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…
Northrop Grumman Appoint Gunter, Mulherin
Northrop Grumman Corporation announced the appointment of Robert L. Gunter and Matthew J. Mulherin as sector vice presidents, effective June 1. programs. waterfront…
Bunkers in the Americas: Marpol Annex VI Compliance
In follow-up to our announcement regarding Marpol Annex VI, Chemoil is pleased to re-iterate its full compliance as it pertains to bunker suppliers. Any fuel supplied…
Bridge Mismanagment Cited in Collision
The Canadian Transportation Safety Board (TSB) issued its report of the investigation into the collision between the bulk carrier CANADIAN PROSPECTOR and the heavy lift ship STELLANOVA in the St.
Canada Finding on Cruise Ship Switchboard Fire
The Canadian Transportation Safety Board (TSB) issued its report of the investigation into the switchboard fire on the cruiseship STATENDAM in the Strait of Georgia on 4 August 2002.
Bill Calls for VDRs on Large Passenger Vessels
Representative Fossella (R-NY) introduced a bill (H.R. 2342) to amend title 46, United States Code, to treat as a passenger vessel any vessel having berth or stateroom…
Selendang Ayu Clean Up Continues
KODIAK, Alaska - Cleanup operations continue in earnest at the site of the Selendang Ayu wreck. Shoreline Cleanup Assessment Team (SCAT) personnel continue making…
$140M in Port Security Grants Issued
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security today announced $140,857,128 in port security grants. The FY 2005 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) uses a risk-based formula…
Trailer Bridge Net Income Soars
Trailer Bridge, Inc. reported the financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2005, highlighted by net income of $975,801, a $616,643, or a 171.7% improvement…
ExxonMobil Launches Deliveries in Istanbul
EXXONMOBIL Marine Fuels (EMMF)has started delivering Marine Gas Oil (DMA) in Istanbul, Turkey. Operations, which began in March 2005, are carried out from the Cekmece terminal in Ambarli…
Taylor: Base Closures "Bone-Headed"
"Back in February 2001, Rumsfeld announced his intention to hold a round of base closures. February 2001 was a whole different world than the one we're in now," said Taylor.
A&P wins Contracts from Norway
A&P Tyne is celebrating this week after clinching its third contract from Norway in just a matter of weeks. The first contract, which is currently underway in the Hebburn shipyard…
Reinert Joins MAN B&W Board
Large engine manufacturer MAN B&W Diesel AG of Augsburg is expanding its Executive Board. The company’s Supervisory Board has appointed Tage Reinert as a member…
MOL Resigs from WTSA & CWTSA
MOL will resign from the Westbound Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (WTSA), and the Canada Westbound Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (CWTSA), effective June 12, 2005.
Star Princess Opens in Rotterdam
On May 12 the Star Princess arrived at Rotterdam at 9.30 a.m. With this the Rotterdam cruise season is officially opened. The ship owned by the American shipping…
