RTM STAR Center Upgrades Full Mission Bridge Simulator
RTM STAR (Simulation, Training, Assessment and Research) Center has announced the upgrade and modernization of its 247-degree “field-of-view” Full Mission Bridge Simulator.
Conover Captures Cunard's Essence
No stranger to the cruising industry, Pamela Conover, president and COO of Cunard Line Ltd. Could undoubtedly be the reason behind the company’s continual ability…
Oceanology International 2002: A New Home and an Improved Program
Regular visitors to this year’s Oceanology International (OI) will be surprised to learn that the Exhibition and Conference is moving to the ExCeL (Exhibition Center London) in London Docklands.
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Imagine having your picture taken as soon as you board any cruise vessel. While cruise lines have been observing this practice for many years for entertainment purposes…
Senator Lott Will Headline PVA’s MariTrends 2002
The Passenger Vessel Association (PVA) annual convention at MariTrends 2002 will be held February 16-19, 2002 at the Grand Casino-Biloxi, Biloxi, Miss. MariTrends 2002…
Industry Challenges Underscore Seatrade Convention’s Importance
The 2002 Seatrade Cruise Shipping Convention and trade show will be held on March 11-15 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami, Fla. It will provide cruise…
A Bundle of Advanced Technology
The close cooperation of the Finnish Maritime industry is evidenced in the highly capable icebreaking ships that it produces. Icebreakers are essential to Finland’s existence…
Rautaruukki Steel = Quality and Profit
Rautaruukki Group of Finland is the largest steel company in Scandinavia with 13,000 employees and an approximate annual turnover of $2.7 billion. While this is…
MeasureMate Reports Increased Savings
Shipowners choosing MeasureMate have achieved savings in external steel condition assessment. Such was the case during recent class renewals of the world's largest…
Thrustmaster Expands Houston Facility
Thrustmaster of Texas has expanded their Houston manufacturing facility by over 65 percent. The expansion, which was completed this week, now gives Thrustmaster over 50,000 sq. ft.
Schat-Harding appoints Suarez to Miami
Schat-Harding has appointed George Suarez, a cruise industry veteran, as area manager for Miami and the Florida ports. Suarez is tasked with developing service and support for the busy cruise…
Iridium Satellite Announces Deployment of Spares
Iridium Satellite LLC, which bought the assets of bankrupt Iridium LLC in December 2000, announced the successful deployment of five new spare satellites. This launch…
Homeland Security Issues Report
The U.S. Office of Homeland Security issued a report entitled, Securing the Homeland Strengthening the Nation. The report addresses the U.S. response to the September 11…
Commerce Committee Will Hold Port Security Field Hearing
U.S. Senator Fritz Hollings (D-SC), Chairman of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, announced today a full Committee hearing on the implementation…
Chiles Offshore Announces 4Q Results
For the quarter ended December 31, 2001, the Chiles Offshore reported net income of $7.6 million compared to net income of $4.4 million reported for the corresponding quarter ended December 31, 2000.
USCG Issues Coast Guard Publication 1
The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a mission summary entitled Coast Guard Publication 1 The publication is intended to summarize and synthesize the various major Coast Guard missions…
KMSS Gets Contract
Evans & Sutherland Computer Corp. Panama Canal Authority (PCA) has awarded a contract to Kongsberg Maritime Ship Systems Inc. (KMSS Inc.) PCA has selected Kongsberg's…
Merger of Aker Maritime and Kværner Approved
The Norwegian Competition Authority has cleared the merger of Aker Maritime and Kværner's oil and gas activities. The authority has approved the merger without reservations…
OIG Will Conduct Survey of Cargo Container Safety
The Department of Transportation Office of Inspector General (OIG) has issued a notification to the U.S. Coast Guard that the OIG is initiating a survey of cargo container safety and security at U.S.
War Risk Insurance for Title XI Mortgaged Domestic Vessels
The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) has issued its policy review with regard to commercial war risk hull and P&I insurance on Title XI mortgaged vessels operated…