Grand Detroit Launched
In honor of the “Motor City”, Grande Detroit -- a new build for Grimaldi-Naples -- was launched on April 16 at the Croatian Uljanik Yard in Pula. Godmother of the vessel was Ann Dickson…
Industry veteran Joseph F. Daly, dies at 91
Longtime industry veteran Joseph F. Daly passed away on April 2, 2005. He was 91 years old. Joseph F. Daly began his career in the transportation industry in 1947 when he joined F.
Titanic: 93 Years Ago Today
On this date in 1912, the luxury liner TITANIC sank in the North Atlantic Ocean after striking an iceberg. More than 1,500 people were killed in this sinking of the “unsinkable” ship.
Master Prosecuted for Illegal Crossing
At a hearing at Aberdeen Sheriff’s court, the Master of a general cargo ship pleaded guilty to a Merchant Shipping offence following an incident while transiting…
Tax Includes Value of Shipboard Entertainment
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled that, for passenger ships, the harbor maintenance tax is to be computed on the basis of the actual charge paid for the voyage…
FMC, AAPA Meet
On Wednesday, April 6, 2005, the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) held the third in a series of briefings from representatives of the shipping industry and maritime community.
FERC Approves New LNG Terminal
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved several new natural gas projects, including the construction of a new marine terminal for liquefied natural gas…
$17.1M for Container Cargo Security Program
The Department of Homeland Security announced a $17.1 million award to the Port Authority of New York/New Jersey and to the Ports of Los Angeles/Long Beach and Seattle/Tacoma…
