China to Construct Shipbuilding Yard in Qeshm
China has expressed its strong interest in having a widespread presence in investment projects in Iran, of which, a shipbuilding complex contract in Qeshm Free Trade…
Japan's Biggest Shipping Firm to Add More LNG Tankers
Nippon Yusen KK, Japan's biggest shipping company, has upwardly revised its plan to expand its fleet of liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers, a major Japanese financial paper reported Wednesday.
Coast Guard Prepares For Hurricane Rita
The Coast Guard is preparing assets throughout the Gulf states for the arrival of Hurricane Rita, which is expected to reach the Gulf Coast later this week. The…
ABS Provides Comprehensive Criteria For LNG Propulsion Systems
The surge in liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier newbuildings and the accompanying development of a new generation of these specialized ships has generated interest…
MarAd Revises Maritime Security Program
The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) is revising and adopting as final its prior interim rule implementing the Maritime Security Program (MSP). Under MSP, owners and operators of active…
MCA Counsels Against Use of Decca on GPS Displays
The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) issued a Press Notice counseling fishermen and other mariners against using the Decca format on GPS receivers. Reporting…
U.S. Navy Awards General Dynamics $8.4 M Planning Contract
The U.S. (SSN-710). (NYSE: GD). alternations, repairs, maintenance and testing. 2006.
Todd Awarded Navy Contract
Todd Shipyards Corporation announced today that the U.S. Navy has awarded to its wholly owned subsidiary, Todd Pacific Shipyards Corporation ("Todd Pacific"), a…
Moose Boats Delivers Security & Patrol Vessel
Reserve Fleet, Benicia, CA. Administration (MARAD). auxiliaries and other types of reserve ships in the custody of the Maritime Administration. Moose 340C’s will…
Coast Guard Urges Mariners to Prepare for Hurricane Rita
With the approach of Hurricane Rita to the Gulf Coast, the maritime community and boating public are strongly urged to monitor its progress and take early action…
Mercy Ships Helps Rebuild Gulf Coast
As efforts continue around the nation to assist victims of Hurricane Katrina, Mercy Ships is contributing to relief efforts by collaborating with city officials…
Crowley Returns With Scheduled Liner Services to Port of Gulfport
Crowley will resume its liner cargo services to and from Gulfport, Miss., effective Saturday, Oct. 1. The service will commence with the northbound sailing of the RoRo Gothica…
Scheldt Salvage Continues
containership Fowairet which grounded yesterday in the River Scheldt. is currently held in Flushing harbour, awaiting discharge and inspection. anti pollution craft with sweepers.
Carnival Assigns Previously Ordered Vessel to P&O Cruises
Carnival Corporation & plc has assigned the newbuild slot for the previously announced 116,000-ton cruise ship to U.K.-based P&O Cruises. To be built by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri…
Northrop Grumman's Gulfport Facility Operational Following Katrina
Katrina recovery efforts. response cutter for the U.S. Coast Guard. and launched at the facility since 1996. begin mid-next year. (CHSV) test article being constructed…
Hurricane Katrina – Barges Requiring Salvage Operations
The U.S. Coast Guard has established safety zones on navigable waters of Sector New Orleans surrounding barges that have sustained damage requiring salvage operations during Hurricane Katrina.
Coast Guard Restoring Services to Merchant Mariners Affected by Katrina
Hurricane Katrina forced the closure of Regional Examination Center (REC) New Orleans for an as yet, undetermined duration. The Coast Guard is expanding its services…
Hurricane Katrina – Oil Pollution Response
The U.S. Coast Guard issued a Press Release updating the response to oil pollution incidents in the Sector New Orleans area of responsibility resulting from Hurricane Katrina.
NOAA Assists in Waterway Clean Up
Less than two weeks after Katrina made landfall, ports along the Gulf coast and channels on the Mississippi River are once again navigational and safe for ship traffic.
Hurricane Katrina – USCG Operations in Sector New Orleans
The U.S. Coast Guard issued a Marine Safety Bulletin expressing its appreciation for the overwhelming industry support during the ongoing response effort to Hurricane Katrina.
