Cargo Removal Ops Begin on Sunken Barge
CHICAGO, IL ā The process of removing the Clarified Slurry Oil that remains on board the EMC423 barge has commenced today. This operation will be closely monitoredā¦
North Atlantic Right Whale ā port access routing study
The U.S. Coast Guard is conducting a port access routing study to analyze potential vessel routing measures and consider adjusting existing vessel routing measuresā¦
Maritime Forces Play Crucial Role in War on Terror
(Pictured: Commander, U.S. Central Command, U.S. Army Gen. John Abizaid, passes through rainbow side boys on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).
Security Tops Agenda USCG Commandant Visits IMO
IMO Secretary-General Efthimios E. Thomas H. discussions at IMO headquarters in London. and will continue to do in the enhancement of maritime security. the individuals. terrorism.
Nontank Vessel Oil Spill Response Plan Guidance
The U.S. Coast Guard issued a Notice announcing the availability of interim guidelines for the development and review of plans for responding to a discharge, or threat of a dischargeā¦
Bollinger Contracted to Build Two for Bouchard
Bouchardās B.No. 225, sister hull to the announced newbuilds, B. No. 280 and B.No. 205, travels down the Mississippi River on her maiden voyage following delivery from Bollinger.
Panama Canal Debuts Revised Measurement, Pricing
Following a recommendation from the Board of Directors of the Panama Canal Authority (ACP), the Cabinet Council of the Republic of Panama today approved a new measurementā¦
Lubmarine Debuts New Cylinder Lubricant
lubricant specially designed for use with low-sulphur fuels. approved by MAN B&W and WARTSILA Sulzer designs. ports worldwide in 2005. waters from May 2005 followingā¦
BV Tackles FPSO Cracking
structures and enhanced spectral fatigue analysis. range of ship and box-shaped FPSOs. cracking has appeared on existing FPSOs. built to a number of different class society standards.
Aker Yards to Build Missile Boat
Aker Finnyards, a part of Aker Yards, and the Finnish Navy have today signed a contract for building the fourth Hamina-class fast surface combatant worth ā¬21.7 million for delivery summer 2006.
Crowley Promotes Clapp to VP of Pricing
Crowley announced that Rob Clapp has been promoted from director to vice president of pricing and yield management for the company's Latin America liner services group.
Unalaska Island Incident Update
The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) issued a Situation Report stating that the winter operations plan has been put into effect and that regularā¦
Northrop Grumman Awarded $257 Million Contract
has been awarded a $257 million contract from the U.S. work on the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). under the contract awarded in Dec. 2003. sectorā¦
Roehrig Maritime Adds Tug to Fleet
Roehrig Maritime has purchased Tug HEIDI E. ROEHRIG, formerly the Weeks Marine Tug Matthew. The Heidi is 3300 HP, with a 105 ft. LOA, 32 ft. beam, and a 13.6 ft. draft.
Capre Flattery Rrefloated
The U.S. Coast Guard issued a Press Release stating that the bulk carrier CAPE FLATTERY has been refloated off the reef near Barbers Point, Hawaii. The salvage effortā¦
Collision on lower Mississippi River
The U.S. Coast Guard issued a Press Release stating that on February 10, a towboat pushing seven barges collided with a freighter on the lower Mississippi River near Donaldsonville, Louisiana.
Lockheed Martin Awarded Contract for Sonar Upgrades for U.S. Navy Submarines
The U.S. Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) a contract valued at more than $61 million for continued support to the Acoustic Rapid Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Insertion (A-RCI) program.
USCG, Virgina Police Enter Agreement
PORTSMOUTH, Va. ā Rear Adm. Sally Brice OāHara, Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District and the Commonwealth of Virginia Governor Mark Warner will formalize an importantā¦
Aratere Ferry Allowed to Sail
The Maritime Safety Authority has released the Aratere from detention, but under conditions including that the ferry sails as a cargo ship only. Under the conditionsā¦
FCC to Auctin 10 AMTS Licenses
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a Notice stating that it will auction ten automated maritime telecommunications system (AMTS) licenses commencing August 3, 2005.
