Thursday, July 15, 2004 Maritime News

Rigdon Christens M/V Bourbon

Jul 15, 2004

Larry Rigdon, President and CEO of Rigdon Marine, said that the second vessel in its 10 vessel contract has been delivered by Bender Shipbuilding & Repair Co., Inc.

Rotterdam Cargo Traffic Surges

Jul 15, 2004

In the first half of 2004, 177 million tonnes of cargo was transhipped in the port of Rotterdam, 8 percent more than the first half of 2003. Outgoing trade

Cape Africa Enters Port of Cape Town

Jul 15, 2004

The bulk carrier 'Cape Africa', under tow by the salvage tug 'Smit Amandla', will enter the Port of Cape Town this afternoon. Yesterday evening, with the 'Cape

Third Annual Short Sea Shipping Conference 2004

Jul 15, 2004

The Maritime Administration will sponsor the Third Annual Short Sea Shipping Conference in New York City, October 13-15, 2004. The objective of the conference

Minister of Economics to open SMM 2004

Jul 15, 2004

The opening speech at the SMM 2004 will be held by Federal Minister of Economics and Labor Wolfgang Clement. The official opening of the 21st Shipbuilding, Machinery & Marine Technology,

IZAR Manises Tests, Delivers Mitsubishi Engine

Jul 15, 2004

Manises Propulsion and Energy, IZAR’s two stroke diesel engines factory has tested and delivered a Mitsubishi engine of 8,670 kW at 127 rpm, that will be assembled in the 25,

Samson Receives Type Approval

Jul 15, 2004

Samson, a leader in the supply of cordage, has met DNV Type Approval requirements to receive Marine Equipment Directive certification for six of its high tech Commercial Marine products.

Canal Boats Delivers Texas Water Taxi

Jul 15, 2004

Canal Boats, Inc. has delivered six 50-passenger water taxis for service on The Woodlands Waterway in Texas. Texas Water Taxi has a contract with The Brazos

Washington State Amends Oil Spill Prevention Law

Jul 15, 2004

The Washington State legislature adopted Substitute Senate Bill 6641 amending the state oil spill prevention law. The amendment, among other things, directs the

H.R. 4785 Text Available

Jul 15, 2004

The text of H.R. 4785 has been posted on the Internet. This bill, if enacted, would authorize monies for enhancement of navigation capacity improvements and ecosystem

National Ocean Policy Bill Introduced

Jul 15, 2004

Senator Hollings (D-SC) introduced a bill (S. 2647) to establish a national ocean policy, to set forth the missions of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,

HazMat Bill Introduced

Jul 15, 2004

Representative Markey (D-MA) introduced a bill (H.R. 4824) to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue regulations concerning the shipping of extremely hazardous materials. (HK Law).

New Bill Re: Waterways Ops, Maintenance

Jul 15, 2004

Representative John (D-LA) introduced a bill (H.R. 4819) to provide funding for the operations and maintenance by the Corps of Engineers of essential waterways. (HK Law)

Acoustic Impacts on Marine Mammals Meeing

Jul 15, 2004

The Advisory Committee on Acoustic Impacts on Marine Mammals, sponsored by the Marine Mammal Commission, will meet in San Francisco on July 27-29. Topics on the

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