Thursday, August 30, 2007

MarEx Newsletter - August 30, 2007

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August 30, 2007 | Vol. 5, No. 35
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In this issue:

Maritime Administration Adds Port Development to its Array of Services

Pirates' Hostages Released

Federal Action on Ballast Water Management Beginning to Heat Up

Crane Collapses in Japanese Shipyard

Calcasieu River Users Want Answers as LNG Facility Nears Completion

Malta and Libya Meet to Discuss SAR

CT Pilot Pay Dispute Exposes Wider Flaws in Safety for Long Island Sound

New Oil Leaks From Sunken Tanker

Hawaii Superferry Underway Ahead of Schedule, but Cancels Future Sailings

Strong growth in 1st half 2007 earnings

Enabling Maritime Business -- THE MARITIME EXECUTIVE is a Media Sponsor of INMEX India 2007

NEVA -- incorporating the most topical conference of 2007

Alfa Laval Receives Breakthrough Order for its Ballast Water Treatment System

SNAME Technology Conference Cocktail Party and Dinner

New AAPA Study Details Economic Benefits of U.S. Seaports

Maritime Administration Adds Port Development to its Array of Services

Maritime Administration Adds Port Development to its Array of Services

MARAD participation helps to expedite and organize $400-million upgrade of port facilities at Anchorage, AK.

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Pirates' Hostages Released

Pirates' Hostages Released

Hostages from the Danica White and from a Malaysian barge were released by pirates in Somalia and the Malacca Strait, respectively, after the demanded ransoms were paid.

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Federal Action on Ballast Water Management Beginning to Heat Up

Federal Action on Ballast Water Management Beginning to Heat Up

Congressional Research Service issues report on Ballast Water Management as Department of the Interior announces public meetings of the Invasive species Advisory Committee.

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Crane Collapses in Japanese Shipyard

Crane Collapses in Japanese Shipyard

The large crane killed three and injured four others when in collapsed Saturday morning at Kawasaki Shipbuilding Corporation's plant in Kobe, Japan.

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Calcasieu River Users Want Answers as LNG Facility Nears Completion

Calcasieu River Users Want Answers as LNG Facility Nears Completion

Coast Guard sees no unusual issues with the safety and security of unique berths; the issue of how many tugs will be required and who will pay for them still is unresolved.

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Malta and Libya Meet to Discuss SAR

Malta and Libya Meet to Discuss SAR

The two countries met last week to discuss collaborating on migrant search and rescue operations in the Mediterranean Sea.

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CT Pilot Pay Dispute Exposes Wider Flaws in Safety for Long Island Sound

Increase in pay will not solve problems alone, say industry experts.

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New Oil Leaks From Sunken Tanker

New Oil Leaks From Sunken Tanker

The Don Pedro, which sank over 7 weeks ago, began leaking oil again over the weekend, threatening the beaches of Spain's Balearic Island of Ibiza once more.

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Hawaii Superferry Underway Ahead of Schedule, but Cancels Future Sailings

Hawaii Superferry Underway Ahead of Schedule, but Cancels Future Sailings

Superferry begins service two days early on Sunday amid protests from environmentalists, but Wednesday's court ruling grounds new service indefinitely.

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Strong growth in 1st half 2007 earnings

Strong growth in 1st half 2007 earnings

Gross operating income up 40.2% to €137.9 m; Operating income up 59.8% to €93.7 m; Net income (group share) up 90.2% to €99.3 m.

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Enabling Maritime Business -- THE MARITIME EXECUTIVE is a Media Sponsor of INMEX India 2007

Enabling Maritime Business -- THE MARITIME EXECUTIVE is a Media Sponsor of INMEX India 2007

5th Annual Edition of the region's most definitive maritime industry trade fair scheduled for 3-5 October.

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NEVA -- incorporating the most topical conference of 2007

The 9th International Shipping, Shipbuilding, Ports and Offshore Energy Exhibition will be held in St. Petersburg, Russia on September 24-27, 2007.

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Alfa Laval Receives Breakthrough Order for its Ballast Water Treatment System

Alfa Laval Receives Breakthrough Order for its Ballast Water Treatment System

PureBallast water treatment system to be installed on Schiffahrt vessels with deliver to take place in 2008.

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SNAME Technology Conference Cocktail Party and Dinner

SNAME Technology Conference Cocktail Party and Dinner

Sponsored by Kings Point South Florida Alumni and SUNY Maritime College South Florida Alumni, the dinner's guest speaker will be MARAD Administrator Sean Connaughton.

