Wednesday, September 01, 1999 Maritime News

Ballast Water Exchange: Is There A Better Way?

Sep 01, 1999

There are a few other topics gathering more information than ballast water exchange, as the chorus of environmental damage from the scientific community and howls

Gas Turbine Advances

Sep 01, 1999

Not too long ago, the gas turbine for commercial maritime use was relegated as an exotic luxury by many, as the use was centered mainly on high performance naval vessel applications.

Cummins: Fine Tuning the Engine Line

Sep 01, 1999

Complying with emission rules and regulations is hardly a new topic to the engineers at Cummins Engine Co. Cummins has a long and successful history serving the

Making Noise

Sep 01, 1999

While shipboard noise is an obvious concern to personnel operating or luxuriating onboard, increasing attention is being paid to the effects of ship-generated noise on the ocean environment.

Oil Retreats Slightly

Sep 01, 1999

Oil prices stayed strong, yet down a touch from a nearly 2 year high, with Benchmark Brent crude closing at $21.31 down two cents in London.

Executives Desert PDVSA Suites

Sep 01, 1999

In an apparent sign of resistance to political change, a list of high-level resignations have been reported out of Venezuelan state oil giant Petroleos de Venezuela.

Golden Ocean Halts Legal Action

Sep 01, 1999

Golden Ocean Group announced an end to its legal dispute with S.A. Marine Corp. of South Africa following a successful resolution. The announcement follows a capital injection of $41 million into S.

Bocimar Charters 30 Vessels

Sep 01, 1999

Bocimar reportedly has chartered about 30 Capesize vessels in early August, with an average charter period of about 12 months. Early last month brokers said the company,

Global Completes Securities Filing

Sep 01, 1999

Global Industries Ltd. filed to sell from time to time up to $500 million in debt securities, common and preferred stock, depositary shares and warrants. Net proceeds

Brent Spar Disposal Costs Skyrocket

Sep 01, 1999

Shell UK Exploration and Production said the final cost of a four-year project to decommission its controversial Brent Spar oil buoy had risen sharply. Shell officials

Europe, U.S. At It Again

Sep 01, 1999

Europe has reportedly threatened to file a WTO complaint against the U.S. over fees on cargo ships at U.S. ports, further increasing tensions. A letter from European

Pentecost resigns from Seatramp

Sep 01, 1999

Basil Papachristidis, Chairman of Seatramp (UK) Ltd. has announced the resignation of senior chartering specialist Gordon Pentecost, who joined Seatramp in 1995 after a 33-year career at Texaco.

Caterpillar Tunes Up International Marketing Team

Sep 01, 1999

Caterpillar's Engine Products Division has re-engineered its sales and marketing efforts with the formation of a new marine business unit within this division. The new marketing team,

A First Time for Everything: Transit Company Meets Challenge with Natural Gas Ferry

Sep 01, 1999

Tidewater Regional Transit (TRT), Norfolk, Va., operates mass transit in the Hampton Roads area. It includes three passenger ferries that transport nearly 500,

Podded Propulsors Gain Wider Acceptance

Sep 01, 1999

The growing uptake of integral electric-driven, podded propulsors in the most capital-intensive sector of the cruise shipping industry, has forever altered the

Entering A New Certification Era

Sep 01, 1999

Marine diesel engines have long been subject to classification society rules. However, from the start of next year, a whole new - and quite separate control regime

Global Shiprepair Market Faces Further Consolidation, Competition

Sep 01, 1999

For those convinced that the latest round of corporate consolidations is the last, think again. According to a new report from Drewry, the announcement by Keppel

Mercy Ships Aims To Serve On High Seas

Sep 01, 1999

Think of them as a floating hospital if you may - but the U.K.-based Mercy Ships is designed to be the world's answer to effective crisis response at sea. The

Entomology for the millennium: Options for the bugs

Sep 01, 1999

Every company in the marine and offshore industries has at some stage been involved in a millennium bug compliance study. It is now time to admit that industry is bored with the subject.

PC Operator Workstation Uniquely Suited For Maritime Use

Sep 01, 1999

For the maritime industry, the advent of the personal computer and related control systems has been a boon. Bridge, propulsion and a host of other onboard controls,

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