Regulatory Climate for Emergency Response
The holidays this past year presented unique challenges for the salvage industry in the U.S. On Friday Evening, November 26 (Thanksgiving Weekend) the fully laden 60…
Construction of Marine Science Vessels Up
Marine science is making great strides forward due in large measure to several new vessels that have delivered recently and others under construction Headlining this news is the Oscar Dyson…
Law Enforcement Agencies Perform Underwater Searches
The security of many countries is being threatened from sources within and outside of their borders. For the lawman, having the right tools in his crime fighting…
An Exception to the Divers' Exception?
By James P. Nader & Rudolph F. An occupational study estimates that the number of commercial diving positions nationwide will grow to an anticipated total of 5,000 positions over the next decade.
Criticism of Port Security Grant Program 'Misses the Mark'
Responding to recent news coverage about major management challenges facing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including the way the department has handled its Port Security Grants Program…
Jamestown Metal Marine to Construct Casino Vessel
Jamestown Metal Marine Sales, Inc. has been awarded a contract by Blue Chip Casino, LLC, a subsidiary of Boyd Gaming, to construct a new casino vessel at Blue Chip's Michigan City, Indiana facility.
Innovative Gear Controls for Jenny McCall
Gulf Craft delivered the latest Seacor Marine crew boat the 180 x 32-ft. Jenny McCall. Seacor Marine, with input from the father son team of Norman and Joe McCall…
$9.5M for Manhattan Ferry Service
New York area commuters will soon benefit from direct ferry service between Elizabeth, NJ, and lower Manhattan thanks to a $9.5 million federal grant awarded to County of Union…
Graham Gulf Grows with Jets
Project manager Larry Smith is excited about the latest crew boat built at C&G Boat Works' Mobile shipyard for sister company Graham Gulf. Larry started working…
U.S. Shipyard Design Enhancement Project Gets NSRP Funding
The development of key features in ShipConstructor will be funded by the Second-Tier Shipyard Design Enhancement Project II, which recently received significant…
U.S. Seaport Multiyear Security Enhancement Act Introduced
Representative Millender-McDonald (D-CA) introduced the United States Seaport Multiyear Security Enhancement Act (H.R. 478). This bill, if enacted into law, would…
Japanese Company Pleads Guilty to Illegal Dumping
Karin J. Immergut, United States Attorney for the District of Oregon, Debra W. Yang, United States Attorney for the Central District of California, Donald P. Sims…
LNG Enviro Impact Assessment for GOM Revised
The U.S. Coast Guard and Maritime Administration announced today that they are revising an environmental impact statement to lower estimates for potential impacts…
Norway Urged to Ratify HNS Convention 1996
A recent report from the Permanent Norwegian Law Commission for Maritime Matters has recommended that Norway ratifies the HNS Convention 1996. insurers. insolvent.
Sonsub Contracts New 252-ft. Vessel
Sonsub Inc. has signed a three year charter agreement with Harvey Gulf International Marine Inc. for a new build, 252-ft. ROV support vessel to work in the Gulf of Mexico.
Baltimore Harbor Drafts Dredged Material Management Plan
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has prepared a draft tiered environmental impact statement and dredged material management plan to analyze dredged material placement…
Keppel FELS Divests Interest in Rig for $80m
Keppel FELS Limited (Keppel FELS) has transferred its entire 75% interest in ENSCO Enterprises Ltd II (JVC) to ENSCO Offshore International Company (ENSCO) for a cash consideration of US$80 million.
LCS Construction Commences
U.S. Navy officials and members of the Lockheed Martin LCS team observe the first steel cut that marks the construction start of the lead LCS at Marinette Marine in Marinette, WI.
Grounding Blamed on Poor Bridge Teamwork
The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) issued its report on the investigation of the grounding of the chemical tanker ATTILIO IEVOLI in the west Solent on 3 June 2004.
Commission Preps for Unexpected
The recent tsunami in Asia and a number of terrorist attacks over the last years have demonstrated the need for quick and organised responses in crisis management situations.
