Monday, January 26, 2004 Maritime News

Port Authority Commission Delivers Security Equipment

Jan 26, 2004

The Port of Houston Authority (PHA) commission approved several recommendations involving contract awards, bids and proposals, professional services and general

AWO: AIS Expansion Needs Careful Consideration

Jan 26, 2004

Mandatory carriage of automatic identification systems (AIS) throughout the country, as it is currently envisioned by the Coast Guard, will not result in increased safety or security,

Ten MAN B&W engines for Cruise Vessels

Jan 26, 2004

The MAN B&W Diesel Group will supply a total of ten 12V48/60B Diesel engines to the Meyer Werft, Germany for two cruise vessel newbuildings of Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), Miami.

Panama Canal Fees Rise

Jan 26, 2004

In accordance with paragraph 3 of Article 18 of the Panama Canal Organic Law, upon recommendation by the ACP Board of Directors, the Cabinet Council of the Republic

Domestic Defense Bill Introduced

Jan 26, 2004

Senator Clinton (D-NY) introduced the Domestic Defense Fund Act of 2004 (S. 2021) to provide for a domestic defense fund to improve the Nation's homeland defense, and for other purposes.

Seaport Security Bill Introduced

Jan 26, 2004

Representative Millender-McDonald (D-CA) introduced the United States Seaport Multiyear Security Enhancement Act (H.R. 3712) to improve seaport security. If enacted,

Senator Clinton Opposes Seaway Expansion

Jan 26, 2004

Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton called on President Bush to abandon a Corps of Engineers study that could lead to what is being called a costly and environmentally harmful expansion of the St.

Hollings Secures $29.5 Million for Port

Jan 26, 2004

U.S. Sen. Fritz Hollings announced today that he has secured a total of $29.5 million for port security efforts at the Port of Charleston as part of the fiscal year 2004 Omnibus Appropriations bill.

HazMat Response Handbook Available

Jan 26, 2004

The U.S. Coast Guard released its Hazardous Materials Response Special Teams Capabilities and Contact Handbook. The thick document provides guidance on occupational health and safety,

Optional rider for proof of additional NVOCC financial responsibility

Jan 26, 2004

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would, if adopted, provide for an optional rider for proof of additional

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