EB Wins Pair of Contracts
for development studies and design efforts related to Virginia class submarines. Work will be performed in Groton, Conn., (94 percent); Quonset, R.I. and Newport, R.I.
Security Committee to Hold First Meeting
The National Maritime Security Advisory Committee will hold its inaugural meeting in the conference center at the Sheraton Suites, Old Town, at 801 North Saint Asaph Streetā¦
Astander to Convert Cableship
Astander won a contract for the conversion project of MV Provider I, owned by member of Swiss Group Allseas. The work consists on the conversion of existing Cableā¦
Gladding-Hearn Delivers New Pilot Boat
Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation, has delivered a new āChesapeakeā class pilot boat to the Delaware pilots. The shipyardās new class of pilot boats has also been built for the Virginiaā¦
DNREC Denies BP's Crown Landing Proposed LNG Pier
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary John A. Hughes has determined that the proposed LNG off-loading pier in the Delaware River isā¦
Delaware River Oil Spill Update
The U.S. Coast Guard issued a Fact Sheet stating that 106,350 gallons of oil and oily liquid have been recovered to date following the oil spill from the ATHOS I.
Baltimore Safety Zone
The U.S. Coast Guard established, through April 15, a temporary safety zone on all waters of Captain of the Port (COTP) Zone Baltimore due to hazards associated with ice.
PPL Shipyard Wins $134M Rig Contract
subsidiary of PPL Shipyard. without the use of a Rack Chock System. operating in 375 feet of water. It has accommodation for 120 men. 2005 with delivery scheduled in January 2007.
U.S. Ships Bring Water to Tsunami-Stricken Islands
Two Military Sealift Command (MSC) prepositioning ships, MV 1st Lt. Jack Lummus (T-AK 3011) and MV 1st Lt. Alex Bonnyman (T-AK 3002), completed a 10-day tsunami relief operation Feb.
Waterways Council Praises Schubert
Waterways Council, Inc. (WCI), the national public policy organization that advocates for a modern and well-maintained system of ports and inland waterways, todayā¦
Reminder re: Carriage of Dangerous Goods
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) issued a Notice reminding stakeholders that compliance with the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code is now mandatory.
Harbor Fee Bill Introduced
Representative Rohrabacher (R-CA) introduced a bill (H.R. 494) to amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 to expand the authority of non-Federal interests to levy harbor fees. (HK LAW)
Company Sentenced for False Oil Record Book
Pacific and Atlantic Corp. of Athens Greece, operator of the Motor Vessel John G. Lemos, pleaded guilty and was sentenced on Jan. 19 in U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon in Portlandā¦
Bulk Carrier Grounds Off Hawaii
HONOLULU - The Coast Guard continues to monitor a grounded ship at the entrance to Barbers Point Harbor. The Cape Flattery and crew were inbound to Barbers Point Harbor at about 7 a.m.
Something New, Something Traditional
(The tug Kesarin 10 at sea trials on the Chao Phrya River near the ancient Thai capital of Ayuthya. C.S. Inter Marineās shipyard manager Khun Patum Sardsiri is a practical man.
Navy to Christen Experimental (X-Craft) Sea Fighter
(Pictured is the Littoral Surface Craft ā Experimental, "X-Craft," will be christened SEA FIGHTER (FSF-1) on 5 February 2005. designate it as the first Fast Sea Frame, Saturday, Feb.
Cowen Retires from OSG
Overseas Shipholding Groupās Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Secretary and Director, Robert N. Cowen, retired from the company effective January 31ā¦
Sonsub Contracts New 280ft Vessel
Sonsub Inc. recently signed a 3 year charter agreement with Otto Candies, LLC for a New Build IMR Construction Vessel. The yet to be named 280ft, Class II DP Vesselā¦
GL Accelerates Plan Approval for Newbuildings
Lloyd and the yards, engine manufacturers and suppliers. Germanischer Lloyd. even in the preproduction phase. added savings in time. up to date immediately. theā¦
Wärtsilä Expands in China
Wärtsilä has signed a letter of intent with China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC) to set up a 50/50 joint venture to manufacture marine auxiliary engines in China.
