Monday, October 23, 2006 Maritime News

UK – Morse Code to the Rescue

Oct 23, 2006

The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) said that one of its members at Hayling Island observed a flashing light off the coast that seemed to be sending an SOS.

Tanker Stranded in Guimaras Waters

Oct 23, 2006

The Sun Star has reported that another spill of bunker fuel is feared to have happened in Guimaras seas in the Philippines after Coast Guard authorities discovered

New Orleans Meet New Orleans

Oct 23, 2006

The amphibious transport dock ship New Orleans (LPD 18) sailed away from Northrop Grumman Corporation's New Orleans facility early Monday morning for her builder's sea trial.

NTSB Notes Action on Star Princess Investigation

Oct 23, 2006

National Transportation Safety Board Chairman Mark Rosenker applauded the United Kingdom's Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) for the speedy publication

Cutter Returns from Caribbean Patrol

Oct 23, 2006

The 270-ft. Coast Guard Cutter Legare, home ported in Portsmouth, returned Sunday from a 37-day Caribbean patrol where crewmembers conducted counter narcotic operations,

Coast Guard Holds Cleveland Hearing on Training Plan

Oct 23, 2006

According to reports, Coast Guard wants to hear from people in the Cleveland area this evening on its plan to create 34 weapons training zones in the Great Lakes.

Nautical Makes Bid for Jaya

Oct 23, 2006

Reuters reported that an investment firm has bought a controlling stake in Singapore shipbuilder Jaya Holdings, triggering a mandatory cash offer for the outstanding

Shipyards Protest Over Washington State Ferries

Oct 23, 2006

The AP has reported that two shipyards that want to build four 144-car vessels for Washington State Ferries have filed protests with the state Transportation Department,

CNOOC Acquires CNCCC

Oct 23, 2006

China National Offshore Oil Corp (CNOOC) has acquired China National Chemical Construction Corp (CNCCC), Xinhua reported. No further details were provided.

GAO Challenges to Implementation of TWIC

Oct 23, 2006

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued a report on key challenges that should be addressed before implementing the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program.

Coast Guard Monitors Sunken Tow Boat

Oct 23, 2006

Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur is responding to the pollution threat and salvage of the 189-ft., U.S.-flagged towing vessel La Marie. The La Marie

Panamanians Vote Yes for Canal Expansion

Oct 23, 2006

The voting began on Sunday morning, where the enthusiasm and energy was apparent as each voter played their part in this historic event that determined the direction

Coast Guard Responds to Ship Collision

Oct 23, 2006

The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating the cause of a collision between two ships that occurred at the IMTT Myrtle Grove facility near Point A La Hache, La. The

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