Value of Submarine Cables in National Marine Sanctuaries
The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued a Notice of Availability regarding the report entitled Fair Market Value Analysis for a Fiber…
KMSS Wins India Simulator Contract
Gas Cargo Handling Simulator. The highly advanced simulator will be the first of its kind and will feature two ship models – one LPG tanker and one LNG tanker. The…
EC Recruits EMSA Executive Director
The European Commission issued a press release stating that it has launched the procedure to recruit an Executive Director for the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA).
European Envoy Completes Refit at A&P Facility
A&P Birkenhead has reported that the recent dry docking and repair of the European Envoy has been successfully completed. The vessel, which is owned by P&O European Ferries (Irish Sea)…
James River Reserve Fleet Secured
The Coast Guard responded to the report of three listing vessels attached to the James River Reserve Fleet. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office Hampton Roads, Va.,…
U.S. Customs Inspectors Deployed to Rotterdam
U.S. Customs Commissioner Robert C. Bonner announced the deployment of the first team of U.S. Customs officers reporting for duty at the Port of Rotterdam, Netherlands…
USCG Publishes Notice on Alternate Hull Examination Program
The U.S. Coast Guard has published a notice stating that, effective August 28, 2002, the information collection requirements of the agency's recent regulation relating…
Mississippi Queen Drops Anchor in Pittsburgh
The Mississippi Queen, one of the best-known boats of the Delta Queen Steamboat Line, will arrived at the new North Shore docking facility in the early this morning.
Coast Guard Continues Spill Investigation
Investigators from the Coast Guard marine safety office here are continuing to look into what caused a Holland America cruise ship to spill partially treated wastewater…
Port Authority Receives Approval to Begin Deepening Program
The Port Authority announced today that it has received approval from the Army Corps of Engineers to deepen a section of the Kill van Kull to 50 feet, launching…
Comrod Launches New Multi-Band Cellular Phone Antenna
Norway-based Comrod A/S has launched a new marine Multi-Band Cellular Phone Antenna. The new AC15-BI Antenna is designed for nearly all US and European cellular frequencies…
United Defense's Norfolk Shipyard Wins Ship Repair Contract
United Defense Industries, Inc. announced today the U.S. Navy's contract award to the Norfolk, Va., shipyard, NORSHIPCO, for the topside phased-maintenance, fixed…
Bender Promotes Pinkham
Bender Shipbuilding & Repair Co. Inc. and Tampa Bay Shipbuilding & Repair Company have promoted Michael Pinkham to Ship Repair Sales Manager for both the Mobile and Tampa yards.
Contship Aurora Enters Service
Zealand. including 1300 reefer plugs. The large reefer capacity of these ships will significantly enhance Contship Containerlines' ability to carry temperature-sensitive cargoes. Containerlines brand.
MacGregor Appoints New President for U.S. Operation
The MacGregor Group has appointed Jack Finnegan as country manager/ president of MacGregor U.S.A., Inc. He took up his position at the beginning of August, and is…
MPA Hosts IMO Sub-Regional Seminar/Workshop
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) is hosting an International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Seminar/Workshop on Maritime and Port Security for East…
Smit Plans Heaviest Ever Sheerlegs Lift
The 3,200 tonnes lift capacity Asian Hercules II returned to Norway in June to provide additional heavy lift assistance during the decommissioning of the Maureen platform.
BASS and NTC-M Partner Up
In sync with their objective of “training seafarers using quality software”, BASS and the Norwegian Training Center (NTC-M) in Manila have agreed to establish hands…
International Seminar To Be Held in Hong Kong
ITOPF, OCIMF and INTERTANKO will be holding a series of meetings in Hong Kong at the beginning of November 2002. These meetings will bring together senior representatives from the world's oil…
OMAN to Build New Oily Waste Reception Facilities
The Gulf state Oman is toughening up its act to stop the illegal dumping of crude oil waste in its waters by building new oily waste reception facilities and fining…