Carolyn Horgan, 2013 President for Passenger Vessel Association (PVA) commented on the Coast Guard's notice of proposed rulemaking on Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) readers:“PVA commends the Coast Guard for acknowledging…
From an office in downtown Moscow, 15 people will regulate traffic along Russia’s Northern Sea Route.A decree signed this week by Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev marks the formal establishment of the new Northern Sea Route administration. The office…
International accountant & shipping adviser Moore Stephens says the UK Budget 2013 contains generally good news for the shipping sector.Measures which will have an impact on the shipping industry include a reduction in the main rate of UK…
The Michigan Boating Industries Association (MBIA) thanks the Michigan State House and Senate for speedy support of bills.The package included assistance to public and private marinas and helped streamline the regulatory process within the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality…
IMO & IPIECA, the global oil and gas industry association for environmental and social issues, jointly launch a new Global Initiative (GI).The GI programme, aimed at improving the oil spill preparedness and response capabilities in south east…
Several passengers in the bow pulpit of a 106-ft whale-watching vessel were injured when a large wave was struck & threw them backwards.Injuries ranged from cuts and bruises to a broken patella (knee) and jaw. Although there were many other passengers on board at the time…
The organisation will help implement the West and Central Africa piracy code adopted at a recent ministerial meeting.IMO has pledged its support to assist in the implementation of a new Code of Conduct concerning the prevention and repression of piracy…
The Canadian Ferry Operators Association (CFOA) expresses approval of industry-related budget measures.“This government continues to demonstrate its commitment to transportation infrastructure,” said Serge Buy, CEO of CFOA. “We look forward…
American Maritime Partnership (AMP) member, Crowley Maritime Corp. distributes the following announcement:The long-awaited General Accountability Office (GAO) study on the Jones Act in Puerto Rico shows that the U.S. domestic container shipping fleet has provided regular…
Joint industry conference to consider Occupational Safety & Health Administration’s (OSHA) Crane Regulation requirements.With the Cranes and Derricks in Construction standard requiring U.S. operators to be certified by November 2014, Maximum…
Vandals have damaged the wreck of a Japanese midget submarine in Sydney Harbour and made off with protected relics.The submarine, known as the M24, is a key piece of Australian World War II history and was one of three midget submarines that entered Sydney Harbour on May 31…
NOAA release a draft damage assessment & restoration plan for damage caused by the Tank Barge DBL 152 oil spill. Public comment invited.The draft plan describes the steps NOAA has taken to see if natural resources, such as marine habitats…
The Coast Guard Cutter 'Mackinaw' breaks ice in Western Lake Superior in preparation for the upcoming shipping season.The Mackinaw (WLBB-30) is the only U.S. heavy ice breaking resource assigned to the Great Lakes and in addition to heavy…
Rescuers have retrieved 11 bodies and are searching for two missing crew members after a container ship sank off east China.The Beihai Rescue Bureau of the Ministry of Transport dispatched two rescue vessels and a helicopter to the seawater area 40 nautical miles northeast of Longkou…
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…