Maritime Security in U.S./Canada Boundary
The U.S. Coast Guard issued a Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) providing guidance with regard to maritime security compliance and enforcement in…
Container Barge Runs Aground
Coast Guard Marine Safety Office Jacksonville is overseeing response operations to the grounding of the 250-foot container barge, Guantanamo Bay Express, which was…
AIS: Electromagnetic Frequency ID
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is proposing to identify the electromagnetic spectrum that should be used for the maritime Automatic Identification System…
Conrad Industries Reports 3Q Results
Conrad Industries, Inc. reported a net loss of $1.2 million and loss per diluted share of $0.16 for the three months ended September 30, 2004 compared to a net loss of $827…
Kirby Case: An Expanded Analysis
Following is a more expanded analysis of the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision than the short summary provided yesterday. This analysis was prepared by Chester Hooper or Holland & Knight.
Iridium Approves WCC Comms Solutions
World Communication Center (WCC), a provider of worldwide satellite voice and data communications, announced that its MariTrack SSAS and ComCenter solutions have…
Shell Marine Products Wins MSC Contract
Shell Marine Products (US) Company (SMP) has been awarded a Department of Defense contract to support more than 150 government-owned ships in the U.S. Navy's Military…
AMFELS Wins $48.4M Repair Contracts
AMFELS, the US subsidiary of Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd (Keppel O&M) has clinched four contracts valued at S$80 million from repeat customers. Three contracts are for the repair of jackups…
MSE Enters LNG Repair Business
In line with the changing business pattern in the ship repair industry and new business opportunities in the fast growing fleet of lng carriers around the world…
Boxship Contracts Keep Coming
As Howe Robinson’s Container Index smashed through 1750 points this week, leading container carriers announced yet another round of new orders, leaving analysts…
ENSCO International Incorporated Announces Cash Dividend
regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.025 per share of ENSCO common stock. on November 30, 2004.
TOP Tankers Announces Completion of Follow-On Offering
underwriters to cover over-allotments. acquisition of five double-hull Suezmax tankers from an unrelated third party.
Kirby Case Expanded Analysis
On November 9, 2004, The Supreme Court of the United States decided Norfolk Southern Railway Co. v. James N. Kirby, Pty Ltd., docket No. 02¬1028 (Nov. 9, 2004).
ACMA, VT Halter Awarded NOAA Contract
Alan C. McClure Associates (ACMA) said that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) awarded ACMA and VT Halter Marine Phase II of a three-part contract that calls for the design…
U.S. SOLAS Working Group – meeting
The U.S. SOLAS Working Group on Stability and Load Lines and on Fishing Vessel Safety will meet in Washington, DC on December 1. Topics on the Agenda include subdivision…
LMRWSAC to Meet in New Orleans
The Lower Mississippi River Waterway Safety Advisory Committee (LMRWSAC), sponsored by the U.S. Coast Guard, will meet in New Orleans on November 16. Topics on the…
Dominion Cove Point LNG, LP – new storage tank
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a Notice stating that Dominion Cove Point LNG, LP filed a tariff to reflect that its new 850,000 barrel LNG…
U.S. Supreme Court upholds Himalaya Clause
In a unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the validity of the Himalaya Clause for in inland carrier. In the instant case, an Australian manufacturer…
Enzian Ships Get Complete Cargo Care Solution
Four 12,500 dwt/766 TEU multipurpose/container ships commissioned from Kyokuyo Shipyard in Japan by Switzerland-based Enzian Shipping are scheduled for delivery in 2005.
Trimaran Christened for Fred. Olsen S.A.
The newest and most significant vessel yet to arrive on the world fast ferry scene was christened Benchijigua Express in a ceremony at the yard of high speed ship builder Austal in Henderson…
