 The number of key positions within MARAD's domain that need to be filled increases to two.
As we pull the trigger on this week's MarEx e-newsletter, it has been exactly 296 days since President Obama was inaugurated, which also means that it has been that long since ... Read More>>>Back to Top |
 The mailbag is heavy this week, with letters addressing last week's lead editorial. Comments come from both sides of the equation.
Last week, our lead editorial referenced the issues related to marine pilot pay, what's reasonable and how all of that gets determined. In particular, the article ... Read More>>>Back to Top |
 The latest MarEx print edition, featuring DOCKWISE and its dynamic CEO André Goedée on the cover, is now in production.
This edition provides a unique focus on the DOCKWISE group of companies – much, much more than just ocean transport. Look for your copy soon! Regular MarEx ... Read More>>>Back to Top |
 Massachusetts Maritime Raises Funds for Scholarships, Awards Emery Rice Medal to Somerville.
THE Massachusetts Maritime Academy's 15th Annual Admiral's Ball was held this past weekend in Boston to raise funds for Emery Rice Scholarships, the Academy's most rigorous scholarship program for cadets. During the annual fundraiser Mr. ... Read More>>>Back to Top |
 Multiple Pirate Attacks off Somali Coast
• Somali Pirates Hijack Cargo Ship and Fishing Vessel
In the latest pirate attacks, a Greek cargo ship and a Yemeni fishing boat have been captured off the Somali coast, demonstrating their ability to evade the multinational naval ... Read More>>>Back to Top |
 National Transportation Safety Board to meet on QUEEN OF THE WEST engineroom fire in Oregon. Meeting to take place in Washington on November 17th.
The National Transportation Safety Board will hold a public Board meeting on Tuesday, November 17, 2009, at 9:30 a.m., in its Board Room ... Read More>>>Back to Top |
_New_newsletter.jpg) Non-Profit Organization Issues Call for Assistance to Provide Support for the Families of CG-1705.
Stonington, Conn. – The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to the education, welfare and morale of all Coast Guard members and their families, announced today that it has re-activated its emergency ... Read More>>>Back to Top |
 The Alabama State Port Authority (ASPA) has issued a request for proposals (RFP) to lease and operate the Pinto Island Steel Terminal (Pinto Terminal). ASPA is seeking a private-sector partner who can lease and operate the $100 million terminal located in Mobile, Ala., scheduled to be complete by the end ... Read More>>>Back to Top |
 The Examined Life.
"Hola!"
"Hola. ¿Qué tal?"
"Bien. ¿ y tu?"
"Bien."
Paul and I were sixteen years old and had taken high school Spanish for a year. We called each other every night on the phone and spoke to each ... Read More>>>Back to Top |
 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing a final regulation that amends certain requirements for facilities subject to the Oil Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule.
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing a final regulation that amends certain requirements for facilities subject to the ... Read More>>>Back to Top |
 At a meeting of Lloyd's Register's Technical Committee, convened on November 2 and 3, 2009 a total of 33 Rule amendment proposals for hull and engineering systems were discussed and approved by members.
The meeting, held at Devonport House in Greenwich, London, also discussed how Lloyd's Register ... Read More>>>Back to Top |
 San Francisco COTP issues letter on fuel switching leading to propulsion losses and fuel-related equipment failures – and – Pilotage in the Danish Straits (JPUG 5).
• San Francisco COTP issues letter on fuel switching leading to propulsion losses and fuel-related equipment failures.
Since ... Read More>>>Back to Top |
 THE International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) has warned that, from July next year, passenger ships operating in European territorial waters could, during the course of one single voyage, be subject to three different limits regulating the amount of sulphur content in the fuels they consume.
This situation ... Read More>>>Back to Top |
 U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today (11/9) accepted the resignation of Rear Admiral Allen Worley, Superintendent of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York, effective January 4, 2010. DOT provides no further details.
"The Merchant Marine Academy has gone through an important rebuilding year ... Read More>>>Back to Top |
 PlanetData - The Security News Network is a free news and information resource focused on maritime, global, corporate, cyber, homeland and aviation security, law enforcement and intelligence. PlanetData hosts timely and comprehensive content gathered from over 1,000 online sources, as well as from our editors, contributors and members. This newsletter ... Read More>>>Back to Top |
 Reorganization follows the approval by the board of directors of the holding company, RINA Sp A., of the 2009-2011 Strategic Plan. This involves considerable new investments in development and the new structure will enable RINA to consolidate its recent rapid growth while strengthening the RINA brand in Italy and abroad. ... Read More>>>Back to Top |
 U.S. Coast Guard conducted preliminary acceptance of the second National Security Cutter, Waesche (WMSL 751), during a ceremony Friday at Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding, Pascagoula, Miss., marking the official transfer of Waesche from the shipbuilder to the Coast Guard.
Rear Adm. Ronald J. Rábago, the Coast Guard's Assistant ... Read More>>>Back to Top |
 Nicholas Fistes has decided to step down as INTERTANKO's Chairman due to his additional business commitments. At its meeting in London, the Association's Council elected Capt Graham Westgarth to succeed Fistes as Chairman, with immediate effect.
Westgarth has been a member of our Council for nine years, ... Read More>>>Back to Top |
 Temporary Restraining Order prevents the Galveston County Board of Pilot Commissioners from holding any rate hearings for 14 days.
The Port of Galveston and Galveston Port Facilities Corporation have been granted a Temporary Restraining Order preventing The Galveston County Board of Pilot Commissioners from holding any ... Read More>>>Back to Top |
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