Dutch Inland Waterway Aid Could Drive Repowers
The European Commission authorized a Dutch aid scheme on the basis of which subsidies can be granted for the replacement or retrofitting of diesel engines used by inland waterways vessels.
New Orleans ā Port Condition ZULU
In preparation for gale force winds from Tropical Storm Cindy, USCG Marine Safety Office New Orleans has set Port Condition ZULU. In addition, the Gulf Intracoastalā¦
EXMAR Orders Fourth LNGRV
Exmar confirms a long-term charter party with Excelerate Energy LP, the liquefied natural gas shipper and marketers based in Woodlands, Texas, of a further liquefiedā¦
Callenberg buys HVAC operation from ABB
Marine Ventilation operation. The agreement goes into effect on June 30, 2005. Segulah. units Callenberg Engineering, Andersson & Callenberg, and El-Marine. there are subsidiaries in Denmarkā¦
FERC approves two LNG terminals, disapproves one
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced that it approved proposals to construct and operate two new liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminals and disapproved one proposal.
Two Bites of an Apple Disallowed
In an unpublished decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled that a plaintiff may not bring separate actions against different parties basedā¦
Shipowner Not Liable for Acts of Amateur Chiropractor
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit ruled that a shipowner is not liable for the acts of a crewmember who is an amateur chiropractor. In the instant caseā¦
Maritime Character of Insurance is Determined by Examining Whole Policy
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled that the maritime character of an insurance policy is determined by examining the entire policy, not just the portion involved in a dispute.
Marine Debris Vessel Aground in Hawaii
The U.S. Coast Guard issued a Press Release stating that the Unified Command is responding to the grounding of a marine debris removal vessel on Pearl and Hermesā¦
DHS System of Records ā US-VISIT RFID Tags
The Department of Homeland Security issued a Notice stating that it is establishing a Privacy Act system of records entitled the Automated Identification Management System (AIDMS).
Delaware River Protection Act of 2005 Passes House
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Delaware River Protection Act of 2005, which was introduced earlier this year by Congressman Lobiondo (New Jersey)ā¦
INTERTANKO to Intervene in Ballast Water Decision
A U.S. Federal judge in the Northern California District has granted INTERTANKO's Motion to Intervene on the court's decision that the Environmental Protection Agency'sā¦
Yanmar Debuts New Diesel Range
Yanmar Marine USA Corporation introduced another engine in its new line of electronic control diesel engines, the 6LY3A-ETP, rated 480 hp @ 3,300 rpm. It is a turbochargedā¦
USS Vincennes Decommissions
By Journalist 3rd Class Cynthia R. USS Vincennes (CG 49) Sailors, past and present, paid tribute to Vincennes and its 20 years of service to the U.S. Navy duringā¦
New Pilot Boats for Chinese
On June 16 Zhang Guangqin, Vice Minister of the Commission of Science, Technology, and Industry for National Defence --- a body set up by the Chinese central governmentā¦
Ferry Loses Power and Runs Aground
Queen of Oak Bay, a ferry operated by BC Ferries and sails between Departure Bay and Horseshoe Bay, ran aground while approaching Horseshoe Bay, British Columbia.
This Day in Naval History - July 01
1797 - Naval Regulations passed by Congress. 1800 - First convoy duty; USS Essex escorts convoy of merchant ships from East Indies to U.S. 1801 - U.S. squadron underā¦
Euronav NV Implements Tanklog Transaction
Euronav NV completed the first tranche of the implementation of the Tanklog transaction. Five newbuilding contracts and two bareboat time charter contracts wereā¦
Ship Managers Cooperate To Set Key Performance Indicators
Self-Regulation of the global ship management sector has taken a step nearer reality following the announcement that a method has been developed to set an industryā¦
Tonnage Tax Window Opens on Changes
Stephens. Stephens shipping newsletter, the Bottom Line. for the UK shipping sector. The flagging requirement imposed by the EU has been incorporated into the tonnage tax regime as fairly as possible.
