NOAA has Plans for Calif. Sanctuaries
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said that it is seeking comments on draft management plans for three marine sanctuaries located off the coast of California.
ACL Establishes National Sales Force
American Commercial Lines Inc. announced it has established a national sales force in key geographic locations. The Regional Sales Directors include Mr. Vanta Coda -- Gulf Region, Mr.
President Signs Title 46 Codification Bill
President Bush signed into law H.R. 1442, which codifies the uncodified portion of Title 46, U.S. Code – Shipping. The exception relates to the Carriage of Goods at Sea Act (COGSA)…
Rig to be Dewatered, Surveyed
ESCO Marine In., is conducting an inspection, de-watering, & structural survey operation on board the mobile off-shore drilling unit Zeus which is located at the entrance of the Freeport Channel.
Nelson Designated MarAd Deputy Administrator
President George W. Bush appointed Julie A. Nelson as the Deputy Administrator of the Maritime Administration on October 6, 2006. Nelson took over the responsibilities…
Juneau Transitions from Trials to Workups
USS Juneau (LPD 10), the amphibious transport dock ship of the USS Essex (LHD 2) Expeditionary Strike Group, completed the initial workup process with the Marines…
Swire Announces Rebranding
The China Navigation Co Ltd (CNCo) has announced plans to consolidate the majority of its liner shipping services under a new entity, Swire Shipping Ltd, a new company…
Danaos Corp. Debuts on NYSE
The shares of Danaos Corporation commenced trading on the New York Stock Exchange as of Friday, October 6, 2006. With a market capitalization of approximately $1.2b…
Kenyan Navy Gets Patrol Boats
Reuters has reported that the U.S. government on Friday gave the Kenyan Navy six boats to patrol its coastline and help combat terrorism. According to the report…
Teekay Increases Dividend by 14 Percent
Teekay Shipping Corporation announced that its Board of Directors has voted to declare a cash dividend on its common stock of $0.2375 per share, representing a 14…
NOL and APL Receive Industry Accolades
Neptune Orient Lines (NOL), and its container shipping subsidiary, APL, this week received top prizes at the Asia Logistics Awards 2006. NOL was lauded for Ethical…
George H. W. Bush Aircraft Carrier Christened
christened the nation's 10th and final Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, George H. W. Bush (CVN 77). President of the United States, George H. history to participate…
Oil Spill Training Conducted in Portland Harbor
The Navy vessel Keokuk participates in a multi-agency oil spill training exercise in Casco Bay, Maine, October 4 while a Coast Guard helicopter flies over the area…
Ezra Holdings Wins $262.7m Charter Contract
Ezra Holdings was awarded a 4-year contract from an oil major to charter its Floating Production, Storage and Offloading, or FPSO facility. The charter contract…
Coast Guard Crews to be Honored
Two North Carolina Coast Guard crews will be recognized at the annual Coast Guard Foundation Salute to the Coast Guard awards ceremony in New York. Lt. Cmdr. Donald E. Bader, Lt.j.g. Audie J.
Cruise Ship Briefly Held for Security Check
According to CBC News, a security breach aboard a cruise ship visiting St. John's resulted in passengers being forced to disembark while crews searched the vessel.
Port Security Improvement Act of 2006
The official text of the Port Security Improvement Act of 2006 (H.R. 4954), which was passed by Congress just before its recent recess, has been posted on the Internet.
Peters Sworn in as Sec of Transportation
Mary E. Peters has been sworn in as the Secretary of Transportation, after having been confirmed by the Senate prior to its recess. Source: HK Law
HAL Converts More Ships to Solvent Free Solutions
Winning Brands Corporation announces that Holland America Line is expanding the use of the Winning Brands' Solvent Free Solutions Team to replace conventional Dry Cleaning systems on two more ships…
Aker Kvaerner Awarded Contract with Daewoo
Aker Kvaerner has been awarded a contract with Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co Ltd in South Korea for delivery of drilling facilities for an ultra deepwater…
