Monday, May 13, 2002 Maritime News

Demand for Shipping Jobs Grows

May 13, 2002

Young people are queuing up to join the U.K. shipping industry, according to Felixstowe-based ITS Training Services. Following a series of events to help promote careers in shipping,

PMA Chief Seeks to Modernize West Coast Waterfront

May 13, 2002

The Pacific Maritime Association (PMA), which begins negotiations with the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) on a new three-year coast-wide contract,

Yard Repair Ruling Highlights Approach by Chinese Marine Courts

May 13, 2002

A recent ruling by a Chinese maritime court has been welcomed by The Swedish Club. The case concerned a member's vessel booked for damage repairs at a Chinese shipyard.

Sperry Marine Introduces New River Radars

May 13, 2002

Sperry Marine, a unit of Northrop Grumman Corporation, has unveiled a new generation of flat-screen river radars that provide significant savings in size and weight for installation in a small,

Tampa Port Leads Florida In Trade With Mexico

May 13, 2002

Tampa Port Authority Director George Williamson announced Mexico is the Port of Tampa's number one trading partner, leading the 13 other Florida ports in trade

J.L. Holloway Resigns as Chairman of FGH

May 13, 2002

Friede Goldman Halter, Inc. announced today that J.L. Holloway has resigned from the company's Board of Directors. Holloway, 57, has been the Chairman of the Board since April 1997.

Manitowoc Marine Group Launches Coast Guard Cutter

May 13, 2002

The Manitowoc Company, Inc. launched the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter HICKORY, the twelfth ship in a series of 16 seagoing buoy tenders being built at Manitowoc's Marinette Marine subsidiary.

Halmatic to Supply Patrol Boats

May 13, 2002

U.K. boatbuilder Halmatic, part of the Vosper Thornycroft Group, has recently secured a contract to build 20 Halmatic Cougar Enforcer 33 Ultra Fast Patrol Boats for the Royal Oman Police Coastguard.

IMO Will Focus on Security Issues at the MSC

May 13, 2002

IMO Will Focus on Security Issues Security issues to fore at IMO safety meeting Maritime security issues are high on the agenda of IMO's Maritime Safety Committee (MSC),

Celebrity Launches Constellation

May 13, 2002

Celebrity Cruises' Constellation, the fourth in the top-rated premium cruise line's Millennium-class fleet, yesterday set sail from Barcelona, Spain, on her maiden voyage.

Navy Awards Northrop Grumman Perfect Scores on Restoration of USS Cole

May 13, 2002

Northrop Grumman Corporation announced today that the U.S. Navy has awarded Northrop Grumman Ship Systems perfect scores for the work accomplished during the final

Lockheed Martin, Evans & Sutherland Settle Termination Suit

May 13, 2002

Lockheed Martin Corp. and Evans & Sutherland Computer Corp. have settled a lawsuit and agreed to reinvigorate their business relationship. The lawsuit arose from

Good News for Incat

May 13, 2002

The Australian Broadcasting Corp. has reported that Incat, in receivership since March, has completed the partial sale of one of its vessels, for $20 million, significantly

STX Shipbuilding Wins Orders

May 13, 2002

According to wire reports, STX Shipbuilding of South Korea has won orders from two companies for seven chemical product carriers for a combined $210 million. Four 70,

Sidus Solutions Appoints Glenn

May 13, 2002

Kate Glenn is Director of New Business Development at Sidus Solutions, Inc., a young International Robotic Surveillance Camera Company with offices in Houston and San Diego.

Boskalis wins Singapore Business

May 13, 2002

Royal Boskalis Westminster nv has acquired a substantial order in Singapore for the construction of a large outfall in the Changi area. The order, which is part

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