Monday, May 23, 2005 Maritime News

Employer of Crew not Entitled to Limit Liability

May 23, 2005

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit ruled that the employer of a vessel’s crew is not entitled to limit its liability for damages caused by negligence of a crewmember.

Intoxicated Master of Towing Vessel Sentenced

May 23, 2005

An Alabama resident and master of an inland towing vessel was sentenced Thursday for a January 2004 incident where he was found to be operating in U.S. waters under the influence of alcohol.

Merchant Mariner ID Security Meeting

May 23, 2005

The U.S. Coast Guard is proposing to seek amendments to the merchant mariner credential statutes in an effort to modernize them and to incorporate security aspects.

Senesco Makes FTZ Application

May 23, 2005

The Department of Commerce issued a Notice stating that an application has been submitted by the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation requesting

Automated Maritime Telecommunications System – licensing auction

May 23, 2005

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a Notice stating that it will conduct an auction of licenses of the Automated Maritime Telecommunications System (AMTS) on August 3.

Navy Christens USNS Lewis and Clark

May 23, 2005

SAN DIEGO, Calif. - The Navy christened the lead ship of the latest class of underway replenishment ships, USNS Lewis and Clark (T-AKE 1), May 21, during an 8:00 p.

NAVSEA Executive Director Provides Perspective

May 23, 2005

By Naval Sea Systems Command Office of Public Affairs WASHINGTON - Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) welcomed new Executive Director, Pat Tamburrino, Jr.

This Day in Naval History

May 23, 2005

(From the Navy News Service) May 21 1850 - Washington Navy Yard begins work on first castings for the Dahlgren guns. 1917 - USS Ericsson fires first torpedo of war.

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