Hatsu Completes Latest Phase of Expansion
Hatsu Marine Ltd., has added two more post-Panamax container vessels, the Hatsu Crystal and Hatsu Smile, to its worldwide fleet. The 8,063 TEU C-type vessel Hatsu…
USCG Activates Rescue 21 System in Gulf States
The U.S. Coast Guard announced Friday that on June 30 it began using the new Rescue 21 command, control and communications system along the Alabama, Mississippi and Florida coastlines.
Green Bay (LPD 20) Christening Slated for July 15
On Saturday July 15, Gen. Robert Magnus, assistant commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, will give the principal address at the christening of Green Bay (LPD 20)…
V.Ships Forms New Joint Venture
V.Ships Hansen has been formed by incorporating the respective ships agency companies of V.Ships MSI (the Asian joint venture of V.Ships and IMC) and the Hansen Group of Taiwan.
Congress Investigates NY Port Security
NY1 reported that NY Police Commissioner Ray Kelly is set to speak before a Congressional committee, looking at port security. Some of the topics to be discussed…
Maritrans Fleet Utilization Down in 2Q
AP has reported that Maritrans Inc., which operates a fleet of tugs, barges and oil tankers, said preliminary fleet utilization for the second quarter declined to…
Retired USCG Admiral to Head DHS Operations
The Department of Homeland Security has stated that Secretary Michael Chertoff has selected Roger T. Rufe, Jr., Vice Admiral, USCG (ret.) as the next Director of…
Horizon to Increase Hawaii Port Calls and Capacity
The Pacific Business has reported that Horizon Lines, in a bid to increase its market share here, will add one more port call and increase its cargo-carrying capacity…
Online Chart Viewer from NOAA
The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, NOAA, surveys and charts U.S. waters, producing over 1,000 traditional nautical charts 3.4m sq. nautical miles.
Daewoo Wins Orders
According to reports, Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering has said it had won 1.1b dollar in orders to build an oil rig and a drilling ship for Brazilian and U.S. clients.
Vietnam Strives to Become Fourth Largest Shipbuilder
According to reports, the Vietnam Shipbuilding Industry Group (Vinashin Group) will exert an all-out effort to make the country the world's fourth largest shipbuilder by 2015.
GNH Purchases Tankers
Gulf Navigation Holding (GNH), a shipping and marine services company, announced on Saturday a $136.1macquisition of six double-hulled tankers. GNH's acquisition of the six product - Gulf Ahmadi…
Ferry Sale to be Completed Soon
According to reports, shipping industry sources have named European company Corsica Ferries as the successful bidder for the Spirit of Tasmania III.. The name of…
Iran’s Oil Industry Facing Shortage of Rigs
According to MNA, given the rise in the oil prices and the growth in the world’s oil drilling activities, Iran’s oil industry is facing a shortage of drilling rigs…
Report: Ferries Remain Vulnerable to Attacks
The Advance reported that while terrorist attacks on Staten Island's bridges would be difficult, experts say, the Staten Island Ferry remains a high-profile, vulnerable target.
GNH to Acquire New Tankers
According to reports, Gulf Navigation Holding (GNH), a shipping and marine services company, announced its Dh500 $136.1m acquisition of six double-hulled tankers.
M/V Taku Rescues Fishing Crew
The M/V Taku rescued the crew of a fishing tender after it had run aground on Gull Island in Lynn Canal early Saturday morning, according to the Alaska Marine Highway System.
Terminal Shut Down after Security Lapse
A cargo terminal on Blount Island, Fla., has resumed operations after being shut down yesterday afternoon by Coast Guard inspectors from Sector Jacksonville for…
USCG Orders Tanker to Anchorage
The US Coast Guard stated that it established a safety zone around a tanker docked in the Port of Los Angeles when it was determined that the inert gas system was inoperative.
TSA, USCG Issue Proposal for TWIC
On May 22, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the US Coast Guard issued their joint 68-page Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for implementation…
