Another Ship Reports Illness
According to reports, roughly 80 people aboard the Caribbean, a Royal Caribbean Cruises ship, became ill. A spokeswoman for Royal Caribbean, said 70 passengers and…
Port of Rotterdam Reports Productive Year
According to the provisional figures the port of Rotterdam in 2002 handled 321,9 million tons of goods. This result nearly equals the record of 2000 (322,4 mln tons).
Panama City Dredging Project Underway
The Port of Panama City and the U. S. Corps of Engineers have begun a joint dredging project to deepen Panama City’s entrance channel and turning basin from 32 ft. to 36 ft.
Princess Appoints Captain Christie as VP of Marine Operations
Princess Cruises has appointed Captain David Christie to the position of Vice President, Marine. A long-time Princess captain, who most recently commanded Grand Princess…
Bonhomme Richard Conducts CBR Defense Training
At Sea (NNS) -- Crew members aboard USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) donned gas masks and chemical protection suits to treat mock mass casualties during a series of chemical…
Preparing the Shipyard Work Force of Tomorrow
Training tomorrow’s workforce of skilled artisans and engineers is a leading priority of America’s public and private shipyards. It takes an average of six to eight…
SOCP to Meet in San Diego
The Ship Operations Cooperative Program (SOCP), sponsored by the Maritime Administration, will meet in San Diego on March 5-6, 2003. Items on the agenda include…
Transas Reports Another Successful Year
According to Transas, the year 2002 was marked by substantial growth in sales all over the world and their updated product line. During the year, Transas completed…
Delaware River Main Channel Deepening Project Justified
After an economic reanalysis, the United States Army Corps of Engineers announced that Delaware River Main Channel Deepening Project is justified for construction.
