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02 Sep 1999

Hvide Christens Fourth Lightship Tanker

Hvide Marine Inc. christened HMI Ambrose Channel, the first all-new petro-chemical carrier built in the U.S. in nearly two decades and the fourth in a series of…
02 Sep 1999

Hvide Christens Fourth Lightship Tanker

Hvide Marine Inc. christened HMI Ambrose Channel, the first all-new petro-chemical carrier built in the U.S. in nearly two decades and the fourth in a series of…
02 Sep 1999

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…
02 Sep 1999

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…
02 Sep 1999

Regional Examination Centers on Borrowed Time

The USCG currently admits its Regional Examination Centers (RECs) are broken and don't provide the service needed to the maritime public. The USCG believes drastic…
02 Sep 1999

Let the Buyer Beware

A touted new procedure for welding cost Brad Phillips his new vessel, when the process proved faulty and incomplete. Boat buyers in the current depressed market…
02 Sep 1999

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…
02 Sep 1999

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…
02 Sep 1999

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…
02 Sep 1999

Eighth Coastal Buoy Tender Launched

Marinette Marine Corporation has launched the eighth USCG Coastal Buoy Tender, Anthony Petit (WLM-558). The 175 ft. vessel was designed and built at Marinette Marine Corporation.
02 Sep 1999

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.
07 Sep 1999

Halter to Build 740 Ft. Self-Unloading Bulk Carrier

Halter Marine Group, Inc., Gulfport, Miss. has signed a contract with Great Lakes Marine Leasing, LLC, to build a 740 ft. self-unloading dry bulk cargo barge for service on the Great Lakes.
07 Sep 1999

Design Analysis of Shirley Irene

The 140 x 46 ft. ferry vessel, Shirley Irene, was constructed in 1991 on the Gulf Coast, for operation in Lake Erie, out of Marblehead, Ohio. The original design…
02 Sep 1999

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.
07 Sep 1999

Newport News Shipbuilding and Avondale Industries to Merge

The boards of directors of Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) and Avondale Industries have approved a definitive agreement to combine the two companies. The transaction creates a leading…
01 Sep 1999

Proposed & Interim Rules

MarAd is soliciting public comment concerning whether MarAd should amend its cargo preference regulations governing the carriage of agricultural exports. Comments…
07 Sep 1999

MMS and USCH Sign Oil & Gas Agreement

The U.S. Department of the Interior's Minerals Management Service (MMS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the USCG specifying which agency will be…
07 Sep 1999

New Regulations to Improve Safety of Tank Barges in Northeast U.S.

The Commander, First USCG District has published the final rule for the increased safety of towing vessels and tank barges operating in the Northeastern U.S. The…
07 Sep 1999

New Regulations to Improve Safety of Tank Barges in Northeast U.S.

The Commander, First USCG District has published the final rule for the increased safety of towing vessels and tank barges operating in the Northeastern U.S. The…
07 Sep 1999

Accidents and Vessel Casualties

M/V Isabella sank two miles west of Ft. Pierce, Fla. USCG Group Miami dispatched a Coast Guard Station (CGSTA) Fort Pierce utility boat (UTB). The crew was removed…

When Your USCG License is on the Line, Relationships Matter

Posted to Maritime Reporter ( by MOPS Marine License Insurance ) on May 22, 2023

We all know the saying “relationships matter.” It is applicable to just about all areas of personal and business life. And, it certainly pertains to the insurance company you choose to protect your USCG marine license and professional reputation.

Evaluating Marine License Insurance Providers

Posted to Maritime Reporter ( by MOPS Marine License Insurance ) on May 13, 2024

For professional mariners, safeguarding their USCG credentials with marine license insurance is vital. Yet, not all insurers offer the same caliber of service and expertise.

The Importance of Marine License & Liability Insurance for USCG-Licensed Mariners

Posted to Maritime Reporter TV ( by Greg Trauthwein ) on December 17, 2023

By its very nature, maritime is inherently a risky business, particularly for the mariner who is on the literal ‘front line’. 360 Coverage Pros offers an extensive array of options to help protect mariners, and in fact the company has seen an uptick in business from companies that want to use the coverage as a means to attract and retain the mariners it wants and needs to power its business. Chris Buseman, VP, Specialty Insurance Programs, 360 Coverage Pros, discusses the options available.

Alfa Laval PureBallast 3 CBT for ballast water treatment system

Posted to Maritime Reporter ( by Alfa Laval ) on August 13, 2018

Alfa Laval PureBallast is the market-leading ballast water treatment system providing full compliance in accordance with IMO and USCG regulations. This film summarizes how Alfa Laval supports customers through PureBallast 3 Computer-Based Training (CBT).

Marine License Insurance: Do You Need It?

Posted to Maritime Reporter ( by MOPS Marine License Insurance ) on June 5, 2022

Every year, many professional mariners become involved in accidents that trigger a USCG investigation.

Cyber Security in the Maritime Sector - What You Need to Know Now

Posted to Maritime Reporter ( by Maritime Reporter & Engineering News ) on October 16, 2024

Join us at the Workboat Show for lunch and a panel discussion on emerging USCG cyber security rules and their potential impact on vessel owners and operators.

What’s in that Box? Container Shipping Security Goes Digital

Posted to Maritime Reporter TV ( by MRTV ) on March 19, 2026

Homer is a maritime start-up, born when Samantha Weckesser was a research assistant in a laboratory and given access to mammoth USCG data set on shipping containers that had failed inspection. The task: discover if any actionable information could be derived from that dataset to help find problems within the dataset that could relate to real-world problems. There was a problem. Undeclared or mis-declared cargos – particularly hazmat cargos – can end in catastrophe at sea and in port. Today, Homer offers Calypso, built on a machine learning model based on 20 years of date on failed container inspections, is a system to ‘go through’ containers, identifying the most high-risk units and predicting which are most likely to fail inspection. Weckesser takes a deep dive into the tech and the potential with Maritime Reporter TV.

Maritime Security

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 28, 2017

Maritime Security is a term which applies to a large variety of technology, devices, and operations both on deck and on shore. It can mean the simple measures used by boat owners and operators to protect individuals, vessels, and cargo from theft, sabotage, or piracy.

DEX-O-TEX Light Weight Underlayment.

Posted to Maritime Reporter ( by DEX-O-TEX ) on June 15, 2020

The challenge for ship builders has always been creating enough slope for drainage and leveled interior floors, without the sacrifice of additional weight and imbalances within the hull.

UNDERSTANDING UV TRANSMITTANCE

Posted to Trojan Marinex on April 28, 2017

There is a long track record of utilizingUV disinfection to treat wastewater, and,in most cases, wastewater is of poorerquality or lower UV transmittance (UVT)than ballast water. UV can treat extremelyturbid ballast water, as long as the systemis engineered to the highest of standards.
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