Panama Canal Dredges into the Future
Moving forward with its equipment upgrades for the Expansion Program, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) officially awarded the contract to design and build a new…
IMO, EC Reinforce Working Relationship
Mr. Jacques Barrot, Vice-President of the European Commission and Commissioner for Transport, visited the IMO Secretary-General, Mr. Efthimios E. Mitropoulos, at…
MSC Cargo Ship Loads Equipment Bound for Middle East
Military Sealift Command large, medium-speed, roll-on/roll-off ship USNS Gilliland loaded more than 150,000 square feet of U.S. Army equipment in Antwerp, Belgium, March 15-18.
Coast Guard Performs Vessel Security Checks
Boarding Team members from Sector Portland ready their gear in preparation to board the motor vessel Marguerite. The Boarding Team was taken to the Marguerite by…
Cummins Announces Support for EPA Final Marine Engine Rule
Cummins Inc., on behalf of the Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA) affirmed the industry’s support of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Final Marine Engine Rule.
Maritime Administration Selects Director for Seattle Gateway Office
The Maritime Administration has named Randy Rogers to head its new Seattle Gateway Office. will be working with industry and government representatives in the to…
M/V Sealink Maju 26 Seatrials Completed
On March 13, 2008 the new anchor-handling tug from Sealink Sdn. Bhd in completed sea trials. The ABS-classed 38 by 11.8-meter tug achieved speeds of 13.9 knots…
Hanjin Turns to Kalmar
Kalmar Industries has won an order to supply 96 terminal tractors to Hanjin Shipping – ’s largest shipping company – for operation at its new container terminal as part of the Pusan New Port Project…
This Day in Naval History - March 18
1781 - Continental sloop ship goes down will all hands in a sudden gale, three days after sailing from Cap Francais, . 1945 - Carriers begin a three-month Okinawa campaign by destroying aircraft on .
USS John S. McCain Replenishes USS Lassen
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Byron C. Linder, Det. Sailors of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) provided needed personnel…
Hamburg Süd Christens Largest-ever Containership
At the Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. Ltd. (DSME) yard in Okpo, Korea, Hamburg Süd christened the largest-ever container ship in the company's history.
NY Collision Investigated
The Coast Guard is investigating a collision between a 623-foot freighter and a 216-foot dredge in the upper bay of New York Harbor about one mile north of Staten Island, N.Y., around 9 a.m. today.
USCG: Hull ID for Recreational Boats
The US Coast Guard is seeking comments on the costs and benefits of expanding the current 12-character Hull Identification Number (HIN) in order to provide additional…
Hamburg Süd, Maersk to Cooperate
announced the formation of a new vessel sharing agreement. America. capacity of 530 plugs will be employed. vessels. and New Zealand to and from the U.S. East Coast.
Green Ships: Politicians Ready if Industry Not
More than 190 participants at the 5th annual Green Ship Technology conference in Rotterdam on March 11-12 explored the latest tide of ‘stick and carrot’ options…
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…
