Monday, August 21, 2006 Maritime News

Invitation to Bid on Construction of LOA Ferry

Aug 21, 2006

The Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) is soliciting bids for the construction of a 154-ft. LOA replacement ferry vessel for the Maine State Ferry Service, Rockland, Maine.

Supreme Court Denies Renewed Application by Stolt-Nielsen

Aug 21, 2006

Stolt-Nielsen announced that the Supreme Court of the United States has denied a Renewed Application originally submitted to Justice John Paul Stevens that

New Orleans Port Regaining Most of Pre-Katrina Cargo

Aug 21, 2006

The Port of New Orleans, which sustained heavy damage from Hurricane Katrina, had regained nearly 94 percent of its pre-storm cargo by the end of May, according

Petron to Bring in Gear to Locate Tanker

Aug 21, 2006

Petron Corp. is negotiating with a Singaporean company to bring in advanced technology that would determine the exact location of the oil tanker that sank

Falling Price of Oil Raises Relief Hopes

Aug 21, 2006

Petroleum prices have drifted down toward $70 a barrel in recent days from a record high last month, as the summer driving season comes to a close. Does this

Towing Safety Advisory Committee to Meet in St. Louis

Aug 21, 2006

The Towing Safety Advisory Committee and its working groups will meet in St. Louis on Sept. 21-22, 2006, to discuss various issues relating to shallow-draft inland

Valdez Port Sees Fewer Tankers After Prudhoe Problems

Aug 21, 2006

The Valdez crude export terminal has seen a modest decline in the number of crude tankers in recent weeks, as oil companies reduce shipments in light of the

Ferry Committee to Decide on Firm

Aug 21, 2006

A committee could decide this month on a consulting firm that wants to operate a ferry across the Chesapeake Bay. Committee spokesman says the transport would

Marlink Signs Multiple Broadband Maritime Agreements

Aug 21, 2006

Marlink said that its office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, initiated the sales of 10 maritime broadband communications systems during the first half of 2006.

HAL to Conduct Air Emission Reducing Study

Aug 21, 2006

To determine the feasibility of new technology designed to dramatically reduce air emissions on seagoing vessels, Holland America Line plans on conducting a seawater

Boeing to Acquire C-Map

Aug 21, 2006

The Boeing Company reached an agreement to acquire C-Map, a leading provider of digital maritime cartography, data services and other navigational information.

Gas Fueled Engines for Coastal Ferries

Aug 21, 2006

The first ship sets of Bergen gas engine powered generator sets have now been delivered for ferries fuelled by liquefied natural gas (LNG). The KVGS-12G4 gensets

Public Meeting on Government Contract

Aug 21, 2006

The U. S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration will consider Charleston, SC, as well as other cities, for federal contracts for the decommissioning of the NS Savannah,

BIW Gets Navy Deal

Aug 21, 2006

Bath Iron Works Corp., (subsidiary of General Dynamics), Bath, Maine, was awarded a $10,232,700 modification under previously awarded contract (N00024-02-C-2303)

Electric Boat Wins Navy Deal

Aug 21, 2006

Electric Boat Corp., Groton, Conn., is being awarded a $12,239,787 cost-plus-fixed-fee order under previously awarded contract (N00024-04-C-2100) for purchase

Aker Yards to Build Farstad Supply Boat

Aug 21, 2006

Aker Yards has signed a contract with Farstad Supply AS, a company within Farstad Shipping ASA in Ă…lesund, Norway, to deliver one UT 751 CD platform supply vessel.

Crew Mental Health Affects Ship Performance

Aug 21, 2006

The 'A' rated 65 million GT North of England P&I club has noted an increase in incidents involving crew members suffering from psychological problems at sea.

Corpus Christi Coast Guard Earns Award

Aug 21, 2006

On June 28, the Commandant of the Coast Guard, Adm. Thad Allen, presented the Commandant's Quality Award - Bronze Level to Sector Corpus Christi. Capt. Jake Korn,

Chief Engineer Pleads Guilty to Maintaining False ORB

Aug 21, 2006

The US Attorney for the Central District of California has stated that the chief engineer on a tanker pleaded guilty to a felony count of failing to maintain an accurate oil record book (ORB).

FMC Revokes Various OTI Licenses

Aug 21, 2006

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued an order revoking the licenses for various ocean transportation intermediaries (OTI) for failure to comply with the

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