Friday, November 21, 2008 Maritime News

Intertanko Diversions - Piracy

Nov 21, 2008

Intertanko and its members stated that they abhor the rapidly escalating piracy situation off the coasts of Somalia and are extremely concerned for the safety of

Round Table Meeting in Beijing

Nov 21, 2008

In connection with a recent Shipping Industry meeting in Beijing the four Chairmen of the Round Table of international shipping associations (RT) which comprises BIMCO,

Aegean - 5th Bunkering Tanker Newbuild

Nov 21, 2008

Aegean Marine Petroleum Network Inc. (NYSE:ANW)  announced that it has taken delivery of the Patmos, a 6,280 dwt double-hull bunkering tanker newbuild from Qingdao Hyundai Shipyard in China.

Misuse of ARPA Causes Close Call

Nov 21, 2008

The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) issued the report of its investigation into the close-quarters situation that occurred between a cruise ship

EU - Safer Ship Dismantling

Nov 21, 2008

The European Commission today presented an EU strategy to make the dismantling of old ships safer for workers and the environment. Every year between 200 and

Texas – Barge Hits Well Head

Nov 21, 2008

Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur has responded to a report of a tug and barge that struck an inactive production well-head in Sabine Lake during the early hours of Tuesday, Nov.

American Officials Address Piracy

Nov 21, 2008

On Nov. 19, 2008, Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell today defended the military effort to deter piracy in the Gulf of Aden and called on commercial ships to

New Orleans –IHNC Update

Nov 21, 2008

The US Coast Guard issued a Marine Safety Bulletin stating that the safety zone in the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal (IHNC) in New Orleans has been lifted.  (11/19/08). (Source: Holland & Knight)

Safety Alert - Watertight Doors

Nov 21, 2008

The US Coast Guard issued an alert reminding owners, operators, and masters of the importance of properly maintaining and closing watertight doors.  The condition

California – NMS Regs

Nov 21, 2008

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued a final rule amending regulations applicable to the Gulf of the Farallones, Monterey Bay, and

DOT – Drug and Alcohol Testing

Nov 21, 2008

The Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a final rule amending (again) its regulations pertaining to urine specimen collections as part of the drug and alcohol testing procedures.

Lockport Launches Tug for LA Carriers

Nov 21, 2008

Lockport Fabrication has splashed another of their classic gulf-style tugs into the Bayou this month. The 82 by 29-foot model bow tug joins LA Carriers, LLC of Cut Off, Louisiana.

Anchor / QEA Merge

Nov 21, 2008

Anchor Environmental, L.L.C. (Anchor) of Seattle, Washington, and Quantitative Environmental Analysis, L.L.C. (QEA) of Montvale, New Jersey, have announced that

New Navy Contracts

Nov 21, 2008

The General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems (GDAIS), Pittsfield, Mass., is being awarded a $52,253,352 modification (#P00013) under previously awarded contract

Laborde Powers Smith Maritime

Nov 21, 2008

Smith Maritime was contracted by a Nigerian company to deliver a 200' lift boat for oil field maintenance. Smith Maritime selected the 5,000 hp tug Rhea and 400' barge Atlanta Bridge for the voyage.

U.S.-Flag Cargo Movement on Lakes Slows

Nov 21, 2008

The U.S.-Flag Great Lakes fleet hauled 11.1 million net tons of cargo in October, a slight decrease from both a year ago and the month’s 5-year average. The

Aegean Appoints New Director

Nov 21, 2008

Marine Petroleum Network Inc. (NYSE:ANW) announced that it has named George J. Konomos to its Board of Directors. With the appointment of Mr. Konomos, who will

UK MCA Detains Ship in Liverpool

Nov 21, 2008

On Friday 14th November the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) detained a vessel in Liverpool. The Panamian flag 41,016 GT bulk carrier Pistis had berthed

Drunk Master Sentenced to Jail

Nov 21, 2008

In the UK’s Snaresbrook Crown Court on Nov. 19, Captain Gonchar Volodymyr aged 53, was sentenced to two months in jail, and will be deported upon completion of

Strategic Marine - Floating Dry Dock

Nov 21, 2008

Strategic Marine has successfully launched the base of the floating dry dock it has on order from the Australian Marine Complex (AMC) on schedule from its Vietnamese shipyard.

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