Thursday, January 24, 2002 Maritime News

NNS Merger Financials Released

Jan 24, 2002

Northrop Grumman Corporation said the proration calculation for the shares of Newport News Shipbuilding Inc. common stock not previously purchased in its tender offer that was completed on Nov.

Tri-State and Elkins Park Get Contract

Jan 24, 2002

Tri-State Design Construction Co. Inc., Elkins Park, Pa., and KC Construction Co., Ivyland, Pa., a joint venture, is being awarded a $2 million increment as part of a $6.

Hull Blyth’s Loss

Jan 24, 2002

Norman Shaw, managing director of Hull Blyth (Nigeria) Ltd, sadly passed away in December 2001, in Lagos, Nigeria, aged 49. Norman Shaw had extensive experience

Knorr-Bremse Assumes Control of Bendix

Jan 24, 2002

Knorr-Bremse AG, Munich announced that it has assumed operational control of Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC from Honeywell International Inc. As part of the transaction,

KMSS Wins Contract

Jan 24, 2002

Kongsberg Maritime Ship Systems (KMSS) has won the contract to supply its integrated monitoring and control system to two Suezmax tankers currently under construction at Split Shipyard, Croatia.

From Small Commercial Shipyard to Premier

Jan 24, 2002

Local and state dignitaries convened on the Monmouth County waterfront to take part in the christening of the Gladding-Hearn built M/V Seastreak New Jersey, a 141-ft.

Ferries Lead the Way

Jan 24, 2002

There are several quick conclusions you can draw about passenger boat construction in the new millennium. First it is a smaller market than 10 years ago with far

Grune To Lead Crowley Ship Assist and Escort Services Group

Jan 24, 2002

Crowley Maritime Corporation announced the appointment of Robe Grune to the position of Vice President and General Manager of Crowley's newly formed ship Assist and Escort Services based in Seattle.

Building a Quiet Vessel without a Navy Budget

Jan 24, 2002

The term "Quiet Vessel" evokes images of stealthy nuclear submarines such as the Seawolf or the new Virginia Class. You may even think of the super-secret Sea Shadow,

Security: Planning is key to Prevention

Jan 24, 2002

News travels around the world at the speed of light. A violent terrorist act at sea seen by millions could cause irreparable damage to the reputation of a major cruise line,

The Threat Is Real

Jan 24, 2002

One can only be troubled by the fact that there was at least one confirmed American fighting for the Al Qaeda. This young American, John Walker, was attending

Blount/Barker Delivers New Tug

Jan 24, 2002

The new 85-ft. tug, Mister T built by Blount/Barker Shipbuilding was delivered to its port of New York City on December 11. The vessel, which will be used for

Derecktor Awarded High Speed Ferry Contracts

Jan 24, 2002

Derecktor Shipyards won the contract for the construction of the first two passenger /vehicle high-speed ferries for the State of Alaska's Marine Highway System.

Maritrans' Claim for Damages from OPA 90 Denied

Jan 24, 2002

The U.S. Court of Federal Claims ruled on December 21, 2001 that the double hull requirement of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 ("OPA") does not constitute a "taking" of Maritrans' petroleum barges.

Mineta Delivers Speech on Maritime Security

Jan 24, 2002

Secretary of Transportation Norman Mineta delivered a Speech to the U.S. Conference of Mayors in which he discussed homeland security in general and maritime security in particular.

FMC Will Hold Meeting

Jan 24, 2002

The Federal Maritime Commission will hold a meeting in Washington, DC on January 30, 2002. The Agenda states that the open portion of the meeting will address

SHC Meeting To Meet in Washington D.C.

Jan 24, 2002

The Subcommittee for the Prevention of Marine Pollution (SPMP) of the Shipping Coordinating Committee (SHC), sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, will meet in Washington,

EC Clears Aspects of Aker Maritime/Kvaerner Deal

Jan 24, 2002

The European Commission issued a Press Release reporting that it had concluded that the impact on the shipbuilding sector of the proposed acquisition Kvaerner by Aker Maritime was acceptable.

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