$365M 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…
ALSTOM Wins Carnival Contract
The Power Conversion Business of ALSTOM has been awarded a multi-million euro contract by Fincantieri to supply electric propulsion systems for two new cruise ships…
Kristin Platform Successfully Towed Out
accomplished with support from Kongsberg Maritime systems. and tugs. development in the Norwegian Sea. world's largest seagoing tugs. include one towing forward of the platform…
Schottel Mourns Gragen Death
Uwe Gragen, Dipl.-Ing., sales and project manager for SCHOTTEL GmbH & Co. in Spay/Rhine, and responsible for worldwide sales of propulsion systems for tugboats and ocean-going vessels, has died.
Heyerdahl Award 2005 to Japanese NYK Line
The Japanese shipping company, NYK Line, was today announced as winner of the Heyerdahl Award 2005. The Norwegian Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr. Børge Brende…
Navy Testifies on Base Closures
From left, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Infrastructure Analysis) Anne Davis, Secretary of the Navy Gordon England, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Vern…
This Day in Naval History - May 19
1882 - Commodore Shufeldt (USS Swatara) lands in Korea to negotiate first treaty between Korea and Western power. 1912 - Navy establishes North Atlantic Ice Patrol following RMS Titanic disaster.
IBIA Calls on Industry to Comply
meeting the specific technical requirements laid out in the legislation. the maximum sulphur content in bunker fuel. indeed if we hear reports of fuel exceeding that very conservative limit".
New Emission Reduction Rules Enter Force
International regulations to control harmful emissions from ships’ exhausts enter into force on 19 May 2005. Regulations for the Prevention of Air Pollution from…
Bunker Buyers Should Revise Specs to Comply
warns fuel testing agency, Lintec Testing Services. Almost all bunker buyers specify that their fuel must comply with ISO 8217. covered by the standard. specifications.
LR Approves GE Gas Turbine for LNG Ships
Lloyd’s Register has issued an Approval in Principle of GE Energy’s LM2500-based, gas turbine propulsion system for liquefied natural gas (LNG) ships. Gas turbine…
Bill Re: Siting of Offshore Windmills
Senator Alexander (R-TN) introduced the Environmentally Responsible Windpower Act of 2005 (S. 1034) to provide for “local control for the siting of windmills”. This bill…
Additional Info on Port Security Grant Program
Additional information is now available regard the FY2005 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) discussed in yesterday’s Maritime Items. The Department of Homeland…
Report on Implementation of OPA 90
The U.S. Coast Guard released its Report on Implementation of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990. Among other things, the report notes that, while the Oil Spill Liability…
GlobalSantaFe Worldwide SCORE Maintains Positive Movement
Worldwide oil and gas drilling contractor GlobalSantaFe Corporation (NYSE: GSF) today reported that the company's worldwide SCORE, or Summary of Current Offshore Rig Economics…
Northrop Grumman Appoint Gunter, Mulherin
Northrop Grumman Corporation announced the appointment of Robert L. Gunter and Matthew J. Mulherin as sector vice presidents, effective June 1. programs. waterfront…
Bunkers in the Americas: Marpol Annex VI Compliance
In follow-up to our announcement regarding Marpol Annex VI, Chemoil is pleased to re-iterate its full compliance as it pertains to bunker suppliers. Any fuel supplied…
Bridge Mismanagment Cited in Collision
The Canadian Transportation Safety Board (TSB) issued its report of the investigation into the collision between the bulk carrier CANADIAN PROSPECTOR and the heavy lift ship STELLANOVA in the St.
Canada Finding on Cruise Ship Switchboard Fire
The Canadian Transportation Safety Board (TSB) issued its report of the investigation into the switchboard fire on the cruiseship STATENDAM in the Strait of Georgia on 4 August 2002.
Bill Calls for VDRs on Large Passenger Vessels
Representative Fossella (R-NY) introduced a bill (H.R. 2342) to amend title 46, United States Code, to treat as a passenger vessel any vessel having berth or stateroom…
