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12 Oct 2001

Two Tugs Per Ship in NY/NJ For Now

In the wake of the World Trade Center terrorist attack, a number of new measures are being instituted to ensure the near and long-term safety and security in ports. Naturally, New York/New Jersey is a focal point, and the following is a statement from Admiral Richard Bennis regarding the matter: In the past week, the U.S. Coast Guard has instituted several new vessel-operating requirements aimed at ensuring safe and secure navigation within the Port of New York and New Jersey. Among the safety measures requirement for each and every vessel to be escorted by two tugboats from the time the vessel enters the port complex until it reaches destination. • To have the port's resources readily available to intercede when a vessel or waterway's safety or integrity may be threatened.

26 Sep 2001

NY/NJ Port Safety Tightened

In the wake of the World Trade Center terrorist attack, a number of new measures are being instituted to ensure the near and long-term safety and security in ports. In the past week, the U.S. Coast Guard has instituted several new vessel-operating requirements aimed at ensuring safe and secure navigation within the Port of New York and New Jersey. Among the safety measures requirement for each and every vessel to be escorted by two tugboats from the time the vessel enters the port complex until it reaches destination. · To have the port?s resources readily available to intercede when a vessel or waterway?s safety or integrity may be threatened. These may seem like extraordinary measures to members of the maritime community. These are extraordinary times.

06 May 2002

Associate Under Secretary for Maritime & Land Security To Discuss Security Challenges

The Associate Under Secretary for Maritime & Land Security, Transportation Security Administration, will discuss challenges affecting the maritime community at IIR's forthcoming "Seaport Security" conference to be held on June 10-12, 2002 in New Jersey. In the keynote address, Richard Bennis will discuss areas of security TSA will be exploring with the maritime industry and other government agencies to ensure the security of seaports and other transportation systems from terrorist attacks. Bennis, a retired rear admiral from the US Coast Guard, is no stranger to the impact of terrorist attack on the homeland. As the Captain of the Port and Commander of Coast Guard Activities New York, he led the Coast Guard response to the attack on the World Trade Center.

23 Jul 2003

News: National Salvage Conference Set for September 9-11

The 2003 National Maritime Salvage Conference, sponsored by American Salvage Association (ASA), will take place September 9-11, 2003 at the Marriott Crystal City in Crystal City, VA. The first day of the conference, Tuesday, September 9, will offer a training seminar focusing on Salvage Contracting, a Mock LOF (Lloyds Open Form)Arbitration Proceeding, and a complete discussion of Salvage Plans. The conference program for September 10-11 will include discussion of Maritime Security, Wreck Removal, Contracting, U.S. Salvage Regulations and the International View of the Salvage Industry, Training, Marine Casualty Response at the World Trade Center, Responder Immunity, Salvage and the Environment, Incident Command Structure (ICS), Fire-fighting, and more.

15 May 2003

Salvage Conference Scheduled for September

the Marriott Crystal City in Crystal City, Va. The first day of the conference, Tuesday, September 9, will offer a training seminar focusing on Salvage Contracting, a Mock LOF (Lloyds Open Form) Arbitration Proceeding, and a complete discussion of Salvage Plans. Maritime Security, Wreck Removal, Contracting, U.S. Environment, Incident Command Structure (ICS), Fire-fighting, and more. Speakers will include RADM Larry Hereth, Director of Port Security, U.S. James Wilkins, Supervisor of Salvage for the U.S. Navy, among others. removal," said J. Association. the U.S. and international salvage community," he continued.

11 Apr 2003

Salvage Conference Scheduled for September

The 2003 National Maritime Salvage Conference, sponsored by American Salvage Association (ASA), will take place September 9-11 at the Marriott Crystal City in Crystal City, Va. The first day of the conference, September 9, will offer a training seminar focusing on Salvage Contracting, a Mock LOF (Lloyds Open Form) Arbitration Proceeding, and a complete discussion of Salvage Plans. The conference program for September 10-11 will include discussion of Maritime Security, Wreck Removal, Contracting, U.S. Salvage Regulations and the International View of the Salvage Industry, Training, Marine Casualty Response at the World Trade Center, Responder Immunity, Salvage and the Environment, Incident Command Structure (ICS), Fire-fighting, and more.