House Approves Offshore Drilling
The U.S. House of Representatives OK'd a measure by a vote of 236 to 189 to lift a ban on offshore oil and gas drilling. The bill would allow drilling as close as 50 miles from the coastâŚ
MMS Reports on Ike Damage Assessments
Minerals Management Service (MMS) reports that as of September 15, 2008, 28 of the 3,800 offshore oil and gas production platforms in the have been destroyed by Hurricane Ike.
M Shipâs Stiletto Nabs Smugglers
The Pentagonâs high-speed, shallow-draft âStilettoâ ship, designed and built by M Ship Co., LLC, completed a successful 6,000 nautical-mile deployment on a drugâŚ
Navy, Coast Guard Capture Drug Sub
Sailors from USS McInerney (FFG 8) and U.S. Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment 404 (LEDET) intercepted a self-propelled semi-submersible (SPSS) carrying seven tons of cocaine Sept. 13. Sailors intercepted the 59-foot SPSS in a nighttime interdiction 350 miles off the coast of , capturing four suspected narcotics smugglers from and the large cargo of cocaine before the SPSS could be scuttled. AnâŚ
Foss Hybrid Tug in Construction in Rainier
In construction at Rainier Shipyard in , Foss Maritime's Hybrid Tug combines batteries, generators and main engines to reduce air pollution and offer greater fuel economy. The technology used is flexible and can be used to convert other standard tugs. The Hybrid Tug design was awarded the EPAâs Clean Air Excellence Award for Clean Air Technology earlier this year. Foss has contracted with Lloydâs Register North America, Inc.
Conrad Reports Hurricanes Gustav and Ike Impact
Conrad Industries, Inc. announced the impacts of Hurricanes Gustav and Ike. Johnny Conrad, President and CEO said âIn the wake of the devastation on the caused by Hurricanes Gustav and IkeâŚ
Coast Guard Responding to Ike Related Pollution Incidents
U.S. Coast Guard units operating in the Houston - Galveston area of responsibility have as of 4 p.m. Tuesday processed 51 reports of pollution and repaired or replacedâŚ
