Headlines:
Norfolk – tug and barge aground;
NAP – sea-level rise for the Pacific Coast;
USCG – sail training conference;
Texas – report on Port of Houston Authority;
Malta – going green; and
Singapore – amendments to Bunkering Code.
November 14, 2012
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Norfolk – tug and barge aground
The US Coast Guard issued a news release stating that it and local authorities are responding to a grounded tug and construction barge near Norfolk, Virginia. There were two persons on the tug, but they have been safely rescued. There are no signs of pollution. The incident is under investigation. (11/13/12).
NAP – sea-level rise for the Pacific Coast
The National Academies Press (NAP) has published Sea-Level Rise for the Coasts of California, Oregon, and Washington: Past, Present, and Future. The report states that global sea level has risen about seven inches during the twentieth century. Sea level changes along the Pacific Coast variety, though, due to a number of factors, including plate tectonics. (11/13/12).
USCG – sail training conference
The Tall Ships America, which includes the US Coast Guard as a member organization and the barque EAGLE as a member vessel, will hold its Conference on Sail Training and Tall Ships in Erie, Pennsylvania on 4-6 February 2013. (11/13/12).
Texas – report on Port of Houston Authority
The Texas Sunset Advisory Commission issued its report on the Port of Houston Authority, which has experienced its share of controversy recently. The Commission recommends, among other things, that the Commission be expanded to include one member appointed by the Governor, that the members elect the Chair, and that ethics and accounting practices be made transparent. (11/13/12).
Malta – going green
Transport Malta issued a news release stating that it is going green with project Port-PVEV. Photovoltaic panels will be installed on the roof of the Malta Transport Centre. Three solar charging stations will be installed in port areas in Malta. Eight electric vehicles will be purchased. A study will be conducted to identify greener means of powering vessels berthed at the Valletta Grand Harbour. (11/13/12).
Singapore – amendments to Bunkering Code
The Singapore Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) issued a circular amending the Singapore Standard Code of Practice for Bunkering and the Singapore Standard Specification for Quality Management for Bunker Supply Chain. The amendments come into effect on 1 January 2013. Port Marine Circular 10-2012 (11/13/12).
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