Aker Yards Wins Container Vessels Contract
Aker Ostsee in Germany, a part of Aker Yards, has been awarded a contract to build two plus two container vessels for Thien & Heyenga Bereederungs- und Befrachtungsgesellschaft m.b.H.
Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Cruise Ship ADA Case
The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument in a case involving whether the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to foreign cruise ships that embark passengers at U.S. ports.
Dredge is a Vessel for Purposes of LHWCA
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a dredge not currently in navigation is still a vessel for purposes of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA).
Safety Alert for Rescue Boat Fasteners
The U.S. Coast Guard issued a Safety Alert stating that the lifting frame of a rigid hull inflatable (RHI) rescue boat separated from the brackets that attached it to the deck of a vessel.
USCG-CBP MOA Re: Detention of Certain Crew
The U.S. Coast Guard and the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) apparently have entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and developed standard operating procedures…
NTSB Meeting
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued a Notice stating that it will meet in Washington, DC on March 8 to consider the Marine Accident Report regarding…
IBIA Expands in Asia
world. is tasked with increasing IBIA's Asian membership. hub in the world, with sales reaching 23.6 million tonnes in 2004. quality, accountability and image of the bunker industry in the region.