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New AAPA Study Details Economic Benefits of U.S. Seaports

New AAPA Study Details Economic Benefits of U.S. Seaports

Port-sector activities responsible for 8.4 million American jobs; nearly $2 trillion in economic output.

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Friday, August 24, 2007

MarEx Newsletter - August 24, 2007

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August 23, 2007 | Vol. 5, No. 34
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In this issue:

CT State Pilots Backed into "No-Win" Situation

Gladding-Hearn Co-Founder Dies

Michigan's Right to Regulate Ballast Water Treatment Upheld

Fire Breaks Out on Oil Rig

Dean Dumps Heavy Rain Across Central Mexico

Pirates Kidnap Master and Chief Engineer

Suspected Cocaine Smugglers Rescued

New Flame De-Fueling Operations Recommence

TDC Security Alert: Suspicious Activity Surrounding Washington State Ferries

Possible Cause of Grounding Revealed

AAPA Hails Additional Port Security Funding Announcement

Fire Breaks Out on Oil Rig

INTERTANKO Names New Deputy Managing Director

OMSA to Hold Workforce Seminar

King's Point Chesapeake Annual Maritime Dinner Dance

CT State Pilots Backed into "No-Win" Situation

CT State Pilots Backed into

Connecticut state pilots are now faced with losing their training funds in order to get their long-awaited pay increase.

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Gladding-Hearn Co-Founder Dies

Richard C. "Dick" Hearn, the innovative shipbuilding pioneer who helped to develop apprenticeship programs at local trade high schools, died at age 87.

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Michigan's Right to Regulate Ballast Water Treatment Upheld

Michigan's Right to Regulate Ballast Water Treatment Upheld

U.S. Court Ruling is an immediate blow to shipping companies and may embolden other states to impose similar measures.

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Fire Breaks Out on Oil Rig

Fire Breaks Out on Oil Rig

Thirty-two oil workers were airlifted off the semi-submersible Ocean Guardian when a fire broke out in the engine room.

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Dean Dumps Heavy Rain Across Central Mexico

Dean Dumps Heavy Rain Across Central Mexico

First named hurricane of the season is downgraded to a tropical storm after hitting Mexico twice in just two days.

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Pirates Kidnap Master and Chief Engineer

Pirates Kidnap Master and Chief Engineer

The first high sea abduction in over two years in the Malacca Strait occurred last week when a Malaysian barge was attacked by ten armed pirates.

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Suspected Cocaine Smugglers Rescued

Suspected Cocaine Smugglers Rescued

U.S. Coast Guard press release touts four arrests and seized cocaine after 50-foot semi-submersible vessel sinks.

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New Flame De-Fueling Operations Recommence

New Flame De-Fueling Operations Recommence

After it was determined that the New Flame was not in danger of breaking in two, the de-fueling operation recommenced on Tuesday, August 22.

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TDC Security Alert: Suspicious Activity Surrounding Washington State Ferries

TDC Security Alert: Suspicious Activity Surrounding Washington State Ferries

FBI said to be asking for help in identifying persons who appear to be engaged in surveillance of Washington ferries.

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Possible Cause of Grounding Revealed

Possible Cause of Grounding Revealed

The grounding of the Pasha Bulker may have been caused by a warning issued by Port Waratah Coal Services.

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AAPA Hails Additional Port Security Funding Announcement

AAPA Hails Additional Port Security Funding Announcement

Port security grant funds available from $110 million fiscal 2007 supplemental appropriation.

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Fire Breaks Out on Oil Rig

Fire Breaks Out on Oil Rig

Thirty-two oil workers were airlifted off the semi-submersible Ocean Guardian when a fire broke out in the engine room.

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INTERTANKO Names New Deputy Managing Director

INTERTANKO Names New Deputy Managing Director

Joe Angelos is a U.S. Coast Guard Veteran and will be Based in Washington, DC.

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OMSA to Hold Workforce Seminar

OMSA to Hold Workforce Seminar

Offshore Marine Service Association to hold special seminar on finding, hiring and training maritime personnel on September 20.

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King's Point Chesapeake Annual Maritime Dinner Dance

King's Point Chesapeake Annual Maritime Dinner Dance

MITAGS to Host "Salute To U.S. Flag Shipping" honoring maritime industry's role in global commerce; featured speaker to be Joseph Cox.

