Stolt Offshore Awarded $60M Contract in Norway
Stolt Offshore S.A. has been awarded a $60 million EPIC contract from Norsk Hydro for the Vigdis Extension. The Vigdis Extension project includes two new templates…
Pollution Regulations to Follow Through after Ratification
Regulations for the prevention of pollution by sewage from ships are set to enter into force in September 2003 following the ratification by Norway of Annex IV of…
Northrop Grumman and Kockum/ HDW Partner Up
Northrop Grumman Corporation has signed a cooperative agreement with Kockums AB and its parent company, Howaldtswerke Deutsche Werft AG (HDW), under which Kockums…
Port State Control Detentions in U.S.
The U.S. Coast Guard has released its List of Detained Vessels
FMC Grants Enlargement of Time
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued a Notice of Enlargement of Time
ALGAE-X® Test Results from Emission Testing Services
ALGAE-X® International has announced that Carolina Classic Boats Inc., located in Edenton, N.C., has added ALGAE-X® Fuel Conditioning Technology as a standard feature…
Cummins Westport Obtains $760,000 in DOE Funding
Cummins Westport Inc., a joint venture of Cummins Inc. (of Columbus, Indiana, and Westport Innovations Inc. of Vancouver, British Columbia, announced today that it won $760…
Puget Sound Has New Tank Ship Security Zone
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary moving security zone of 500 yards surrounding tank ships while within the waters of Puget Sound and adjacent waters, WA.
SCA Signs Alliance Agreement with OSHA Region X
Administration (OSHA) Region X. a culture of injury prevention while sharing best practices and technical knowledge. training resources. and Fire Protection. Safety…
The Holland Project: Digital Mockups of Naval History
In 1932, after rusting in a public park for more than two decades, the U.S.S. Holland was cut up for scrap, a sad and ignoble end for the vessel hailed as the first modern submarine.
From Log Booms to Port Security Booms
Things have been quiet at Chuck’s Boat and Drive Company in Longview Washington since the forest industry slowed to a crawl a decade ago. But now the company’s largest…
Alstom Presents Integrated Electric Propoulsion at Euronaval
ALSTOM will present its latest developments in the field of electric propulsion at this year's Euronaval Naval Defence and Maritime Exhibition and Conference. In particular…
Hamburg Hosts Multiport General Meeting
Tuesday evening, 15th October. Peter Titchener, Secretary-General, said, "We are very proud to be back in Hamburg, one of the major centres of world shipping.
Vessel Management Services Christens New ATB Tank Vessel
Vessel Management Services, Inc., a Crowley Maritime Corporation subsidiary and part of its corporate services segment, Friday christened the third of four Articulated…
Yemeni Ports Seek Safety in Shipping
Mukalla has no bearing on the safety of shipping at the country's ports. However, the incident has required the relevant authorities to take extra measures to ensure…
Sensotec Lauches Identity Technology
signal conditioning. for connectivity of sensors and associated signal conditioning. and user defined location information is stored in the sensor. information and…
Market Forecast: Vessel Power is Increasing
Marine propulsion systems are expected to grow to become a $5 billion market by 2007. Over the next five years vessel tonnage delivered by yards is expected to increase…
Northrop Grumman Team Wins Navy Contract
A team led by Northrop Grumman Corporation will help the U.S. Navy streamline security assistance and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) for the Naval Sea Systems Command…
Clacy Appointed tU.K. Club's Regionalized Claims Handling in Greece
Philip Clacy has been appointed UK P&I Club Area Director for Greek members' claims handling in Piraeus. Clacy, previously Area Director in London for two of the…
IMO: Suppression of Unlawful Acts at Sea
IMO will consider proposed amendments to expand the scope and effectiveness of regulations concerning the prosecution and extradition of those engaged in the perpetration…