USCG Fleet in Need of Replacement
Senator Olympia Snowe (R-Maine), chairwoman of a Senate Coast Guard subcommittee, is among several officials that are pushing to speed up a 20- to 25-year, multibillion…
Costa Crociere Lands in Trieste
Costa Crociere announced an important milestone for 2006. Beginning the summer of next year, Costa will become the first cruise company to use Trieste as the home port for one of its fleet’s ships.
This Day in Naval History - July 08
1778 - Allied French fleet under Comte d'Estaing arrives in America. 1853 - Commodore Matthew C. Perry sails his squadron into Tokyo Bay. 1879 - USS Jeannette departs San Francisco to explore Arctic.
Four New Tugs to Boost AMNAV’s Fleet
In a commitment to significantly enhance services to its customers, and to expand its ship-assist capabilities at California’s largest ports, AMNAV Maritime Services…
Hoe, Yick Appointed at Keppel
Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd (Keppel O&M) appointed Hoe Eng Hock as the Executive Director of Keppel Singmarine Pte Ltd with effect from July 1, 2005, following…
UK Court: PWC is Subject to Merchant Shipping Act
At a hearing at Salisbury Crown Court, Mark Goodwin, a 25 year old Weymouth man pleaded guilty to riding his Yamaha Wave Runner in contravention of Section 58 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995.
SCC Meeting
The Working Group on Radio Communications and Search and Rescue of the Shipping Coordinating Committee, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, will meet in Washington, DC on August 11.
New Orleans – Port Condition ZULU cancelled
With the passing of Tropical Storm Cindy, USCG Marine Safety Office New Orleans has cancelled port Condition ZULU – at least for now. The GICW has also been reopened. (HK Law).
Canada Funds Shortsea Shipping Study
Mr. Geoff Regan, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans announced, on behalf of Transport Minister Jean-C. Lapierre, that Transport Canada will provide close to $26,000…
Dutch Inland Waterway Aid Could Drive Repowers
The European Commission authorized a Dutch aid scheme on the basis of which subsidies can be granted for the replacement or retrofitting of diesel engines used by inland waterways vessels.
New Orleans – Port Condition ZULU
In preparation for gale force winds from Tropical Storm Cindy, USCG Marine Safety Office New Orleans has set Port Condition ZULU. In addition, the Gulf Intracoastal…
EXMAR Orders Fourth LNGRV
Exmar confirms a long-term charter party with Excelerate Energy LP, the liquefied natural gas shipper and marketers based in Woodlands, Texas, of a further liquefied…
Callenberg buys HVAC operation from ABB
Marine Ventilation operation. The agreement goes into effect on June 30, 2005. Segulah. units Callenberg Engineering, Andersson & Callenberg, and El-Marine. there are subsidiaries in Denmark…
FERC approves two LNG terminals, disapproves one
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced that it approved proposals to construct and operate two new liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminals and disapproved one proposal.
Two Bites of an Apple Disallowed
In an unpublished decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled that a plaintiff may not bring separate actions against different parties based…
Shipowner Not Liable for Acts of Amateur Chiropractor
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit ruled that a shipowner is not liable for the acts of a crewmember who is an amateur chiropractor. In the instant case…
Maritime Character of Insurance is Determined by Examining Whole Policy
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled that the maritime character of an insurance policy is determined by examining the entire policy, not just the portion involved in a dispute.
Marine Debris Vessel Aground in Hawaii
The U.S. Coast Guard issued a Press Release stating that the Unified Command is responding to the grounding of a marine debris removal vessel on Pearl and Hermes…
DHS System of Records – US-VISIT RFID Tags
The Department of Homeland Security issued a Notice stating that it is establishing a Privacy Act system of records entitled the Automated Identification Management System (AIDMS).
Delaware River Protection Act of 2005 Passes House
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Delaware River Protection Act of 2005, which was introduced earlier this year by Congressman Lobiondo (New Jersey)…
