Accumulated Time Off Pay System Upheld
In an unpublished decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit upheld the validity of the accumulated time off (ATO) pay system. In the instant case…
Remarks by Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge
Good morning. Thank you, Governor, for that warm introduction. I appreciate your kind words. And I want to thank everyone here today for the commitment you have…
Immigration Ops Nets 14 Illegals in Port of Tampa
Paul I. Perez, U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida, Steven J Trent, Special Agent-in-Charge, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Frank Cioffi…
CP Ships 3Q Results
CP Ships Limited today announced unaudited operating income for third quarter 2004 of $41 million, up from restated $38 million operating income in third quarter 2003.
Titan Saves Container Barge from Rocks
The 6,000 ton container barge Guantanamo Bay Express, departed Jacksonville, Florida at around midnight on November 12th under tow of the US flag SPENCE on her…
Navy to Christen New Guided Missile Destroyer Bainbridge
The newest Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer, Bainbridge (DDG 96) was christened on Nov. 13 at Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine. John Young will deliver the ceremony's principal address.
Houston Ship Channel Celebrates 90th Birthday
With the push-button firing of a canon triggered at the White House by President Woodrow Wilson, the Houston Ship Channel was officially opened for commercial vessel transit operations on November 10…
ASA Passes Key Initiatives
-- ASA will work to help the U.S. Coast Guard review its current list of Salvage, Firefighting and Lightering contractors that provide service in response to the requirements of OPA-90.
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.
