Bouchard ATB Conversion Underway at Bollinger
Engineering and design work is underway at Bollinger Gulf Repair, New Orleans, for Bouchard Transportation Co., Inc. third retrofit project tug and barge to an ATB…
Port of Rotterdam Selects PIERS for U.S. Ocean Trade Data
Commonwealth Business Media, Inc. announced that Rotterdam Municipal Port Management (RMPM) has agreed to purchase from PIERS, a provider of global commercial intelligence, a complete record of U.S.
Rev. Dr. Jean Smith Appointed as Executive Director of SCI
The Rev. Dr. Jean Smith has been appointed Executive Director of the Seamen's Church Institute (SCI) of New York & New Jersey by its Board of Trustees at its December 5 meeting.
‘Sex and the City’ Star to Serve as Godmother of Norwegian Dawn
Kim Cattrall of HBO’s Sex and the City was named Godmother of Norwegian Cruise Line’s (NCL) newest ship. The Norwegian Dawn, set to call New York home, will be christened…
MPA Confirms No Oil Spilled in Singapore Port
The Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) of Singapore confirmed that no spilled oil has entered Singapore’s port waters after a collision between a cargo vessel and…
Is It A Good Thing?
Emergency response in the United States has a different perspective since the events of September 11, 2001. There is a renewed realization that preparation and planning…
Drill Shows Port Vulnerability
In a strategic simulation of a terror attack designed to assess America's vulnerability through its ports, a group of business and government leaders found that…
CNOOC Signed First Deepwater Exploration Agreement
China National Offshore Oil Corporation ("CNOOC") inked a petroleum contract with Husky Oil China Limited for deepwater block 40/30 in the Pearl River Mouth Basin of the South China Sea.
Canada Maritime Agrees to Container Slot Sale
CP Ships Limited's division Canada Maritime, along with OOCL, its partner in the St Lawrence Coordinated Service (SLCS), has agreed to charter a fixed number of…
Kongsberg to Sell Fire and Safety Unit
Autronica Fire & Safety AS, a subsidiary of KIDDE plc. has an operating revenue of MNOK 85 and 25 employees. slightly to Kongsberg's profit for the year. Autronica"…
Carnival, RINA Test Emission-Reduction Technology
Carnival Corporation's Holland America (HAL) ship, the Veendam. within a common R&D project. fuel to create micro-droplets of emulsified fuel. Two pilot units were…
Hual to Increase Fleet
Leif Höegh & Co. has entered an agreement with Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd. for three PCTC (Pure Car Truck Carrier) newbuildings (6100 ceu) for delivery in 2005.
EC to Discuss
The European Commission (EC) Environment Commissioner will visit Galicia, Spain to take stock of the environmental damage following the oil spill and sinking of the tanker Prestige.
CDC Investigates Illnesses on Cruise Ships
With another cruise ship reporting similar illness as the previous cases, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been following the reoccurring scenarios.
Trailer Bridge Reports 3Q Results
Trailer Bridge, Inc. reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2002 highlighted by significantly reduced losses and an improved financial condition.
New Technology Helps Prevent Engine Failure
One of a vessel owner's largest expenses is, of course, the powering of vessels. The initial purchase, continuing maintenance and repair, qualified personnel and…
Deepwater Development Dollars to Double
Deepwater field development expenditure is forecast to continue its strong growth trend, doubling over the next five years. Launching the latest edition of 'The…
U.S. Army Attributes Clean-Up Success to New Mud Cat
A major environmental cleanup has been completed at Gruber's Grove Bay, a residential and recreational area of the Wisconsin River located near Badger Army Ammunition Plant (AAP) in Wisconsin.
Uncommon Marine Accidents
The majority of accidents involve personal injuries and/or fatalities, although the strong and continuous improvement in the field of accident prevention is resulting…
The Increasing Importance of Preventative Maintenance
The U.S. Coast Guard is adapting their compliance procedures to suit the recent IMO requirements. It is modifying their inspection requirements by implementing a…
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