First Wave/Newpark Awarded Contract
First Wave/Newpark Shipbuilding has won a contract from Sasaran Perdana Sdn Bhd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Crest Petroleum Bhd, for the drydocking, repair and…
New Dive Support Vessel Joins the Gulf
Specialty Marine, a woman-owned corporation, has introduced the recently-christened DSV Jean-Elaine. With a length of 180 ft., the fully equipped dive support vessel…
LISCR offers security support to US Congress
visiting US ports. Cohen, CEO of LISCR said, "We stand ready to assist the Coast Guard or other US agencies in any way we can. Statistics show that the US depends…
Coast Guard Auxiliarist To Be Honored
The flagpole at the Coast Guard Base in Woods Hole will be dedicated to Coast Guard Auxiliarist John "Jack" Cowley on Flag Day, June 14 at 8 a.m. Prominently viewed from Water Street…
Thrustmaster Launches New Website
Thrustmaster of Texas, has launched its redesigned, easy-to-navigate Web site at www.thrustmastertexas.com. The official launch took place earlier in the month and…
LISCR Offers Security Support to Congress
visiting US ports. LISCR also identified security measures it has already implemented as a leading ship registry. Services Committee of the U.S. CEO of LISCR said…
Congress Salutes Navy League
Congressman Ed Schrock (R-VA) along with 50 other members of the House of Representatives, yesterday introduced a Concurrent Resolution congratulating the Navy League…
Kearsarge Returns to NNSY
Following a back-to-basics approach in performing ship repairs, Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) returned another amphibious-class ship to the fleet within budget and ahead of schedule…
Clean Up After Collision Progresses
The clean-up operation for the oil spill that resulted from a collision between the Thailand-registered freighter, MV Hermion and the Singapore-registered bunker tanker…
Seaway Launches E-Business Applications
The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) and the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC) announced today the launch of their E-Business Application Suite.
Ferry Fire Linked to Poor Inspection and Maintenance
The National Transportation Safety Board determined that the probable cause of a fire aboard a New York City commuter ferry was the operator’s inadequate inspection…
MARAD Releases Reports on Exports and Imports
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has released the latest in a series of reports on U.S exports and imports transshipped via Canada and Mexico. The current report covers Calendar Year 2000 traffic.
MARAD Proposes To Amend Regulations
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is proposing to amend its regulations relating to deposit of Title XI funds to allow such monies to be deposited with the United…
USCG Seeking Applications For CTAC
The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking applications to membership on the Chemical Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC). The committee provides advice and recommendations…
GD Canada Wins $128M Contract
General Dynamics’ Canadian subsidiary, General Dynamics Canada, was awarded a contract valued at $128 million by the Canadian Department of National Defense to supply…
MSC Kicks Off Crisis Response Exercise
combat equipment and supplies at four commercial ports throughout Europe. armed forces to continental Europe. In the event of a major mobilization of U.S. military cargo overseas…
GDS Contracts To Deploy Lightning Access System
General Defense Systems, Inc. has secured a contract to deploy the General Defense Systems (GDS) Lightning Access System, designed to improve information access for security systems at U.S.
ACBL Announces New Appointments
American Commercial Barge Line has appointed Captain Samuel S. Dickey to the position of marine superintendent. He previously facilitated the training of ACBL Captains…
Royal Olympic Cruise Lines Reports Loss for 2001
Royal Olympic Cruise Lines Inc. has announced a loss for the fiscal year 2001, ended November 30, 2001. The events of September 11 had a substantial impact on the…
American West Steamboat Purchases Columbia Queen
American West Steamboat Company is adding a third vessel, the Columbia Queen, to its fleet of luxury overnight small cruise ships that will operate on the Columbia, Willamette and Snake Rivers.
