ShipConstructor 2006 Coming Soon
Albacore Research Ltd. (ARL) is putting the final touches on its new ShipConstructor 2006, scheduled for release towards the end of 2005. According the software developer…
USCG Commandant Testifies on Deepwater Plan
WASHINGTON - The Commandant of the Coast Guard, Adm. Thomas H. Collins, testified on July 21, 2005, before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security…
Shareholders Back SmitWijs
During a recent series of meetings, the shareholders of SmitWijs Towage – Smit International (50%) and SvitzerWijsmuller (50%) – have reconfirmed their commitment…
Texas LNG Facility Gets Go Ahead
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved an innovative new liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal and related facilities proposed by Ingleside Energy…
Radiation Monitors Debut in LA
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Robert C. Bonner unveiled the first Radiation Portal Monitors now operational at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
MarAd Enhancement Act Moves Along
The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation unanimously reported The Maritime Administration Enhancement Act of 2005. The bill establishes…
USCG Investigates ITB Grounding
PORT ARTHUR, Texas – Investigators from Coast Guard Marine Safety Office Port Arthur are monitoring the grounding of the Integrated Tug and Barge (ITB) Mobile approximately…
Complacency-induced Collision
The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) released its report of the investigation of the collision between the UK container ship CEPHEUS J and the Maltese…
Mullen to Relieve Clark as CNO
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Adm. Mike Mullen will relieve Adm. Vern Clark as the 28th Chief of Naval Operations during a change of command ceremony at the U.S. Naval Academy July 22.
EU Endorses Dutch Financing Scheme
The European Commission has authorized, under the EC Treaty’s state aid rules, a state guarantee scheme introduced by The Netherlands. Guarantees will be granted…
USCG Establishes New AIS site in Unimak Pass
The Coast Guard in partnership with the Marine Exchange of Alaska has established an Automated Identification System (AIS) site in the Unimak pass to assist with maritime domain awareness.
MarAd Announces Ship Disposal Contracts
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has awarded new contracts to dismantle two ships from the James River Reserve Fleet at Fort Eustis, VA, the agency announced today.
Bill introduced re harbor maintenance tax exemption
Representative Weldon (R-FL) introduced the Short Sea Shipping Tax Exemption Act of 2005 (H.R. 3319) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an exemption…
Towing company not liable for unseaworthiness of barge
In a short unpublished decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled that a towing company is not liable for personal injuries caused by any unseaworthiness…
The Fleet Week: Shipdocking Extravaganza
When was the last time 15 ocean ships docked almost all at once in New York, and undocked again, and sometimes redocked in-between, all in a week? In the near-400 years since the Dutch first arrived…
Military Uses for High-Speed Vessels
By Lara B. Mathews and Karim K. High-speed aluminum vessels are well-recognized and established as providing excellent service in a number of capacities by both private and public operators.
Playing the Tier Game
With few exceptions, marine power is diesel power and emissions levels from diesel engines are coming under increased scrutiny and regulations from the Environmental Protection Agency.
A New Port in Paulsboro, New Jersey?
With its two marine terminals bursting at over-capacity and no room to grow in the rejuvenating Camden City, the South Jersey Port Corporation (SJPC) authorized…
Rigdon PSV Fleet Continues to Grow
Larry Rigdon, president and chief executive officer of Rigdon Marine announced the delivery of the M/V St. Louis, the eighth of 10 GPA 640 platform support vessels…
Integrated Improvement for Tug
Young Brothers, Ltd.'s tug, the Hoku Ke'a, has returned to service after being fitted with Nautican Research and Development Ltd.'s new Integrated Nozzle and Rudder Units at Foss Shipyards in Seattle.
