U.S. Shipyard Design Enhancement Project Gets NSRP Funding
The development of key features in ShipConstructor will be funded by the Second-Tier Shipyard Design Enhancement Project II, which recently received significant…
U.S. Seaport Multiyear Security Enhancement Act Introduced
Representative Millender-McDonald (D-CA) introduced the United States Seaport Multiyear Security Enhancement Act (H.R. 478). This bill, if enacted into law, would…
Japanese Company Pleads Guilty to Illegal Dumping
Karin J. Immergut, United States Attorney for the District of Oregon, Debra W. Yang, United States Attorney for the Central District of California, Donald P. Sims…
LNG Enviro Impact Assessment for GOM Revised
The U.S. Coast Guard and Maritime Administration announced today that they are revising an environmental impact statement to lower estimates for potential impacts…
Norway Urged to Ratify HNS Convention 1996
A recent report from the Permanent Norwegian Law Commission for Maritime Matters has recommended that Norway ratifies the HNS Convention 1996. insurers. insolvent.
Sonsub Contracts New 252-ft. Vessel
Sonsub Inc. has signed a three year charter agreement with Harvey Gulf International Marine Inc. for a new build, 252-ft. ROV support vessel to work in the Gulf of Mexico.
Baltimore Harbor Drafts Dredged Material Management Plan
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has prepared a draft tiered environmental impact statement and dredged material management plan to analyze dredged material placement…
Keppel FELS Divests Interest in Rig for $80m
Keppel FELS Limited (Keppel FELS) has transferred its entire 75% interest in ENSCO Enterprises Ltd II (JVC) to ENSCO Offshore International Company (ENSCO) for a cash consideration of US$80 million.
LCS Construction Commences
U.S. Navy officials and members of the Lockheed Martin LCS team observe the first steel cut that marks the construction start of the lead LCS at Marinette Marine in Marinette, WI.
Grounding Blamed on Poor Bridge Teamwork
The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) issued its report on the investigation of the grounding of the chemical tanker ATTILIO IEVOLI in the west Solent on 3 June 2004.
Commission Preps for Unexpected
The recent tsunami in Asia and a number of terrorist attacks over the last years have demonstrated the need for quick and organised responses in crisis management situations.
Cape Flattery Still Aground, Cargo Removal Suspended
(Honolulu) Operations to remove portions of the cement cargo from the Cape Flattery, which is aground near the entrance of Barbers Point Harbor, were suspended Sunday…
MARAD Web Site for MTSA Course Certification
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has contracted with Det Norske Veritas (DNV), a U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)-accepted Quality Standards System (QSS) organization…
Federal Budget Released
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released the President’s 2006 Budget. The Departments of Defense and Homeland Security generally did well. Other departments…
Royal Schelde Opens New Covered Dock
On 28th January 2005 the Dutch Chief of Staff, General Dick L. Berlijn, has officially opened the newly covered Dock 2 of Royal Schelde at the shipbuilding location in Vlissingen-East.
Damen Delivers Patrol Vessel
Damen Shipyards Gorinchem recently delivered the Damen Stan Patrol 2005 RV160 – Wycker Meer to the Koninklijke Marechaussee (Royal Dutch Military Police), which…
MAN B&W Power for Repasa’s Terminal Tugs
MAN B&W Diesel A/S, Denmark, has been awarded the contract to supply two medium-speed L27/38 twin engine packages for two escort and terminal handling tugs. The…
W&O Supply Appoints Two
W&O Supply, a supplier of marine valves, pipes, fittings and valve automation services, hired Jim Baur as general manager of the Automation Division. Working in…
Type 45 Supply for International Paint
International Paint was selected as the sole marine coatings supplier for the Royal Navy Type 45 Anti-Air Warfare Destroyer program, a contract worth nearly $4 million.
Metro Machine Wins Drydock Contract
(DSRA) of the USS Ross (DDG-71). equivalent to repairs. be completed by June 2005. fiscal year. proposals solicited and two offers received. Center, USN, Portsmouth…
