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Destroyer Christened at Northrop Grumman
The Aegis guided missile destroyer DDG 95 was officially christened James E. Williams here June 28 when more than 1,000 guests attended ceremonies at Northrop Grumman…
USCG Regulations Lag Behind Offshore Activity
The loss of the world’s largest floating deepwater production platform, Petrobras’ P-36, last month off the coast of Brazil with the loss of 10 men will reverberate…
ISU Poll Finds Rise in Tanker Assistances
Members of the International Salvage Union (ISU) recovered nearly one million tonnes of potential pollutants during salvage operations last year. During 2002, emergency…
MOUs to Govern Investigations
In December of last year, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the US Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) stated that the two agencies…
ISU Warns that Environmental Salvage is Undervalued
Salvage services with environmental objectives are undervalued, according to the International Salvage Union. ISU President Joop Timmermans told some 200 delegates…
Salvage Posture Changing With The Times
Salvage response in the United States, and to a considerable degree throughout the world, has evolved to become essentially a new industry as measured by historical precedent.
USCG Kicks Off Operation Safe Catch
The USCG has commenced Operation Safe Catch, an Atlantic Area commitment to improve commercial fishing vessel safety and prevent loss of life and property at sea.
Look Out Ice, Bombs Away!
Russian warplanes bombed an 80-km (50 mile) wide river ice floe on Thursday in an attempt to unblock a build-up of meltwater which has forced thousands of people from flooded homes in eastern Siberia…
Loose Cable Contributed To Crane Collapse
The collapse of a giant, brand new gantry crane which killed 36 people in a Shanghai shipyard may have been caused by loose steel ropes, state media and an engineer at the crane's designer said.
Newest MSC ship delivered to the Fleet
The Military Sealift Command (MSC) has a new addition in its fleet of Watson-class large, medium-speed, roll-on/roll-off (LMSR) cargo ships. The USNS Pomeroy (T-AKR 316)…
Proposed & Interim Rules
This Customs Service document proposes to amend the Customs Regulations to provide for the temporary landing in the U.S. of vessel equipment in need of repair, without…
Proposed & Interim Rules
EPA is proposing an emission control program for new compression-ignition marine engines rated at or above 37 kW. The affected engines are used for propulsion and…
Proposed & Interim Rules
MarAd is soliciting public comment concerning whether MarAd should amend its cargo preference regulations governing the carriage of agricultural exports. Comments…
Accidents and Vessel Casualties
M/V Isabella sank two miles west of Ft. Pierce, Fla. USCG Group Miami dispatched a Coast Guard Station (CGSTA) Fort Pierce utility boat (UTB). The crew was removed…
Blue Ribbon Report: Ferries are safe
For a decade if not longer, it's been the subject of debate among reporters, passengers, WSF crews, maritime experts and others. Now, at last, it appears the question has been answered.
USCG: Standing Watch Over The Cruise Industry
In testimony before the U.S. House of Representatives on the matter of Cruise Ship Safety, U.S. coast Guard Rear Admiral Robert C. North, Assistant Commandant for…
The Great Debate
Despite tremendous strides being made on the marine electronics and technology fronts, ships continue to collide at what many deem an unacceptable rate. The recent rash of high-profile casualties…
Ferry Fire Kills 10 Stowaways
At least 10 illegal immigrants died in a fire Nov. 2 on the vehicle deck of an Italy-bound Greek ferry with more than 400 people aboard and a search was under way for more bodies…
Eleven Immigrants Killed In Ferry Fire
At least 11 illegal immigrants died in a fire last Monday on an Italy-bound Greek ferry with more than 400 people aboard, Merchant Marine Ministry officials said.
Casualties
A Maltese-registered cargo ship carrying 16,000 tons of cement was in danger of breaking up on the St. Lawrence River near Quebec City after all 40 crew and passengers…