Wallenius Wilhelmsen Inks Long-Term Lease for Georgia’s Brunswick Port
Wallenius Wilhelmsen has signed a 20-year lease agreement with the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA), with options up to 30 years for Brunswick port expansion, increasing its strategic terminal and processing networkUpgraded and enlarged Brunswick facilities will further expand the scope and scale of U.S. Southeast operations of Wallenius Wilhelmsen, which is the world's largest RoRo vessel operator.The Brunswick expansion will further cement the company’s position as the favored partner for North American customers…
Next Generation of Corrosion Inhibiting Fuel Additives
Cortec has developed the next generation of VpCI fuel additives for more potent corrosion protection of fuel systems. Cortec VpCI-707 has been specially formulated to protect fuel tanks and systems from corrosion and sludge formation without damaging copper and aluminum. It is an option for keeping new and existing fuel tanks and systems in good condition during day-to-day operation and especially during vulnerable times such as intermittent operation, storage, or shipment. Other benefits of VpCI-707 are its improved water handling and good injector-cleaning capabilities.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen Zero Emissions Terminal
It is the ocean cargo terminal of the future, powered by the sun and wind. The futuristic terminal has no conventional power, uses no fossil fuels and releases no harmful emissions into the atmosphere. Named after an endangered species of beaver, Castor reflects the link between water and land and is the vision of independent shipping and logistics specialists, Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics. The Castor Green Terminal includes a terminal and vehicle processing centre (VPC), which will handle products such as automotive…
Maritime Communications: Comments Sought
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) proposes to amend its rules to allow VHF public coast (VPC) and automated maritime telecommunications system (AMTS) station licensees to provide private mobile radio service to units on land. Comments on the proposal should be submitted by October 12, 2004. 69 Fed. Reg. 48440 (HK Law).
FCC VHF Coastal Stations & USCG Communications
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is proposing to amend its rules governing very high frequency public coast (VPC) stations to, among other things, allow the U.S. Coast Guard and VPC licensees the additional flexibility to choose non-offset, as well as offset, channel pairs when negotiating an agreement regarding the specification of two narrowband channel pairs that will be used by the Coast Guard for its Ports and Waterways Safety System (PAWSS). The proposal would also allow VPC licensees to provide a full range of data services and to maintain station documents via electronic means. Comments on the proposals should be submitted by April 5, 2002. 67 Fed. Reg. 5080
Maritime communications - amendments
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued amendments to its maritime communications regulations. Among other things, this rulemaking adopts rules requested by the U.S. Coast Guard to govern implementation of the Automatic Identification System (AIS); clarifies responsibilities of VHF public coast (VPC) stations that receive calls on the digital selective calling (DSC) distress frequency; prohibits ship operation of any device capable of transmitting on a distress frequency without regulatory authorization; redesignates Channels 75 and 76 for communications related to port operations; requires small passenger vessels to have DSC capability; and updates requirements for ship radio installations to incorporate new international regulations.
