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GPS Spoofing and the Potential Perils to Ships at Sea

Sep 20, 2013

Simple annoyance or potential security threat?Spoof is defined as “a hoax or swindle.”  In the world of electronic networks, a spoofing attack is a situation in which one program successfully masquerades as another by falsifying data and thereby gaining an improper advantage…

Halliburton Guilty Plea in Deepwater Horizon Case

Sep 20, 2013

Halliburton Pleads Guilty to Destruction of Evidence in Connection with Deepwater Horizon Disaster and Is Sentenced to Statutory Maximum Fine; Former Halliburton Manager Is Charged. Halliburton Energy Services Inc. (Halliburton) pleaded…

FMC Commissioner Gives Keynote on Panama Canal

Sep 20, 2013

Commissioner William P. Doyle of the Federal Maritime Commission, has given the keynote address at the Eno Center for Transportation Forum on the Panama Canal entitled: Lessons Learned and Implications for World Commerce.  His comments on the future of the canal's LNG trade are also extracted below…

U.S. Ship Owners in Quandry with MLC2006

Sep 19, 2013

The failure of the United States to ratify an international treaty pertaining to maritime issues is, unfortunately, nothing new.  But the Senate’s failure to ratify the Maritime Labor Convention of 2006 (MLC), arising out of the 94th session…

Rep. King Receives Champion of Maritime Award

Sep 19, 2013

Rep. Peter King (R-N.Y.) this week received the 2013 Champion of Maritime Award from the American Maritime Partnership (AMP), a group representing the domestic maritime industry in New York and across the United States.  AMP provides the prestigious…

Harbor Maintenance Legislation Supported by TTD President

Sep 19, 2013

Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD) President Edward Wytkind issues this statement in support of H.R.3080, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 (WRRDA):“The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee today will consider a critical…

IBIA Welcomes Early IMO Fuel Availability Study

Sep 19, 2013

The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) supports the UK government’s call for the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to bring forward its review of the availability of 0.50% sulphur fuel. As more and more locations declare ECA requirements…

General Dynamics Make Leadership Changes

Sep 19, 2013

Jeffrey S. Geiger, president of General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, will become president of General Dynamics Electric Boat effective November 4, 2013, following the retirement of Kevin J. Poitras. Geiger will continue reporting to John P. Casey…

SOCP Annual Fall Meeting and 20 Year Anniversary Event

Sep 17, 2013

20 Years of Collaboration & Innovation to Improve the U.S. Maritime IndustryAbout the MeetingThe Ship Operations Cooperative Program (SOCP) cordially invites the maritime community to attend the SOCP Annual Fall Meeting, celebrating 20 Years of Collaboration & Innovation to Improve the U…

Nationwide Survey Shows Need for Critical Infrastructure Investments

Sep 17, 2013

Majority Say U.S. Infrastructure in Poor Condition and Hurting Competitiveness National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) President and CEO Jay Timmons joined today with Building America’s Future (BAF) Co-Chair and former Pennsylvania Gov…

Senators Murray, Cantwell Introduce American Port Legislation

Sep 17, 2013

-    Senate bill designed level the playing field for American ports competing for cargo, boost investments in port infrastructure and maintenance-    Legislation replaces the Harbor Maintenance TaxU.S. Senators Patty Murray and Maria…

Biden: U.S. Harbors Must be Deepened

Sep 16, 2013

In Savannah visit, Georgia officials accompany Vice President.After touring the Port of Savannah Monday, Vice President Joe Biden called for expediting port improvement projects on the U.S. East Coast. U.S. Secretary of Transportation Anthony Fox…

USMMA Moves Up College Rankings

Sep 16, 2013

Second Best Public Regional College The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) is America’s second best public regional college in the North and third best regional college according to the 2014 U.S. News and World Report rankings. USMMA has…

U.S. Coast Guard Responds to Navy Yard Shooter

Sep 16, 2013

Coast Guard establishes safety, security zone in response to shooter at Washington Navy YardThe Coast Guard captain of the port has established a temporary safety and security zone Monday in response to a report of a shooter at the Navy Yard in Washington…

Active Shooter at Washington Navy Yard

Sep 16, 2013

An active shooter was reported inside the Naval Sea Systems Command Headquarters building (Bldg. 197) on the Washington Navy Yard at 8:20 a.m. (Eastern Time).There is one confirmed injury. Emergency personnel are on scene and a 'shelter in place' order has been issued for Navy Yard personnel…

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UltraTech Operationalizes India’s First On-Site Hybrid RTC Renewable Energy Project

UltraTech Operationalizes India’s First On-Site Hybrid RTC Renewable Energy Project

Allog Group Utilizes Container Solution to Transport Oversized Breakbulk Items

Allog Group Utilizes Container Solution to Transport Oversized Breakbulk Items

China Imports Australian Canola For First Time Since 2020

China Imports Australian Canola For First Time Since 2020

Fire Aboard Maersk Vessel is Contained

Fire Aboard Maersk Vessel is Contained

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