Horizon Lines to Operate and Maintain MSC Oceanographic Fleet
The U. S. Military Sealift Command has given notice to Horizon Lines marine operations staff for operation and maintenance of the Oceanographic (T-AGS) fleet. The…
Seabulk Orders Two Newbuilds
Expanding its presence in the growing offshore West African market, Seabulk Offshore -- a subsidiary of Seabulk International, Inc. has ordered two additional vessels…
HSV 2 Swift Completes Sea Trials
In a world first for a commercial based High Speed Craft (HSC), certified and operated in accordance with the HSC Code by American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), USN…
Lockheed Selects Rolls-Royce to Power LCS
Rolls-Royce has been selected by Lockheed Martin to provide MT30 gas turbine engines and waterjets for up to two ships of the Littoral Combat Ship program (LCS)…
IMO Offers Guidance on Implementation of ISPS
The IMO issued a Circular providing additional guidance relating to implementation of SOLAS Chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code. Among other things, the guidance provides…
Students Dive Into Sea Science Aboard Navy Vessel
More than 40 students from across the nation are taking part in educational three-day sessions in June aboard an oceanographic survey ship in the Gulf of Mexico…
Frontline Purchases Pertamina VLCCs
PT Pertamina (Persero) has entered into a definitive Sale and Purchase Agreement pursuant to which Windstar Marine Inc. and Speed Shipping Corp. two single purpose…
PVA Comments on Proposed Maritime Communications Rule
On June 7, the Passenger Vessel Association filed written comments with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on a proposed rule on maritime communications.
IMO Provides ISPS Code implementation Status
The IMO provided ISPS Code implementation figures as of June 11, 2004. To date, 38 governments have provided responses indicating 21,347 ships from those nations are subject to the ISPS Code…