Domestic Defense Bill Introduced
Senator Clinton (D-NY) introduced the Domestic Defense Fund Act of 2004 (S. 2021) to provide for a domestic defense fund to improve the Nation's homeland defense, and for other purposes.
Seaport Security Bill Introduced
Representative Millender-McDonald (D-CA) introduced the United States Seaport Multiyear Security Enhancement Act (H.R. 3712) to improve seaport security. If enacted…
Senator Clinton Opposes Seaway Expansion
Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton called on President Bush to abandon a Corps of Engineers study that could lead to what is being called a costly and environmentally harmful expansion of the St.
Hollings Secures $29.5 Million for Port
U.S. Sen. Fritz Hollings announced today that he has secured a total of $29.5 million for port security efforts at the Port of Charleston as part of the fiscal year 2004 Omnibus Appropriations bill.
HazMat Response Handbook Available
The U.S. Coast Guard released its Hazardous Materials Response Special Teams Capabilities and Contact Handbook. The thick document provides guidance on occupational health and safety…
Optional rider for proof of additional NVOCC financial responsibility
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would, if adopted, provide for an optional rider for proof of additional…
RIB Tender
commercial gasoline engines and one (1) trailer. Operations on inland waters.
Patrol Boat Tender
Experimental Test Range. capabilities.
MCA Responds to Vessel Fire
The UK Maritime and Coast Guard Agency (MCA) have responded to a vessel fire off the coast of Ramsgate. Dover Coastguard was informed that the vessel, Sea Riss,…
A&B Names Names New Execs
Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. announced number of key executive promotions, effective February 9. Christopher J. Benjamin will be promoted to vice president and chief financial officer…
IEEE Conference to be Held in April
The IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) will host their next conference on Technologies for Homeland Security on April 21st and 22nd of 2004.
ITS Back in the U.S.
The trade fair element of the eighteenth International Tug & Salvage Convention & Exhibition, (ITS) being held at the Bal Harbour Beach Resort in Miami from 26th-30th April 2004…
California Raises Ballast Water Fee
The California State Lands Commission (SLC) issued a Letter to Interested Parties stating that the ballast water fee for vessels arriving in California will be increased…
SES Use On Vessels
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on procedures to govern use of satellite earth stations on board vessels…
Ballast Water Management Discussion
The Shipping Coordinating Committee, sponsored by the U.S. State Department, will meet in Washington, DC on February 3, 2004 to prepare for the upcoming Diplomatic…
FMC Seeks Comment on China Matter
FMC considered the petitions of three Chinese controlled carriers for relief from the 30-day waiting requirement for reduction of tariff rates of the Controlled Carrier Act (Petition Nos.
Boatracs Joins Port Security Test
Boatracs, the premier provider of wireless maritime information solutions, recently participated in a maritime security exercise co-sponsored by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)…
WTO Cites Security as Potential Trade Barrier Concern
The United States has overcome several shocks since its last Trade Policy Review in 2001, helped by the contribution of its open and transparent trade regime to the highly efficient U.S.
Dubai Tanker Event to be March 28-31
The Middle East has always been an important region for the tanker industry. Underpinned by strong oil prices, a recovering world economy and prospects of Iraqi reconstruction…
Northern Canyon Completes Gunnison Spar Contract
In November, Canyon Offshore Inc., a subsidiary of Cal Dive International mobilized the M/V Northern Canyon with two 2,500-m rated Triton XLS systems on board,…
