Delaware River Oil Spill Update
The U.S. Coast Guard issued a Fact Sheet stating that 106,350 gallons of oil and oily liquid have been recovered to date following the oil spill from the ATHOS I.
Baltimore Safety Zone
The U.S. Coast Guard established, through April 15, a temporary safety zone on all waters of Captain of the Port (COTP) Zone Baltimore due to hazards associated with ice.
PPL Shipyard Wins $134M Rig Contract
subsidiary of PPL Shipyard. without the use of a Rack Chock System. operating in 375 feet of water. It has accommodation for 120 men. 2005 with delivery scheduled in January 2007.
U.S. Ships Bring Water to Tsunami-Stricken Islands
Two Military Sealift Command (MSC) prepositioning ships, MV 1st Lt. Jack Lummus (T-AK 3011) and MV 1st Lt. Alex Bonnyman (T-AK 3002), completed a 10-day tsunami relief operation Feb.
Waterways Council Praises Schubert
Waterways Council, Inc. (WCI), the national public policy organization that advocates for a modern and well-maintained system of ports and inland waterways, today…
Reminder re: Carriage of Dangerous Goods
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) issued a Notice reminding stakeholders that compliance with the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code is now mandatory.
Harbor Fee Bill Introduced
Representative Rohrabacher (R-CA) introduced a bill (H.R. 494) to amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 to expand the authority of non-Federal interests to levy harbor fees. (HK LAW)
Company Sentenced for False Oil Record Book
Pacific and Atlantic Corp. of Athens Greece, operator of the Motor Vessel John G. Lemos, pleaded guilty and was sentenced on Jan. 19 in U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon in Portland…
Bulk Carrier Grounds Off Hawaii
HONOLULU - The Coast Guard continues to monitor a grounded ship at the entrance to Barbers Point Harbor. The Cape Flattery and crew were inbound to Barbers Point Harbor at about 7 a.m.
Something New, Something Traditional
(The tug Kesarin 10 at sea trials on the Chao Phrya River near the ancient Thai capital of Ayuthya. C.S. Inter Marine’s shipyard manager Khun Patum Sardsiri is a practical man.
Navy to Christen Experimental (X-Craft) Sea Fighter
(Pictured is the Littoral Surface Craft – Experimental, "X-Craft," will be christened SEA FIGHTER (FSF-1) on 5 February 2005. designate it as the first Fast Sea Frame, Saturday, Feb.
Cowen Retires from OSG
Overseas Shipholding Group’s Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Secretary and Director, Robert N. Cowen, retired from the company effective January 31…
Sonsub Contracts New 280ft Vessel
Sonsub Inc. recently signed a 3 year charter agreement with Otto Candies, LLC for a New Build IMR Construction Vessel. The yet to be named 280ft, Class II DP Vessel…
GL Accelerates Plan Approval for Newbuildings
Lloyd and the yards, engine manufacturers and suppliers. Germanischer Lloyd. even in the preproduction phase. added savings in time. up to date immediately. the…
Wärtsilä Expands in China
Wärtsilä has signed a letter of intent with China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC) to set up a 50/50 joint venture to manufacture marine auxiliary engines in China.
SUNY Maritime Announces 2005 Schedule
The SUNY Maritime College Department of Continuing Education has released its 2005 schedule for on-line Marine Surveying courses. This series of courses includes…
Keppel Wins $85M Rig Upgrade
Keppel FELS Ltd., a unit of Keppel Corporation Limited through Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd (Keppel O&M), has secured a contract from Diamond Offshore Services Company…
Owners Seek Extra Fuel Protection
chemical contamination. level of protection since it was launched at the end of October last year. of extraordinary bunker contamination incidents in 2004. Lintec managing director.
Lightering Company Adds Power
The booming Thai economy and the shallow waters of the Chao Phrya River combine to create a growing demand for lightering operations of bulk cargos in the Gulf of Thailand..
Global Shipping Forces Converge in NY
Globalization of shipping will be the theme of the 11th annual Hellenic-American and Norwegian-American annual conference. Entitled “Shipping without Borders: Has…
