Weaver’s Cove: Bridge Demolition Is Not Necessary
Posted on Dec 13, 2005 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Weaver’s Cove: Bridge Demolition Is Not Necessary
Political leaders met yesterday to discuss the future of the old Brightman Street Bridge, the plans for which they say do not include demolition.”We are working on several solutions so that the old Brightman Street Bridge will not be an issue,” the spokesman for the Weaver’s Cove project said. Today’s Herald News has the...
Passing Tankers En Route to Crown Landing Terminal May Affect Traffic on Bridge
Posted on Dec 12, 2005 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Passing Tankers En Route to Crown Landing Terminal May Affect Traffic on Bridge
The U.S. Coast Guard says that if BP’s Crown Landing proposal comes to fruition, then LNG tankers will traverse under the Delaware Memorial Bridge accompanied by armed escort vessels. Coast Guard officials note that in the event of heightened Homeland Security concerns, bridge closures could occur. Today’s News Journal has the...
Weaver’s Cove Protest Turns Chaotic
Posted on Dec 12, 2005 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Weaver’s Cove Protest Turns Chaotic
What was intended to be a ceremonial blessing of the Brightman Street Bridge in opposition to the proposed Weaver’s Cove LNG project turned into a clash between state police and protesters. A state trooper ordered the crowd not to walk across the bridge on account of “traffic and safety issues,” even though the span was closed over the weekend for repairs. The crowd...
Officials Attempt to Thwart Gas Pipeline Project in Mass.
Posted on Dec 9, 2005 in Federal Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Officials Attempt to Thwart Gas Pipeline Project in Mass.
Boston officials want assurances that a proposed natural gas pipeline in Middlesex and Essex Counties will not encourage an increase in LNG traffic in the city’s harbor. “FERC should not license the proposed project until the relationship between the expansion of pipeline security and the LNG ship traffic to the Everett LNG facility is clearly understood,” the city...
Crown Landing Revises Berth Design
Posted on Dec 6, 2005 in Safety & Security, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Crown Landing Revises Berth Design
In a December 1 filing, BP informed FERC that it must revise the marine facility design at its proposed Crown Landing terminal. As a result of “worst-case” simulations conducted in connection with the Waterway Suitability Assessment, Crown Landing will extend its berth by 100 feet in length and 95 feet in width to obtain “optimal maneuvering room.” Crown...
Expert Says Excess LNG Carriers May Be Dormant
Posted on Nov 9, 2005 in Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Expert Says Excess LNG Carriers May Be Dormant
Liquefied natural gas tankers that have been ordered without securing long-term contracts could be inactive for several years, according to the director of LNG Shipping Solutions. See today’s Lloyd’s List for details. [Subscription...