GAO Challenges to Implementation of TWIC
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued a report on key challenges that should be addressed before implementing the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program.
Coast Guard Monitors Sunken Tow Boat
Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur is responding to the pollution threat and salvage of the 189-ft., U.S.-flagged towing vessel La Marie. The La Marie began…
Panamanians Vote Yes for Canal Expansion
The voting began on Sunday morning, where the enthusiasm and energy was apparent as each voter played their part in this historic event that determined the direction…
Coast Guard Responds to Ship Collision
The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating the cause of a collision between two ships that occurred at the IMTT Myrtle Grove facility near Point A La Hache, La. The…
Obituary: Karl H. Senner
Karl H. Senner, founder of Karl Senner, Inc., passed away after a lengthy illness on Thursday, October 19, 2006. Mr. Senner was born in Marienburg, Germany in 1931.
Fincantieri Receives AHTS Order
Fincantieri has gained an order from Hartmann Logistik GmbH to build two multipurpose Anchor Handling, Tug & Supply Vessels (AHTS) with delivery scheduled for December 2008 and February 2009…
Of Boats and (Basket) Balls
The “Great Basket” called at Naples. On the occasion of the SeatradeMed convention dedicated to the cruise & ferry industry, Micky Arison, Chairman & CEO of Carnival Corporation & plc…
BofA Cuts Oil Tankers, OMI to Neutral
According to Reuters, Bank of America Securities cut its near-term industry outlook on oil tankers to neutral from overweight, citing a reduction in crude throughput…
IXSEA Launches Refitted Survey Vessel
IXSEA has completed work on the SV John Lethbridge on behalf of Comex Deep Sea Salvage Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Subsea Resources PLC. The refit was…
Unusual Vessel Spotted
These interesting images were submitted by a reader of Maritime Reporter & Engineering News. Images of this unusual vessel were reportedly taken in the Port of Ilwaco off the Washington State coast.
Unusual Vessel Spotted
These interesting images were submitted by a reader of Maritime Reporter & Engineering News. Images of this unusual vessel were reportedly taken in the Port of Ilwaco off the Washington State coast.
Husky Energy Announces 3Q Results
Husky Energy Inc. of 2005. equivalent per day in the third quarter of 2005. barrels per day in the third quarter of 2005. day in the third quarter of 2005. Pool.
Croatian Deal for Yarmouth Ferries
A Croatian shipyard will build two new Yarmouth to Lymington ferries. The ferries, set to cost about $18.7m, are due on the route before the summer season of 2008.
Sumatec Orders Two Tankers
According to reports, Sumatec Resources Bhd, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Semua Shipping Sdn Bhd, has entered into two shipbuilding contracts with Yangzhou…
Rep. LoBiondo Hails Enactment of SAFE Ports Act
U.S. Congressman Frank A. LoBiondo (NJ-02), Chairman of the House Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee hailed the enactment of the SAFE Ports Act…
Registration Opens November 1st for CBP Trade Symposium
U.S. Customs and Border Protection will hold its annual trade symposium on December 13-15 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington DC.
BV Naval Rules Benefit Military Ship Designs
Bureau Veritas has joined forces with military ships designers and builders to update and complete its Rules for Classification of Naval Ships. The new rules, which…
New EOD, Navy Diver Learning Site Begins Training
The Center for Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Diving (CENEODDIVE) has established a new learning site at Training Support Center (TSC), Great Lakes, Ill., where the first class commenced Oct.
WMD Sea Law Not Yet Ratified
A United Nations treaty designed to stop the carriage of weapons of mass destruction by sea has not been ratified by a single country, including the United States…
Grand Alliance Restructures Asia/North Europe EU2 Service
The Grand Alliance member lines, Hapag-Lloyd (HL), MISC Berhad. early 2007. offering nine ships for a 63 days turnaround time service. improve the schedule reliability. future.