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Thursday, August 16, 2007

MarEx Newsletter - August 16, 2007

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August 16, 2007 | Vol. 5, No. 33
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In this issue:

2007 Atlantic Storm Season Sees First Hurricane

Danish and Panamanian Vessels Collide

Hawaii Superferry Set to Kick Off on August 28th

Denmark Voices Arctic Claim

Congressman Cummings Urges Coast Guard to Follow Requirements of H.R. 2722

MSC Napoli Bow Towed to Belfast

Texas Governor Authorizes Houston Ship Channel Security District

Multraship Refloats Capsized Cargo Ship

Amendments to Canada's Collision and Canal Regulations Proposed

U.S. Coast Guard Releases Updated Organization Chart

PVA Testifies at Congressional Hearing on Transportation Workers Identification Cards (TWIC)

Panama Canal Turns 93

Trailer Bridge Expands Service

Sea Launch Departs Victoria Shipyards

Coming Soon: Analysis of the Transcript of the Calcasieu River Waterway Harbor Safety Committee Meeting (June 2007)

2007 Atlantic Storm Season Sees First Hurricane

2007 Atlantic Storm Season Sees First Hurricane

Hurricane Dean has maximum sustained winds of nearly 90 MPH.

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Danish and Panamanian Vessels Collide

Danish and Panamanian Vessels Collide

The Danish product tanker Torm Gertrude and the Panamanian cargo vessel New Flame collided in Gibraltar waters on Sunday.

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Hawaii Superferry Set to Kick Off on August 28th

Hawaii Superferry Set to Kick Off on August 28th

Reservations now being accepted as the groundbreaking service commences; service could change the way of life for thousands of local residents.

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Denmark Voices Arctic Claim

Denmark Voices Arctic Claim

Danish scientists began a month-long expedition to prove that the Lomonosov Ridge in the Arctic is part of the Danish territory of Greenland; Russia, Canada, Norway, and the U.S. have their own Arctic claims.

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Congressman Cummings Urges Coast Guard to Follow Requirements of H.R. 2722

Congressman Cummings Urges Coast Guard to Follow Requirements of H.R. 2722

Legislation should serve as a blueprint to prevent future failures of the Deepwater Program.

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MSC Napoli Bow Towed to Belfast

MSC Napoli Bow Towed to Belfast

Nearly three weeks after the grounded vessel was split in two, the MCA finally carries out its plan to have the Napoli's bow section towed away.

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Texas Governor Authorizes Houston Ship Channel Security District

Texas Governor Authorizes Houston Ship Channel Security District

Governor Perry has signed a bill, authorizing the creation of a Houston Ship Channel Security District, which will be the first of its kind at a U.S. port.

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Multraship Refloats Capsized Cargo Ship

Multraship Refloats Capsized Cargo Ship

The vessel, which capsized in Moerdijk, Netherlands, has been safely redelivered to its owner.

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Amendments to Canada's Collision and Canal Regulations Proposed

Amendments to Canada's Collision and Canal Regulations Proposed

The amendments, proposed by Transport Canada, are intended to ensure consistency with the Canada Shipping Act, 2001.

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U.S. Coast Guard Releases Updated Organization Chart

U.S. Coast Guard Releases Updated Organization Chart

The organization chart for the new national maritime center in West Virginia reflects new functions and points of contact for Coast Guard centralized operations.

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PVA Testifies at Congressional Hearing on Transportation Workers Identification Cards (TWIC)

PVA Testifies at Congressional Hearing on Transportation Workers Identification Cards (TWIC)

The need for (a.) TWIC readers to be tested, (b.) reduction in costs associated with TWIC and (c.) allowing employers to define secure areas all highlighted by Debbie Gosselin, president of Watermark Cruises.

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Panama Canal Turns 93

Panama Canal Turns 93

Efficient, Safe and Reliable -- A Modernized Canal Looks to the Future With its Expansion Program

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Trailer Bridge Expands Service

Trailer Bridge Expands Service

The company begins new service to the Dominican Republic, expands service to Puerto Rico, and additionally boasts a cleaner and greener approach with its distillate-powered tug fleet.

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Sea Launch Departs Victoria Shipyards

Sea Launch Departs Victoria Shipyards

The vessel finally departed Victoria Shipyards after an extensive and exceptional ship repair project.

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Coming Soon: Analysis of the Transcript of the Calcasieu River Waterway Harbor Safety Committee Meeting (June 2007)

Coming Soon: Analysis of the Transcript of the Calcasieu River Waterway Harbor Safety Committee Meeting (June 2007)

September meeting promises to be a lively one; issues of 'standards of care on the waterway' far from settled.

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