Cargo

Aug. 26, 2008 -- WASHINGTON — The U.S. Coast Guard announced today the beginning of enforcement of the requirements for owners and operators of large cargo vessels, known as nontank vessels, to prepare and submit plans for responding to a worst case oil spill from their vessels.

Should a nontank vessel be found operating in a U.S. port or waterway without a properly submitted response plan, the cognizant Coast Guard Captain of the Port will exercise authority under the Ports and Waterways Safety Act of 1972 and impose operational controls, as necessary, on the vessel to safeguard the port.    » read more »

N.J. Sen. Bill Would Better Protect Communities From Dangerous Chemicals and Liquefied Natural Gas Transported By Ship

August 3, 2007 -- WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation approved legislation authored by Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) to require improved measures on ships and at facilities that handle certain chemicals and petrochemicals that pose known security risks, including liquefied natural gas. While much debate has focused on hazardous materials moving by truck and train, Sen.    » read more »