Cheniere Energy Commences Drilling Project
Cheniere Energy began test well drilling on its third prospect: a 3-D Exploration Program in Cameron Parish, La. Located in approximately 25 ft. of water offshore Louisiana…
Houston Exploration Obtains Leases In Private Transaction
Houston Exploration has acquired 100 percent working interests in six offshore leases from ATP Oil & Gas Corporation. Varying from 25 to 100 percent, the Gulf of…
Pinnacle Awarded Drilling Rig Accommodation
Pinnacle Building Systems, LLC, has been granted the drilling rig accommodation unit for the BP/Amoco Marlin Tension Leg Platform (TLP) living quarters. Situated in 3,000 ft.
Proposed Notice of Sale Issued for Western Gulf of Mexico OCS Sale 174
The U.S. Department of the Interior's Minerals Management Service (MMS) is making available the Proposed Notice of Sale for Western Gulf of Mexico (GOM) Sale 174.
BP-Amoco and ARCO in $26.8 Billion Deal
BP Amoco confirmed, following a successful outcome to talks between the two companies, it has reached agreement to combine with the Atlantic Richfield Company (ARCO) of Los Angeles.
Unocal Announces Deepwater Gulf of Mexico Discovery
discovery on the Mad Dog prospect in the Gulf of Mexico deepwater Green Canyon block 826. The well encountered 300 net ft. of hydrocarbons, primarily crude oil.
California Princess Delivered
California Princess, built by Freeport Shipbuilding, recently went into service for San Diego Harbor Excursions. The 115 ft. vessel was designed by DeJong & Lebet, Inc.
Corporate Coastal Yacht
Pluckebaum Custom Boats recently launched a custom 80 ft. corporate coastal yacht, designed for dining and entertaining large groups of corporate customers. The…
Spill Response Boat Delivered to North Africa
JBF Environmental Technology has delivered the first JBF DIP400/420 class Oil Spill Response Boat to the Tunisian Agence Nationale de Protection de l'Environment (ANPE).
Gladding-Hearn Delivers Police Boat
Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, The Duclos Corp., has delivered its 11th police boat for the New York City Police Department. The new high-speed, all-aluminum deep V-hull, which measures 13 ft.
Second Liftboat Delivered to Danos & Curole
Danos & Curole, Inc., of Larose, La., has recently taken delivery of the second of two state-of-the-art liftboats. The 200 class Luke David was delivered by Conrad Shipyards…
Marinette Marine Launches Eighth Buoy Tender
Marinette Marine Corporation launched the eighth USCG Coastal Buoy Tender, Barbara Mabrity (WLM-559). The 175 ft. vessel features a Z-drive propulsion system enabling excellent maneuverability.
Proposed & Interim Rules
This Customs Service document proposes to amend the Customs Regulations to provide for the temporary landing in the U.S. of vessel equipment in need of repair, without…
Proposed Fee Reduction
H.B. 168, sponsored by Rep. John Alario (D-Jefferson), would reduce the fees for renewal of riverboat gaming employee permits from $100 to $25 in Louisiana. The…
Coastal Gaming Group Cleared
Following an investigation, the Broward County Sheriff's Office has cleared Tampa-based Coastal Gaming Group, Inc. of allegations of unlawful gaming activities aboard gaming boat Monte Carlo.
Shipboard Gaming Authorized
Senate Bill (S.B.) 477, sponsored by Sen. Whitney Anderson (R-Kailua, Waimanalo), authorizes shipboard gaming upon navigable waters in the state and provides for an advisory referendum.
Illinois Ensures City/County-Owned Casinos
Legislation introduced by Sen. Robert Molaro (D-Cook) provides if any riverboat gaming licenses are issued for Chicago or Cook County, they could go only to the county or municipal governing board.
"Cruise-to-Nowhere"Legislation Sees Mixed Results
House Bill (H.B.) 19, in North Carolina, was passed by the North Carolina House of Representatives. The bill prohibits "cruises to nowhere" and regulates other offshore…
Cutter Liberty Terminates Juneau Fishermen for Safety Violation
The voyage of F/V Lady Jane was terminated for a safety violation by USCGC Liberty. The vessel's captain, Auke Bay resident Jacob Hallingstad, and his two crewmen…
Two Foreign Vessels Deemed Unsafe by USCG
Two foreign freight vessels remain moored in Dutch Harbor until numerous Safety of Life At Sea (SOLAS) discrepancies are corrected to meet USCG inspectors' requirements.
