New Deepwater Port Application Received
Woodside Natural Gas, Inc. (Woodside) filed its application with the United States Coast Guard and the Maritime Administration on August 18, 2006 for a license under the Deepwater Port Act…
Professor Says Demands On Ports Make Them More Vulnerable
America's ports could be a weak link in America's economy, says a maritime ports expert at the Coles College of Business at Kennesaw State University. Entrepreneurship…
Samsung Heavy Raises Order Target
According to Bloomberg, Samsung Heavy Industries Co., raised its target for new orders this year 56 percent as growing global trade and higher demand for oil products…
NOAA Dedicates New Research Vessel
SOPNewswire reported that NOAA has dedicated a new high-speed research vessel. It will that will work the waters of the Gerry E. Studds Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary.
Trinity Yachts Reopens Industrial Canal France Road Facility
Trinity Yachts, has recently re-opened their original shipyard, located on the Industrial Canal in the Eastern section of New Orleans, Louisiana. The 38 acre yard…
Carnival Comments on Potential Impact of Alaska Cruise Tax Initiative
and is expected to be implemented in 2007. government taxes and fees paid by passengers embarking on Alaskan cruises. passenger taxes may have on its Alaskan cruise business.
Hanjin Orders Ultra-Large Container Ships
Asia Pulse has reported that Hanjin Shipping Co., South Korea's leading shipping company, has placed an order for ultra-large container carriers, the company said today…
Maritime Administrator To Address USMMA Alumni Foundation
United States Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao and Sean Connaughton, the new U. S. Maritime Administrator, will be guest speakers at the United States Merchant…
Northrop Grumman Marine Systems Celebrates 100 Years
its second home here in Sunnyvale. business unit is a provider of missile launch systems, propulsion systems and power generation systems for naval submarines and surface ships.
U.S. Navy’s Last Gun Cruiser Goes To Scrapyard
The last all-gun cruiser in the U.S. Navy’s inventory is finally headed for the scrapyard. The cruiser Des Moines began the long tow to Texas on Aug. 21 from a storage facility in Philadelphia…
Oil Exploration Causes Diver Shortage
Increasing exploration for offshore oil reserves is causing a shortage of divers in the aquaculture industry. Divers are being offered more than $300,000 a year for exploration work…
Canada – Port Divestiture Program Extension
Transport Canada stated that the port divestiture program has been extended through March 31, 2007. The policy aims to reduce overcapacity, improve efficiency, and…
FMC – Oral Argument Set in PRPA Matters
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued a notice stating that it has determined to hear oral argument in three pending proceedings involving the Puerto Rico Ports Authority (PRPA).
DoTC Forms Team to Conduct Probe on Oil Spill
On recommendations of Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) commandant Vice Admiral Arthur N. Gosingan, Transportation and Communications Secretary Leandro P. Mendoza formed…
Iran’s IOOC Hires 39 Vessels
The rental contract for 39 tugboats and vessels to speed up projects at Iranian Offshore Oil Company (IOOC) has already been signed and the proposal to get three more is still under study…
Cruise Ships to get Wastewater Upgrades
Wastewater treatment systems on four popular cruise ships will receive a $9.2 million upgrade intended to enhance compliance with marine discharge regulations, according…
Hyundai Samho Heavy Retakes No. 5 Spot
South Korea's Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries Co. retook its spot as the world's No. 5 shipbuilder this year, with local shipyards controlling nearly 35 per cent of global shipbuilding orders…
Two Seattle-based Coast Guard Divers die in Arctic Ocean
Accoring to reports, two Seattle-based Coast Guard divers died Thursday while diving in the Arctic Ocean, about 500 miles north of Barrow, Alaska. Lt. Jessica Hill, 30, of St.
New Coast Guard Base to Cost $59.5m
The Barbados Coast Guard will soon be able to take up residence in its new base on Spring Garden, a project that is costing the government $59.5m. Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office…
Coast Guard Trained on Hull, Engine Repair
As part of the ongoing cooperation between the Governments of Yemen and the United States, a team of technicians from the U.S. Coast Guard will visit Yemen’s Coast…
