Tuesday, July 11, 2006 Maritime News

ITS Corp. Awarded USCG Contract

Jul 11, 2006

ITS Corporation ITS Corporation announced that its Arlington-based LEADS Business Unit won a contract for Business Operations Support Services (BOSS) to perform

Port Security Program Gets Strong Response

Jul 11, 2006

According to Reuters, the TSA has received more than 1,000 documents of feedback on the new rules for workers entering domestic ports, which include fingerprinting and conducting background checks.

Coast Guard Responds to Vessel Taking on Water

Jul 11, 2006

The Coast Guard came to the rescue of a vessel taking on water 1 mile off the coast of New Jersey this afternoon. The vessel Speculation, a 42-foot wooden hull

Great Ships Initiative to Combat Aquatic Nuisance Species

Jul 11, 2006

Ports of Indiana officials will join industry and government leaders in Duluth on Wednesday to announce the launch of the Great Ships Initiative, a $3.5m research

ASA, ISU Exchange Affiliate Memberships

Jul 11, 2006

The American Salvage Association (ASA) has been accepted as an Affiliate Member of the International Salvage Union (ISU). In turn, the ISU has been accepted

Guam Shipyard Fined

Jul 11, 2006

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently reached a settlement that requires the Guam Shipyard to spend $25,000 to create an environmental management

ABG Shipyard Delivers Vessel

Jul 11, 2006

ABG Shipyard announced that it has delivered and transferred the vessel 61M Anchor Handling Tug / Supply Vessel to Egypt based Maridive & Oil Services SAE.

Mississippi River Main Channel Reopened

Jul 11, 2006

The AP has reported that the main channel of the Mississippi River above Winona has reopened. The channel reopened after being closed since a tugboat ran aground Saturday morning.

Senate Plan Includes CA Port Security Initiatives

Jul 11, 2006

According to the SB Sun, California would get $30m for a controversial fence along the Mexican border under a Senate plan that allocates $288m for nationwide construction on the border.

Aker Kvaerner Awarded Drilling Equipment Contract

Jul 11, 2006

Aker Kvaerner has been awarded a contract with Neptune Marine & Drilling Pte Ltd in Singapore for delivery of a drilling equipment to the Neptune Explorer drillship.

Hatsu Completes Latest Phase of Expansion

Jul 11, 2006

Hatsu Marine Ltd., has added two more post-Panamax container vessels, the Hatsu Crystal and Hatsu Smile, to its worldwide fleet. The 8,063 TEU C-type

USCG Activates Rescue 21 System in Gulf States

Jul 11, 2006

The U.S. Coast Guard announced Friday that on June 30 it began using the new Rescue 21 command, control and communications system along the Alabama, Mississippi and Florida coastlines.

Green Bay (LPD 20) Christening Slated for July 15

Jul 11, 2006

On Saturday July 15, Gen. Robert Magnus, assistant commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, will give the principal address at the christening of Green Bay (LPD 20),

V.Ships Forms New Joint Venture

Jul 11, 2006

V.Ships Hansen has been formed by incorporating the respective ships agency companies of V.Ships MSI (the Asian joint venture of V.Ships and IMC) and the Hansen Group of Taiwan.

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