TSA, Coast Guard to Facilitate Exercise
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the U.S. Coast Guard will facilitate a port security exercise on August 31 in Baltimore to evaluate preparedness…
Marcon Reports Sale of Tugs and Barges
After the earlier sale of the U.S. tank barges "B No. 120" and "B No. Inc. additional large tank barges and three ocean-going tugs. in West Africa. scattered across…
J. Ray McDermott Wins Barge Job
J. Ray McDermott ("J. Ray"), a subsidiary of McDermott International Inc. ("McDermott"), announced that it has been awarded a contract by Coastal Drilling Company…
USS San Antonio Steps Mast
As part of crew move aboard, the crew of the future USS San Antonio (LPD 17) officially “stepped” their Advanced Enclosed Mast/Sensor System (AEM/S) recently. Normally…
Maersk Awarded $26M Deal
year 2006 funds. sealift ships. These ships move cargo primarily in support of deployed U.S. military forces worldwide. exercised, would bring the total value of the contract to $134,796,176.
Canada: No Liability for Extended Detention
The Federal Court of Appeals (FCA) of Canada ruled that the government is not liable for the extended detention of a ship based on an allegedly negligent port state control (PSC) inspection.
$70,000 Fine for Marine Polluter
A Newfoundland and Labrador provincial court judge has ordered the Motor Vessel (MV) Project Europa to pay a $70,000 penalty for violations of the Canada Shipping…
GAO Reports on Great Lakes Water Quality
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued a Report regarding efforts of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ensure the quality of waters of the Great Lakes.
Hurricane Katrina Incident Management Site
The U.S. Coast Guard established an Internet site – USCGStormWatch – for the purpose of rapidly disseminating information to the marine community regarding Hurricane Katrina.
Sulzer RT-flex50 Successfully Tested
Pictured is the first 6-cylinder Sulzer RT-flex50 marine diesel engine: It has a contracted maximum continuous power of 9720 kW at 124 rpm, and measures about 9.4 m in overall height…
Alaska Shipyard Wins Navy Deal
designs to facilitate the Navy's warfighting strategy Seapower 21. agreement to $29,900,000. expected to be completed October 2007 (2010 with options). not expire…
Stolt-Nielsen To Repurchase Stock
Stolt-Nielsen S.A. Board of Directors has authorized the Company to purchase up to $200 million worth of its Common Shares or related American Depository Shares.
Double Christening at HDW
Pauline Pane und Carolina Echevarria today christened two containerships at Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft GmbH (HDW) in Kiel, Germany, a company of ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems…
This Day in Naval History - Aug. 26
1775 - Rhode Island Resolve: Rhode Island delegates to Continental Congress press for creation of Continental Navy to protect the colonies. 1839 - Brig Washington seizes Spanish slaver…
Crowley to Build Four ATBs
Crowley's Vessel Management Services subsidiary signed a contract with VT Halter Marine Inc. to build another four articulated tug-barge (ATB), 185,000-barrel tank vessels. million.
P&I Club Publishes ISM Guide
The 'A' rated 54 million GT North of England P&I club has published a second edition of its popular guide for the shipping industry on the International Safety Management (ISM) Code.
A&P Southampton to Repair RFA Ship
The Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) fleet support vessel Fort George is to be repaired at the Southampton facility of A&P Group. It arrived at the yard on August 15…
CBP: Liquidation of Duties Destroyed on 9/11
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a Notice stating that its practice is to suspend the liquidation of entries of merchandise subject to antidumping…
Wärtsilä's Engines Tested
The first two of the latest Sulzer RT-flex50 common-rail marine engine type developed by Wärtsilä Corporation, have successfully completed official shop tests and…
Rolls-Royce Stealth System to Start Tests on New Navy Ship
JET, for the first time. Department in Bayview, Idaho. working without rudders, shafts and propeller struts. wake and improving stealth. waters. at low speeds.
