USCG Issues Report on Chesapeake Bay Grounding
The US Coast Guard issued the
USCG – Shipboard Inspection and Testing of Immersion Suits
The US Coast Guard issued guidelines for periodic inspection and testing of immersion suits by ships’ crews. These guidelines are based on standards developed by IMO. Source: HK Law
USCG Shipboard Inspection and Testing of Immersion Suits
The US Coast Guard issued guidelines for periodic inspection and testing of immersion suits by ships’ crews. These guidelines are based on standards developed by IMO. Source: HK Law
Hampton Roads – Anchorage
The US Coast Guard issued a rule updating the listed coordinates of boundaries of the Hampton Roads anchorages to utilize the North American Datum 1983 (NAD 83)…
Tidewater Elects Taylor to Board of Directors
Tidewater announced the election of Cindy B. Taylor to its Board of Directors for a term expiring in July 2008. Mrs. Taylor comes to Tidewater with a distinguished…
This Day in Naval History - Jan. 31
1944 - A U.S. amphibious landing takes place on Kwajalein, Marshall Islands. 1961 - Lt. Cmdr. Samuel Lee Gravely Jr. becomes the first African-American to command a combat ship, USS Falgout (DER 324).
Lifeboat Refloat Attempt Resumes
The Portrush lifeboat got into difficulty while attempting to rescue three people whose boat was in danger. After several attempts to throw a line to the stricken boat…
Annand Named Chairman of PVA Subcommittee
Hornblower Marine Services (HMS) is pleased to announce that William Bill Annand, its Director of Marine Operations for Hawaii Superferry, has been appointed Chairman…
USS Connecticut Arrives Home to Naval Base Kitsap, Bremerton
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (AW/NAC) Eric J. Rowley, Fleet Public Affairs Center Det. USS Connecticut (SSN 22) arrived at Naval Base (NB) Kitsap Bremerton Jan.
Teekay Builds on its LNG Service Offering
Teekay has purchased two unique liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers that, in future, may help its customers develop smaller gas fields and open up markets that were previously inaccessible.
Mitsui O.S.K. Raises Profit Forecast
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd., Japan's second-largest shipping company by sales, raised its full-year profit forecast as higher demand for transporting iron ore and other…