INTERTANKO to Intervene in Ballast Water Decision
A U.S. Federal judge in the Northern California District has granted INTERTANKO's Motion to Intervene on the court's decision that the Environmental Protection Agency's…
Yanmar Debuts New Diesel Range
Yanmar Marine USA Corporation introduced another engine in its new line of electronic control diesel engines, the 6LY3A-ETP, rated 480 hp @ 3,300 rpm. It is a turbocharged…
USS Vincennes Decommissions
By Journalist 3rd Class Cynthia R. USS Vincennes (CG 49) Sailors, past and present, paid tribute to Vincennes and its 20 years of service to the U.S. Navy during…
New Pilot Boats for Chinese
On June 16 Zhang Guangqin, Vice Minister of the Commission of Science, Technology, and Industry for National Defence --- a body set up by the Chinese central government…
Ferry Loses Power and Runs Aground
Queen of Oak Bay, a ferry operated by BC Ferries and sails between Departure Bay and Horseshoe Bay, ran aground while approaching Horseshoe Bay, British Columbia.
This Day in Naval History - July 01
1797 - Naval Regulations passed by Congress. 1800 - First convoy duty; USS Essex escorts convoy of merchant ships from East Indies to U.S. 1801 - U.S. squadron under…
Euronav NV Implements Tanklog Transaction
Euronav NV completed the first tranche of the implementation of the Tanklog transaction. Five newbuilding contracts and two bareboat time charter contracts were…
Ship Managers Cooperate To Set Key Performance Indicators
Self-Regulation of the global ship management sector has taken a step nearer reality following the announcement that a method has been developed to set an industry…
Tonnage Tax Window Opens on Changes
Stephens. Stephens shipping newsletter, the Bottom Line. for the UK shipping sector. The flagging requirement imposed by the EU has been incorporated into the tonnage tax regime as fairly as possible.
650 Ton Crane for Naples Port
In order to avoid traffic problems Naples port's new maxi-crane arrived by night. The new crane destined for Cantieri del Mediterraneo Spa can lift 650 tons on an…
This Day in Naval History - June 28
1794 - Joshua Humphreys appointed master builder to build Navy ships at an annual salary of $2,000. 1814 - USS Wasp captures HMS Reindeer. 1865 - CSS Shenandoah…
Sonar Test Engineer Covered by LHWCA
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled that a sonar test engineer comes under the coverage of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA).
Bill to Authorize Appropriations for USCG
Senator Snowe (R-ME) introduced the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2005 (S. 1280) to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2006 and 2007 for the United States Coast Guard…
IMO to Launch Maritime Bravery Award
International Maritime Organization (IMO). put forward by Secretary-General Efthimios E. Mitropoulos. sea and the humanitarian aspect of shipping. rescued and the degree of risk of pollution averted.
Bullfrog Delivers Rescue Boat
Bullfrog Boats delivered a 17-ft. rescue boat to Camano Island Fire and Rescue. Craig Henderson, owner of Bullfrog Boats said, “The people at Camano Island Fire…
Rowan Wins North Sea Contract
Rowan Companies won a term drilling contract for use of the Rowan Gorilla VII in the North Sea commencing in August 2005. The contract provides for a one-year term…
False Citizenship Claim Leads to Conviction
R. Alexander Acosta, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, Hal Robbins, Special Agent in Charge, Southeast Division, National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)…
Bridge Installed on Costa Concordia
Work is proceeding apace at Fincantieri's Genoa Sestri Ponente shipyard on the construction of Costa Crociere's new flagship Costa Concordia, which will be Italy's…
Nontank vessel Oil Spill Response pPlans: Comments Sought
The U.S. Coast Guard issued a notice and is seeking comments relating to the recent legislative requirement for nontank vessels of 400 gross tons ITC and greater…
Navy RHIB
A Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) returns to the guided missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG 63) after conducting exercises in the Coral Sea. Carried on most U.S. Navy vessels…
