$6 Billion Merger Tightens Cruise Industry
On Tuesday, November 20, a major announcement shocked the cruise and financial industries when Richard Fain, chairman and CEO of Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, and Peter Ratcliffe…
Meyer Werft Delivers First of Two to Norwegian Cruise Lines
Norwegian Star, the first of two cruise liners constructed by Meyer Werft for Norwegian Cruise Line (a subsidiary of Star Cruises) was delivered on October 31, 2001.
Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas Arrives in N.Y. Harbor
A clear, sunny Saturday afternoon of November 10, set the stage for the arrival of the first passenger ship into New York Harbor following the September 11 terrorist attacks.
Port Security Legislation Reinforces Security
Like so many areas of our economy since the terrorist attacks of September 11, the port and maritime areas of the United States are being scrutinized for vulnerability to terrorism.
Wind Power Comes of Age
Europe's fledgling offshore wind power industry has produced an order for an entirely new breed of vessel designed to transport and position wind turbines. U.K.…
Editor's Note
Your standard "It was a good year/It was a bad year" round-up falls well short of summarizing the events of 2001, and their effects on the immediate and long-term future in our industry.
New Board at Kvaerner Masa-Yards
A new board of directors has been elected at Kvaerner Masa-Yards, Inc. Hans Petter Finne, executive vice president of Kvaerner ASA, has been appointed as the chairman of the board.
General Dynamics Awarded $42M Contract Modification for Submarine Work
The U.S. Navy has awarded Electric Boat a $42.3 million contract modification for nuclear submarine work. Electric Boat is a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics.
Stolt Offshore Reports Milestone Reached On Girassol Field
Stolt Offshore reported that, following the TotalFinaElf announcement of first oil production from the Girassol field, that a major milestone had been reached on…
GlobalSantaFe Assists Crew From Offshore Rig in Mediterranean
Houston-based offshore drilling contractor GlobalSantaFe Corporation reported that an 84-person crew was evacuated from one of its offshore drilling rigs that encountered…
Northrop Grumman Announces Proration Calculation For NNS Tender Offer
Northrop Grumman Corporation announced the proration calculation in connection with the completion of its offer to acquire all outstanding shares (including asociated…
Bradley Appointed as New Director For TT Club e-Commerce Initiatives
forwarders worldwide, has appointed Louise Bradley to the new position of director of e-commerce strategy. Based in London, the appointment highlights the growing…
Alaska Tanker Company Awarded SQE Certification
Alaska Tanker Company, LLC (ATC) based in Beaverton (Portland), Oregon has achieved "Safety, Quality and Environmental (SQE) Certification" including Accredited…
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