ACB Wins Boat Contract
According to a report in the Bellingham Herald, Aluminum Chambered Boats Inc. (ACB) will build 62 boats for the U.S. Marine Corps, a contract worth a reported $20 million.
Casino Ship Sold at Auction
According to a report in the Miami Herald: “The gaming ship once operated by St. Tropez Casino Cruises was sold in a courthouse auction Tuesday to a giant ship-management company for $3.8 million.
IEA to Offer 60 Million Barrels
period of thirty days, according to a statement by Claude Mandil, IEA Executive Director. approach as the most effective mechanism. emergency response as timely and appropriate.
Northrop Grumman Gulf Coast Employees Return to Work
Two employees at Northrop Grumman Corporation's New Orleans Operations reestablish shore power to Polar Enterprise, a double-hull tanker under construction for ConocoPhilips, Tuesday, Sept. 13.
NASSCO Starts Third T-AKE Ship
Graham Dodd, NASSCO’s Director of Steel, and Mike Trimble, Military Sealift Command (MSC) Ship’s Project Manager, pose with Navy Captain Mike Stanton, Commanding Officer…
CNO Outlines Navy's Future
NAVAL SUBMARINE BASE NEW LONDON, GROTON, Conn. (NNS) -- Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Mullen made a visit to Wilkinson Hall Sept. 13 and held an all…
Bollinger Shipyards Updates Status
Bollinger Shipyards reports that it has been successful in re-opening Bollinger Quick Repair in Harvey, Bollinger Gretna, and Bollinger Algiers on the river. Ancillary services at each of these yards…
SCI Helps in Katrina's Wake
The Seamen’s Church Institute is making grants and interest-free loans to active mariners and immediate family members affected by Hurricane Katrina. You may refer…
EC States May Adopt Criminal Sanctions
The European Commission (EC) lauded a recent decision of the Court of Justice holding that the European Community has the power to require member states to adopt…
Hearing on Marine Debris
On September 29, the Subcommittees on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation and on Fisheries and Oceans of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure…
Wood Packaging Materials: U.S. Enforcement
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) issued a Press Release stating that, effective September 16, 2005, it will enforce the new requirements for…
USCG Assists Merchant Mariners Affected by Katrina
WASHINGTON -- The Coast Guard is moving quickly to restore vital services to merchant mariners in the New Orleans area. Regional Examination Center (REC) Houston…
