S. Jersey Port Corporation Takes Major Step Toward Port in Paulsboro
N.J., six miles south of Camden on the Delaware River. opportunity and business and that’s bad for the New Jersey economy. good policy” said Joseph Balzano, SJPC Executive Director.
Cutter Bids Farewell to Commanding Officer
The crew of the Coast Guard cutter Tampa will conduct a change of command ceremony at the Coast Guard Integrated Support Center Portsmouth pier Thursday. During the ceremony, Cmdr. Steven A.
CSI-made MX 575 is Type-Approved as DGPS for SOLAS
Brunswick Corporation. MX 535 Transponder -- with all three linked to a junction box. Hemisphere GPS division. carriage requirements, according to standards established by the IMO.
Maritime Exchange Provides New Port Security Tool
The Maritime Exchange for the Delaware River and Bay, a non- profit trade association representing port businesses in the tri-state region, announced yesterday the…
Michigan to Regulate Ballast Water Discharges
The State of Michigan enacted two laws intended to regulate discharges in the state of ballast water from ocean-going ships. Act No. 32 broadly prohibits injurious…
Rigdon Marine Takes Delivery of M/V ST. Louis
Larry Rigdon, President and Chief Executive Officer of Rigdon Marine announced the delivery of the M/V ST. LOUIS, the eighth of ten GPA 640 platform support vessels…
Excel Maritime Takes Physical Delivery of MV Princess I and MV Angela Star
Korea. MV Angela Star is a Panamax bulk carrier of 73,798 dwt built in 1998. vessels were built in Japan. February 21, 2005 and MV Angela Star on March 23, 2005.
Cal Maritime Awarded $1 Million Grant From Governor's Office of Homeland Security
Homeland Security. harbors. multifaceted way," said Dr. at Cal Maritime. federal or the state level. director for the campus, both of whom are expected to be in place by fall.
MARAD Awards Moose Boats with Patrol Boat Contract
(MARAD), for the construction of two Moose 340C Catamaran Patrol Boats. will be assigned to the Suisun Bay Reserve Fleet located in Benicia, California. the custody of the Maritime Administration.
GE to Power Tuna Clipper
GE Transportation's marine business, in conjunction with its distributor Marinsa Ecuador S.A., announced it has delivered a GE 16-cylinder 7FDM diesel engine for installation aboard the Cap.
Wagenborg Shipping Orders Wärtsilä 46F Engines
The Dutch shipowner Wagenborg Shipping ordered two Wärtsilä 46F engines in April for a new feeder containership being built by IHC Holland Dredger BV at the Kinderdijk shipyard in the Netherlands.
ADA Applies to Foreign Cruise Ships
A sharply divided Supreme Court issued a lengthy and confusing ruling that holds that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to the public spaces on foreign cruise ships calling in U.S.
Telenor Signs Agreement with Neste Oil
Telenor Satellite Services, a subsidiary of Telenor of Norway, today announced that it has signed a three-year communication agreement with Neste Oil Corporation of Helsinki…
Aker Verdal wins North Sea contract
Aker Verdal has been awarded a contract from Nexen Petroleum U.K. Limited for fabrication of the flare and bridges for its operated Buzzard field in Blocks 19/5…
Port of Tacoma Selects Wolfe as Deputy Executive Director
The Port of Tacoma has selected John Wolfe as Deputy Executive Director. Wolfe, is currently Executive Director at the Port of Olympia. He is a native of Puyallup…
CBP Launches the Eagle
The Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a Press Release unveiling the Eagle cargo inspection system, which has been deployed to the Port of Baltimore.
Island Boats to Build 65-ft. Catamarans
Island Boats, Inc. of New Iberia, La., has been contracted to build two 65 ft. aluminum catamarans for delivery to a Boston customer. The vessels will be delivered…
$365 Million for Critical Lock and Dam Projects
Waterways Council, Inc. (WCI) announced that it is very pleased by the action of the House Appropriations Committee, which overwhelmingly approved spending $365.3…
Bordelon: Growth in the Gulf
September 15, 2005 will see the addition of yet another in Bordelon Marine's growing fleet of offshore supply vessels that make their owner's leaders in the mini…
Keppels Wins $174M FPU Conversion
Keppel Shipyard Ltd has entered into an agreement with Charter Development Limited Liability Company (CDC), a special purpose company of ABN Amro Bank’s Brazilian unit…
