Panama Canal Boosts Emergency Preparedness
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) is constantly working to enhance the Canal's safety and reliability, which includes emergency preparedness. On January 1, 2005,…
Sunken Barges to be Monitored
The Department of Ecology (Ecology) and U.S. Coast Guard agreed on a plan to continue monitoring two sunken barges in Elliott Bay, after divers found no leaking oil yesterday.
ACL Emerges From Chapter 11
American Commercial Lines LLC (ACL) has emerged from Chapter 11 protection pursuant to the Plan of Reorganization approved on December 30, 2004 by the United States…
Admiralty Law Firm’s Insurance Rescinded
In an unpublished decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit ruled that an insurance company could rescind the professional liability insurance of…
Field Hearing On Delaware Oil Spill
The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure released a Schedule stating that the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation will conduct…
NTSB to Release Factual Report on Ferry Accident
As part of its continuing investigation into an accident involving a Staten Island ferry in New York City, the National Transportation Safety Board will open a public…
‘The Cat’ Starts Trinidad to Tobago Service
Incat Australia announced that the fast ferry, ‘The Cat’, has been Time Chartered by Bay Ferries of Canada to the Port Authority of Trinidad & Tobago. ‘The Cat’…
Damen Gets Contract to Build Navy LSV
On January 10, 2005 a contract was signed between the Royal Netherlands Navy and Damen Shipyards Gorinchem for the design and construction of a Logistic Support Vessel (LSV).
Guidelines re Installation of AIS
The IMO issued a Circular amending its guidelines for installation of a shipboard automatic identification system (AIS). The amendment recommends that AIS be connected…
IMO Guidance on Security Measures
The IMO issued a Circular providing guidance relating to the implementation of SOLAS Chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code. It was pointed out that a written Declaration…
Text of DHS Ridge Speech
The following is the transcript of the Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, January 12, 2005. Secretary Ridge: John…
SCC Meetings
The Shipping Coordinating Committee, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, will hold two meetings in Washington, DC. The first meeting (on February 8) is to…
Buzzards Bay – Anchorage Grounds
The U.S. Coast Guard is relocating anchorage ground “L” in Buzzards Bay to an area near Naushon Island. This action will provide improved clearance for the recently…
Lease Agreement for Brooklyn Cruise Terminal Announced
According to Mayor Bloomberg, Carnival Cruise Ship lines and Norwegian, have committed to New York as their exclusive Northeastern port of call through 2017. A long…
Incat-Built Fast Ferry Begins Service
Incat Australia announced that the fast ferry, ‘The Cat’, has been Time Chartered by Bay Ferries of Canada to the Port Authority of Trinidad & Tobago. ‘The Cat’…
Shipping Coordinating Committee Meetings Scheduled for DC
The Shipping Coordinating Committee, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, will hold two meetings in Washington, DC. The first meeting (on February 8) is to…
Wärtsilä to Acquire DEUTZ Marine Engine Service
Wärtsilä will acquire the assets of the German DEUTZ AG's medium and large marine engine service business. The acquisition price is EUR 115 million. The deal is…
USACE Honored in Kansas City
The Kansas City Industrial Council awarded the U.S. in a Tuesday afternoon ceremony here. 1 million residents. the region," said Dan Fuhrman, president of the council. businesses to recover.
SMP Expands Ops in Mobile, Ala.
Shell Marine Products (SMP), the global supplier of marine fuels, lubricants and services, announced the start-up of its bunker fuels operations in Mobile, Ala.
NASSCO Awarded $586M TAKE Extension
eighth ships in the Dry Cargo/Ammunition Ship (T-AKE) Class. transfer this cargo at sea to station ships and other naval forces. the seventh ship and July 31, 2008 for the eighth ship.
