Schiffko to Design Research Icebreaker
Wärtsilä's ship design and marine consultancy subsidiary, Schiffko, based in Hamburg, has been awarded a contract from the Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research of Bremerhaven…
EC- Polluter Pays Principle and Channeling of Liability
The European Commission (EC) summarized the opinion of the Advocate General in litigation involving the damages arising from the discharge of heavy fuel oil from the tanker ERIKA.
Bill Introduced to Evaluate Vessel Discharges
Representative Young (R-AK) introduced the Vessel Discharge Evaluation and Review Act (H.R. 5594) to require the Commandant of the Coast Guard to conduct an evaluation…
USCG- Future Merchant Mariner Credentialing Program
The US Coast Guard posted an article entitled “The Future of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Merchant Mariner Credentialing Program”. The article envisions full electronic credentialing in the near term.
Star Bulk Expands Fleet
Star Bulk Carriers Corp. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the M/V Nord Wave, to be renamed the M/V Star Omicron, a Supramax bulk carrier of 53…
Credit Crunch Spreads to Shipyards
There are growing signs the credit crunch that began with the housing market is spreading to the world's shipyards, Reuters reported. The global economy saw shipbuilders…
Damaged Vessel Repaired
A P&O cruise liner damaged in stormy weather on its way from Southampton to the has left port after being fully repaired, BBC reported. Artemis, carrying 1,188 passengers…
This Day in Naval History - March 14
1863 - Rear Adm. 1929 - Naval Air Station Pensacola aircraft make 113 flights for flood rescue and relief.
Dryships Swaps Older for Newer
DryShips, Inc., announced that the company has entered into an agreement to purchase a 2000 built, 73,288 dwt Panamax bulk carrier for $72m. The vessel will be delivered…
Admiral Engages Engineering Class During Sacramento Navy Week
Commander, Regional Maintenance Centers and the Navy's flag ambassador for Sacramento Navy Week engaged an engineering class at , on March 12. Rear Adm. John Clarke Orzalli…
