 by Mark Leto, Jr. of Inner Parish Security Corporation
Many of you have might have questions about the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program. The TWIC program is a security measure enforced at ports nationwide by the Coast Guard and works to ensure that any individual who has unescorted access to secure areas of port facilities and vessels has received a thorough ... Read More>>>Back to Top |
 A natural gas exploration rig sinks—no workers injured
Aban Offshore's Aban Pearl semi-submersible drilling rig sank off the Paria Peninsula in eastern Venezuela. Aban Offshore of India says that the rig sank "following an incident…which impacted its stability."
The Aban Pearl was drilling the Dragon 6 non-associated gas well in 160 meters of water when it sank. The Dragon ... Read More>>>Back to Top |
 Numbers to date:
Total response vessels: 526
Containment Boom deployed: over 1.1 million feet
Containment boom available: over 300,000 feet
Sorbent boom deployed: over 320,000 feet
Sorbent boom available: over 850,000 feet
Boom deployed: over 1.4 million feet (regular + sorbent and fire boom)
Boom available: over 1 million feet (regular+ sorbent and boom)
Oily water recovered: ... Read More>>>Back to Top |
 The White House asked Congress to lift liability caps on oil companies, increase the excise tax that finances cleanups and provide $118 million in emergency spending to help deal with the ongoing oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
The legislative request comes nearly four weeks after the Deepwater Horizon rig exploded April 20 and sank off the Louisiana coast. White House ... Read More>>>Back to Top |
 Winston & Strawn LLP Maritime Briefing on the Senate's Coast Guard Authorization bill.
Senate Approves Coast Guard Authorization Bill Setting Stage for Conference with the House of Representatives
On May 7, 2010, the U.S. Senate passed a House version of a Coast Guard authorization bill (HR3619), setting the stage for enactment of the service's first reauthorization since 2006. The ... Read More>>>Back to Top |
 Todd Shipyards' CEO Steve Welch Honored with Puget Sound Maritime Achievement Award for 2010
Todd Shipyards Corporation announced that business and community leaders have honored Steve Welch, Chairman and CEO of its wholly owned subsidiary, Todd Pacific Shipyards Corporation ("Todd"), with the Puget Sound Maritime Achievement Award for 2010.
Welch received the award on May 11 at the annual ... Read More>>>Back to Top |
 Pirates seize 2 ships in less than 24 hours
Tuesday afternoon (May 11) a Bulgarian flagged ship, MV PANEGA (pictured) was hijacked in the Gulf of Aden 100 miles east of Aden. The tanker was carrying a crew of 15 Bulgarians and was in route to India when she was attacked.
Early Wednesday morning the Liberian flagged, Greek owned, ELENI P was hijacked 250 ... Read More>>>Back to Top |
 Do you know the definition of NPDES, MARPOL, VGP, or NOI?
If not, you are encouraged to attend the MITAGS/PMI "Introduction to Environmental Regulations in the Maritime Industry – EPA General Permit for Commercial Vessels" program.
COURSE CONVENING DATES:
May 26-27, 2010
September 1-2, 2010
November 10-11, 2010
To view the Environmental Regulations ... Read More>>>Back to Top |
 National Maritime Day Seminar
AMVER Awards Presented to over 70 Shipping Companies in Washington DC
Clay Maitland, Founding Chairman of the North American Marine Environment Protection Association and Convener of the Industry Advisory Council of the North American Maritime Ministry Association announced today that this year's National Maritime Day Seminar will focus on the marine environment and the seafarer. ... Read More>>>Back to Top |
 U.S. Environmental Regulation of the Maritime Industry
Maritime TV Web Cast and Live Event Hosted by the Environmental Law Institute and K&L Gates
Since 2008, the scope and extent of U.S. environmental regulation of the maritime industry has changed and expanded substantially. Air, water, and waste concerns have resulted ...
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 NASSCO blames downturn in shipbuilding for commercial and government projects
The largest commercial shipbuilder in the US is planning to layoff at least 900 layoffs due to the slump in building slump in maritime industry.
General Dynamics NASSCO has sent letters to about a fourth of its 4,100 workers about possible layoffs in July. NASSCO may lay ... Read More>>>Back to Top |
 Canal expansion program is on time and budget
LIVERPOOL FORUM SPEARHEADED BY THE INTERNATIONAL NAVIGATION ORGANIZATION (PIANC)
Panama Canal Authority (ACP) Administrator/CEO Alberto Alemán Zubieta addressed hundreds of participants at this year's International Navigation Organization's (PIANC) 32nd Congress May 11 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. During his keynote address, Mr. Alemán Zubieta spoke about the Panama Canal Expansion Program and ... Read More>>>Back to Top |
 Association of Washington Business lauds company for world's first Green Assist™ Hybrid Tug
A major state business group is honoring Foss Maritime for the world's first hybrid tug, a vessel delivering on its promise to bring cleaner air and greater fuel efficiency to ports and merchant fleets.
Today the Association of Washington Business (AWB) announced Foss won ... Read More>>>Back to Top |
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