Tuesday, September 13, 2005 Maritime News

NOAA Aerial Mapping Assists Katrina Clean Up

Sep 13, 2005

The NOAA Office of Response and Restoration is working closely with FEMA and the U.S. Coast Guard in coordinating the response to hazardous materials in the flood

Evergreen, Port of Tacoma Use Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel

Sep 13, 2005

In an effort to protect Puget Sound air quality, the Evergreen Group has announced that all diesel-powered equipment at the Port of Tacoma's Pierce County Terminal

Rigdon Marine Christens M/V Esplanade

Sep 13, 2005

Larry Rigdon, President and Chief Executive Officer of Rigdon Marine, announced that the tenth and final contracted GPA 640 platform support vessel was delivered by Bender Shipyard & Repair Co.

Northrop Grumman Wins US Navy Contract

Sep 13, 2005

Northrop Grumman Corporation was selected by the U.S. Navy to develop the Shipboard Protection System, intended to enable naval vessels to counter asymmetric

MARAD Ships Help in Hurricane Recovery

Sep 13, 2005

Eight ships from MARAD’s National Defense Reserve Fleet are serving in the national effort to recover from Hurricane Katrina. Two Ready Reserve Force ships have stood firm in New Orleans,

Hurricane Pollution Recovery Ops Update

Sep 13, 2005

In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, federal, state, local and industry personnel continue to work together to conduct pollution recovery operations to mitigate further damage to the environment.

GOM Production to Resume Soon

Sep 13, 2005

While U.S. officials expect 90 percent of the Gulf oil and gas production facilities damaged by Hurricane Katrina to be back on line in less than a month, gas

LNG Regassification Terminal for Canaport

Sep 13, 2005

The initial phase of construction for the Canaport LNG project begins this week at Irving Canaport. Clearing of the site was completed in May 2005. The initial

Helicopters Employed to Fight Illegal Bunkering

Sep 13, 2005

The Nigerian Navy will soon have more combat helicopters to check the activities of illegal oil bunkerers, according to a report in the Nigerian Tribune. A Nigerian

India Stocks Military Arsenal

Sep 13, 2005

India reportedly will bolster its navy with the purchaxe of six Franco-Spanish submarines in a deal reportedly worth $1.8 billion, according to a report by the BBC.

CNO Visits Bataan During Relief Efforts

Sep 13, 2005

By Journalist Seaman Joanne De Vera, USS Bataan Public Affairs ABOARD USS BATAAN, Gulf of Mexico (NNS) -- Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Mullen visited USS Bataan (LHD 5) Sept.

MarAd Seeks Comments on CP Ships Sale

Sep 13, 2005

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking comments on the impact on the Maritime Security Program (MSP) of the proposed acquisition of CP Ships Limited by TUI AG.

TSAC Meeting

Sep 13, 2005

The Licensing Implementation Working Group of the Towing Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC), sponsored by the U.S. Coast Guard, will hold a teleconference on September 16 to discuss,

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