Washington Court Will Not Hear Alaska Dispute
The Court of Appeals of the State of Washington affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit on the basis of comity. In the instant case, plaintiff seaman was allegedly injured…
Cost/Benefit Analysis of 10+2 Proposal
The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) posted the 214-page cost-benefit analysis of its proposed rule on advance trade data (more commonly referred to as the 10+2 proposal).
COAC Meeting Scheduled
The Departmental Advisory Committee on Commercial Operations of Customs and Border Protection and Related Homeland Security Functions (COAC), sponsored by the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP)…
USCG: Application to recertify PWSRCAC
The US Coast Guard issued a notice stating that it received an application for recertification from the Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council (PWSRCAC).
Tanker Delivered to Oceanfreight
OceanFreight Inc. to acquire in December 2007. term. completes the first phase of our growth strategy. revolving credit facility.
Crowley Orders Heavy Lift 455 Series Deck Barges
Crowley Maritime Corporation's technical services group has awarded a construction contract to Gunderson Marine of Portland, Oregon to build two additional Heavy Lift Series 400 x 105-ft. deck barges.
Israel Shipyards Holds Keel-Laying Ceremony
Following the signing of a $25m contract to build two general cargo ships for a German client, the Israel Shipyards held a keel-laying ceremony. The two 90 meters long vessels on order…
S&P Confirms North of England’s ‘A’
Leading ratings agency Standard and Poor’s (S&P) has confirmed North of England P&I club’s ‘A’ financial strength rating and stable outlook for the fourth consecutive year.
Russia Cancels Offshore Drilling Rig Import Duties
Reuters reported that Russia has abolished for two years import duties and customs taxes for offshore drilling rigs temporarily imported to Russia for exploration work, the government said on Tuesday.
Rigdon Christens and Delivers Slam Dunk
Rigdon Marine Corporation (RMC) recently christened and delivered the Slam Dunk in Lockport, Louisiana. Karla Abshire, wife of Rodney Abshire, RMC’s Marine Superintendent…
Coast Guard Responds to Tow Boat Sinking
The Coast Guard is responding to a tow boat that sunk in the Tennessee River. Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Paducah was notified that the tow boat Janet Leavell had sank…
Keppel Awarded Contract for Bully Drillship
Keppel Shipyard Limited was awarded a contract valued at about $100.7m for the integration and completion of a new build Bully drillship. Keppel secured the contract…
This Day in Naval History - Jan. 23
1960 - The Bathyscaph Trieste descends to the deepest part of the ocean -- the Marianas Trench. 1968 - USS Pueblo (AGER 2) is seized by North Korean forces in the Sea of Japan.
NASSCO Begins Construction of Product Carrier
General Dynamics NASSCO began construction of the second ship of its new class of product carriers. The shipyard is scheduled to lay the ship’s keel in June and deliver the ship to U.S.
Westerholm to Head NOAA Response and Restoration
Dave Westerholm, former chief of the U.S. Coast Guard's Office of Response, has been named the new director of the NOAA Office of Response and Restoration. Westerholm…
Cummings to Convene TWIC Hearing
Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-Md.), Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, will convene a Subcommittee hearing on the…
Three Hopper Barges for Van Oord
Vosta LMG in The Netherlands has been awarded a contract for the delivery of a complete engineering and component package for 3 hopper barges for Van Oord in The Netherlands.
Seamanship Trophy Recognizes Rescue
The captain and crew of a U.S.-flag merchant vessel will receive the American Merchant Marine Seamanship Trophy for their skillful action in rescuing two mariners from stormy seas. Capt.
MarAd to Hold Conference on Panama Canal Expansion
MarAd is co-sponsoring a conference in Tampa on January 23-24 on Planning for the Panama Canal Expansion. The agenda can be views at Panama Canal Expansion Workshop
BP Marine to Cease Cyprus Bunker Ops
BP Marine is to close its bunkering operation in Cyprus as a result of sales failing to deliver on expectations. BP Marine first moved into the Cyprus marine fuels…
