23 Sep

U.S. environmental agency to require permits for routine vessel discharges

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News
A federal court ruling that the Clean Water Act applies to ballast water, bilge water and other routine vessel discharges has led to action, by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, that will require permits for thousands of commercial vessels. Eleventh-hour legislation passed by Congress and signed by President Bush provides a reprieve for millions of other vessels, including fishing boats…
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22 Sep

Cummings: Coast Guard must issue towing safety regulations

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News
The following is the text of a press release issued Sept. 16 by U.S. Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, D-Md.:   (WASHINGTON) -- Today, Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-Md.), Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, released the following statement in response to the Subcommittee’s hearing this morning examining the circumstances surrounding the collision of a tanker…
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22 Sep

Feds approve Oregon LNG terminal, the West Coast’s first

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News
The following is the text of a press release issued Sept. 18 by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission:   (WASHINGTON) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) today approved the first new liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal and related sendout pipeline to serve rising energy demand in the Pacific Northwest.   The project, proposed by Bradwood Landing, LLC and…
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18 Sep

Derecktor Shipyards Files Chapter 11

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Maritime News
Derecktor Shipyards Files Chapter 11 Derecktor Shipyards Connecticut has announced that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. In local press reports, company officials say this is just a technicality to satisfy a customer contract dispute and no jobs will be lost. As this situation unfolds, we will keep you updated. Southern Offshore Boat Owner Goes to Northwest for…
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