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DNV Authorized to Survey Japanese-flagged Vessels

Nov 02, 2012

Classification society DNV has been designated as a 'Recognized Organization' by the Japanese government.A year ago Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) was similarly designated as a 'Recognised Organisation' by the Norwegian government and was…

Coast Guard Suspends Search for Missing Captain of HMS Bounty

Nov 02, 2012

The Coast Guard suspended its search Thursday for the missing captain of the HMS Bounty 200 miles southeast of Hatteras, N.C. Missing is Robin Walbridge, 63.“Our thoughts and prayers are with the Walbridge and Christian families,' said Capt…

Captain of the Port sets Port Condition ZULU, Closing Ports

Oct 29, 2012

The Captain of the Port for New York and New Jersey set port condition ZULU for all commercial waterways, effective 7 a.m., Monday,  in preparation for Hurricane Sandy. During Port Condition ZULU (sustained gale force winds from a hurricane…

IMO's 'London Convention' Celebrates Anniversary

Oct 26, 2012

Key international marine environment protection convention celebrates 40 years of progress.The use of the world’s oceans as a dumping ground for harmful wastes has been systematically regulated and reduced under the terms of an international convention that…

Obama Administration: More Than 20 Million Acres Offshore Texas for Bid

Oct 25, 2012

November Sale Will Offer All Available Unleased Areas in the Western Gulf of Mexico  As part of President Obama’s all-of-the-above energy strategy, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Director Tommy P…

Seagull Covers the Distance on MLC Compliance

Oct 23, 2012

Norwegian maritime training specialist Seagull AS is extending its suite of Distance training packages in anticipation of the entry into force of the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Maritime Labour Convention (MLC, 2006) in August 2013…

Alexander to Announce Plan Wednesday at Chickamauga Lock

Oct 23, 2012

Will Attend Public Events This Week in Davidson, Knox and Hamilton Counties, Media Invited to Events Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander will be at a number of event across the state this week. Media are invited to all events…

EMSA Updates Chemical-spill Advice Service

Oct 22, 2012

The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) reminds of its rapid-response service providing expert advice on chemicals in maritime emergencies.In close cooperation with the European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic) and the Centre of Documentation…

EU: New Inland Waterways Protection Guidelines

Oct 19, 2012

The Commission is issuing new guidelines on inland navigation and nature protection to assist this important sector in applying EU environmental legislation. The guidelines – 'Inland waterway transport and Natura 2000 – sustainable inland…

LA Port Executive Ruiz Named to Federal Panel

Oct 16, 2012

Advisory Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness to Recommend Ways to Increase U.S. Exports; First Meeting is Friday. Port of Los Angeles Deputy Executive Director for External Affairs Cynthia Ruiz has been named to the Advisory Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness by Acting U…

Obsolete US Ship Recycling Target Surpassed

Oct 15, 2012

U.S. Transportation Secretary visits Suisun Bay in Northern California to celebrate surpassing administration's goal for recycling.Ray LaHood, US Transportation Secretary visited Shuisun Bay for the occasion. In 2010, the Department’s Maritime…

MARAD: $2.3m for State Maritime Academies

Oct 12, 2012

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration announced that America's six state maritime academies will receive an additional $2.3 million total from a government program that recycles obsolete vessels.  'With the majority of our goods moved over water…

Fishing Vessel Safety to be Regulated Internationally

Oct 11, 2012

The “Cape Town Agreement of 2012 agreed by 58 states will be open for signature ratification at IMO HQ early next year.The new Agreement adopted at a recent diplomatic conference held under the auspices of IMO in Cape Town refers to the…

Transas Marine Upgrades Training Complex

Oct 10, 2012

Transas Marine has upgraded training complex at the Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy (Varna, Bulgaria), including full mission bridge simulator upgrade to the latest Transas NTPRO 5000 software and new version of the GMDSS simulator TGS 5000.The…

Annual Event Honors Coast Guard Heroes

Oct 09, 2012

Award To Be Presented At The 32nd Annual Salute To The Coast Guard  The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to the education, welfare and morale of all Coast Guard members and their families, announced the 2012 Coast…

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US Freight Industry Hopes for Back-to-School Demand Boost After Tariff Truce

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CMA CGM to Redeploy Fleet to Avoid US Port Fees on Chinese Vessels

CMA CGM to Redeploy Fleet to Avoid US Port Fees on Chinese Vessels

Israel Attacks Yemeni Ports, Says Houthi-Run TV Outlet

Israel Attacks Yemeni Ports, Says Houthi-Run TV Outlet

DFDS Reaches 10,000 Sailings in Türkiye

DFDS Reaches 10,000 Sailings in Türkiye

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