The U.S. Coast Guard public meetings concern the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) proposal.The meetings are scheduled in accordance with the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Reader Requirements Notice of Proposed Rulemaking…
The Liberian-flag bulker 'Atlantik Confidence' reported an engine room fire and sank over the Easter week-end.Rescue of the 21-member Turkish crew was supervised by USS Nicholas which was dispatched from routine NATO Task Force counter-piracy operations in the area…
London-based Holman Fenwick Willan (HFW) announce the election of Paul Dean as head of the law firm's shipping practice.Paul Dean has taken over from current head George Eddings who becomes the firm's new Managing Partner effective from 1 April 2013…
AMS President Louis Meltz passed away today, April 2, 2013, after a several-month battle with cancer. Until just a few days ago, his doctors were hopeful that the treatments he was undergoing would be successful. His passing has been a sudden shock to all in the maritime industry…
Exxon Mobil plans to develop a floating liquefied natural gas project to develop the Scarborough field off the coast of Western Australia.Exxon, whose partner in the field is Melbourne-based BHP Billiton Ltd. (BHP), expects to make a decision…
Heavy fuel oil on board the wrecked container ship is expected to leach out over time, but the ship's owners and insurers would prefer to leave it where it is. No decision had been made on leaving Rena on the reef, but draft assessments have…
The tankship 'Harbour Feature' towed free of the Sarah Long Bridge, on the Piscataqua River in Portsmouth, N.H. after drifting alongside the bridge. Tug boats were able to safely tow the 473-foot, Portuguese-flagged, motor vessel Harbour…
Government of Colombia lawyers concede salvage company Sea Search Armada to be rightful owner of 50% of treasure proceeds.Lawyers representing the Government of Colombia (GOC) admitted recently in a U.S. court that Sea Search Armada (SSA)…
Cypriot Transport Minister, Tasos Mitsopoulos, states the nation's shipping registry will not be affected by turmoil in banking sector.The Minister downplayed the impact of Cyprus's banking crisis on the local shipping industry, pointing out…
Coast Guard inspectors conducted certificate of compliance examinations on two mobile offshore rigs heading for Cook Inlet.Inspectors from Coast Guard Sector Anchorage, Marine Safety Detachment Homer and Marine Safety Unit Texas City successfully…
The 'MV Danio' has been successfully re-floated off the Farne Islands, off Northumberland, on the coast of NE England.Checks are still being made but so far there are no reports of any pollution, reports the Maritime and Coastguard Agency…
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Hawaii State Department of Health settle with Marisco Ltd for pollution offences.The violations took place at Marisco's ship repair and drydock facilities at Kalaeloa Barbers Point Harbor on Oahu…
Cruise ships agree to adopt the strictest measures to reduce air pollution when entering Italy's Venice Lagoon.The agreement, known as “Venice Blue Flag II,” commits cruise lines to operate the main and auxiliary engines of their ships with marine fuel with sulphur content of no more than 0…
Come Jan. 1, 2014, the maritime industry in California faces a looming reality: ships must link up to port alternative maritime power (AMP).“Compliance is not optional,” said T.L. Garrett, vice president of Pacific Merchant Shipping Association…
The US Army Corps of Engineers (ACE) receives funding for various Florida dredging projects to restore pre-Sandy condition.As a follow-up to a recent announcement regarding the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarding funding to restore Fort…
