Sonar Test Engineer Covered by LHWCA
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled that a sonar test engineer comes under the coverage of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA).
Bill to Authorize Appropriations for USCG
Senator Snowe (R-ME) introduced the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2005 (S. 1280) to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2006 and 2007 for the United States Coast Guard…
IMO to Launch Maritime Bravery Award
International Maritime Organization (IMO). put forward by Secretary-General Efthimios E. Mitropoulos. sea and the humanitarian aspect of shipping. rescued and the degree of risk of pollution averted.
Bullfrog Delivers Rescue Boat
Bullfrog Boats delivered a 17-ft. rescue boat to Camano Island Fire and Rescue. Craig Henderson, owner of Bullfrog Boats said, “The people at Camano Island Fire…
Rowan Wins North Sea Contract
Rowan Companies won a term drilling contract for use of the Rowan Gorilla VII in the North Sea commencing in August 2005. The contract provides for a one-year term…
False Citizenship Claim Leads to Conviction
R. Alexander Acosta, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, Hal Robbins, Special Agent in Charge, Southeast Division, National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)…
Bridge Installed on Costa Concordia
Work is proceeding apace at Fincantieri's Genoa Sestri Ponente shipyard on the construction of Costa Crociere's new flagship Costa Concordia, which will be Italy's…
