 Hawaii Superferry Suspends Operations After Court Decision – but at what cost?
As Hawaii's new inter-island ferry service ceased operations this week in the wake of a state Supreme Court ruling, my first thoughts went to the hundreds – perhaps thousands – of people who would ultimately ... Read More>>>Back to Top |
 The Mailbag is heavy this week as readers respond to last week's editorial.
Last week, our lead piece centered on the COSCO BUSAN allision, and specifically, the DOJ's announcement of a guilty plea in the case. The editorial, entitled "COSCO BUSAN (almost) in the Rearview Mirror", struck ... Read More>>>Back to Top |
 Goal for new website is to provide a portal that is full of up-to-date news, information and resources regarding Short Sea Shipping or as MarAd terms it, "America's Marine Highways."
The site's administrator hopes that this WEB site will evolve into a significantly useful resource not just ... Read More>>>Back to Top |
 Despite the launch of "one of the largest anti-piracy flotillas in modern history," the clan-organized taking of vessels off the coast of Somalia will only cease when order is restored to the Horn of Africa nation, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says in a report released today.
"There is ... Read More>>>Back to Top |
 VA-based firm to provide layberth services for three of the agency's Ready Reserve Force vessels—Cape Ray, Cape Race, and Cape Rise.
March 18, 2009: The Maritime Administration has awarded a contract to Earl Industries, LLC., of Portsmouth, Va. to provide layberth services for three of the agency's ... Read More>>>Back to Top |
 Report claims ship operators also improved their compliance with ballast water requirements in 2008.
• March 2009 Executive Summary
The 2008 Summary of Great Lakes Seaway Ballast Water Management report was compiled by the Great Lakes Seaway Ballast Water Working Group (BWWG), comprised of ... Read More>>>Back to Top |
 New U.S. Military Orders and Government Policy in the Fight Against Somali Piracy Result in First Capture of Suspected Pirates by U.S. Forces
Last month, for the first time since the U.S. Navy's engagement in the international anti-piracy force patrolling the Gulf of Aden and adjacent waters, ... Read More>>>Back to Top |
 Retrofits planned for cargo handling equipment at Wilmington and Morehead City
WILMINGTON, N.C. --- The NC State Ports Authority has been awarded a $140,000 grant for diesel emission control devices from the NC Department of Environmental and Natural Resources (DENR). The Authority will use the funds to ... Read More>>>Back to Top |
 Previous regulations, allowed for up to four credentials to a mariner: a Merchant Mariner's Document (MMD), a Merchant Mariner's License (License), a Certificate of Registry (COR), and STCW Endorsement. Coast Guard says consolidated credential will reduce number of credentials a mariner will need and also eliminates redundant burdens and government ... Read More>>>Back to Top |
The 10-year program will be the first time in the Seaway's history that a coordinated effort to repair and modernize the U.S. Seaway infrastructure has taken place.
Thursday, March 12, 2009: The U.S. Department of Transportation's Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC) will initiate its planned 10-year ... Read More>>>Back to Top |
 Proposal Asks Stockholders to Increase Board to Nine and Elect Two Experienced Nominees as Part of Effort to Reverse Trico's Startling Loss of Stockholders Value. Kistefos Confident There are No Jones Act Issues; Asks Board to Set Aside Legal Maneuvers and Focus on Reversing the Company's Poor Operating Performance
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 After April 15, 2009 you are required to hold a valid TWIC in order to serve under the authority of your merchant credential. A TWIC is not required in order to apply for or receive a document of continuity.
March 18, 2009: The Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) ... Read More>>>Back to Top |
 Briefing addresses a US Environmental Protection Agency proposed rule that would require large sources of greenhouse gas emissions to provide annual reports of their greenhouse gas emissions.
In a move that is widely viewed as a precursor to comprehensive federal climate change legislation, on March 10, 2009, ... Read More>>>Back to Top |
 An environmentally-sound solution to blasting and painting needs
Burlington, Ontario – (March 17, 2009) – In August 2006, the installation of a Wheelabrator® Preservation Line complemented the new Delta Steel facility opening in Morgan City, Louisiana. As a provider of components for oil rig platform applications and ... Read More>>>Back to Top |
 Free publication aims to enhance quality and safety, ashore and aboard.
"Safe Voyage® - Working Together is a free electronic magazine provided by QSE Solutions. In each issue of Safe Voyage® you will find articles written by maritime industry leaders and fellow colleagues, including information about helpful ... Read More>>>Back to Top |
 Industry can produce a printed copy of the Seaway Handbook by simply printing the individual PDF files found on our web site (or found on the DVD).
Please note that as of 2009, the Seaway Handbook is distributed via DVD and via our www.greatlakes-seaway.com web site. We ... Read More>>>Back to Top |
 Hawaii's innovative inter-island ferry is forced to shut down because high court rejects state law that allowed the firm to operate while environmental study was being conducted.
In the wake of the court ruling, Hawaii Superferry issued the following Statement to the media:
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 U.S. Congresswoman Jane Harman (D-CA), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Maj. Gen. Don T. Riley, Pennsylvania DOT Sec. Allen D. Biehler, former U.S. DOT Sec. Rodney Slater (now a partner with Patton Boggs LLP), U.S. Department of Homeland Security's assistant administrator of the Grant Programs Directorate, W. Ross Ashley, and ... Read More>>>Back to Top |
IHS Global Insight Perspective: Mexico's tariff retaliation on U.S. imports heralds a major trade-policy challenge to U.S. President Barack Obama, testing his vague position on the North American Free-Trade Agreement.
Significance: In a retaliatory move, Mexico announced tariff hikes on U.S. imports yesterday, raising the spectre of ... Read More>>>Back to Top |
 BUZZARDS BAY, MA – The Massachusetts Maritime Academy has released the schedule of events for the Maritime Education Summit scheduled for April 15 – 17, 2009. Summit to run concurrently with spring meeting of MERPAC, which attendees of the Summit are also welcome to attend.
As previously ... Read More>>>Back to Top |
 The Friends of Massachusetts Maritime Academy cordially invite you and your spouse to join in a gala evening to pay tribute to our long time friend and distinguished graduate, Rear Admiral Thomas E. Burke, USMS.
The Friends of Massachusetts Maritime Academy is a social organization comprised mostly ... Read More>>>Back to Top |
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