Bill introduced re harbor maintenance tax exemption
Representative Weldon (R-FL) introduced the Short Sea Shipping Tax Exemption Act of 2005 (H.R. 3319) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an exemption…
Towing company not liable for unseaworthiness of barge
In a short unpublished decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled that a towing company is not liable for personal injuries caused by any unseaworthiness…
The Fleet Week: Shipdocking Extravaganza
When was the last time 15 ocean ships docked almost all at once in New York, and undocked again, and sometimes redocked in-between, all in a week? In the near-400 years since the Dutch first arrived…
Military Uses for High-Speed Vessels
By Lara B. Mathews and Karim K. High-speed aluminum vessels are well-recognized and established as providing excellent service in a number of capacities by both private and public operators.
Playing the Tier Game
With few exceptions, marine power is diesel power and emissions levels from diesel engines are coming under increased scrutiny and regulations from the Environmental Protection Agency.
A New Port in Paulsboro, New Jersey?
With its two marine terminals bursting at over-capacity and no room to grow in the rejuvenating Camden City, the South Jersey Port Corporation (SJPC) authorized…
Rigdon PSV Fleet Continues to Grow
Larry Rigdon, president and chief executive officer of Rigdon Marine announced the delivery of the M/V St. Louis, the eighth of 10 GPA 640 platform support vessels…
Integrated Improvement for Tug
Young Brothers, Ltd.'s tug, the Hoku Ke'a, has returned to service after being fitted with Nautican Research and Development Ltd.'s new Integrated Nozzle and Rudder Units at Foss Shipyards in Seattle.
Kvichak Marine Delivers
Kvichak Marine recently delivered a 40-ft. Fast Response fireboat to the Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACFD). Designed by Jensen Maritime Consultants of Seattle…
Ward Leonard Acquires Mawdsley’s Motors
Ward Leonard Electric Company, a high-performance electronics engineering and manufacturing company, has completed its acquisition of Mawdsley’s Motors of Waterwells, England.
MarAd Approves Four Applications
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has approved four applications under Section 9 of the Shipping Act, 1916, as amended. Ø U.S. Bank National Association, Owner Trustee…
A&P wins Conversion Contract
A&P Tyne Ltd, part of UK’s A&P Group, was awarded the first phase of a multi-million dollar conversion contract involving the 14,793 grt Dock Express 20 by De Beers Marine (Pty) Ltd of South Africa.
Wallem Group Expands in Asia
In Qingdao, on July 1, 2005, Cosco Wallem Shipmanagement Co. started providing shipmanangement services to international and PRC owners. The new company is a joint…
Tank Level Rule Making Suspended
The U.S. Coast Guard is suspending, for at least three years, its rulemaking regarding tank level or pressure monitoring devices on single-hull tank vessels. No…
Performance Assessment of Alternative Tanker Designs
The U.S. Coast Guard is making available the Environmental Equivalency Evaluation Index (EEEI), which is intended to establish a methodology to assess the oil outflow…
Ground Broken on New Shipyard
As part of its continuing plans for diversification and expansion The Great Lakes Towing Company, a 106-year old tug company, now a multi-faceted marine transportation…
$109.8M Contract for LHA(R)
The U.S. amphibious assault ship program. The total contract value, if all options are exercised, will be $264 million. equipment and material, as well as advanced planning and systems engineering.
Whitley Joins Rigdon
Larry Rigdon, President and Chief Executive Officer of Rigdon Marine, announced the appointment of Jim Whitley as Director of Technical Services. Mr. Whitely will…
GlobalSantaFe SCORE Forge Ahead
Worldwide oil and gas drilling contractor GlobalSantaFe Corporation reported that the company's worldwide SCORE, or Summary of Current Offshore Rig Economics, for…
Art Anderson Continues Seabasing Research
Art Anderson Associates has entered a new phase in one of its Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) contracts with the U.S. Navy. In this phase, Art Anderson…
