Steering into the Future Aboard Lincoln Sea
Everyone knows everyone else's business in this industry, or at least they think they do, and certainly try to. Who owns this or is buying that is information as…
French to get EC Funds to Upgrade Fleet
The European Commission authorized a French aid scheme to promote inland waterway transport. The Commission agreed to a French aid scheme for inland waterway transport.
Tug escort requirements for Port Hueneme
The California Office of Spill Prevention and Response (OSPR) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding the tank vessel escort requirements for Port Hueneme.
GAO report – Smart Card Technology
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued a report on implementation of smart card technology by federal agencies. It discusses, among other things…
Ag Concerns Thwart Shipment
On Tuesday, August 31, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers at the Port of Sweetgrass, MT refused entry on a shipment of Chinese porcelain vases coming from…
Port Canaveral Remains Closed
As of 12:30 p.m. today, the Ports of Jacksonville, Fla., and Fernandina, Fla., as well as the intracoastal waterway, are now open to boat traffic. Port Canaveral…
Eight Rescued from Sinking Tug
A 128 ft. commercial tug working for British Aerospace, on contract to the Royal Navy, ran aground in the Hebrides on Tuesday, September 7. Stornoway Coastguard…
Canal Enhances Security with Nine New Boats
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has acquired nine new patrol boats – an investment to enhance security and safety at the Canal and to provide additional resources…
ATB New Construction and Retrofits Highlight Order Books for Southern Shipyards
Late last year was a high water mark of sorts in the Articulated Tug-Barge (ATB) business. In December, Crowley Maritime of Seattle, Wash. took delivery of their fourth ATB…
Conrad Aluminum to Deliver First Crew/Supply Boat
Conrad Industries, Morgan City, La. opened a crew/supply boat fabrication and repair facility in nearby Amelia, La. about a year ago. Since that time they have used…
New Costwise ATB Design from Ocean Tug & Barge Engineering
Claiming "an advancement in the art of tug and barge design," Ocean Tug & Barge Engineering (OT&B), Milford, Conn., has introduced a new ATB design "based on the…
DH Barge Construction Keeps Yards Humming
Shipyards in most major shipbuilding centers around the country are busy with double-hulled barge projects. The required phase out by OPA-90 regulations of single…
Designers Aim for More Flexibility, Efficiency and Multi-mission Capabilities
Four years into the new Millennium designers of workboats are incorporating new technologies and greater efficiencies into their designs to produce vessels that…
How to Indentify a Jones Act Seaman
By Jeffrey S. The maritime law community is awaiting the next pronouncement by the U.S. Supreme Court pertaining to the definition of a Jones Act seaman. In February…
AWO Pledges Support in I-40 Investigation
The American Waterways Operators (AWO) pledged as the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released the results of its investigation of the May 2002 I-40 bridge accident at Webbers Falls…
Canadian Towing Firm Refits with Cummins
"It is exciting to see our vessels coming and going through the harbor, I particularly enjoy that fact that we appear to be one of the busiest, and best looking fleets on the water…
Bottiglieri Group Reorganizes
The Bottiglieri group companies, Bottiglieri di Navigazione Spa, Bottigkieri Tankers Spa, Navimar Srl and Finship Srl have announced an internal reorganization.
MultiService Formed to Fulfill Maritime Security Needs
Multiservice Srl is a new company specializing in security especially maritime using highly qualified professionals. Staff include engineers and technicians with…
PMI to Hold First Emergency Shiphandling Course
Gregg Trunnell, Director of the Pacific Maritime Institute (PMI), announced that the Institute’s first Emergency Shiphandling course will take place from October…
Kvichak Delivers Savannah Pilot Boat
Carving a horizontal white line between the summer-blue Olympic mountains and the summer-blue waters of Puget Sound, the sleek blue-hulled boat skimmed at 29 knots.
