Marine Log - May 2008 - (Page 10)

Update Queen Elizabeth 2 completes final cruise Cunard’s flag ship, Queen Elizabeth 2, completed its final cruise in early April. After 25 world cruises and over 800 trips across the Atlantic, the ship was sold for $100 million to Dubai-based Istithmar for conversion to a floating hotel in 2009. Her majesty, the Queen, will bid farewell to the ship on June 2. INLAND • COASTAL • OFFSHORE • DEEPSEA SeaArk Marine completes contract for DNR police eaArk Marine Inc., Monticello, Ark., completed a contract for five 25 ft VC Commander RAM Class vessels for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Police. The vessels are constructed of all-welded marine grade aluminum and feature a deep-vee variable deadrise hull resulting in a smooth, dry and stable ride. Propulsion is supplied by twin 225 hp Evinrude E-Tec outboard engines. Each vessel features a four-man climate-controlled pilot house. Mis- S sion enhancements consist of a Furuno radar/NavNet system, Garmin chart plotter, Hurley infra-red camera, ICOM radio and Wing foam collar. The vessels are able to reach maximum speeds in excess of 43 knots and are tasked with patrolling the Chesapeake Bay, Potomac River and surrounding estuaries within the jurisdiction of the Maryland DNR. Royal Caribbean raises fuel surcharge Starting this month, consumers are not only going to feel the pinch of rising fuel costs at the pump, but when they go to sea as well. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. announced last month that as of May 1, it would increase its fuel charge on first and second guests in a stateroom from $5 to $8 per-person, per-day. Cost per cruise per person will rise from as much as $70 to no more than $112 perperson, per-cruise. Additional guests in a stateroom will be charged $3 perperson, per day, and no more than $42 per-person, per-cruise. The revised fuel supplement will apply to bookings made throughout the world on Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. brands. The new patrol boats can reach speeds of 43 knots Felony charges for Cosco Busan pilot Joseph Cota, pilot of the Cosco Busan, was charged last month with two felony counts for making false statements on the annual physical exam pilots are required to complete every year in order to renew their license. The false statements he made to the U.S. Coast Guard concerned his medications and medical conditions in 2006 and 2007, according to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). The DOJ said “the grand jury’s indictment charges that Cota knowingly and willfully made materially false, fictitious and fraudulent statements and representations on the required medical forms” while he, allegedly, knew the information was false. Cota is already facing two misdemeanor charges stemming from the Cosca Busan’s collision with the San Francisco Bay Bridge last November, which caused 50,000 gallons of oil to spill into the bay killing 2,000 birds. Cota could face up to five years in prison and have to pay a $250,000 fine if found guilty on the new charges. 10 MARINE LOG MAY 2008 www.marinelog.com http://www.wortelboer.nl http://www.wortelboer.nl http://www.marinelog.com

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Marine Log - May 2008 Contents Editorial Second Thoughts Update Inside Washington Europe Plots Its Tech Strategy SDNV Container Ship Update Diesels Can Burn Anything: Even Clean Fuel Boost for Small Shipyards Gateway to the Caribbean Room to Grow Show Review Tech News Newsmakers Contracts Events Website Directory ML Buyer's Guide ML Marketplace Maritime Salvage Letters

Marine Log - May 2008

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