Seven Shipbuilding R&D Projects get Greenlight
The Executive Control Board of the National Shipbuilding Research Program Advanced Shipbuilding Enterprise (NSRP ASE) selected seven new research projects as part…
Changing Russian Export Patterns
Russia has the seventh largest oil reserves in the world (6% of total), after 5 Middle East Countries (totalling 63%) and Venezuela (7%). The other Former Soviet Union (FSU) republics Azerbaijan…
Australia Introduces Penalties for Pollution
In an effort to increase enforcement of MARPOL and reduce deliberate oil discharges into the sea, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has increased penalties…
Bradford and Larry Smith Electronics Form a Joint Venture
Bradford Grand Bahama, Ltd. (Bradford) and Larry Smith Electronics (Larry Smith) announce that they have signed a Memorandum of Agreement to form a new Joint Service Venture in the Bahamas.
Austal USA Delivers Circle Line’s First High-Speed Vessel
Austal USA celebrated the delivery of its sixth vessel on August 6, 2003. This 143ft passenger catamaran left Austal’s yard in Mobile, Alabama, on her way to Circle Line-Statue of Liberty Ferry, Inc.
Tanker Penrider Attacked by Pirates in the Straits of Malacca
The MT Penrider, owned by Malaysian interests, laden with 1,000 mt of fuel oil was en route from Singapore to Penang when it was attacked off Port Klang by armed pirates at about 13.30 hrs.
U.S. Navy Awards General Dynamics $8.7B Contract for Six Virginia-Class Subs
The U.S. Navy has awarded General Dynamics Electric Boat an $8.7 billion block-buy contract for the construction of six Virginia-class submarines, the largest submarine order in U.S. history.
Wärtsilä and Volvo Penta to Collaborate
Wärtsilä will start servicing and selling large Volvo Penta engines for commercial shipping applications, initially in selected markets and later globally. Volvo…
Panama Selects Recognized Security Organization
The Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) has selected Phoenix Management Services Group Inc, represented in Panama by Phoenix Vessels services Inc, to assess on the evaluation of ship security plans.
Detention of Ships Smuggling Oil from Iraq
The U.S. Maritime Liaison Office (MARLO) in Bahrain issued an Advisory stating that the coalition leadership in Iraq is in the process of establishing procedures…
Review of Hudson Shipping (Hong Kong) Ltd. case
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued a Notice stating that the Commission has determined to review the Administrative Law Judge's decision in the proceeding…
Nuclear Material Detection Devices to be Installed in Port of Rotterdam
The U.S. Department of Energy issued a Press Release
IBIA Warns on Tighter EU Sulfur Timetable
trading as means to reduce sulfur emissions. the date of publication are likely to be unworkable. Adams. Parliament to impose tighter sulfur limits in a second phase. unsustainable.
Trico Marine Reports 2Q Results
Trico Marine Services, Inc. has reported a net loss for the second quarter ended June 30, 2003, of $42 million, or $(1.16) per share (diluted), including a charge of $5.2 million…
Univan Reports Steady Growth in 2003
in excess of 80 ships under full technical management. for its unique expertise and dedicated technical and crewing pool. fleet well into the 80s range. dedicated teams .. from management to crews ..
Le Havre Utilizes Transas Simulator
Pilotage Maritimes du Havre, the famous French pilot station, has chosen a Transas bridge simulator to be used for training professional seafarers at their premises.
Joint Venture Returns from the Gulf
returning from the Persian Gulf in service with U.S. defense forces. evening of September 11, 2001 (AEST) the towers of the World Trade Center fell in New York.
Vostochny International Container Services Reports Growth
Volume growth at Vostochny International Container Services (VICS) increased by 48 percent in the first half of 2003. Under the successful joint operating management…
FleetMaster Installed in Marine Simulators
for the first time, at the Tromsø University College in Norway. use,” says Bjarne Bjorken, Product Manager at MarITco. basis. not least the ability to transmit data to shore. Ole Bjornsrud, MarITco.
ABS Signs MOU With Gosgortechnadzor of the Azerbaijan Republic
and gas operations. relevant Rules and Guides of ABS. Azeri Technical Safety Law. on a major offshore project in Azerbaijan. Officer, ABS Europe. oil and gas industry in the Azerbaijan Republic.
