Wednesday, August 07, 2002 Maritime News

Halter Launches First J&L Barge

Aug 07, 2002

Halter Marine has launched the Capella (the brightest star in the constellation Auriga) an 80,000-barrel tank barge for J&L, Inc. The barge, the first project Halter has undertaken for J&L,

New Cutter for Port of London Features Cat Power

Aug 07, 2002

The U.K.'s largest Port Authority has specified a Caterpillar 3056 marine engine to provide propulsion power onboard a new 32-ft. (9.7-m) salvage cutter. The Port

SMI: Helping to Spread British Marine Technology Worldwide

Aug 07, 2002

Since the time of the Romans, the evolution and development of the maritime sector has been of vital importance to Britain's commercial and economic interests.

Rolls-Royce Helps Power Combat Boat Success

Aug 07, 2002

Versatile, small high-speed craft are becoming an essential tool for modern naval and paramilitary forces, however the roles of these vessels are expanding. Rolls-Royce's

Coast Guard Searches for Missing Boaters

Aug 07, 2002

Coast Guard crews from Alabama and Florida are searching this morning for three boaters approximately three to five nautical miles north of Dog Island in St. George Sound,

Crowley to Receive Approval to Participate in C-TPAT

Aug 07, 2002

Crowley Liner Services has received word that its C-TPAT application, Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been approved by U.S. Customs. This approval makes Crowley

International Maritime Associates Relocates

Aug 07, 2002

International Maritime Associates (IMA) recently expanded its Ft. Lauderdale offices, moving to a new location central to major shipyards, deep water dockage and local yachting vendors.

Spiegel Grove: Saved to be Sunken

Aug 07, 2002

It was supposed to be the world's largest artificial coral reef for scuba diving, located off the coast of Key Largo. More than eight years ago, a group of divers

Raising the Kursk

Aug 07, 2002

When news broke regarding the explosion onboard and sinking of the Russian nuclear submarine Kursk in August 2000, the world watched with wonder as a massive rescue

Vosper Thornycroft Takes A “Bite” Out of Technology

Aug 07, 2002

Demonstrating a long-term commitment to its U.K. industrial base, Vosper Thornycroft is scheduled to start production next spring at a new, £40-million ($60-million)

Opportunities Plentiful

Aug 07, 2002

In considering activities in the U.S. maritime industry for the short and long term, it is unwise to start the conversation without a mention of the patrol and

Editor's Note

Aug 07, 2002

At press time, the political debate surrounding the creation and final details of the Homeland Security Department was still being vehemently debated, rightfully

Keppel Acquires Interest in Verolme Botlek for $17.9 Million

Aug 07, 2002

Through its offshore rig-building division Keppel FELS Ltd., Keppel Corp. signed a preliminary contract with Verolme Botlek b.v. to attain an 85 percent interest

MarAd’s Schubert: Building a Better U.S. Business

Aug 07, 2002

In part one of a two-part series, William G. Schubert, the new U.S. Maritime Administrator (MarAd) speaks with H. Clayton Cook, Jr. about the current standing and

Maritime Security and the Hazards of Unilateralism

Aug 07, 2002

The United States Congress is working hard to enact maritime security legislation. At the same time and under the leadership of the United States, the International

USCG Issues Traffic Management Plan for NY/NJ

Aug 07, 2002

The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a revised Traffic Management Plan for the Port of New York and New Jersey Vessels may not approach within 150 yards of Liberty and Ellis Islands.

USCG Issues Identification Credentials - Clarification

Aug 07, 2002

The U.S. Coast Guard issued what it refers to as a "clarification" of its existing regulation relating to identification credentials that it considers acceptable

MARAD Approves Tanker Scrapping

Aug 07, 2002

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has given approval to International Ship Traders Ltd., Wilmington, Del., to sell the 21,415-gross-ton tanker MORMACSKY to Priyank Shipbreaking Co.

Sea Containers Acquires 92 Percent of Silja

Aug 07, 2002

Sea Containers Ltd. passenger transport operator, marine container lessor and leisure industry investor, announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Silja Holdings Ltd.

Crowley Christens Newest Tug

Aug 07, 2002

The waters of North Puget Sound are now under even greater environmental protection since Crowley’s ship assist and escort services group deployed its newest tug

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