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Canada Aims for 'World-class' Tankship Safety System

Mar 19, 2013

Canada acts to upgrade its safety system for shipping oil & liquefied natural gas safely through Canada’s waterways before any major new energy export facilities become operational. The Government introduce eight measures to strengthen Canada's…

US Clears Way for Offshore Wind Farm Development

Mar 18, 2013

The federal government cleared the way for Virginia to seek a research lease in its Atlantic coastal areas to help speed up development.The move would allow for greater study of wind, waves and wildlife in a 130-square-mile set aside for wind development…

Maritime Labor Convention 2006 and the U.S.

Mar 15, 2013

The Maritime Labor Convention 2006, sponsored by the International Labor Organization (ILO) and better known as MLC 2006, will enter into force on August 20, 2013.  It has been ratified by 35 nations as of the date of the preparation of this article…

Maritime Companies Need to Know: What is an “Iranian Person?"

Mar 15, 2013

And Why Knowing the Answer is Critical to Your BusinessOn December 23, 2012, the restrictive measures against Iran contained in Council Regulation (EU) No 1263/2012 came into force. The measures supplement those already contained in Regulation 267/2012 of March 23…

OFAC Iranian Financial Sanction Update

Mar 15, 2013

The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has amended the Iranian Financial Sanctions Regulations to implement various statutory changes. The amendments come into effect immediately. 78 Fed. Reg. 16403Story courtesy of www.brymar-consulting.com.

Former Congresswoman Honored by Maryland Senate for Port Efforts

Mar 14, 2013

Bentley Honored by Maryland State Senate, Receives First Citizen Award for 'Making Government Work for All' Former U.S. Congresswoman and maritime authority Helen Delich Bentley was honored by the Maryland State Senate for her tireless efforts…

US Non-tank Vessel Response Plan Approved

Mar 11, 2013

T&T Salvage remind that the OPA 90 Vessel Response Plan regulatory package has been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) & offers its services.On March 9th, 2013, the OPA 90 Vessel Response Plan regulatory package outlining requirements for nontank vessels trading in U…

Greek-flag Registry Red Tape Clear-out

Mar 08, 2013

Greek Shipping Minister urges owners to choose country's flag as registry gets revamp.Greek Shipping Minister Constantinos Mousouroulis has unveiled a plan to modernize the Greek Shipping Registry that will come into effect imminently. Greece's…

Utile Maritime Legislation Enacted in Marshall Islands

Mar 06, 2013

'Financing Charters' may now be treated as 'Preferred Mortgages' — The Republic of the Marshall Islands passes Maritime Amendment Act (No. 1), 2013.The Republic of the Marshall Islands’ Nitijela has passed the Maritime Amendment Act (No. 1)…

Tom Ridge, Howard Schmidt Launch Cybersecurity Firm

Mar 06, 2013

The Two Security Experts to Provide Strategic and Advisory Consulting to C-Suite Executives and Government Leaders.Tom Ridge, the first U.S. secretary of Homeland Security, and Howard A. Schmidt, former Cybersecurity Advisor to President Barack Obama and President George W…

U.K. Sponsored Anti-piracy Centre Opened

Mar 05, 2013

Government minister Alistair Burt officially opened the Regional Anti-Piracy Prosecution and Intelligence Coordination Centre (RAPPICC) in the Seychelles. The RAPPICC will bring together experts from around the world to share intelligence…

GoM Energy Workers Testify Need of Offshore Lease Sales

Mar 05, 2013

Two members of the Gulf Economic Survival Team testified at a U.S. House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy & Mineral Resources Oversight hearing.Two members of the Gulf Economic Survival Team – Chett Chiasson, Executive Director of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission and Cory Kief…

New Azerbaijani Shipbuilding and Repair Unit Opens

Mar 05, 2013

President Ilham Aliyev reportedly participated in the opening ceremony for the newly built ship repair and shipbuilding production unit of the State Caspian Sea Shipping, News AZ reports.Chief of the Azerbaijani State Caspian Sea Shipping…

Krill Systems Completes NOAA Contract

Mar 04, 2013

Krill Systems Inc. have installed their Vessel Fuel Measurement and Monitoring Systems (VFMMS) in 6 NOAA Fisheries survey vessels.Installations on NOAA Ship Bell M. Shimada, NOAA Ship Oscar Dyson and NOAA Ship Ferdinand R. Hassler represent…

Wicker Honored With Navy’s Distinguished Public Service Award

Mar 04, 2013

U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) yesterday received the Distinguished Public Service Award from the Navy for his service in Congress and as a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee.  Navy Secretary Ray Mabus presented the award.  “I…

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