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OPA 90 Could Scare Carriers Into Discontinuing Service To U.S.
U.K. Chamber of Shipping, the punishing liability component of the U.S. Oil Pollution Act of 1990 could lead some British carriers to discontinue service to the U.S. In the event of a serious oil spill, the U.S. pollution act, passed in the wake of the Valdez disaster,
SS Norway Boiler Room Explosion Claims Seven Lives
On the morning of Sunday, May 25, 2003, passengers onboard the Norwegian Cruise Lines' (NCL) vessel, S/S Norway awoke to a loud boom, as the vessel returned from seven-day Caribbean cruise to its homeport in Miami, Fla. The noise, which came from the vessel's engine room,
Shipowners Seek To Enjoin Alaska State Tanker Law
James J. Reynolds, president of the American Institute of Merchant Shipping (AIMS), Washington, D.C., has announced that a lawsuit has been filed by his organization, together with Chevron USA, Inc., Atlantic Richfield Company, Exxon Corporation,
ABS: Large Ship Hull Deflections Impact the Shaft Alignment
A report issued earlier this year from ABS indicates that larger ships, driven by the latest generation of very highpowered diesel engines, are particularly susceptible to alignment problems on the bearings supporting the propulsion shafting as well as the main engine bearings.
Murdoch Opens Office In Portland, Oregon
John C. Murdoch, formerly Resident Surveyor in charge of the Portland, Oregon Branch Office of the United States Salvage Association, Inc., has announced commencement of business as an independent marine surveyor. Following graduation from the U.
FY 1993 Budget For Coast Guard Shows Increase Over FY 1992
$3.72 Billion Appropriated For Fiscal Year (FY) 1993, the budget proposes a funding level of $3,718 billion in appropriations for the U.S. Coast Guard, a five percent increase over the FY 1992 level. Included in the total are $203 million to