In January, 2014 in this space, we discussed the state’s interest in the levels of fecal coliform bacteria in Puget Sound, and the claim by the Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) that commercial vessel traffic is a large contributor to the perceived problem. We say “perceived” problem because Ecology doesn’t actually have any data to back up the claim that there is actually a problem.
On July 30, the US Coast Guard, Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation and Fishing Company of Alaska called off the search for a missing fishing vessel, which presumably sank in about 5,400 feet of water in the Bering Sea, after the rescue of dozens of crewmembers…(Read full article)
Port of Everett Receives Modernization Grant
By Mark Edward Nero
The US Department of Transportation has awarded a $10 million Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery grant to the Port of Everett to help fund the port’s South Terminal modernization project…(Read full article)
International Shipholding Files Chapter 11
By Mark Edward Nero
International Shipholding Corp., which is based in Alabama but has affiliates with a significant West Coast presence, announced July 31 that it and certain of its subsidiaries have filed petitions for relief under Chapter 11 in US Bankruptcy Court… (Read full article)
POLA Releases Terminal Improvement Study
By Mark Edward Nero
The Port of Los Angeles has released an Initial Study/Notice of Preparation (IS/NOP) as the first step in the Environmental Impact Report process for a marine oil terminal wharf improvement project in Los Angeles Harbor… (Read full article)
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