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.

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MarEx Newsletter - September 20, 2007

September 20, 2006 | Vol. 5, No. 38 In this issue: Coast Guard Commandant Gives Hint of Emerging Policies at DC Propeller Club Meeting Canada May Ban LNG Supertankers Hawaii Superferry Faces Tough Choices Indian Supreme Court Allows Break Up of Blue Lady New Maritime Regulations from a Class Perspective Spotlight on DHS: Part I in a Continuing Series on the Coast Guard's Efforts to Improve Service Connecticut Pilots Hopeful as Pay Raise Proposal Finally Enters Comment Period USMMA-AF Chesapeake Chapter Extends Invitation to Annual Maritime Dinner-Dance MARAD and U.S. Coast Guard Announce Preparations for EIS for Clearwater Port LNG Terminal Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships in Waters off the Coast of Somalia INTERTANKO Asks the Tough Questions About Sulphur Emission Control Areas (SECA) U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Alert (3-07) -- Water Tight Doors IBIA Delegates Warned of Massive Costs of 'Unfeasible' Distillates Switch U.S. Coast Guard Announces Launch of Electronic CG-719 Applications Bureau Veritas Says Compressed Natural Gas Transport is Viable Coast Guard Commandant Gives Hint of Emerging Policies at DC Propeller Club Meeting ADM Thad Allen outlines the way forward in improving the effectiveness, consistency and responsiveness of the Coast Guard Marine Safety program. Read More>>>Back to Top Canada May Ban LNG Supertankers Canadian officials are considering banning supertankers carrying liquefied natural gas through Head Harbour Passage in Passamaquoddy Bay. Read More>>>Back to Top Hawaii Superferry Faces Tough Choices Innovative $300-million venture could fold if environmentalists get their way; state and federal governments will be left holding the bag to the tune of almost $200 million. Read More>>>Back to Top Indian Supreme Court Allows Break Up of Blue Lady Over a year after the controversial "toxic" ship was allowed to anchor off the Gujarat Coast, India's Supreme Court has finally authorized its dismantling. Read More>>>Back to Top New Maritime Regulations from a Class Perspective "Although safety and quality will remain priorities for Class, expanded focus on environmental matters and the human element will also have the effect of changing the role and scope of Class." This was the subject of a recent talk given to SSA by IACS' Chairman Tor E. Svensen. Read More>>>Back to Top Spotlight on DHS: Part I in a Continuing Series on the Coast Guard's Efforts to Improve Service Week One: Improvements in Mariner Licensing and Documentation Program. Read More>>>Back to Top Connecticut Pilots Hopeful as Pay Raise Proposal Finally Enters Comment Period Constitution State's MOA pilots have waited more than 24 years for a raise in pay; with no major objections, changes in fee structure for Long Island Sound could come as soon as the end of October. Read More>>>Back to Top USMMA-AF Chesapeake Chapter Extends Invitation to Annual Maritime Dinner-Dance Gala event, a "Salute To U.S. Flag Shipping," to take place on Friday, November 30, 2007 (1900 -- 2300 hours) at the Conference Center at the Maritime Institute, 692 Maritime Boulevard, Linthicum Heights, MD. Read More>>>Back to Top MARAD and U.S. Coast Guard Announce Preparations for EIS for Clearwater Port LNG Terminal Public Meetings planned for October 3, 2007 in Oxnard, CA to discuss port license application. Read More>>>Back to Top Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships in Waters off the Coast of Somalia Singapore Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) issues circular warns ship owners, operators, and masters of the continuing threat of piracy and armed robbery against ships in Somalia’s waters. Read More>>>Back to Top INTERTANKO Asks the Tough Questions About Sulphur Emission Control Areas (SECA) Confusion reigns over EU North Sea/English Channel SECA -- who cares or who dares? Who wins and who loses? Read More>>>Back to Top U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Alert (3-07) -- Water Tight Doors United States Coast Guard HQ warns marine operators and its mariners to properly secure WTD’s while underway. Read More>>>Back to Top IBIA Delegates Warned of Massive Costs of 'Unfeasible' Distillates Switch Bill for switch to distillates from traditional bunker fuels: USD $67 billion. Read More>>>Back to Top U.S. Coast Guard Announces Launch of Electronic CG-719 Applications New form available online and is a manifestation of Coast Guard efforts to improve mariner licensing and documentation. Read More>>>Back to Top Bureau Veritas Says Compressed Natural Gas Transport is Viable BV's Gas Tank Seminar in Hamburg highlights BV's new rules for CNG ships, new LNG propulsion and a host of other technical matters related to gas carriage at sea. Read More>>>Back to Top Copyright © 2007 The Maritime Executive. 3200 S. Andrews Avenue, Suite 100 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 To Unsubscribe, click here.

