NTSB: Transportation Fatalities Decrease
Washington, D.C. - Transportation fatalities in the United States decreased slightly in 2004, according to preliminary figures released today by the National Transportation Safety Board.
Cargo vessel, facility in Miami in violation of MTSA
MIAMI - The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port Miami today issued an order to suspend operations at a facility that was not in compliance with the Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA).
Trade Update for Hurricane Katrina
The port locations of New Orleans (port code 2002), Gramercy (port code 2010), Gulfport (port code1902), and Pasagoula (port code 1905) are currently non-operational due to Hurricane Katrina.
Ship Helps Restore Air Traffic Control
U.S. Transportation Secretary Norman Y. Mineta announced continued progress in rebuilding the hurricane-ravaged Gulf Coast’s transportation system, including the…
Pollution Response in Katrina's Wake
The Coast Guard, the Environmental Protection Agency and the state of Louisiana are working together with local industries to recover spilled oil and mitigate further…
Bluefin Wins BPAUV Contract
Autonomous Undersea Vehicle (BPAUV) design and development. Littoral Combat Ship Mine Warfare Mission Module. surveillance, reconnaissance, and survey requirements.
This Day in Naval History - Sept. 11
1814 - In the Battle of Lake Champlain, Commodore Thomas Macdonough defeats a British Squadron. 1939 - USS Bear (AG 29) is commissioned by the U.S. Navy for Antarctic…
Northrop Grumman Gulf Coast Shipyards Return to Work
Northrop Grumman Corporation said yesterday that its Ship Systems sector has put out the call to all its shipbuilders who can return to work at its Pascagoula and New Orleans shipyards on Monday…
Army Corps of Engineers Receives Emergency Funds
WASHINGTON, DC - Waterways Council, Inc. (WCI) today expressed its gratitude to the U.S. House of Representatives for passage of the emergency spending measure that…
This Day in Naval History - Sept. 09
1825 - USS Brandywine sails for France to carry the Marquis de Lafayette home after his yearlong visit to America. 1841 - First iron ship authorized by Congress.
CNO Praises Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts
By Journalist 1st Class (SW) Hendrick L. WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Mullen addressed the Navy's ongoing participation in Hurricane…
New Joint Venture Targets Deepwater Markets
J. Ray McDermott, S.A. and Keppel FELS Limited. are in the process of forming a new joint venture company, to be named FloaTEC, LLC, to provide deepwater and ultra…
Bill Introduced on Marine Debris
Representative Pallone (D-NJ) introduced a bill (H.R. 3692) to establish a program with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the United States Coast Guard to help identify…
Oregon: LNG Project
The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking comments on a proposal it received for construction and operation of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) import facility on the Columbia River in the vicinity of Bradwood…
Hurricane Katrina: Waterway Status
The U.S. Coast Guard issued updates on the status of waterways impacted by Hurricane Katrina. Panama City is open to vessels with a draft of 34 feet or less. Pensacola…
George G. Sharp Wins Contract
George G. NAVSEA Inactive Ships On-Site Maintenance Office (NISMO) in Philadelphia Pa. exercised, bring the total estimated contract value to $52,277,547. performed in Philadelphia, Pa.
Red Funnel Records Good Summer
Red Funnel has enjoyed a very successful August this year with growth in market share on the Southampton – East Cowes route. Figures show that Red Funnel has outperformed…
IBIA calls for Clarification
with the timing of the SECAs introduced under Marpol Annex VI. help to spread confusion. sulphur content in marine fuel oil. 2005. oil burned on board ships must not exceed 1.5%.
EU Agrees to Delivery Extension for Tankers
The European Commission has decided to , allow an extension of the delivery date for two product/chemical tankers built at Estaleiros Navais de Viana do Castelo…
Bender wins ATB Contract
Bender Shipbuilding & Repair Co. Inc. will build three tug barges worth $232.5 million for Maritrans Inc. Each articulated tug barge unit, a powerful 12,000-hp workboat…
