Higgins, Great Lakes Legislator of the Year
Congressman Brian M. Higgins (D-NY) has been honored for his support of Great Lakes shipping by the largest coalition representing the industry. The Congressman was named Great Lakes Legislator of the Year by Great Lakes Maritime Task Force (GLMTF). Rep. Higgins will formally receive the award at GLMTF’s 14th Annual Briefing for the Great Lakes Delegation in Washington on April 2, 2009. “As a native of Buffalo…
Conrad Industries Announces 2008 Results
Conrad Industries, Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: CNRD.PK) announced its fourth quarter and twelve months 2008 results. For the quarter ended December 31, 2008, Conrad had…
St. Lawrence Seaway Celebrates 50 Years
The St. Lawrence Seaway celebrated its 50th anniversary on March 31, at the St. Lambert Lock. Inaugurated in 1959 by Queen Elizabeth II and President Eisenhower…
Revised MARPOL Annex VI, NOx Tech. Code
A new publication is now available from IMO Publications on the revised international regulations on preventing and reducing harmful emissions from ships, such as sulphur oxides (SOx)…
New Crowley Vessels Keep Coming
In the first of several vessel deliveries over the next few weeks, Crowley christened and launched its newest heavy-lift series deck barge, the 455-4, Saturday at Gunderson Marine Shipyard in Portland, Ore. The 400 ft long, 105 ft wide barge was christened by Carey Graham, wife of Parker Drilling Vice President Dennis Graham. The vessel's first assignment will be hauling a Parker Drilling Rig. Following that assignment…
Pirate Hunter HDMS Absalon Returns Home
Following an eight-month deployment, Sailors aboard HDMS Absalon (L-16) are returning home to Denmark. Absalon spent the last time of their deployment participating in Combined Task Force (CTF) 151, a multinational task force conducting counterpiracy operations to detect and deter piracy in and around the Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean and Red Sea. During her deployment and her time with CTF 151…
USS Boxer, Counterpiracy in Gulf of Aden
In a show of international sea power in the Gulf of Aden, seven nations representing three task forces coordinated efforts to pursue a skiff after the pirates on board opened fire on a German oiler, the Federal German Ship (FGS) Spessart, March 29. At approximately 3 p.m. local, FGS Spessart, reported they were being attacked by pirates who may have mistaken the naval supply ship for a commercial merchant vessel.
RBR Appoints More Agents in Europe
RBR has added DenAr and GWM-Engineering to its portfolio of representatives. DenAr (www.den-ar.com) and GWM-Engineering (www.gwm-engineering.fi) market and support…
EDF, EPA in Action to Counter Shipping Pollution
The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) announced its support for the request by the U.S. government to protect against global shipping pollution generated by large ocean-going ships.
New Brass Ball Valve from Wabtec
Wabtec Corporation (NYSE:WAB) introduced two new lines of brass ball valve products to serve a variety of industrial markets, including Oil and Gas, LP Gas and Chemical Manufacturing.
CG Foundation Honors USCG Eighth District
The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to the education, welfare and morale of all Coast Guard members and their families, announced that…
CMA CGM (America) Promotes Di Caprio
CMA CGM (America) LLC announced that Michael Di Caprio has been promoted to District Sales Manager. In his new role, Di Caprio will be responsible for overseeing sales in northern Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. Michael joined CMA CGM in 1999, and has held progressively responsible positions in the organization’s export service delivery and commercial teams. Most recently, he held the position of Export Trade Manager…
Key Elements of Yacht Insurance, Q&A
Accidents happen. That comes as no surprise to those in the insurance industry, but what may be a surprise is the fact that the majority of maritime accidents occur in good weather with perfect visibility. In the following Q&A, Joseph McNulty, founding member of Carroll McNulty & Kull, joins Richard Furman and John Orzel, members of the same law firm, in a discussion on the key elements of marine insurance…
This Day in Naval History – April 1
1893 - Navy General Order 409 of 25 February 1893 establishes the rate of Chief Petty Officer as of this date. 1917 - Boatswain's Mate 1/c John I. Eopolucci, a Naval…
