S. Korea Refiner Steps Up Single Hull Ban
South Korea's GS Caltex will reportedly ban crude shipments on single-hulled oil tankers from next year, according to a Reuters report, well ahead of international laws that timetable their phase out.
Titan Makes Headway on New Flame Salvage
Titan Salvage, Crowley Maritime Corporation's salvage and wreck removal company, reported that its salvage team on site in Gibraltar responding to the wreck of theā¦
MSC Announces Award Winners
Fleet replenishment oilers USNS Laramie and USNS Yukon, and rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp are the winners of Military Sealift Commandās 2008 Capt. David M. Cook Food Service Excellence Awards.
GE V250 is Tier II Compliant
GE Marine received U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tier II emissions compliance certification for its V250 diesel engine family. āThe EPA Tier II complianceā¦
Cummings: Fix Delays in TWIC Enrollment
Yesterday, during a hearing convened to review the progress of the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program, Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-Md.)ā¦
Navy Needs More Ships, Balanced Fleet
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead answers questions during the 20th annual Surface Navy Association symposium. Roughead spoke on the important role that shipsā¦
This Day in Naval History - Jan. 24
1942 - During the World War II Battle of Makassar Strait, U.S. destroyers attack a Japanese convoy in the first naval surface action in the Pacific. 1991 - Helicoptersā¦
Washington Court Will Not Hear Alaska Dispute
The Court of Appeals of the State of Washington affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit on the basis of comity. In the instant case, plaintiff seaman was allegedly injuredā¦
Cost/Benefit Analysis of 10+2 Proposal
The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) posted the 214-page cost-benefit analysis of its proposed rule on advance trade data (more commonly referred to as the 10+2 proposal).
COAC Meeting Scheduled
The Departmental Advisory Committee on Commercial Operations of Customs and Border Protection and Related Homeland Security Functions (COAC), sponsored by the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP)ā¦
USCG: Application to recertify PWSRCAC
The US Coast Guard issued a notice stating that it received an application for recertification from the Prince William Sound Regional Citizensā Advisory Council (PWSRCAC).
Tanker Delivered to Oceanfreight
OceanFreight Inc. to acquire in December 2007. term. completes the first phase of our growth strategy. revolving credit facility.
Crowley Orders Heavy Lift 455 Series Deck Barges
Crowley Maritime Corporation's technical services group has awarded a construction contract to Gunderson Marine of Portland, Oregon to build two additional Heavy Lift Series 400 x 105-ft. deck barges.
Israel Shipyards Holds Keel-Laying Ceremony
Following the signing of a $25m contract to build two general cargo ships for a German client, the Israel Shipyards held a keel-laying ceremony. The two 90 meters long vessels on orderā¦
S&P Confirms North of Englandās āAā
Leading ratings agency Standard and Poorās (S&P) has confirmed North of England P&I clubās āAā financial strength rating and stable outlook for the fourth consecutive year.
Russia Cancels Offshore Drilling Rig Import Duties
Reuters reported that Russia has abolished for two years import duties and customs taxes for offshore drilling rigs temporarily imported to Russia for exploration work, the government said on Tuesday.
Rigdon Christens and Delivers Slam Dunk
Rigdon Marine Corporation (RMC) recently christened and delivered the Slam Dunk in Lockport, Louisiana. Karla Abshire, wife of Rodney Abshire, RMCās Marine Superintendentā¦
Coast Guard Responds to Tow Boat Sinking
The Coast Guard is responding to a tow boat that sunk in the Tennessee River. Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Paducah was notified that the tow boat Janet Leavell had sankā¦
Keppel Awarded Contract for Bully Drillship
Keppel Shipyard Limited was awarded a contract valued at about $100.7m for the integration and completion of a new build Bully drillship. Keppel secured the contractā¦
This Day in Naval History - Jan. 23
1960 - The Bathyscaph Trieste descends to the deepest part of the ocean -- the Marianas Trench. 1968 - USS Pueblo (AGER 2) is seized by North Korean forces in the Sea of Japan.
