Submission of Information Before Making Port
The IMO issued a Circular providing guidance to masters, companies, and duly authorized officers on requirements relating to submission of security-related information…
Abandon Ship? IMO Weighs in on Assessing Hull Damage
The IMO issued a Circular providing guidelines on early assessment of hull damage and possible need for abandonment of bulk carriers. Companies that operate bulk…
Advice on Ballast Water Exchange Ops
The IMO issued a Circular providing precautionary advice to masters when undertaking ballast water exchange operations. The Circular provides recommendations relating…
Advice on Ballast Water Exchange Ops
The IMO issued a Circular providing precautionary advice to masters when undertaking ballast water exchange operations. The Circular provides recommendations relating…
Selendang Ayu Ops Update
Crews continue lightering operations aboard the remains of the 738-foot freighter Selendang Ayu in the Bering Sea. To date, crews have removed 3,075.48 gallons of…
Carriers Add Capacity in Asian Trades
Jacksonville, Fla. 298,0000 TEUs a week on Jan. week at the beginning of 2004. percent to about 217,000 TEUs a week on Jan. TEUs in January of last year. the growth…
Tsunami: IMO to Co-ordinate Maritime Restoration
As global attention in the wake of the Indian Ocean tsunami tragedy turns towards the massive job of repairing long-term damage and restoring battered infrastructures…
Italian Trawler Features Cummins Power
Built at the Cantier Navali Vittoria, a well known shipyard in Adria Italy, the trawler Profeta is fishing in the Adriatic out or her home port of Chioggia. With…
St. Lawrence Seaway Closes
The St. Lawrence Seaway officially closed for the season on December 30, 2004, with the passage of the McKeil Marine integrated tug and barge, McCleary’s Spirit, through the St.
Tanker Hits Pier on Mississippi
The Coast Guard is continuing its investigation into an accident earlier today where a 793-foot tanker struck a pier on the west bank of the Mississippi River in Westwego, La.
USCG Awards $144M Deepwater Contract
The U.S. Coast Guard awarded a contract totaling $144 million to Integrated Coast Guard Systems for production and deployment of the Coast Guard’s second Maritime Security Cutter Large.
SeaWave's Solutions for Remote Fleet Management
SeaWave builds on the functionality of the Integrator 3.0 product line with its latest advancement in marine communications - the Remote Management Suite (RMS).
Online Training Available
Maritime Training Institute announces Online learning programs for the busy marine professional. Online offers immediacy in that the courses are available for student…
Criticism of Port Security Grant Program 'misses the mark'
Responding to recent news coverage about major management challenges facing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including the way the department has handled its Port Security Grants Program…
Innovative Gear Controls for Jenny McCall
This January Gulf Craft of Patterson Louisiana will deliver the latest Seacor Marine crew boat the 180x32-foot Jenny McCall. Seacor Marine, with input from the father…
Keppel O&M Completes Acquisition
Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd (Keppel O&M), the wholly owned subsidiary of Keppel Corporation Limited, has acquired from the PEM Setal Group the latter’s entire 17.25% interest in FELS Setal S.A.
Costa Crociere Orders a Cruise Ship
Costa Crociere -- a member of the Carnival Corporation & plc group -- has doubled its order with Fincantieri, reaching an agreement to build the Costa Concordia’s new sistership…
Obsolete Ship to be Scrapped
For the seventh time in less than six months, a retired ship considered a high priority for scrapping is scheduled to leave the U.S. Maritime Administration’s James River Reserve Fleet on Tuesday…
Holden is New President, CEO of ACL
American Commercial Lines LLC (ACL) announced that Mark R. Holden was selected as President and Chief Executive Officer. Prior to joining the Company, Holden was…
Spirit of British Columbia to be Refit
As a part of revitalizing its fleet, the Spirit of British Columbia will undergo a major passenger services upgrade and refit this winter. Other components of the…
