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Vice CNO Outlines Priorities at Hearings

Jul 29, 2011

CNO Nominee, Navy Receives a "Shot Across the Bow"

Jul 29, 2011

As CNO Admiral Gary Roughead sails toward his planned retirement in September, it appears his heir apparent as CNO, Adm. Jonathan Greenert, a 58-year-old submariner who nears confirmation, faces a number of hurdles in moving the Navy forward…

New Ship Noise, Vibration Guidelines from ClassNK

Jul 29, 2011

ClassNK released its new Noise and Vibration Guideline for measuring and evaluating the noise and vibration on ships. The new Guideline address the growing demand for new standards for noise and vibration on commercial vessels and provides detailed…

GL Updates Environmental Passport

Jul 29, 2011

The process of protecting the environment is one of continual improvement, there is always more that can be done to reduce the impact from industry on the environment. Regulations do not stand still and forward thinking ship owners and managers…

MarPro Editor Joe Keefe Appears on Fox Business News

Jul 28, 2011

Joseph Keefe, editor of Maritime Professional and MarineNews magazines, last night appeared on Fox Business News' 'America's Nightly Scoreboard' with David Asman to discuss the scrapping of a pair of U.S. Navy tankers before they were complete. Joe Keefe Appears on Fox Business News

Admiral Papp: USCG Not Ready for Arctic Ops

Jul 28, 2011

Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Bob Papp testified before the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries and Coast Guard Subcommittee on defending U.S. economic interests in the changing Arctic.During the hearing…

Military Sealift Command Pacific Welcomes New Commander

Jul 22, 2011

Military Sealift Command’s San Diego-based office, MSC Pacific, changed leadership today as Capt. Sylvester Moore assumed command from Capt. Jerome F. Hamel. The ceremony was held aboard fleet replenishment oiler USNS Yukon at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego…

MarAd Approves $210.9M in Title XI Loan Guarantees

Jul 08, 2011

The Maritime Administration today announced the approval of a $210.9 million Title XI loan guarantee supporting the recent construction of two articulated tug-barge units that are currently in service on Delaware Bay.   Construction of the barge units involved five American shipyards…

U.S. Coast Guard Commissions RINA

Jul 07, 2011

Genoa-based classification society RINA has been authorized by the U.S. Coast Guard to conduct plan review and approval and initial and subsequent surveys for U.S.-flagged cargo and passenger vessels. Under the agreement signed yesterday, RINA has received delegation for Load Line…

BOEMRE Ups OCSLA and OPA Penalties

Jun 29, 2011

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEMRE) announced that the maximum civil penalty rate for Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) violations will increase from $35,000 to $40,000 per day; and from $25,000 to $30…

Brazil Shipbuilding: OSX Receives Installation License

Jun 28, 2011

OSX, an EBX Group Company focused on offshore naval industry, received the Installation License for its Shipbuilding Unit, which will be installed at the Açu Superport Industrial Complex, in São João da Barra (RJ). The document was issued on June 22nd…

Tidewater Inc. Not Implicated in Government Sanctions

Jun 27, 2011

Tidewater Inc. announced that it is not affiliated with Tidewater Middle East Co. (or any of its affiliates) of Iran, which were the target of new U.S. Government sanctions announced jointly by the U.S. Treasury Department and the U.S. Department of State…

MarPro INTERVIEW: USCG Admiral Robert Papp

Jun 13, 2011

When Admiral Robert J. Papp assumed the duties of the 24th Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard on May 25, 2010, he also served notice that it won’t be business as usual at headquarters. Papp, unlike his three immediate predecessors, apparently…

UKHO at Nor-Shipping 2011

May 18, 2011

Admiralty seminar programme offers insight and inspiration to support transition to digital navigationThe UKHO today announced its attendance at Nor-Shipping 2011 will offer shipping managers both practical guidance and strategic insight…

BOEMRE Seeking Accident Investigation Board Chief

May 13, 2011

Bureau Posts Vacancy Announcement in Nationwide SearchWASHINGTON – The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEMRE) today announced it is seeking to fill a senior position in the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE)…

Logistics News

DNV Verifies Lifting System for Immersed Tunnel

DNV Verifies Lifting System for Immersed Tunnel

AD Ports Group Enhances Al Faya Dry Port’s Integration with the Global Trade and Logistics Ecosystem

AD Ports Group Enhances Al Faya Dry Port’s Integration with the Global Trade and Logistics Ecosystem

Schipper Takes the Helm of Netherlands Coast Guard

Schipper Takes the Helm of Netherlands Coast Guard

Marlink Provides Connectivity for TUI Cruises’ New Mein Schiff Flow

Marlink Provides Connectivity for TUI Cruises’ New Mein Schiff Flow

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