importance of ensuring that strategically important international shipping lanes are protected from…
US Navy Orders Gavia AUV
The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Centre (SPAWAR), San Diego has placed its initial order for a Gavia AUV for testing in mine countermeasures (MCM) applications…
USS George Washington Contract Awarded
Northrop Grumman Corporation was awarded a $35.6 million contract from the U.S. Washington (CVN 73). 2005 at the Newport News shipyard. an existing contract awarded last December. Newport News.
Avik Joins Petroleum Services Fleet in Alaska
transportation and distribution fleet. Industries in Anacortes, Wash. into service in Alaska. operations. operations. generating 1,350 HP. Alaska where shallow water…
Austal Delivers for U.S.
The new Austal Auto Express 58 catamaran “Lake Express” entered service on June 1. Operating between Milwaukee, Wis., and Muskegon, Mich., “Lake Express” provides…
CSR to UN: Halt Criminalization of Ship Crews
Douglas B. incidents. seafarers where no criminal culpability exists. available scapegoats," said Mr. Stevenson. counter-productive to marine safety and pollution prevention.
Rickmers-Linie Secures Tonnage
monthly liner service from Europe to the Middle East and India. All three vessels are now being renamed whilst being drydocked in Shanghai. Mumbai and Leon will become Rickmers Chennai.
