Tuesday, May 30, 2006 Maritime News

Iranian-Built Cargo Vessels to be Launched

May 30, 2006

The second and third Iranian-made cargo vessels will be launched at the port of Khorramshahr today, the Persian service of ISNA reported. Constructed at

NCL Corporation Sells Norwegian Crown

May 30, 2006

NCL Corporation announced last week that its parent company, Star Cruises, has agreed to sell Norwegian Crown to Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Pte. Ltd., Singapore effective August 2006.

UK Cruise Ship Detained

May 30, 2006

Last week, the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) stated that a cruise ship has been detained after a severe viral infection affected some passengers and crew. Source: HK Law

IMO- Fire Regulations for Balconies Agreed

May 30, 2006

The IMO issued a release discussing recent developments relating to the strengthening of fire protection arrangements in relation to cabin balconies on passenger vessels.

Oregon settles with owners of New Carissa

May 30, 2006

The Oregon Department of State Lands (DSL) reached a settlement with the owners of the wood chip carrier NEW CARISSA regarding removal of the wreckage. The owners have agreed to pay $22.

New Route Between Malta and Italy

May 30, 2006

According to reports, a new maritime link between Malta and Italy has been established, as the Grimaldi group of companies has announced it will be operating

Bill Introduced re DHS Appropriations

May 30, 2006

Representative Rogers (R-KY) introduced the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2007 (H.R. 5441) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland

Wärtsilä to Power New Tallink Cruise Ferry

May 30, 2006

Wärtsilä Corporation was awarded a repeat order in February 2006 for main and auxiliary engines for the fourth new cruise ferry for the Estonian ferry company Tallink Grupp AS.

Medevac Off Coast of New Jersey

May 30, 2006

The Coast Guard medevaced a man 60 miles off the coast of Atlantic City, N.J. At 6:44 a.m. the Coast Guard received a call for help from a crewmember of the M/V Acacia, a 536-ft.

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