Volvo Penta Delivers Engines to Kirby Inland Marine
along the inland waterways in southern US. the largest in the country and corresponds to about one third of the total tank barge tonnage in the US. Kirby Inland…
Joint Operation Seizes Shrimp in the Gulf
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency within the Department of Homeland Security concluded a four-day joint law enforcement offshore marine operation with U.S.
Fun Ship Personnel to Train with CDM
SEATTLE-CDM has been selected by Carnival Corporation to develop computer-based training (CBT) for each level of operations personnel. The training will enable each…
Collapsed Mississippi Gulf Rig Leaves 8 Injured
Parker 14 J that collapsed off the Mississippi-Louisiana coast yesterday. (U.S. Coast Guard photo). The 41 people aboard an offshore drilling rig that collapsed…
Titan Pulls Through for Abandoned Research Vessel
Measuring 152 x 25-ft. (46.3 x 7.6-m), M/V Bowstring, research vessel that had been abandoned by its owners, was moored outside the M/V Arawak Trader secured to…
Pumping Companies Partner Up
Pumping Machinery and Pumping Solutions, Inc. have formed a partnership, to provide an expanded range of services to the pump users community. Pumping Machinery…
Insurer Not Liable for Yard Repairs Beyond Warranty period
In an unpublished opinion, the U.S. during the warranty period. lift boats. and replace defects discovered within 180 days of delivery. shipyard became legally obligated to pay under its contracts.
Hollings Laments Security Funding Shortfall
(The following is a statement of Senator Ernest F. On Sunday night, the President announced that the Administration will be looking for an additional $87 billion for Iraq.
Restoration Begins for T/V Westchester Spill
Federal and Louisiana agencies settled with Marine Oil Trader 3, Ltd. and Ermis Maritime Corp. for the November 2000 T/V Westchester oil spill into the Mississippi River in Plaquemines Parish, La.
FMC, Transpacific Carriers Settle
Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Steven R. Blust announced yesterday that the Commission has entered into a settlement agreement with the major ocean carrier…
Status: Long Beach Marine Terminal Project
The U.S. proposed marine terminal development at Pier S in the Port of Long Beach. 68 Fed. Reg. 53725 (September 12, 2003).
Anti-terrorism Technology Seminars
Act). (September 23), Atlanta (September 24), and Chicago (September 26). Fed. Reg.
Solutions in Panama
carry out a repair requiring an insert into the vessel's shell plating. major problem. 300mm in size. the vessel was located. was constructed to cover the area over the hull that needed replacement.
North of England P&I Club’s Accounts Confirm Strong Year
The North of England P&I club confirmed its emergence as one the world's strongest maritime insurers today (12 September 2003) with publication of its accounts for the 2002/2003 financial year.
TEN Exercises Options for Ice Class Suezmax Tankers
Tsakos Energy Navigation Limited (TEN) has exercised options with Hyundai Heavy Industries of South Korea for the building of two suezmax tankers at market competitive prices.
M/T Polar Discovery’s Maiden Voyage to Port Freeport
The M/T Polar Discovery made its maiden voyage to Port Freeport on Wednesday, September 3. The Polar Discovery is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and joins two sister ships…
Anti-Terrorism Drill in NY Harbor
An anti-terrorism response drill was held in New York Harbor Tuesday. The Maritime Safety and Security Team (MSST) 91106 will conduct a scenario where they will…
EU Members Encouraged to Adopt New Oil Pollution Compensation Fund
The European Commission (EC) issued a Press Release
Remembrance and Resolution
Today marks the second anniversary of the horrific terrorist attacks in New York, Washington, DC, and Pennsylvania. It is appropriate to pause and remember the innocent…
Management Dynamics Hires Three Regional Sales Directors
Management Dynamics, Inc. the market leader in tariff and contract management solutions for the ocean transportation industry, today announced that the company has hired three regional U.S.
