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Status of US Ports (7/3/08)
No significant changes in the security status of US ports have been brought to our attention in the preceding 24 hours. For a summary of maritime security requirements in the United States, access the Port Security page of our Web site - Maritime Spotlight - Port Security.
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Australia – review of coastal pilotage service
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) issued a
media release stating that it will review the delivery of coastal pilotage services in the Torres Strait and Great Barrier Reef. All stakeholders will be included in the consultations, which will begin in early July. (7/2/08).
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Bill introduced re submersible vessels without nationality
Senator Lautenberg (D-NJ) introduced a bill (
S. 3198) to amend title 46, United States Code, with respect to the navigation of submersible or semi-submersible vessels without nationality. (6/25/08).
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Bill introduced to exempt certain shipping from the HMT
Senator Lautenberg (D-NJ) introduced a bill (
S. 3199) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt certain shipping from the harbor maintenance tax (HMT). The proposal, if enacted into law, would exempt cargo (other than bulk cargo) loaded at a port in the US mainland and unloaded at either another port in the US mainland or at a port in Canada located in the Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway System after transport solely by a coastal route or river. (6/25/08).
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Block Island – collision between USCG buoy tender and ferry
The US Coast Guard issued a
press release stating that it is responding to a collision between a Coast Guard buoy tender and a ferry carrying 257 passengers and eight crew. Damage to both vessels was minor. There were no reports of injury or pollution. The incident is under investigation. Needless to say, the Coast Guard was on the scene immediately. (7/2/08).
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Columbia River – Jordan Cove LNG project
The US Coast Guard issued a
press release stating that it has completed its Waterway Suitability Report for the proposed Jordan Cove liquefied natural gas (LNG) import facility to be located on the Columbia River. The Report finds that additional measures will be necessary to responsibly manage the navigation, safety, and security risks associated with this project. The Report has been forwarded to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for its consideration as part of the facility licensing process. (7/2/08).
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DHS – Global Maritime Information Sharing Symposium
The Office of Global Maritime Situational Awareness (GMSA) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in conjunction with the Department of Justice and the US Fleet Forces Command, is sponsoring the
Global Maritime Information Sharing Symposium (GMISS) on August 20-21 at the US Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point. (6/24/08).
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EC – recovery sought for shipyard aid
The European Commission (EC) issued a
press release stating that it has requested that Greece recover more than €230 million of allegedly illegal aid from Hellenic Shipyards. (7/2/08).
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EMSA – newsletter
The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) released the
June 2008 edition of its newsletter. (6/30/08).
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FMC – meeting
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) will meet in a closed session in Washington, DC on July 9. Among the issues to be considered is the Export Cargo Issues Status Report.
73 Fed. Reg. 38214 (July 3, 2008).
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