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EU Single-Hull Phase-Out Elicits I MO Scorn
Taking a page from OPA 90, the European Union has officially adopted its unilateral plan for accelerated phaseout of single-hull tankers. The regulation was published in the October I edition of the Official Journal of the European Union and came into effect on October 21, 2003.
Great Lakes/Great Rivers Section Hears Three Technical Papers During Fall Meeting In Ann Arbor
The Great Lakes and Great Rivers Section of The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers convened its fall meeting at the Ann Arbor Inn in Ann Arbor, Mich. A record turnout for the Section of 266 participants made the occasion a very lively one.
Atlantis Interactive Inspects With ShipCheck
Following an IMO meeting, which sparked concerns by the secretary-general regarding ship inspections and the impact they were having on safety and on operational efficiency of ships in port, Atlantis Interactive has developed innovative software
Coast Guard Urges Unified Federal Spill Response Regulations
The U.S. Coast Guard is attempting to establish federal oil spill regulations that realize the concerns of the nation's coastal states, thereby avoiding a host of individual state spill laws. While addressing the International Association of Independent Tanker Owners (Intertanko) in Genoa,
Future Opportunities And Problems Of The Barge Industry
The energy and cost effectiveness of barging supports an upbeat outlook for the industry, but "nothing succeeds without effort and nothing can be taken for granted," a leading barge executive said in speaking to a Houston, Texas, Marine Insurance Seminar.
IMO Expected To Finalize Double Hull Rules
The international requirements for double hulls on new and existing tankers were expected to be finalized by the International Maritime Organization at its spring meeting of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 32, held earlier this month in London.
Bulker Water Ingress Alarms
Bulk carrier operators tasked with fitting water ingress detection systems on their vessels in compliance with SOLAS regulation XII/12. can start to progress their procurement plans after IMO recently defined a firm performance standard for this equipment.
Appropriations Of $312 Million Requested For MarAd In FY 1993
For the Maritime Administration (MarAd), appropriations of $312 million are requested for FY 1993. Highlights of the MarAd budget include: Ready Reserve Force—The $234-million funding is the same as the FY 1992 level. MarAd will maintain the