Coast Guard Increases Maritime Security
The Coast Guard has increased maritime security measures under Operation Liberty Shield. Operation Liberty Shield is a comprehensive national plan designed to increase…
Elemica to Acquire Optimum Logistics
Elemica has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Stolt-Nielsen’s subsidiary Optimum Logistics Ltd. Under the terms of the agreement, Elemica will acquire the…
Videotel Launches Training Course
association with The West of England Ship Owners Insurance Services. Facility Security (ISPS) Code". deputy managing director Chris Haughton. requirements in an efficient and cost-effective way.
MOUs to Govern Investigations
In December of last year, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the US Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) stated that the two agencies…
Samson Ropes and JHRG Develop New Chafe Gear
JHRG has teamed with Samson Rope Technologies in the design, development and marketing of chafe gear products. The new product line made of patented materials offers…
Sanoyas Completes Panamax Bulk Carrier
Sanoyas Hishino Meisho Corp. has completed the Panamax bulk carrier, Orange Tiara, which was ordered by Handbell Shipping and delivered to Esmeralda Lines, at the Mizushima works and shipyard.
Ballast Convention Nears Completion
Last week the International Maritime Organization came a step closer in the completion of the long awaited international Convention on the control of Harmful Organisms in Ships' Ballast Water.
Department of Homeland Security Implements Operation Liberty Shield
The Department of Homeland Security in consultation with the Homeland Security Council, has made the decision to raise the national threat level from an Elevated…