FEMA Considers Cruise Ships for Temporary Housing
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is working to provide temporary housing for displaced victims of Hurricane Katrina. Among the options being considered…
Amicus Calls for Improved Guidelines for Offshore Workers
Offshore workers union, Amicus, met with Health and Safety Minister Lord Hunt in Aberdeen today to call for better safety regulations for the oil industry. Meeting with the Minister…
Cheniere's LNG Program to Begin Accepting Cargo Nominations
Cheniere's North American LNG Gateway Program with issuance of a Request for Proposals to sell to Cheniere up to 200 cargoes per year of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for the years 2008 - 2010.
Crowley Acquires Alaska Fuel Distribution Businesses
Crowley has acquired the Alaska based fuel distribution business of Northland Fuel, LLC. Leasing and the stock of Service Oil and Gas, Inc. the assets of Yutana Barge Lines…
CNO Calls for New Definition of Sea Power
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Mullen told students and faculty at the Naval War College during a visit there Aug. 31 that the Navy needs to take a fresh…
No Injuries as U.S. Submarine and Merchant Vessel Collide
From Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/Commander, U.S. No Sailors or merchant seamen were injured when a U.S. Navy submarine and a commercial cargo vessel collided in the Persian Gulf Sept.
NAVSEA Assists Gulf Coast Shipyards After Hurricane Katrina
Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) military and civilian personnel are assisting in the damage assessment and clean-up of the Gulf Coast shipyards after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina.
Moore Stephens Warns Brokers
Financial and insurance consultant Moore Stephens has warned brokers and other intermediaries to ensure that their systems and controls covering the treatment of…
Schat-Harding Reports Successful Tests
Lifeboat manufacturer Schat-Harding has reported the successful testing of the first of six of its FF1000S skid-launched freefall lifeboats, which have been strengthened beyond SOLAS requirements.
LR Asia, China Classification Sign Joint Venture
Lloyd’s Register Asia signed an agreement to establish a joint venture with China Classification Society (CCS). The exclusive agreement was signed by David Moorhouse…
MTN Connects Silversea Cruises
Maritime Telecommunications Network (MTN) announced an agreement with Silversea Cruises to provide a complete package of onboard communications capabilities. MTN’s…
OTC Donates $100,000 for Hurricane Katrina Relief
The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) is donating $100,000 to the American Red Cross to assist in relief efforts in the Gulf Coast communities affected by Hurricane Katrina.
Houston Pilots Accept 45 ft. Fresh Water Draft
Effective immediately, the Houston Pilots will accept vessels with drafts up to 45 ft. water. In the wake of the crisis along the U.S. loaded vessels from ports affected by Hurricane Katrina.
Oceanwide Expands Into Denmark
Oceanwide, an international employment agency in the maritime field, signed an agreement to acquire Haraship Manning Aps of Denmark. The new subsidiary will start…
LR LNG Fleet Tops 100
Recent orders of classification services for six liquefied natural gas (LNG) ships have resulted in a milestone for Lloyd’s Register: more than 100 LNG ships now…
Farstad Shipping Buys BASS Solution
BASS announced an agreement with Farstad Shipping ASA, a Norwegian shipping company globally operating Offshore Supply Vessels (OSV), to provide Farstad's entire…
Malaysian Firm Takes Delivery
Syarikat Borcos Shipping, based in the city of Miri in Sarawak East Malaysia, has taken delivery of the first of two fast crew boats from Strategic Marine Singapore.
Hybrid Propulsion System for LNG Tankers
The Siemens Industrial Solutions and Services Group (I&S) has developed the "Siship Coges" hybrid power-supply and propulsion system for use on LNG (liquefied natural gas) tankers.
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Requests to Use RRF
New ships and oil trucks will soon be joining the planes, trains, buses and trucks involved in the massive operation to bring supplies into areas ravaged by Hurricane Katrina…
Port of New Orleans Damaged But Still Workable
In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, the Mississippi River is now open in one direction to ships with a draft of 35 feet during daylight hours. Now that a route has…
