Bisso Marine Launches Patrol Vessel
Bisso Marine Co. successfully launched a 350 ton Bahamian Patrol Vessel for Moss Point Marine, a division of Halter. In order to make the lift, DB Cappy Bisso had to be ballasted down to 10 ft.
New Tug to be Permanently Paired with Self-Unloading Barge
The Interlake Steamship Company and Interlake Transportation have received 7,200 hp Z-drive tug Dorothy Ann. Designed by Ocean Tug & Barge Engineering, the 124.5 ft.
Nichols Delivers 400-Passenger Catamaran
Klondike Express, a double-hulled passenger catamaran, was delivered to Brad and Helen Phillips by Nichols Brothers Boat Builders. The vessel has a full load speed…
New Inland Barge Drilling Rig
Parker Drilling Co. has received the newest member of the Parker international drilling fleet, drilling barge rig #75. Built by Oil Barges, Inc., the shallow water…
Bisso Towboat Receives New Z-Drive Tug
Cecilia B. Slatten is the newest addition to Bisso Towboat Co.'s fleet of Mississippi River ship-assist tugboats. The 4,300 hp, reverse Z-drive tractor tug measures 100 x 38 x 18 ft.…
Largest Hull from Washburn & Doughty
Washburn & Doughty Associates launched a 186 ft. offshore casino vessel for Cajun Express, Inc., of Boston, Mass. Hull 65, yet to be named, is the largest vessel built by Washburn & Doughty…
New Westport Boat for Alaskan Excursions
Westport Shipyard delivered the 95 x 22.7 ft. fiberglass excursion boat, Tanaina, to Prince William Sound Cruises & Tours (PWSCT). The boat will be based in Whittier…
The South Carolina Senate amended the House-passed version of General Bill 3002 before approving the measure, which would prohibit certain "cruise to nowhere" gaming operations.
Proposal to Reduce Licenses
S.B. 1023, which would reduce the number of authorzed riverboat gaming licenses from 15 to 14 in the state of Louisiana, passed the Senate by a vote of 27-11. It…
Major Bill Passed in Illinois
The Illinois General Assembly passed legislation eliminating the ban on riverboat gambling in Cook County, opening the way for a riverboat casino to be floated in a close-in suburb of Chicago…
USCG Extends Comment Period
The USCG has extended the public comment period for its NPRM on response plans for tank vessels carrying hazardous materials. Additionally, a two-day public meeting will be held on August 12-13…
Deepwater Acquisition Project Designated as Government Reinvention Laboratory
The USCG's comprehensive approach to designing and obtaining its next fleet of ships, aircraft and communications systems was recognized in a letter from Secretary of Transportation Rodney E.
Virginia Barge Ban Blocked by Restraining Order
Virginia's ban on barges transporting solid waste on three Virginia rivers, slated to become effective on July 1, was delayed due to a temporary restraining order…
New York Assembly Seeks New Regulatory Scheme for Oil Spill Prevention
New York Assembly Bill 5175 (AB 5175), sponsored by Assemblyman Thomas DiNapoli (D), requires the state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to develop…
Massachusetts Legislature Considers Bill to Regulate Tank Barges
Massachusetts House Bill 59 (HB 59) was reported out of the Joint Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture and referred to the Steering, Policy and Scheduling Committee.
Jones Act Reform Coalition Head Resigns
Rob Quartel announced his resignation as president of the Jones Act Reform Coalition, the lobbying group that seeks modifications in maritime laws that require domestic…
Appropriations Process Delayed
The consideration of appropriations bills in the House and Senate slowed to a crawl during the last half of June. Six appropriations bills that had been reported from committee…
Jones Act Amendment Headed Off
Earlier this year, Senator Sam Brownback (R-Kan.) reintroduced a Jones Act reform bill. The legislation was essentially the same as the bill Sen. Brownback introduced in the last Congress.
Forecast Of FPSO Vessels And Other Floating Production Units
According to a just published report by IMA, 107 floating production units are currently in operation and 21 additional units are on order. IMA forecasts the inventory…
Rates Improve In UK, Remain Unchanged In Other Areas
Product tanker rates improved in the UK/continent this week, but were stagnant in other lifting areas, Shipbrokers E.A. Gibson said in a weekly report, adding that…
