This Day in Naval History - July 20
1846 - First visit of U.S. warships (USS Columbus and USS Vincennes) to Japan is unsuccessful in negotiating a treaty. 1960 - In first launch of Polaris missile…
High Speed Vessel Shows RIMPAC the Future
The Navy's newest experimental ship sailed into Pearl Harbor July 5 to participate in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004 exercise. Of the 40 ships in RIMPAC, this ship stands out as unique.
DOT: New Initiative for Loan and Credit Programs
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced the establishment of a department-wide Credit Council to enhance oversight and management of the Department’s direct…
Multraship Completes Danish Salvage
Multraship Salvage has completed another salvage of a vessel grounded in the shallows of the Danish Great Belt. The Bulgarian-flag 38,511 dwt bulker Petimata OT…
Shipyard Responsible For Poor Construction
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York ruled that a shipyard is responsible under products liability for poor construction. In the instant case…
Text of Extremely Hazardous Materials Transportation Security bill
Text of H.R. 4824 – the Extremely Hazardous Materials Transportation Security Act of 2004 – has been posted on the Internet. This bill, if enacted, would require…
Text of Essential Waterways Operations and Maintenance Bill
Text of H.R. 4819 – the Essential Waterways Operations and Maintenance Act of 2004 – has been posted on the Internet. This bill, if enacted, would make available…
Gaming Boat Detained for Safety Violations
The Coast Guard Marine Safety Detachment has issued a captain of the port order to the Sterling Casino Liner, Ambassador II, and detained the vessel in the Port…
Protocol Proposed to Netherlands-U.S. Tax Treaty
President Bush sent a Message to the U.S. Senate transmitting for advice and consent to ratification a Protocol that would, if adopted, modify the Netherlands-U.S. Tax Treaty.
Bisso Completes Mad Dog Lift
Bisso Marine Company, Inc. heavy lift crews recently loaded out a 620 ton booster compression module for the Mad Dog project for British Petroleum. The lift was…
Port Security Grant for R&D
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) awarded $1.62 million for research and development (R&D) of port security enhancements. The award is for development…
Suisun Bay – Security Zone Proposed
The U.S. Coast Guard proposes to establish security zones in the waters adjacent to the three piers of the Military Ocean Terminal Concord (MOTCO), formerly the Naval Weapons Center Concord…
Cape Fear River – Security Zone
The U.S. Coast Guard established a temporary security zone at the North Carolina State Pier Authority (NCSPA), Wilmington, to include portions of the Cape Fear River and Eagle Island.
