Location is determined at time of injury
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled that, in a case brought under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA), the status of the…
Mariner fails again to establish personal jurisdiction
In an unpublished decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit ruled that plaintiff mooring master failed to prove the court had personal jurisdiction…
Port Security Bill Unanimously Passes Senate
Senator Hollings' port security bill, which puts into action transportation recommendations from the 9-11 Commission Report, passed the Senate last night and now…
NOAA: Lectures on Noise & Marine Mammals
The Commerce Department’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Marine Fisheries Service and scientists from various academic institutions are…
Arrests Made in Illegal Dumping Case
The captain and two crew members on the M/V Katerina, a 16,320-ton cargo ship that arrived at the Port of Long Beach on September 10, were arrested this morning…
New York Barge Rate Increase
Given the recent tariff increase by bunker barge operators in New York, Chemoil advises that it will begin charging the following rates for any deliveries on or after Oct 15, 2004.
Hearing on U.S. Ocean Policy
The Senate Commerce Committee conducted a Hearing on the newly-released report on U.S. ocean policy. The testimony of all the witnesses, except for that of Admiral James Watkins…
Maritime Security Enforcement Forum
USCG Marine Safety Office (MSO) Puget Sound will conduct a maritime transportation security enforcement forum in Seattle on October 14. Topics on the agenda include facility security…
New Debis Clearing Vessel Design
Alan C. McClure Associates (ACMA) completed its contract from the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (GBRA) to design and supervise the construction of a 32-ft. barge…
Fortress to Acquire Stelmar Shipping Ltd.
Stelmar Shipping Ltd. announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously approved a definitive agreement for Stelmar to be acquired by affiliates of Fortress…
Flensburger Wins Canadian Ferry Contract
A contract to build three double-ended RoRo Ferries for the Canadian Shipping Company British Columbia Ferry Services Inc. has been won by Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft.
Bollinger Delivers OSV for L&M Bo-Truc
Cheramie Botruc 38, Bollinger Shipyards latest new 191-foot platform supply boat that meets all new regulatory requirements including DPS1 and is under 200 gross tons. Bollinger Shipyards, Inc.
Conrad Industries Announces Addition to Backlog
Conrad Industries, Inc. announced the award of a $5.6 million contract to build a 95' x 30' x 12'9" Fish Stocking and Assessment Vessel for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife…
Maritrans Comments on Impact of Three Storms
Maritrans Inc., announced that following Hurricane Ivan, the Company's fleet is operating under regular conditions and servicing ports in both the Southeast and Northeast.
GlobalSantaFe Worldwide SCORE Takes Downward Turn
Worldwide oil and gas drilling contractor GlobalSantaFe Corporation reported that the company's worldwide SCORE, or Summary of Current Offshore Rig Economics, for…
Trico Marine Services Receives Notice of Default and Guarantee Demand
Trico Marine Services, Inc. announced the issuance of a notice of default and guarantee demand by Bear Stearns Corporate Lending Inc. ("Bear Stearns"). Bear Stearns…
An Ocean Blueprint for the 21st Century
The U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy released its final report - An Ocean Blueprint for the 21st Century. The 610-page report recommends establishment of a comprehensive and coordinated U.S.
Ship Repair To Assess New Era
innovations, shipyard practice and legal issues. shipyard safety on November 26. its home city and leading overseas repair centres. Group, Izar, Remontowa, Westfalia Separator…
HOS Reports No Adverse Impact From Storms
Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. announced that it has experienced no lost revenue or damage to its vessels related to Hurricane Ivan that swept through the Gulf…
EuroNav Demerger OK’d
The board of directors approved the proposal to demerge the crude oil shipping activities. For this purpose a demerger proposal will be deposited with the Registry…
