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Electric Boat Launches Attack Submarine 'Baltimore'
Maryland's senior senator and dean of its Congressional delegation called today for a Navy "second to none." Speaking at launching ceremonies for the 688-Class fast attack submarine Baltimore (SSN-704) at General Dynamics' Electric Boat Division, Senator Charles McC.
NYC's New Floating Detention Facility Built By Avondale Industries Opens Up Space
In 1989 the City of New York placed an order for the world's first built-to-order floating detention facility from Avondale Industries Shipyard. The city already has four floating detention facilities used for work-release and minimum security: two
U.S. Merchant Fleet Development Urged By Shipping Executive At New Orleans Conference
Philip Shapiro, president and CEO of Liberty Maritime Corp. and Liberty Shipping Group, New York, offered a number of prescriptions to modernize and strengthen the U.S.- flag liquid and dry bulk fleet when speaking recently at a maritime conference in New Orleans, La.
Norwegian Firm Offers Porthole/Escape Hatch —Meets Safety Rules
A Norwegian company, MSCI, is marketing a new and revolutionary combined porthole/escape hatch as an extra source of security for vessel crew and passengers. J E T O B - T - 3 0 1 has been patented, and meets all classification requirements for safety at sea.
David Linde Named To Head Coast Guard's N.Y. Marine Safety Division
Capt. David J. Linde has been assigned as Chief of the Third Coast Guard District's Marine Safety Division, relieving Capt. George Wood. In his new position, Captain Linde administers many Coast Guard programs, including port safety and security,
Advance Notices of Arrival
Since the seminal events of September 11, 2001, it seems like every U.S. federal agency concerned with maritime commerce has enhanced its requirements relating to advance notices of arrival for ships, cargoes, and persons coming to the United States.
Government Update
The Coast Guard acknowledged that it received complaints about what was perceived as duplicate reporting requirements from different government agencies. It stated that it is workins with other agencies to integrate information and data requirements.