Thursday, August 01, 2002 Maritime News

Intact Seals No Defense under Carmack Amendment

Aug 01, 2002

In an unpublished opinion, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit ruled that evidence that the seals on a container were intact is not, standing alone,

USCG Waterways Analysis Meeting for South Louisiana

Aug 01, 2002

The Coast Guard will host a public meeting on Aug. 6 at the Greater La Fourche Port Commission office in Galliano, La., at 6 p.m. regarding a Waterways Analysis

FMC Grants Extension to Canaveral Port Authority

Aug 01, 2002

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has granted an extension until August 8, 2002 to Canaveral Port Authority relating to its filing of rebuttal affidavits

SENESCO Announces Barge Contract

Aug 01, 2002

The Southeastern New England Shipbuilding Corporation (SENESCO) announced today that it has signed a major barge contract for construction of a 171-foot hopper

Smit Succeeds in Refloating the Nino

Aug 01, 2002

SMIT Salvage achieved the pollution-free refloating of the product tanker Nino today. This vessel grounded on South Africa’s Wild Coast, around 60 miles north east of East London,

USCG Awards Record $17B Deal

Aug 01, 2002

The marine industry, which traditionally hits a lull during the summer months, has been boiling over with new projects and business prospects, mainly centered on the business of keeping U.

Gulf Craft Delivers Mammoth Crew/Supply Boat

Aug 01, 2002

In late May Gulf Craft Inc. delivered what is touted as the world's largest Crew/Supply Vessel, M/V Granville C. McCall, to Seacor Marine, Inc. of Houston. The

TOWBOAT TECH: Tougher, Kinder and more Hospitable

Aug 01, 2002

By Larry Pearson The design challenge for towboats in the new Millennium is they are being called upon to do tougher jobs on the water but at the same time have

FEATUTRE: Fingertip Control

Aug 01, 2002

The 240-ft. HOS Dominator built by LEEVAC Shipyards, Jennings, La; and delivered earlier this year to Hornbeck Offshore Services is a prime example of a vessel using a touch screen monitoring,

FEATURE: The Computer Invades the Pilothouse

Aug 01, 2002

by Larry Pearson Shipboard monitoring, sensing and control systems are in a transitional phase in 2002. Many of the newest vessels being launched today are using

MAN B&W Diesel Two-Stroke Engines Enter Vietnamese Market

Aug 01, 2002

In August, two 7S35MC engines will be delivered to Vietnam from MAN B&W Diesel A/S in Frederikshavn, Denmark, who have built the engines. They are to be installed in two11,

Vice Admiral Nanos Retires

Aug 01, 2002

Vice Adm. Pete Nanos, Commander of Naval Sea Systems Command and the Navy's senior engineering duty officer, retired June 26 in a ceremony at the Washington Navy Yard after 35 years of service.

Coast Guard, Marine Corps Expand Strength, Ties

Aug 01, 2002

The Coast Guard commandant, the commandant of the Marine Corps and a North Carolina congressman will be honored guests at a building dedication Friday at the Coast

NCL Pays Fine for Cruise Pollution

Aug 01, 2002

As a result of its voluntary reporting of irregularities, Norwegian Cruise Line Limited (NCL) has reached an agreement with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern

GOVERNMENT: Terrorism Threat and the Immediate Reaction

Aug 01, 2002

by Dennis L. Bryant, Senior Counsel, Haight Gardner Holland & Knight When the federal government began examining United States vulnerabilities in the days

Zodiac Debuts Bulletproof System For Inflatable CRRC

Aug 01, 2002

Zodiac last month unveiled Armorflate (patent pending), a system it is touting as the world's first bullet-resistant system for Combat Rubber Raiding Craft (CRRC).

Safety/Patrol Boat Updates

Aug 01, 2002

AB Inflatables: They Can Go Anywhere AB Inflatables' Profile line of aluminum hull RIBS are built of 3.28-mil aluminum, making them lighter than comparable fiberglass

COVER STORY: The Best Kept Secret in Bellingham, No More

Aug 01, 2002

Larry Wieber's Aluminum Chambered Boats Inc. (ACB) has maintained a low profile during its first four years of operation. With a growing demand for security craft,

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