Employer of Crew not Entitled to Limit Liability
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit ruled that the employer of a vessel’s crew is not entitled to limit its liability for damages caused by negligence of a crewmember.
Intoxicated Master of Towing Vessel Sentenced
An Alabama resident and master of an inland towing vessel was sentenced Thursday for a January 2004 incident where he was found to be operating in U.S. waters under the influence of alcohol. Daniel L.
Merchant Mariner ID Security Meeting
The U.S. Coast Guard is proposing to seek amendments to the merchant mariner credential statutes in an effort to modernize them and to incorporate security aspects.
Senesco Makes FTZ Application
The Department of Commerce issued a Notice stating that an application has been submitted by the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation requesting authority…
Automated Maritime Telecommunications System – licensing auction
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a Notice stating that it will conduct an auction of licenses of the Automated Maritime Telecommunications System (AMTS) on August 3.
Navy Christens USNS Lewis and Clark
SAN DIEGO, Calif. during an 8:00 p.m. (NASSCO), San Diego. adventure stories. California, will deliver the ceremony's principal address. from the families of Capt. Meriwether Lewis and then-Lt.
NAVSEA Executive Director Provides Perspective
Director, Pat Tamburrino, Jr. on May 4. at NAVSEA again," said Tamburrino. Communication - Communication is key. whatever means are convenient and appropriate, on a consistent basis. employees. be.
This Day in Naval History
1850 - Washington Navy Yard begins work on first castings for the Dahlgren guns. 1917 - USS Ericsson fires first torpedo of war. 1944 - Accidental explosion on board…
