IMO Notification at Ports Where VOC are Regulated
The IMO issued a Circular reminding member governments of their obligation to notify the IMO of the ports and terminals where emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are regulated.
Irving’s Bid to Build Navy Ships Unchanged
According to the Chronicle Herald, a deal to save Quebec’s Davie shipyard hasn’t changed Irving’s plans to bring a $2.1b navy shipbuilding project to Halifax. But…
Louisiana, Coast Guard Sign Maritime Safety Pact
According to a news press release from Governor Kathleen Blanco of Louisiana, officials from the U.S. Coast Guard and state of Louisiana formalized an important…
CARAT Seminar Centers Discussion on Maritime Security
U.S. Navy and Republic of Singapore navy (RSN) sailors and officers shared their views on terrorism and maritime security during a seminar on the subjects May 31 at the RSN’s Changi Naval Base.
USCG Cutter Set to Mark Historical Site
The Coast Guard Cutter James Rankin is scheduled to set the historic "Francis Scott Key" buoy off of Fort McHenry, Md., near the Key Bridge Monday, June 5, 2006.
Navy, Coast Guard Join Forces in Persian Gulf
Quick and maneuverable, U.S. Navy and Coast Guard patrol boats have become an integral part of maritime security operations (MSO) in the Persian Gulf. As part of Commander…
Boston Inner Harbor Maintenance Dredging
The US Army Corps of Engineers issued a Notice stating that the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement to maintenance dredge various navigation channels…
Port Valdez and Valdez Narrows Security Zone Changes Proposed
The US Coast Guard is proposing to revise its security zone regulations relating to Port Valdez and the Valdez Narrows. Among other things, the change would include…
Oil Spills Close Corpus Christi Harbor
The Coast Guard is responding to oil spills at the Valero docks and the Citgo facility located in the Corpus Christi Inner Harbor early this morning. Approximately 168…
Singapore Port Dues Concession for Container Ships
The Singapore Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) issued a Circular stating that the 20% port dues concession for container ships has been extended through 30 June 2008.
13 NATO Nations Sign MoU in Norfolk
Thirteen NATO nations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), paving the way for the creation of the Combined Joint Operations From the Sea (CJOS) Center of…
Aker Yards and Damen Plan Joint Venture
Aker Yards and Damen Shipyards Group are planning to establish a joint venture owning the Damen Shipyards Okean yard in Mykolayiv, Ukraine. The plans will contribute…
Navy Re-Charters WestPac Express
The Austal-built WestPac Express has been re-chartered by the U.S. Navy for a further period of up to 55 months (commencing on the expiry of thecurrent charter in…
Aker Yards and Alstom Complete Transaction
Aker Yards and ALSTOM announced on January 4 the intention to join forces in shipbuilding. The transaction was concluded during a signature ceremony in Paris May 31.
NYC Bids Fair Winds, Following Seas to Fleet Week Ships
The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) is moored at pier 88 in New York City during Fleet Week New York 2006. The annual event also provides an opportunity…
Coast Guard to Investigate Tanker Collision
The Coast Guard is scheduled to convene a one-person formal investigation to look into events leading up and contributing to the collision between two tank ships…
Coast Guard to Prepare Statement on Bienville Terminal
The US Coast Guard intends to prepare an environmental impact statement with regard to the proposed Bienville Offshore Energy LNG terminal to be constructed in the…
Bill Introduced to Provide for NOAA
Representative Ehlers (R-MI) introduced the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Act (H.R. 5450) to provide for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes.
Omega Navigation Takes Delivery of Tanker
Omega Navigation Enterprises, Inc. took delivery of its Panamax (LR1) double hull product tanker, the Rudolf Schulte, to be renamed the Omega Queen. The Omega Queen…
Daewoo Gets 690m Qatar LNG Order
According to reports, Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co has secured an order worth 690m from Qatar Gas Transport Company to build three liquefied natural gas carriers.
