Conoco Strengthens its Gulf of Mexico Deepwater
Conoco announced an agreement with Exxon Corporation to exchange interest in 59 deepwater blocks in the Gulf of Mexico. Conoco acquired a 50-percent interest in 29 of Exxon's blocks…
FPSOs in the Gulf of Mexico?
Executives from many of the country's leading shipyards and supply organizations gathered in Washington, D.C. in January to discuss challenges facing the repair and conversion industry.
FPSOs in the Gulf of Mexico?
Executives from many of the country's leading shipyards and supply organizations gathered in Washington, D.C. in January to discuss challenges facing the repair and conversion industry.
Feds Propose Rules for Lobstering in Federal Waters; Expand on Interstate Plan Measures
NOAA Fisheries is proposing rules for lobstering in federal waters from Maine to North Carolina. The rules are intended to complement lobster management measures…
Congress Updated on Status of Marine Fisheries
In its second report to Congress on the status of marine fish stocks, the National Marine Fisheries Service said 100 species reviewed are overfished or approaching an overfished condition…
Proposed & Interim Rules
EPA is proposing an emission control program for new compression-ignition marine engines rated at or above 37 kW. The affected engines are used for propulsion and…
Congress Jumps on Rail Jumper Act
President Clinton signed the USCG Authorization Act (H.R. 2204) of 1998 last month, which includes the Rail Jumper Safety Amendment. This law makes it illegal for…
Settlement to Clear Way for Restoration Projects in Tampa Bay
The state of Florida, the federal government and several corporations have agreed to a more than $8 million settlement to fund restoration projects for natural resources…
Complying with USCG Regulations
A commercial master of a vessel (in this instance, a USCG certificated small passenger vessel, less than 100 gt), is ultimately responsible for the safety of the passengers, crew and vessel.
USCG to Require Anchors, Emergency Retrieval Systems
The USCG has issued an interim rule requiring anchors and emergency retrieval systems on tank barges and the vessels towing them in coastal and Great Lakes service.
ASA Takes Up Deepwater Project Cause
In a recent Special Edition of its newsletter, the American Shipbuilding Association said top priority should be given to the USCG Deepwater Project. "The Integrated…
ASA Takes Up Deepwater Project Cause
In a recent Special Edition of its newsletter, the American Shipbuilding Association said top priority should be given to the USCG Deepwater Project. "The Integrated…
A Good Idea, But...
The General Accounting Office throws some cold water on the USCG's largest acquisition program ever - the Deepwater Project, a $9.8 billion program designed to significantly…
Geco Orion Sets New Towing Record
Schlumberger announced Geco Orion has become the first seismic vessel in the industry to tow 3,281 ft. spread unassisted. The spread was accomplished by deploying six 26,246 ft.
Coltec Receives $12 Million Engine Order
Coltec Industries has received an order of more than $12 million for four engines to be used on the second ship in the U.S. Navy's Landing Platform Dock (LPD) program.
Mariners' Museum with Expo on Chris-Craft
The Mariners' Museum, in Newport News, Va., will present Chris-Craft: The Affordable Dream through December 31, 1999; an exhibit that traces the American love affair with the company's mahogany boats…
NNS Awarded New Contracts
Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) has been awarded a $22 million Navy contract to perform maintenance, repairs and alterations of nuclear-powered aircraft carrier John C. Stennis (CVN 74).
U.S. Navy Awards Ingalls $620 Million Shipbuilding Contract
Ingalls has been awarded a $620 million contract to build two additional DDG 51 Class Aegis guided missile destroyers for the U.S. Navy. The two-ship contract awarded…
Record Number of Delegates at SSPC 98
The SSPC 98 International Conference and Exhibition, recently held in Orlando, was attended by a record-breaking number of delegates. 3,243 users and suppliers of…
Bisso Salvages Collapsed Crane
Bisso Marine Company, Inc., in New Orleans, has successfully completed the salvage of the 1,200 ton Gantry Ship Unloader from the Mississippi River at the IC Railmarine Terminal, Convent, La.
