Deepwater Cutter Achieves Milestone
The U.S. Coast Guard's 140-ft. requirements milestone resulting in the ship being one step closer to construction commencement. The fast-response cutter is being…
Underwater Port Security
The Coast Guard's newest wave of anti-terrorism tool is being unleashed on ports nationwide. The Underwater Port Security System (UPSS) can detect, track, classify and interdict intruders…
America's Western River: A Unique Security Challenge
Since 9-11 all facets of the media have combined to focus national policy makers, in and out of government, along with the general public on the asymmetric terrorist…
The CEO “Six Pack”
For the third year running MarineNews was able to tap the minds of six prominent industry leaders in an attempt to deliver exclusive insights as to the direction…
Government Contractors Beware: Don't Get Tripped Up By Export Control Laws
By Brian A. Barbara D. Linney & David A. Most federal government contractors are familiar with the scores of standard clauses incorporated by reference into their…
Rhode Island Passes Bill on LNG Ship Ops
The House of Representatives voted 66-0 to approve legislation introduced by Rep. Raymond E. Gallison Jr. to require any LNG tanker to have an LNG-certified American…
Bisso Marine Salvages Crewboat
Bisso Marine salvaged a 110-ft. crewboat in Sabine Pass, TX. The crewboat which was involved in collision with a ship rolled over and sank in approximately 50 ft.
Stolt-Nielsen Orders Four Parcel Tankers
Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. 2008. million. capacity required to transport vegetable oils and chemicals. stainless steel fleet. withdrawal from SNTG's fleet. chemical tanker market.
Changes in Aker Kvaerner's Management Team
Executive Vice President Jon Erik Reinhardsen resigns and assumes a position in Alcoa as President - Growth, Primary Products. Reinhardsen has been a member of Aker…
MAN B&W Diesel and Kawasaki Heavy Industries Sign Order
Kawasaki will build two more MAN B&W Diesel 7S50MC-C two-stroke main engines for Norway. These engines are destined to power two 43,000 dwt chemical tankers built…
Coast Guard Issues Report on International Compliance
The U.S. Coast Guard issued an annual report today that found foreign-flagged vessel compliance with new international security requirements was better than expected…
New Orleans sets Port Condition X-RAY
The USCG Captain of the Port for New Orleans has set Port Condition X-RAY in accordance with the Maritime Hurricane Contingency Plan . Gale force winds from Tropical…
Historic Reunion
The USS LST 325 came into Boston Harbor today escorted by two Coast Guard 25-foot defender class boats into Charleston Navy Yard for the 60th Annual WWII Commeration Ceremony held June 18.
Useless Judgment Doctrine Moots Appeal
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled that, under the useless judgment doctrine, it lacked jurisdiction to consider an appeal. In the instant case…
S. Jersey Port Corporation Takes Major Step Toward Port in Paulsboro
N.J., six miles south of Camden on the Delaware River. opportunity and business and that’s bad for the New Jersey economy. good policy” said Joseph Balzano, SJPC Executive Director.
Cutter Bids Farewell to Commanding Officer
The crew of the Coast Guard cutter Tampa will conduct a change of command ceremony at the Coast Guard Integrated Support Center Portsmouth pier Thursday. During the ceremony, Cmdr. Steven A.
CSI-made MX 575 is Type-Approved as DGPS for SOLAS
Brunswick Corporation. MX 535 Transponder -- with all three linked to a junction box. Hemisphere GPS division. carriage requirements, according to standards established by the IMO.
Maritime Exchange Provides New Port Security Tool
The Maritime Exchange for the Delaware River and Bay, a non- profit trade association representing port businesses in the tri-state region, announced yesterday the…
Michigan to Regulate Ballast Water Discharges
The State of Michigan enacted two laws intended to regulate discharges in the state of ballast water from ocean-going ships. Act No. 32 broadly prohibits injurious…
Rigdon Marine Takes Delivery of M/V ST. Louis
Larry Rigdon, President and Chief Executive Officer of Rigdon Marine announced the delivery of the M/V ST. LOUIS, the eighth of ten GPA 640 platform support vessels…