Small shipyards receive stimulus cash
WASHINGTON: A number of small shipyards in the U.S. have been granted a total of US$98 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) funds. The 70 grants, awarded through the...
Robert Papp New U.S. Coast Guard Commandant
President Obama has nominated U.S. Coast Guard vice-admiral Robert Papp as the next Commandant, to replace Commandant Thad Allen upon his retirement this May.
If the Senate confirms the nomination,...
Robert Papp New U.S. Coast Guard Commandant
President Obama has nominated U.S. Coast Guard vice-admiral Robert Papp as the next Commandant, to replace Commandant Thad Allen upon his retirement this May.
If the Senate confirms the nomination,...
Robert Papp New U.S. Coast Guard Commandant
President Obama has nominated U.S. Coast Guard vice-admiral Robert Papp as the next Commandant, to replace Commandant Thad Allen upon his retirement this May.
If the Senate confirms the nomination,...
Somali Pirates Seize Libyan Cargoship

SOMALI pirates in the Gulf of Aden have captured Libyan-owned general cargoship Rim from a position north of the Internationally Recommended Transit Corridor, according to a statement from EU...
Somali Pirates Seize Libyan Cargoship

SOMALI pirates in the Gulf of Aden have captured Libyan-owned general cargoship Rim from a position north of the Internationally Recommended Transit Corridor, according to a statement from EU...
ITF Helps Organize Protests Over Hounduran President Zelaya's removal from office. Two Views
The ITF reported on their website (click for link) about trade union protests over President Zeyala's removal from office by the Honduran military. They imply that the removal was orchestrated by "...
ITF Helps Organize Protests Over Hounduran President Zelaya's removal from office. Two Views
The ITF reported on their website (click for link) about trade union protests over President Zeyala's removal from office by the Honduran military. They imply that the removal was orchestrated by "...
Liberia’s Mortgage Action: Financial Crisis Breeds Thoughtful Response
Today it is not just shipowners who have cause to be concerned about their financial health, as we all know many of the world’s banks are shaky and have been rescued by government support. Liberia's...
IMO Issues Updated "White List"
The IMO issued a circular containing the updated list of parties to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW Convention) who have...