MarEx Newsletter - September 13, 2007

September 13, 2007 | Vol. 5, No. 37 In this issue: Fratelli Cosulich Mourns Loss of Chairman Callisto Gerolimich Cosulich Michael Sacco Speaks Out About MARAD's American-Flag LNG Initiative Hurricane Humberto Roars Ashore in Texas TDC Security Alert: Potential Indicators and Warnings of Maritime Attacks The Mysteries of Federally-Mandated Regulated Navigation Areas and Security Zones Flag State Activities Crucial to Promoting Safety at Sea International Cooperation Agreement on Malacca Strait Safety Thirty-Three Seaports Selected for Honors in AAPA's Annual Awards Program Hawaii Superferry to Resume Service to and from Kaua'i Commencing September 26 Industry and Port Authorities Urge Funding for NOAA's Physical Oceanographic Real-Time System (PORTS) Program ExxonMobil/SeaRiver Maritime and Lloyd's List to receive Maritime Ministry Awards Panama Canal Requests Proposals for Pacific Entrance Dredging PortVision Launches 'Incident Response' Package; Provides Enhanced Operational Capabilities for Users Marine Money Asia Week -- Singapore Spotlight on Germanischer Lloyd Fratelli Cosulich Mourns Loss of Chairman Callisto Gerolimich Cosulich Cosulich, who had also served as president of Trieste Ship Agents' Association and as board member of Bank of Italy, passed away on September 5. Read More>>>Back to Top Michael Sacco Speaks Out About MARAD's American-Flag LNG Initiative SIU President discusses the U.S. Maritime Administration's recent announcement concerning one company's commitment to American-flag LNG ships -- with U.S. crews. Read More>>>Back to Top Hurricane Humberto Roars Ashore in Texas Category One storm is eighth named storm of season and will bring rain and high winds to southeast Texas and parts of Louisiana. Read More>>>Back to Top TDC Security Alert: Potential Indicators and Warnings of Maritime Attacks Recent interdiction of terrorist plots, here and overseas, warrants heightened domain awareness, says TDC's Joseph Teneglia. Read More>>>Back to Top The Mysteries of Federally-Mandated Regulated Navigation Areas and Security Zones Savannah River interim RNA made permanent as another in Massachusetts is planned for November; Lake Charles does not need one, says the Coast Guard. Read More>>>Back to Top Flag State Activities Crucial to Promoting Safety at Sea "Flag states have an obligation to investigate all incidents and accidents occurring on vessels in its registry. A thorough investigation culminating in well-considered recommendations presented to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) can make a great contribution to safety at sea," says IRI Managing Director John Rammage. Read More>>>Back to Top International Cooperation Agreement on Malacca Strait Safety Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia met last week to discuss the terms of a cooperation agreement to improve the safety of the Malacca Strait, an important waterway for the world's commerce. Read More>>>Back to Top Thirty-Three Seaports Selected for Honors in AAPA's Annual Awards Program AAPA President Kurt Nagle to present engraved plaques and certificates at AAPA's 96th Annual Convention in Norfolk, Virginia which runs September 30 to October 4. Read More>>>Back to Top Hawaii Superferry to Resume Service to and from Kaua'i Commencing September 26 Hawaii governor and U.S. Coast Guard give assurances for safe passage of new service. Read More>>>Back to Top Industry and Port Authorities Urge Funding for NOAA's Physical Oceanographic Real-Time System (PORTS) Program Letter to House subcommittee touts PORTS' real-time tide and current program that aids mariners in safely transporting container vessels, chemical and oil tankers, car carriers, barges and tugs, cruise liners, ferries and other commercial vessels. Read More>>>Back to Top ExxonMobil/SeaRiver Maritime and Lloyd's List to receive Maritime Ministry Awards Awards are given to corporations and individuals or organizations that demonstrate a commitment to benefit seafarers and will be presented on October 25 at the World Maritime Day Observance in New York. Read More>>>Back to Top Panama Canal Requests Proposals for Pacific Entrance Dredging Project intended to widen and deepen Pacific entrance channel for expansion. Read More>>>Back to Top PortVision Launches 'Incident Response' Package; Provides Enhanced Operational Capabilities for Users Package empowers PortVision customers to effectively manage resources during emergencies. Read More>>>Back to Top Marine Money Asia Week -- Singapore Marine Money Asia will host an important gathering of shipowners and financiers in Singapore during Singapore Maritime Week on September 25 & 26. Read More>>>Back to Top Spotlight on Germanischer Lloyd The latest from the market leader of the classification of container ships. Read More>>>Back to Top Copyright © 2007 The Maritime Executive. 3200 S. Andrews Avenue, Suite 100 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 To Unsubscribe, click here.