Thursday, May 18, 2006 Maritime News

Canadian Coast Guard Updates Fleet with DGPS

May 18, 2006

The Canadian Coast Guard has placed orders for 141 Saab TransponderTech marine DGPS receivers in a move to upgrade shipboard navigation systems throughout the fleet.

Coast Guard Tsunami Exercise Begins May 23

May 18, 2006

The U.S. Department of Transportation in cooperation with Federal, State, local, and Canadian partners will host PACIFIC PERIL 06 from May 23-23 at Camp Rilea on the NW Oregon Coast.

EU Approves French Guarantee System for Shipbuilding

May 18, 2006

According to reports, European Commission said it approved a guarantee system planned by the French government to step up investment for its shipbuilding industry.

Coast Guard Enforces Safety Zone for Artificial Reef

May 18, 2006

Petty Officer 2nd Class Gaines Huneycutt and his Coast Guard Station Destin, Fla., rescue boatcrew enforce a one-mile safety zone around the vessel seen on the horizon Wednesday, May 17, 2006.

Coast Guard Suspends Search for Missing Cruise Ship Passenger

May 18, 2006

The Coast Guard suspended its search at for the man believed to have fallen off the cruise ship Mariner of the Seas while transiting from Cape Canaveral, Fla.

Navy Ex-Aircraft Carrier Sunk, Reefed off Pensacola

May 18, 2006

The ex-Oriskany, a decommissioned aircraft carrier, was sunk 24 miles off the coast of Pensacola, Fla., on May 17 to form an artificial reef. The 888-foot ship

S.F.-Alcatraz Ferry Operator Eyes Hybrids

May 18, 2006

With the signing of a new 10-year contract between the National Park Service and Hornblower Cruises and Events, two hybrid-electric ferries will eventually be

Norway Ferry Strike May Spread

May 18, 2006

Three of the popular cruise-ferries that ply Norway's coastal route from Bergen to Kirkenes are targeted to be pulled out of service if a ferry strike spreads.

Stena Vision to Experience Prolonged Period of Repair

May 18, 2006

Arlington Tankers Ltd. was notified by its vessel manager, Northern Marine Management Ltd. (Northern Marine), that one of its two VLCC tankers, the Stena Vision,

Panel Criticizes Homeland Security

May 18, 2006

A House panel gave a tongue-lashing to the Department of Homeland Security on May 17 before approving a $32.1b spending plan for the troubled agency. The Appropriations

DHS Publishes Port Security Proposal

May 18, 2006

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently published a detailed proposal of new rules aimed at preventing terrorist attacks on domestic ports. In late April,

Port Approves New Terminal Operator

May 18, 2006

The Tampa Port Authority on May 16 approved P&O Ports Florida Inc.'s application for a license to perform local terminal and stevedore operations by a 6-0 vote.

Cyprus to Commission 3D Seismic Surveys

May 18, 2006

Cyprus will soon commission three-dimensional surveys of the Mediterranean seabed south of the island after early indications there could be oil and gas reserves in the area, Cyprus Mail reported.

Ship Run Aground Near Fort Lauderdale

May 18, 2006

A cargo ship on its way from Sweden to Port Everglades ran aground on May 17, Coast Guard officials said. The Spar Orion, a 623-foot ship, was carrying more than 44,

Ductile Iron Flow Meter Now Available from TCS - Meets All US Coast Guard Specifications

May 18, 2006

Total Control Systems (TCS), manufacturer of positive displacement flow meters and components, announces a Ductile Iron Flow Meter that meets U.S. Coast Guard and

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