Conservancy warns SS United States could be scrapped
MARCH 25, 2013 — The SS United States Conservancy says that if it can’t secure $500,000 from new donors, corporate sponsors, and other supporters, the historic liner could be sold to scrappers
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SS United States Conservancy to hold NYC fund raiser
The New York Chapter of the SS United States Conservancy will be kicking off 2011 in the Big U’s original home port on February 25 by hosting an evening fundraising event to
Conservancy takes title to SS United States
Marking a significant in the effort to save and redevelop the legendary ocean liner SS United States, the SS United States Conservancy will announce that it has acquired title to the ship.
VIDEO: SS United States is on its final voyage
On Wednesday, the SS United States took to the waves for the first time since 1996 as it departed Philadelphia en route to a new role as the world’s largest artificial reef.
Kerry: U.S. seeks IMO goal of zero emissions by 2050
It’s official. The United States wants to set an IMO target of achieving zero-emissions from shipping by 2050. The current goal is far less ambitious. The commitment was made by Special Presidential
Crystal drops plan to return SS United States to service
AUGUST 8, 2016 — Sadly, but hardly surprisingly, Genting Hong Kong subsidiary Crystal Cruises won’t be going forward with its plans, announced in February (see earlier story), to save “America’s Flagship,” the
Crystal Cruises plans to return SS United States to service
FEBRUARY 4, 2016 — Crystal Cruises says it plans to save “America’s Flagship,” the SS United States, and “embark on the enormous undertaking of bringing the ship into compliance with the latest
SS United States to have casino role?
The SS United States could house a floating casino. The SS United States Conservancy is working to find a way to raise the cash to exercise the purchase option that it holds
ACBL agrees $5.25 million settlement in resource damage case
A 2008 oil spill from an American Commercial Barge Line vessel is continuing to prove expensive for the Jeffersonville, Indiana-based company. The U.S. Department of Justice reports that, to resolve federal and
MEPC 76: No moon shots
Disappointing those who naively supposed it capable of bolder things, the 76th meeting of IMO’S Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) concluded yesterday after passing a package of measures to cut the carbon