MarEx Newsletter - September 27, 2007

September 27, 2007 | Vol. 5, No. 39 In this issue: South Carolina State Ports Authority CEO Outlines Port Challenges Five Die in Explosion at Curacao Shipyard September Issue of THE MARITIME EXECUTIVE is on the Street MAIB Releases Report on Annabella Accident Investigation Hawaii Superferry Moves Closer to Resuming Operations Second GPA 654 PSVs Delivered by Bollinger Shipyard ABS to Introduce Vetting Module Agreement Reached in Long-Disputed Maritime Border U.S. Coast Guard Spotlight Early Tests "Prove" Arctic Ridge Part of Russia NOAA Technical Memorandum (GLERL-142) on Ballast Water Exchange Issued SEACOR Environmental Announces Acquisitions Waterways Council and AAPA Both Applaud Passage of 2007 Water Resources Bill Ship Operating Costs Continue to Rise Europort Maritime 2007 To Offer an Extensive and Important Conference Program South Carolina State Ports Authority CEO Outlines Port Challenges Bernard Groseclose addresses ABS Nautical Systems 2007 Users Conference and says "Collaboration" will be the key for the Port of Charleston and all ports as growing demand and operational constraints weigh on U.S. port infrastructure. Read More>>>Back to Top Five Die in Explosion at Curacao Shipyard A week after the deadly accident that killed five local workers and severely injured many others, officials are still investigating its cause. Read More>>>Back to Top September Issue of THE MARITIME EXECUTIVE is on the Street Did you get your copy? Is your subscription expired? Read More>>>Back to Top MAIB Releases Report on Annabella Accident Investigation The United Kingdom’s Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) published its findings in the investigation of the Annabella accident; its recommendations to prevent future similar incidents were also included. Read More>>>Back to Top Hawaii Superferry Moves Closer to Resuming Operations Court decisions narrow options of Superferry foes; case back in court today. Read More>>>Back to Top Second GPA 654 PSVs Delivered by Bollinger Shipyard Bollinger Shipyard in Lockport, LA has launched the "Double Eagle," the second of ten GPA 654 PSVs ordered by Rigdon Marine in January 2006. Read More>>>Back to Top ABS to Introduce Vetting Module ABS Nautical systems LLC widens its footprint in the "Quality & Compliance" markets with innovative new tool (NS 5 Vetting Module) designed to improve owner’s response to vettings and to facilitate better preparation for future audits. Read More>>>Back to Top Agreement Reached in Long-Disputed Maritime Border The UNCLOS Tribunal released its ruling on Guyana and Suriname's maritime borders in the Guyana-Suriname Basin last Thursday; the two South American countries will share in the basin's rich oil and gas reserves. Read More>>>Back to Top U.S. Coast Guard Spotlight Coast Guard Commandant gives hint of emerging policies at DC Propeller Club Meeting and Coast Guard Reauthorization Bill takes shape. Read More>>>Back to Top Early Tests "Prove" Arctic Ridge Part of Russia Russia's Natural Resources Ministry stated last week that its preliminary tests prove that the Lomonosov Ridge is part of Russia's continental shelf; Canada, Denmark, Norway, and the U.S. still have their own Arctic claims. Read More>>>Back to Top NOAA Technical Memorandum (GLERL-142) on Ballast Water Exchange Issued Study summarizes current information available on the effectiveness of ballast water exchange in reducing aquatic nonindigenous species. Read More>>>Back to Top SEACOR Environmental Announces Acquisitions The O'BRIEN'S Group, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SEACOR Holding, Inc., has acquired Solid Resources, Inc. (SRI); SEACOR Environmental Services has acquired LINK Associates International (LINK). Read More>>>Back to Top Waterways Council and AAPA Both Applaud Passage of 2007 Water Resources Bill AAPA says critical legislation is long overdue; Waterways Council urges president to sign the bill to authorize seven modern locks on Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers, Bayou Sorrel and Matagorda projects. Read More>>>Back to Top Ship Operating Costs Continue to Rise Shipping may be enjoying one of its most buoyant periods in recent memory, but leading shipping accountant Moore Stephens warns that shipowners would be well advised to keep an eye on operating costs. Read More>>>Back to Top Europort Maritime 2007 To Offer an Extensive and Important Conference Program Delegates from China, Romania, Vietnam and Brasil to attend international exhibition that will host three major international conferences. Read More>>>Back to Top Copyright © 2007 The Maritime Executive. 3200 S. Andrews Avenue, Suite 100 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 To Unsubscribe, click here.