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…
Schat-Harding Books Strong Year
Schat-Harding, a maker of lifeboats and davits, reported a strong orderbook in the third quarter of 2004, with orders totaling $16 million booked, driven by strong demand from passenger ships…
MSI Trains Evergreen Marine Instructors
The Director of MarineSafety International's San Diego learning and research center, David Ramsey, recently conducted Bridge Resource Management and Train the Trainer…
Navy Energy Conservation Awards Announced
The Secretary of the Navy has presented the Energy Conservation (ENCON) Awards for FY2003 in ceremonies conducted at the Navy Memorial in Washington, DC. These award…
Clausen to Head V.Ships Danish Office
In a move to expand the group’s range of financial services, V.Ships has appointed Jesper Clausen as Managing Director of V.Ships Denmark. V.Ships Denmark, forms a part of V.Investments…
Seacraft Delivers 140-ft. Aluminum Crewboat
Seacraft Shipyard Corporation of Amelia, La., delivered M/V Contender, a 140-ft. aluminum oilfield crewboat. M/V Contender represents the new generation of aluminum oilfield crewboat…
MAN B&W Adds Vietnam Licensee
At a ceremony in Hanoi on November 8, 2004, a "Licence and Co-operation Agreement" was signed by Vietnam Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (Vinashin) and MAN B&W Diesel A/S, Denmark.
Nantucket Sound Cape Wind Energy Project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) with regard to the proposed Cape Wind Energy Project on Horseshoe Shoal in Nantucket Sound.
Chao Phraya Express Boat Company: Wood Still The Best
Among the world’s great commuter boats, the fleet of the Chao Phraya Express Boat Company holds a particular place. Not only for its singular success in moving large…
Dalco Passage Spill
The Washington State Department of Ecology established an Internet site regarding the Dalco Passage oil spill. On October 14, approximately 1,000 gallons of oil…
Master Charged with Operating Ship While Intoxicated
The Greek master of a commercial ship pleaded guilty and was charged Thursday with operating his vessel while intoxicated. Nikolaos Zografos was charged before a U.S.
Tug & Barge Puncture Cruise Ship Hull
Coast Guard marine safety inspectors from Sector Key West, are investigating a collision between a cruise ship and a tug and barge this morning in the vicinity of the Hilton pier in Key West, Fla.
Freighter Collides with Offshore Platform
Crewmembers from Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Galveston are investigating the early morning collision of an outbound freighter and an offshore platform located…