River Dee Shiprepairers Take on Work for OSV
Drydock planning is always difficult, and shipyards have to show a great deal of flexibility to their customer’s requirements when it comes to meeting essential redelivery schedules.
RCCL Names Jean Driscoll Godmother of Newest Ship
Royal Caribbean International has announced that Jean Driscoll - world-class athlete, Olympian, Paralympian and international advocate for persons with disabilities…
Saporito Named Manager of Port Authority’s NJ Marine Terminals
Andrew Saporito, a 22-year Port Authority veteran, has been named manager of the New Jersey Marine Terminals. In his new position, Saporito, who lives in Brick, N.J.…
DNV Certifies Seagull's Security Course Package
the requirements in the ISPS Security Code (Part B, reg. outlines given in STC 34/14 (Annex 7 & 8). UK-based Maritime & Underwater Security Consultants (MUSC). developing…
Vessel Sinks at Anacortes Marina, Releases Oil
A fishing vessel at the Cap Sante Marina in Anacortes sank Tuesday morning and released more than 200-gallons of diesel fuel into the water. Divers from Global Diving…
FBM Babcock Marine Makes New Appointments
FBM Babcock Marine Ltd has appointed Nick Pearson as commercial manager and Craig Patrick has joined the company as sales manager for commercial vessels. Nick Pearson…
Implementation of Revised Annex IV of MARPOL
The Annex IV of MARPOL, relating to prevention of pollution by sewage from ships, comes into effect on September 27, 2003. There is some confusion, though, over the application of Annex IV.
Australia Maritime Transport Security Bill Introduced
The Maritime Transport Security Bill has been introduced in the Australian Parliament. When introducing the bill, John Anderson, Minister for Transport and Regional Services…
BIMCO Signs Anti-Drug Smuggling Agreement with Cyprus
On 23 September, BIMCO established its fifteenth anti-drug smuggling agreement when the latest Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed in Nicosia between BIMCO…
Vessel Grounded Outside San Juan Harbor
The Coast Guard approved the salvage and oil removal plans earlier this week for the M/V Kent Reliant which has been grounded outside San Juan harbor since September 18.