EP Proposal re Atmospheric Emissions from Ships
The European Parliament issued a Press Release stating, in pertinent part, that an initiative is being proposed that would, if adopted, expand restrictions on atmospheric…
South Africa implements CSI
The U.S. Bureau of Customs and Border Protection issued a Press Release stating that the Container Security Initiative (CSI) has become operational in the port of Durban, South Africa.
Trinity Marine Products Announces New Executive Vice President
Trinity Industries, Inc. today announced Robert P. Herre has been named Executive Vice President of Trinity Marine Products, Inc., a subsidiary of Trinity Industries, Inc.
USCG May Forcibly Evacuate Vessel in Distress
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit ruled that the U.S. Coast Guard may order the forcible evacuation of a vessel in distress when lives are in danger.
Stolt Offshore Sells Drill-Support ROV Business
Stolt Offshore S.A. has signed Heads of Agreement with Oceaneering International Inc. for the sale of its ROV drill support business, consisting of a fleet of Remotely…
Wärtsilä Dual-Fuel Engines for 153,000 m3 LNG Carrier
Wärtsilä Corporation has been awarded a contract by the French shipbuilder Chantiers de l'Atlantique to supply dual-fuel main engines for a new 153,000m3 LNG carrier.
Coast Guard Cutter Runs Aground
The Coast Guard Cutter Chinook, an 87-ft. patrol boat homeported in New London, Ct., ran aground after it broke free from a mooring line at about 8:30 this morning.
