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Registration of BBCD vessel under Indian flag opposed

INSA insists that vessels acquired under bare boat cum charter demise should not be accorded benefits until their full ownership passes on to the ship owner

INSA switches to open door policy

National ship owners’ body throws open its portals to nearly all ship owners

Secretary LaHood on Marine Highways

Secretary LaHood on Marine Highways
Months ago I bemoaned the fact that Secretary Ray LaHood talked "planes, trains and automobiles" with John Stewart on the Daily Show, with no mention of waterborne modes. But now I see that marine highway advocate, Wayne McCormick, of americasmarinehighways.com did get some personal attention from the Secretary on the subject.

Deeper Drilling In Shallow Water Could Save Shelf Work for O&G Service Companies

Deeper Drilling In Shallow Water Could Save Shelf Work for O&G Service Companies
Some oil and gas service companies compared 2009 to the drilling drought of the 1980s, but new discoveries in shallow water could signal a turnaround

Safety Notice - Sailboat Rigging Dangers

Recently in the Florida Keys, the standing rigging of a 60’ inspected passenger carrying sailing catamaran failed, causing its rotating wing spar mast to collapse. Evidence suggests that the port shroud parted where it exits a swageless mechanical end fitting located on the upper mast at a common shrouds/stay connection. Although there were a number of passengers onboard at the time there were no resultant injuries.

SMALL FIRE / IMPORTANT LESSONS

SMALL FIRE / IMPORTANT LESSONS This document presents recent lessons learned resulting from a casualty investigation and may be useful to vessel owners and operators in addition to marine inspection personnel.

Cleaner Environment increases Bureaucratic Garbage

Cleaner Environment increases Bureaucratic Garbage
Fears that the President's campaign to clean up the coast and ocean will get lost in committee

IMCA ROV Workshop

Oceanology International 2010, held in London last month, proved to be the ideal place for the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) to

CG Approves DonJon-Smit’s OPA-90 Contract

Donjon-SMIT, LLC, an OPA-90 Alliance, has received unconditional approval from the U.S. Coast Guard for its Salvage, Marine Firefighting and Lightering Contract and Funding Agreement.

ZF Marine Restructures East Coast Activities

ZF Marine LLC, the North American subsidiary of ZF Marine Group in Padova, Italy has implemented some changes to its East Coast service network. To

Closing of 2009 Navigation Season

The Great Lakes - St. Lawrence Seaway System announced the closing of the 2009 Navigation Season. Mariners are reminded that there is always a possibility

Blank Rome Advisory on New CG Regs

Blank Rome issued a Maritime Developments Advisory as follows: The United States Coast Guard issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on August 31,

Proposed Rule, Non-Tank Vessel Response Plans

The U.S. Coast Guard announced the publication of a notice of proposed rulemaking designed to increase pollution response preparedness for non-tank vessels carrying oil as fuel upon U.

CG Urges Caution as Hurricane Bill Approaches

With Hurricane Bill expected to pass along the Atlantic coast this weekend, the Coast Guard is stressing the importance of safety for boaters and swimmers during the hurricane season.

ENav: Improved Training and Auditing Will Enhance Navigation Safety

Modern electronic navigation systems have the potential to improve vessel navigation safety and reduce accidents.  The potential of these new systems is unlikely to be realized,

Electronic Navigation: Improved Training and Auditing Will Enhance Navigation Safety

Modern electronic navigation systems have the potential to improve vessel navigation safety and reduce accidents.  The potential of these new systems is unlikely to be realized,
 

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