Thursday, March 30, 2006 Maritime News

Safer Onboard Emergency Oxygen Available Soon

Mar 30, 2006

A portable non-pressurized, non-explosive and non-flammable emergency oxygen generator — particularly suitable for marine use, will go into production this spring, OX-GEN Flexible Life Systems, Inc.

Crowley Christens ATB

Mar 30, 2006

Crowley Maritime Corporation christened the first of six new 185,000-barrel Articulated Tug-Barge (ATB) tank vessels that the company will take delivery of over the next two and half years.

LeConte To Continue Operating Until May

Mar 30, 2006

The M/V LeConte will continue to operate on its current schedule serving northern Panhandle communities until at least May 4, when a U.S. Coast Guard directive

Allen Confirmed as next USCG Commandant

Mar 30, 2006

The US Senate voted to promote VADM Thad W. Allen to the rank of Admiral and to serve as the next Commandant of the US Coast Guard. Homeland Security Secretary

Aker Yards to build ROV Support Vessel

Mar 30, 2006

Aker Yards has entered into a contract with GEO ASA for the building of an ROV Support Vessel. The value of the contract is approximately NOK 400 million. The

Ship Recycling Discussed at IMO

Mar 30, 2006

The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) considered the first draft of a proposed new international instrument

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