Wednesday, January 12, 2011 Maritime News

Bill Reintroduces to Permanently Ban North Coast Drilling

Jan 12, 2011

On Jan 11, Congressman Mike Thompson (D-North Coast) reintroduced legislation that would permanently prohibit oil and gas drilling off the coasts of Mendocino, Humboldt and Del Norte Counties.

MVeP Phase 2 Seeks Authors

Jan 12, 2011

The Marine Vessel Environmental Performance (MVeP) Assessment was presented November 4th, 2010 at the SNAME Annual Meeting.  This is the work of SNAME T&R Panel EV-10 previously Ad-hoc Panel 19.

NOIA President on National Oil Spill Commission’s Final Report

Jan 12, 2011

NOIA President Randall Luthi issued the following statement in response to the National Oil Spill Commission’s Final Report - Deep Water: The Gulf Oil Disaster

Prelube Pumps Extend Engine Life

Jan 12, 2011

by Mark Ashurst, Varna Products It is no revelation that maximizing equipment life directly impacts the bottom line. When it comes to profitability, every dollar

Gilliam VP Crowley Sales & Chartering, Petroleum Services

Jan 12, 2011

Crowley Maritime Corporation announced that Tucker Gilliam has been promoted to vice president of sales and chartering for Crowley's petroleum services team. He

Bureau Veritas Guidance, Floating Offshore Wind Turbines

Jan 12, 2011

International classification society Bureau Veritas has issued guidelines for the Classification and Certification of Floating Offshore Wind Turbines. The guidelines

Nickless VP Crowley Finance & Planning, Shipping & Logistics

Jan 12, 2011

Crowley Maritime Corporation announced that David Nickless has been promoted to vice president of finance and planning for Crowley's shipping and logistics business line.

Cutrona, Former Director of NASSTRAC, Passes

Jan 12, 2011

Joseph F. H. Cutrona, former executive director of NASSTRAC (the National Shippers Strategic Transportation Council) from 1978-1998, died Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2010 at his home in Naples, Fla.

National Oil Spill Commission Releases Final Report

Jan 12, 2011

The National Commision on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling issued its final report - Deep Water: The Gulf Oil Disaster and the Future of Offshore Drilling: “On May 22,

This Day in U.S. Coast Guard History – January 12

Jan 12, 2011

1850- The wreck of Ayrshire on Squan Beach N.J. 201 of 202 persons on board were saved by the life car. First use of the life car in the U.S. 1923- Title "Commandant"

This Day in U.S. Naval History – January 12

Jan 12, 2011

1813 - US Frigate Chesapeake captures British Volunteer 1848 - Attack on Sloop Lexington, San Blas, Mexico 1953 - Landings tested on board USS Antietam, first

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