Dredge is a Vessel for Purposes of LHWCA
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a dredge not currently in navigation is still a vessel for purposes of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA).
Safety Alert for Rescue Boat Fasteners
The U.S. Coast Guard issued a Safety Alert stating that the lifting frame of a rigid hull inflatable (RHI) rescue boat separated from the brackets that attached it to the deck of a vessel.
USCG-CBP MOA Re: Detention of Certain Crew
The U.S. Coast Guard and the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) apparently have entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and developed standard operating procedures…
NTSB Meeting
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued a Notice stating that it will meet in Washington, DC on March 8 to consider the Marine Accident Report regarding…
IBIA Expands in Asia
world. is tasked with increasing IBIA's Asian membership. hub in the world, with sales reaching 23.6 million tonnes in 2004. quality, accountability and image of the bunker industry in the region.
This Day in Naval History - Feb. 28
1844 - The Peacemaker, an experimental 14-inch gun, explodes aboard USS Princeton. 1893 - USS Indiana (BB 1), the first true battleship in the U.S. Navy, is launched.
Hornbeck Offshore Announces 2004 Results
Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. announced its results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2004. Fourth quarter revenues increased 29.5% to $37.8…
Engine Room Explosion on Tug
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – One man was airlifted this afternoon after an engine room explosion on board a tug. The man was airlifted by a Coast Guard rescue helicopter…
Northrop Grumman Restructures Several Business Areas
Northrop Grumman Corporation has announced several organizational changes and associated executive-level appointments within its Electronic Systems sector. These…
Ship Assessed $565,796 for Coral Damage
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued a News Release stating that a ship was assessed a total of $565,796 for coral damage caused by…
Rolls-Royce MT30 Achieves US Navy Milestone
The Rolls-Royce MT30 has achieved a major development milestone -- receiving American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) certification, a US Navy requirement for operation.
Aker Yards to Build Container Vessels for König & Cie
Aker Ostsee in Germany, a part of Aker Yards, has been awarded contracts to build four container vessels of the type Aker CS 2700 for König & Cie. GmbH & Co. KG in Hamburg (Germany).
Conrad Adds to Management Team
Conrad Industries, Inc. the appointment of Terry T. Frickey as Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. Company’s four shipyards. Conrad’s…
ABS to Class ChevronTexaco Truss Spar
ABS will class the ChevronTexaco “Tahiti” truss spar, destined for deepwater Gulf of Mexico. Targeted for 4,200 feet of water, the “Tahiti” unit demonstrates the…
Attorney's Fees Denied
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit ruled that a longshoreman who filed a supplemental claim for compensation under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’…
Masters Must be Prepared to Question Pilots
pilot error has played a contributory role. of an accident. become inevitable. majority play a very positive role in contributing to safe navigation. and pilot of the bulker.
Ruling on Permanently Moored Maming Vessel
In an unpublished decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled that a gaming vessel is tangible personal property for purposes of Mississippi tax law.
MERPAC Meeting
A working group of the Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee (MERPAC), sponsored by the U.S. Coast Guard, will meet in Washington, DC on March 21 and 22.
U.S. Rep. Taylor: Navy Budget Insufficient
WASHINGTON, DC – After reviewing the President’s defense budget and hearing testimony from the Secretary of the Navy on Thursday, Congressman Gene Taylor (D-MS)…
Coast Guard Crew Recognized for Heroism
Coast Guardsmen from Air Station Elizabeth City, N.C., are scheduled to be recognized in a ceremony Feb. 22 at 11 a.m. at the air station. The recognition is for…
