Coast Guard to Deploy VOSS
The U.S. Coast Guard is exercising their pollution response capabilities by deploying a Vessel of Opportunity Skimming System (VOSS) from the Coast Guard Cutter Katherine Walker, a 175-ft.
NMSAC to Conduct Meeting
The National Maritime Security Advisory Committee (NMSAC), sponsored by the US Coast Guard, will conduct an on-line meeting on July 22. Topics on the agenda include…
Ports Conduct Security Exercise
Harbor residents of and will see increased law enforcement activity this Wednesday and Thursday as area emergency responders participate in a 2-day U.S. Coast Guard lead counterterrorism exercise.
Kirby Comments on an Announcement
Kirby Corporation commented on a recent public announcement by a major petrochemical customer which plans to temporarily idle or reduce production of some products…
This Day in Naval History - June 25
From the Navy News Service 1917 - Navy convoy of troopships carrying American Expeditionary Forces arrives in . 1950 - invades beginning Korean Conflict.
Scomi Marine to Operate Tankers in Vietnam
Scomi Marine plans to jointly operate five clean product tankers with its Vietnamese partner over the next three years as part of the company’s strategy to increase…
Norwegian Oil Industry: Open More Offshore
's oil industry called on the new Petroleum and Energy Minister Terje Riis-Johansen to open up quickly more area for offshore oil and gas exploration. With oil output…
Interview: Randy Asbury, Executive Director, Coalition to Protect the Missouri River
Randy Asbury, Executive Director, Coalition to Protect the shares with readers of MarineLink.com his insights on key market drivers for the coming year. To what degree are "partnerships" important to river-related advocacy? RA: Partnerships are fundamental to the successful outcome of river-related policy efforts and especially to issues. In today's complex political culture, it's imperative that collaborative strategies transcend what once may have even been unlikely partnerships.
