Classification Society ABS authorized by the relevant ministry to serve as a Recognized Organization of the State of Japan. “This authorization strengthens our global coverage and allows vessel owners and operators greater operational flexibility…
The U.S. 7th Fleet Commander expressed regret over the grounding of 'USS Guardian' on Tubbataha Reef in the Sulu Sea. 'As a protector of the sea and a sailor myself, I greatly regret any damage this incident has caused to the Tubbataha Reef…
Armed men hijack a tankship carrying 5,000 tons of oil from an Ivory Coast port and force it to sail to offshore Ghana.The precise whereabouts of the tanker are presently unknown to government authorities and maritime officials, reports the Maritime Security Review…
ITF says affiliated international unions will support colleagues in the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) in a rapidly escalating multi-port labor disagreement. Published International Transport Federation (ITF) reports…
Keep the seas clean in 2013, reminds North P&I Club, as new international garbage rules take effect.North P&I Club reminds its members that 2013 is the first full year of operation of new international garbage-disposal rules that greatly limit the dumping of garbage at sea…
Coast Guard aircrews rescue 12 crewmembers from sinking 170-foot research ship 'Seaprobe' 141 miles south of Pensacola.The distress call from an emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB) came from the research ship togehter with…
The Coast Guard continues oversight of the runaway Shell conical rig still anchored in Kiliuda Bay, Alaska.The Kulluk ran aground Dec. 31, 2012 on Sitkalidak Island and was later refloated and anchored in Kiliuda Bay.Coast Guard personnel from the National Center of Expertise…
All 79 crew members have been taken off the mine countermeasures ship, grounded onTubbataha Reef, off Subic Bay, Philippines.Crew members have been temporarily removed and safely transferred by small boat to the nearby support vessels USNS Bowditch (T-AGS 62) and MSV C-Champion…
Coast Guard conducts security patrols along the Potomac River safeguard the 57th Presidential Inauguration, 21, January 2013.The Coast Guard has combined efforts with local, state and federal agencies to provide security in the Washington area in support of the 57th Presidential Inauguration…
Following the hubbub created in 2009-2010 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) proposed modification and revocation of certain Jones Act ruling letters pertaining to offshore operations, all was relatively quiet in 2011-2012 with respect to Jones Act offshore issues…
Update on United States Maritime Alliance And International Longshoremen's Association Labor Negotiations.Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service Director George H. Cohen issued the following statement today on the labor negotiations…
Update on United States Maritime Alliance and International Longshoremen's Association labor contract negotiations.Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service Director George H. Cohen issued the following statement on the labor negotiations…
IMO and shipping industry bodies urge continued application of anti-piracy measures despite decrease in pirate attacks.The International Maritime Organization, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), BIMCO, the Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF)…
Piracy on the world's seas at a five-year low, with 297 ships attacked in 2012, compared with 439 in 2011, according to the ICC global piracy report.Extracts from the International Chamber of Commerces (ICC) – International Maritime Bureau…
Charles D. Naylor, a Los Angeles maritime personal injury lawyer, becomes one of only 26 certified specialists in maritime law in California.Mr. Naylor, a Los Angeles cruise injury attorney , is now recognized by the State Bar of California…
