ClassNK issues world’s first statement of compliance for a ship recycling facility to Jiangmen Zhongxin Shipbreaking & Steel Co.The Statement of Compliance issued by ClassNK certifies that the facility and its recycling procedures are…
The Captain of the Port of New York/New Jersey warns mariners, waterfront facilities & the public of imminent abnormal tide range.The warning concerns the Battery Park, N.Y., area from December 12 –15, 2012.The text of the warning states…
Scotland's Aberdeen Harbour Board submits its 'Directions for Growth' document to the National Planning Framework.In response to a call for candidate developments the document outlines the findings from an ongoing feasibility study, which…
U.S. News and World report released the results for 2013 “Best Law Firm,” naming Blank Rome LLP as the top firm for Admiralty and Maritime Law. “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations…
ICS Chairman Masimichi Morooka has celebrated the 30th anniversary of the UN Convention on the Law Of The Sea by writing to United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon.On behalf of the world’s shipowners, Mr Morooka extended congratulations…
Managers of the campaign, Clean Energy States Alliance (CESA) submit letter to key Congressional committee leaders.The letter is in support of the Production Tax Credit (PTC) and Investment Tax Credit (ITC), federal policies that are crucial for sustained clean energy development…
According to the Department of Justice (“DOJ”), over 50 percent of oily water separator (“OWS”) prosecutions arise from whistleblower reports. This could lead some to conclude that the whistleblower award provision in the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (“APPS”) is working…
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa released the following statement on Tuesday night: “I am pleased to announce that an agreement has been reached between labor and management that will bring to an end the eight-day strike that has cost our local economy billions of dollars…
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) & the European Cruise Council (ECC) applaud new IMO safety measures.Both CLIA & ECC are pleased with the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) decision to approve incorporation of the cruise…
A law revision requires South Korean ships to build safe areas (citadels) against pirate attacks.The recently passed revision, passed in the National Assembly on Nov. 22, 2012, obliges the construction of a so-called 'citadel' inside ships…
The ILWU Local 63 Marine Clerks Office Unit (“OCU”) remains on strike at terminals in the Ports of Los Angeles & Long Beach.ILWU long shore locals continue to honor the OCU pickets and operations are completely shut down in APM Terminals…
IMO Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu to discuss (during his visit to Chile) the Polar Code being developed by IMO .In Punta Arenas at a special conference on Search and Rescue in the Antarctic region, and the Polar Code the Secretary-General…
International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) supports ILWU member clerical workers in Ports of Los Angeles & Long Beach.ITF ramps up its support after employers walked out of negotiations over the weekend, despite the union's offer to enter into marathon bargaining to resolve the dispute…
New US Coast Guard regulations require Washington State Ferries to increase crew on Puget Sound routes.The Jumbo, Super, Issaquah and Evergreen State ferry classes – which carry many of the system’s 22 million annual riders – have new staffing…
BP says it is working with EPA to demonstrate 'present responsibility' and have temporary suspension lifted.BP also wishes to make it known that the announcement by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding BP’s temporary suspension…