House Committee Raises Concerns About TWIC Production
The House Committee on Homeland Security issued a letter signed by Chairman Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) inquiring of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) about…
Hearing on Vessel Rebuilding
The Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure conducted a hearing on Rebuilding Vessels under the Jones Act.
Cummings: Enforcement of Jones Act is Essential
Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-Md.), Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, issued the following statement after convening a hearing to consider the U.S. “The issues pertaining to the rebuilding of Jones Act vessels in foreign shipyards are highly complex. However, fair and consistent enforcement of the law is essential to ensure that it is appropriately enforced…
USS Providence Visits Namesake City
The Los Angeles-class, fast-attack submarine USS Providence (SSN 719) and residents celebrated their namesake relationship during "USS Providence Day" June 9. "USS…
Ocean Rig ASA Mandatory Offer Period Ends
DryShips Inc. announced that the mandatory offer period for the acquisition of all the outstanding shares of Ocean Rig ASA ended 11th June 2008. As of 11 June 2008 Primelead Limited…
Evergreen Named Ocean Carrier of the Year
Evergreen Line announced it has been selected by Wal*Mart Stores Inc. as International Ocean Carrier of the Year for 2007-2008. The award is presented every year…
This Day in Naval History - June 12
1944 - Four U.S. Carrier Groups (15 carriers) begin attack on Japanese positions in the . 1948 - The Women's Armed Forces Integration Act provides for enlistment…
France Buys Shipyard Stake
announced plans on to buy back 9 percent of the country's biggest shipyard. Chantiers de l'Atlantique in western , which built Queen Mary 2, was sold by French engineering…
TEN Announces Charter Extensions for Tankers
Tsakos Energy Navigation Limited announced a two-year time-charter extensions for two Aframax product tankers to Neste Oil of , the original charterers. The charters…
