New OSVs Bolster Operations
Two new 220 ft. OSVs, rigged for flexible, efficient operation, are beginning to pay off for Gulf Offshore Marine, an affiliate of GulfMark Offshore, Lafayette, La.
U.S. DOT Report Expects Oceanborne Trade Growth
Global oceanborne commerce is expected to continue to grow three to four percent annually over the next several years, according to a new report released by three agencies of the U.S.
Fire-Retardant Resin Meets Requirements
Reichhold announced its Dion FR 9300 vinyl ester resin meets the requirements of MIL-R-24719 and has been accepted for use in USCG-approved construction requiring fire-retardant resins.
Riverboat Casino Ratings Bouyed by Regulations, Demand, Moody's Says
The operators of many of the riverboat casinos along the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers are likely to enjoy smooth sailing as growing demand, limited new supply, and…
Terminal Gets Seismic Retrofit
While Berth 1 at Langdale terminal is closed for the replacement of one of the wingwalls, BC Ferries staff will strengthen the ramp to withstand earthquakes, assistant…
Construction Contract Awarded for New Z-drive Tug
Brusco Tug & Barge, Inc. of Longview, Wash. has announced the award of the construction contract for a new 78 ft. Z-drive tug to Diversified Marine, Inc. of Portland, Ore.
Repowering a Head Boat With Cummins QSK19s
The years just prior to the early 1980s collapse in the Gulf of Mexico oil industry saw the building of a large number of crew boats in the 110-ft. range. While…
HMI Ambrose Channel Makes First New York Harbor Call
Hvide Marine Inc. announced the first visit of HMI Ambrose Channel, named for the USCG lightship that formerly stood watch at the entrance of New York Harbor, to the Port of New York and New Jersey.
Large Contract Spurs Washburn & Doughty to Develop New Construction Methods
Washburn & Doughty Shipyard of East Boothbay, Maine is preparing to launch Tracy Moran, the fourth in a series of six Z-Drive Tugs under construction for the Moran Towing Corporation of Greenwich…
Proposal to Legalize Riverboat Gaming
Assembly Concurrent Resolution (ACR) 23, sponsored by Assemblywoman Nilsa Cruz-Perez (D-Camden, Gloucester), proposes a constitutional amendment authorizing the…
Casino Gaming in Hawaii?
House Bill (H.B.) 1600, sponsored by Rep. Calvin Say (D), would allow casino gaming in Honolulu County if a majority of county voters approved. The measure would…
Legislation to Ban Cruises to Nowhere
Assembly Bill (A.) 6771, legislation to make cruise-to-nowhere gaming a class E felony, was introduced by Assembly members Richard Gottfried (D-New York), Adriano Espaillat (D-New York)…
Lawsuit Aimed at Stopping Casino Boat
Florida Attorney General Bob Butterworth filed a complaint in Volusia Circuit Court, seeking to force SunCruz Casinos to get rid of the slot machines and other casino…
Gaming License on Hold
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board voted 4-3 to put the state's 15th and last riverboat gaming license on hold until a special legislative session in March. Gov.
Judge Dismisses Complaint
Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Administrative Law Judge Norman Kline ended the dispute between the South Carolina State Ports Authority (SCSPA) and South Carolina Maritime Services, Inc.
Trial of Former Governor Begins
Jury selection has begun in the trial of former Louisiana Gov. Edwin Edwards, his son, and four co-defendants. They are charged with conspiring to extort mony from…
Head of Illinois Gaming Board Resigns
The embattled chairman of the Illinois Gaming Board, criticized over the panel's decision to approve a riverboat sale over the objections of regulatory staff, has resigned.
Maritime Trust Funds
House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bud Shuster (R-Pa.) introduced legislation, H.R. 3566, which would take the maritime trust funds "off…
USCG Amends Vessel Inspection Intervals
The USCG amended its Certification of Inspection (COI) rules for tank barges and other inspected vessels to harmonize them with international standards in accordance…
NOAA Announces FY 01 Budget Request
budget. In the year when NOAA is celebrating it's 30th anniversary, the requested increase will allow the agency to continue a mission critical to all Americans…