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06 Dec 2018

The Top 10 Maritime Stories for 2018

Choosing the ‘top stories of 2018’ was, this year, a difficult task. Many compelling story threads played out, dramatically impacting the North American waterfront, and in particular, the workboat sector – each in their own unique way. Read on to find out how and why.Autonomous Vessels: Ready or Not, Here They ComeFuturistic, remote-controlled autonomous marine vehicles aren’t coming. They are here. As the pace of change quickens, autonomous vessels are already providing service and value on the water. Out ahead of the rulemaking process, autonomous technology providers already churn out not just prototypes and designs, but also countless workboats, many already in service.

10 Nov 2011

Marad Responds to Labor Critics

U.S. Maritime Administrator David Matsuda

The U.S. Maritime Administration issued a Report Comparing U.S. and Foreign-Flag Operating Costs. The U.S. maritime labor union(s) responded with pointed criticism. Marad issues its own statement in reponse. Text of Marad Chief Matsuda's Prepared Statement: “The U.S. Maritime Administration’s top priority is to promote the growth and sustainability of America’s maritime industry. The first-of-its-kind ‘Comparison of U.S. and Foreign Flag Operating Cost’ study was a fact-finding…

07 Oct 2010

MARAD Issues Piracy Warning as Monsoon Season Closes

The U. S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration has issued a warning to ship operators of anticipated increase in piracy attacks in the Gulf of Aden region from October through early December due to the end of monsoon season. More favorable weather conditions allow for small boat activity in the Gulf of Aden, Red Sea, Indian Ocean and waters off the Horn of Africa region. Recent attacks have occurred off the Kenyan and Tanzanian coasts, the Southern Red Sea, Seychelles, and Maldives.

21 Feb 2008

MarAd Issues Concept Paper

The Maritime Administration (MarAd) issued a concept paper – A Vision for the 21st Century – discussing the future of the US Marine Transportation System.

26 Sep 2003

MARAD Issues Report on Port and Shipping Safety

The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) released its quarterly report on port and shipping safety and environmental protection. This report discusses the latest session of the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee; the bill to reauthorize the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21); the Coast Guard’s interim maritime security regulations; and the OECD report on Security in Maritime Transportation.

23 Dec 2003

MARAD Issues Maritime Alert

In conjunction with the raising of the national threat level to high (orange), the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) issued a MARAD Advisory with recommendations to owners and operators of vessels and maritime facilities regarding steps that should be taken to enhance security. MARAD Advisory 03-06 Source: HK Law

21 Jun 2002

MARAD Issues Report

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) issued its quarterly Report on Port and Shipping Safety and Environmental Protection dated July 2002. The report reviews such maritime developments as the recent meetings of the IMO Legal Committee and Maritime Safety Committee, as well as the proposed EPA rule regarding emission standards for certain new marine diesel engines. Source: HK Law

18 Sep 2007

MarAd Issues Notice for Public Meetings on LNG DWP

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) issued a notice stating that meetings to receive public comment on the planned Clearwater Port liquefied natural gas (LNG) deepwater port (DWP) will be conducted in Oxnard (October 3) and Santa Clarita (October 4). Written comments should be submitted by October 18. Source: HK Law

05 Sep 2007

MarAd Issues Advisor on Naval Control of Shipping Exercise

The US Maritime Administration (MarAd) issued an advisory notifying operators of U.S.-flag and effective U.S.-controlled vessels that a multi-national Naval Control of Shipping exercise is being conducted in the vicinity of the approaches to the Panama Canal. Commercial vessels transiting these areas during the period September 1-8 may be asked to provide some basic identifying information. Source: HK Law

25 Jun 2007

MarAd Issues LNG DWP License Application

The Maritime Administration (MarAd) issued a notice stating that it and the US Coast Guard received an application from Port Dolphin Energy LLC for licensing of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) deepwater port (DWP) to be constructed and operated in federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico approximately 28 miles southwest of Tampa Bay. 72 Fed. Reg. 34741 Source: HK Law

22 May 2007

MarAd Issues Advisory on Piracy

The US Maritime Administration (MarAd) issued an advisory to operators of US-flag and effective US-controlled vessels warning of increased activity by pirates in waters off the east coast of Somalia. Pirates have recently launched armed attacks on merchant ships up to 190 nautical miles off Somalia. Mariners in the vicinity of Somalia are advised to maintain as much distance as reasonably possible off the coast and to be vigilant for approaches by pirate vessels. Source: HK Law

21 Dec 2006

MarAd Issues Info. on Northeast Gateway Energy Bridge

The Maritime Administration (MarAd) released material supplementing the final environmental impact statement for the Northeast Gateway liquefied natural gas (LNG) deepwater port (DWP) license application. Comments on the new material should be submitted by December 26. Source: HK Law

26 Oct 2006

MarAd Issues Notice onLNG DWP Application

The Maritime Administration (MarAd) issued a notice stating that the final environmental impact statement for the Northeast Gateway Energy Bridge liquefied natural gas (LNG) deepwater port (DWP) license application is available for review. The application is for a project that would be located in federal waters of Massachusetts Bay approximately 13 miles south-southeast of Gloucester. Meetings to receive public comments will be held in Gloucester (November 8) and Salem (November 9). Written comments must be submitted by November 25. Source: HK Law

14 Mar 2006

MarAd Issues Notice on FEIS

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) issued a Notice stating that the final environmental impact statement (FEIS) for the proposed Main Pass Energy Hub deepwater port (DWP) liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility is available for review and comment. Public meetings will be held in Grand Bay, Alabama (March 21); Pascagoula, Mississippi (March 22); and New Orleans, Louisiana (March 23). Written comments should be submitted by April 24. Source: HK Law

08 Feb 2006

MarAd Issues Proposes Amendment for MSP

The Maritime Administration (MarAd) issued a proposed amendment to regulations governing the pilot program for reimbursement of costs of qualified maintenance and repair of Maritime Security Program (MSP) vessels performed in U.S. shipyards. The amendment, if adopted, would change the program from voluntary to mandatory. Comments on the proposal should be submitted by April 10. Source: HK Law

05 Mar 2003

MARAD Issues Advisory on Naval Exercise off Korea

The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) issued an Advisory to all operators of U.S. flag, effective U.S. controlled vessels, and other maritime interests stating that the U.S. Navy and forces of the Republic of Korea will be conducting a naval exercise in waters off the coast of Korea during the final two weeks of March 2003. Vessels transiting these waters during the period 19-26 March are requested to call +82-540-5447 to report their transit times at least 72 hours prior to entry into these waters. Mariners should exercise caution in these waters during the exercise period.

20 Mar 2003

MARAD Issues Notice on Cabotage Trade Exemption Application

The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) published a Notice stating that it received an application from owners of the ASPHALT COMMANDER to utilize the vessel in the cabotage trade for a period of six months. The U.S.-flag vessel was built with the aid of construction-differential subsidy and is barred from the cabotage trade without special permission. Comments on the application must be submitted by March 27, 2003. 68 Fed. Reg. 13755