Monday, May 08, 2006 Maritime News

SOCOTU New Agents for LCL in Tunis

May 08, 2006

The building of the global LCL network now continues with the opening of LauritzenCool Logistics activities in Tunis. SOCOTU (Societe Commerciale Tunisienne)

Senate Panel OKs $517.7b Defense Bill

May 08, 2006

The Senate Armed Services Committee approved a $517.7b fiscal 2007 defense authorization bill, a 4 percent increase over the amount authorized by Congress last year.

Ferries to Greece Back on Schedule

May 08, 2006

Louis announced that ferry services to Greece have resumed for the summer season. The cruise ship Princessa Marissa would be offering ferry services to Piraeus

Romanian Crew Detained for Months at Fourchon

May 08, 2006

10 Romanian crew members have been stuck on a docked ship in Port Fourchon for three months while the vessel's owner and operator unhurriedly attempt to fix safety problems.

City, Owners Argue over Drifting Drydocks

May 08, 2006

High winds set a portion of the dry docks in Chemainus Bay dangerously adrift last week, prompting some finger pointing between the owners and North Cowichan.

Sea Containers to Sell Ferries

May 08, 2006

Sea Containers is planning a comprehensive financial restructuring that would see a debt-for-equity swap follow the sale of its ferry operations later this year.

Risks Concern Louisiana Ports

May 08, 2006

Port Fourchon may be a tiny spot on the Louisiana coast, but it looms large as a place that could harm the nation's energy supply for weeks or months, the Louisiana Ledger reported.

House Passes Port Security Legislation

May 08, 2006

The House of Representatives passed legislation today that would tighten security at U.S. seaports, requiring more ``dirty'' and nuclear bomb detectors and background checks on dockside workers.

Blanco Vetoes Proposed LNG Project

May 08, 2006

Gov. Kathleen Blanco late on May 5 vetoed a proposed offshore natural gas port over concerns that fisheries in the Gulf of Mexico could be harmed. Blanco had

Cause of Ferry Crash Unknown

May 08, 2006

The cause of the May 6 ferry crash at Pier 43 in San Francisco, which injured nine people, will not be known for at least several days, a spokesman for the U.

Iraq a Gulf Shipping Concern

May 08, 2006

Iraq has become a key concern for Gulf shippers, the Middle East Newsline reported. Industry sources said maritime security marked a major element in Iraqi reconstruction.

USCG, Canadian Coast Guard Sign Agreement to Improve Border Security

May 08, 2006

The Coast Guard and Canadian coast guard signed an agreement in Seattle to improve radar and video surveillance in Cooperative Vessel Traffic Management System waters on the international border.

Burger Boat Launches its Largest Yacht

May 08, 2006

Burger Boat shipyard launched the m, Mirgab V on Saturday. The tri-deck yacht, christened at the Manitowoc River, was constructed for Mohammed Alshaya, a Kuwaiti

Maersk Exec says Ports need to Prepare for Flood of Cargo

May 08, 2006

According to a report in the Virginian Pilot, the North American head of shipping conglomerate A.P. Moller-Maersk Group called for increased investment in U.

No Injuries in Britain Cruise Ship Fire

May 08, 2006

According to reports a fire broke out in the engine room of the Calypso and was put out by the crew in about three hours on Saturday. Authorities say no

Bonhomme Richard Certifies Well Deck Operations

May 08, 2006

The multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) was certified for well deck operations April 26, following two days of ship-to-shore maneuvers

Contracts Awarded

May 08, 2006

Lockheed Martin Corp. Maritime Systems and Sensors of Manassas won a $6.7m contract from the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command for the design and development

Moonen Shipyards Launches Megayacht

May 08, 2006

The Moonen Shipyards has launched the 290-ton Explorer 114 My Issue. Built for repeat clients, the first of the new Moonen Explorer Series, is a unique

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