Delta Queen May Sail Again — Congress Grants SOLAS Exemption

Yesterday, the House of Representatives, in a provision of a U.S. Coast Guard reauthorization bill, voted to grant a waiver exempting the riverboat Delta Queen from certain fire safety regulations. The bill, which now only requires the president’s signature to take … Continue reading

The Titanic – from Maritime Tragedy to Pop Culture Icon

Ninety nine years ago today, the RMS Titanic sank after striking an iceberg in the North Atlantic with the loss of 1,517 passengers and crew.  The sinking of the Titanic had a major impact on  ship  operations.     The first International … Continue reading