This Day in Naval History - May 24
1917 - First U.S. convoy to cross North Atlantic during World War I leaves Hampton Roads, Va. 1918 - USS Olympia anchors at Kola Inlet, Murmansk, Russia, to protect refugees during Russian Revolution.
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…
Versatile Boat With Specialized Options
When one hears “off shore energy” in the marine sector, it is the petroleum industry that comes most readily to mind. Now a Shetland vessel chartering company has…
Implementation of MARPOL Regulations 13G and 13H
The IMO issued Circulars forwarding communications from two nations regarding how they plan to implement revised Regulation 13G and new Regulation 13H of MARPOL Annex I.
$365M for Critical Lock and Dam Projects
Waterways Council, Inc. (WCI) announced that it is very pleased by the action of the House Appropriations Committee, which overwhelmingly approved spending $365.3…
ALSTOM Wins Carnival Contract
The Power Conversion Business of ALSTOM has been awarded a multi-million euro contract by Fincantieri to supply electric propulsion systems for two new cruise ships…
Kristin Platform Successfully Towed Out
accomplished with support from Kongsberg Maritime systems. and tugs. development in the Norwegian Sea. world's largest seagoing tugs. include one towing forward of the platform…
Schottel Mourns Gragen Death
Uwe Gragen, Dipl.-Ing., sales and project manager for SCHOTTEL GmbH & Co. in Spay/Rhine, and responsible for worldwide sales of propulsion systems for tugboats and ocean-going vessels, has died.
Heyerdahl Award 2005 to Japanese NYK Line
The Japanese shipping company, NYK Line, was today announced as winner of the Heyerdahl Award 2005. The Norwegian Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr. Børge Brende…
Navy Testifies on Base Closures
From left, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Infrastructure Analysis) Anne Davis, Secretary of the Navy Gordon England, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Vern…
This Day in Naval History - May 19
1882 - Commodore Shufeldt (USS Swatara) lands in Korea to negotiate first treaty between Korea and Western power. 1912 - Navy establishes North Atlantic Ice Patrol following RMS Titanic disaster.
IBIA Calls on Industry to Comply
meeting the specific technical requirements laid out in the legislation. the maximum sulphur content in bunker fuel. indeed if we hear reports of fuel exceeding that very conservative limit".
New Emission Reduction Rules Enter Force
International regulations to control harmful emissions from ships’ exhausts enter into force on 19 May 2005. Regulations for the Prevention of Air Pollution from…
