Bunker Buyers Should Revise Specs to Comply
warns fuel testing agency, Lintec Testing Services. Almost all bunker buyers specify that their fuel must comply with ISO 8217. covered by the standard. specifications.
LR Approves GE Gas Turbine for LNG Ships
Lloyd’s Register has issued an Approval in Principle of GE Energy’s LM2500-based, gas turbine propulsion system for liquefied natural gas (LNG) ships. Gas turbine…
Bill Re: Siting of Offshore Windmills
Senator Alexander (R-TN) introduced the Environmentally Responsible Windpower Act of 2005 (S. 1034) to provide for “local control for the siting of windmills”. This bill…
Additional Info on Port Security Grant Program
Additional information is now available regard the FY2005 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) discussed in yesterday’s Maritime Items. The Department of Homeland…
Report on Implementation of OPA 90
The U.S. Coast Guard released its Report on Implementation of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990. Among other things, the report notes that, while the Oil Spill Liability…
GlobalSantaFe Worldwide SCORE Maintains Positive Movement
Worldwide oil and gas drilling contractor GlobalSantaFe Corporation (NYSE: GSF) today reported that the company's worldwide SCORE, or Summary of Current Offshore Rig Economics…
