MedAire Receives Coast Guard Approval for STCW Training Sites
The U.S. Coast Guard has approved MedAire, Inc. to teach STCW-compliant medical training courses at two new locations in the Ft. Lauderdale area. The courses, which…
INTERTANKO's Council Meets in London
Discussion at INTERTANKO's Council and Executive Committee meetings in London last week emphasized the depth work by the association and its members since the last Council meeting in April.
River Dee Shiprepairers Take on Work for OSV
Drydock planning is always difficult, and shipyards have to show a great deal of flexibility to their customer’s requirements when it comes to meeting essential redelivery schedules.
RCCL Names Jean Driscoll Godmother of Newest Ship
Royal Caribbean International has announced that Jean Driscoll - world-class athlete, Olympian, Paralympian and international advocate for persons with disabilities…
Saporito Named Manager of Port Authority’s NJ Marine Terminals
Andrew Saporito, a 22-year Port Authority veteran, has been named manager of the New Jersey Marine Terminals. In his new position, Saporito, who lives in Brick, N.J.…
DNV Certifies Seagull's Security Course Package
the requirements in the ISPS Security Code (Part B, reg. outlines given in STC 34/14 (Annex 7 & 8). UK-based Maritime & Underwater Security Consultants (MUSC). developing…
Vessel Sinks at Anacortes Marina, Releases Oil
A fishing vessel at the Cap Sante Marina in Anacortes sank Tuesday morning and released more than 200-gallons of diesel fuel into the water. Divers from Global Diving…
FBM Babcock Marine Makes New Appointments
FBM Babcock Marine Ltd has appointed Nick Pearson as commercial manager and Craig Patrick has joined the company as sales manager for commercial vessels. Nick Pearson…
Implementation of Revised Annex IV of MARPOL
The Annex IV of MARPOL, relating to prevention of pollution by sewage from ships, comes into effect on September 27, 2003. There is some confusion, though, over the application of Annex IV.
Australia Maritime Transport Security Bill Introduced
The Maritime Transport Security Bill has been introduced in the Australian Parliament. When introducing the bill, John Anderson, Minister for Transport and Regional Services…
BIMCO Signs Anti-Drug Smuggling Agreement with Cyprus
On 23 September, BIMCO established its fifteenth anti-drug smuggling agreement when the latest Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed in Nicosia between BIMCO…
Vessel Grounded Outside San Juan Harbor
The Coast Guard approved the salvage and oil removal plans earlier this week for the M/V Kent Reliant which has been grounded outside San Juan harbor since September 18.
FRENCH DGA and SEPI Agree on Increasing Bilateral Collaboration
The French Armament General Delegation (DGA) and SEPI agreed last week in Granada, during a bilateral meeting about European collaboration on naval construction…
Panama Canal Sets Records
On July 3, 2003, a record 24 Panamax-sized vessels transited the Panama Canal. Nearly one million tons of cargo were transported through the Canal. Never before…
Liability of Classification Society for Negligent Misrepresentation
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled that a classification society may be liable to a third party for negligent misrepresentation of a ship’s condition.
MCA Seal of Approval for Videotel Shipboard Security Course
course for ship security officers. force in July 2004, all ships have to appoint a Shipboard Security Officer. seafarers. training package or a video and printed course book. contingency planning.
EU and China Set to Collaborate on GALILEO
An agreement has been reached between the European Union and China on its participation in the GALILEO program. This agreement was initialled in Beijing on September 18 by F.
EC Investigation of Proposed French Support of Shipyard
On September 17, The European Commission opened a detailed investigation with a view to examining an aid package which the French Government has put together in support of the Alstom group.
NY/NJ Port Reports Cargo Growth During First Half
Continuing growth in Asian trade boosted container volumes in the Port of New York and New Jersey by 14.6 percent during the first half of 2003, New York Governor George E.
Wärtsilä Generating Sets for Sovcomflot Tankers
Wärtsilä Corporation has recently been awarded a contract by Admiralty Shipyards in St Petersburg to supply 12 generating sets based on Wärtsilä 20 diesel engines…
