Wednesday, August 14, 2002 Maritime News

Guided-Missile Destroyer McCampbell to be Commissioned

Aug 14, 2002

The U.S. Navy will commission Arleigh Burke class guided missile destroyer, McCampbell on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2002, during a ceremony in San Francisco at Pier 30.

Duratek Awarded Additional Scope On Contract

Aug 14, 2002

Duratek, Inc. announced that it was awarded a $1.36 million contract modification by Norfolk Naval Shipyard to provide processing and disposal of radioactively

Emission Controls on Spark-Ignition Marine Engines Proposed

Aug 14, 2002

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would, if adopted, establish evaporative emissions standards for marine

Todd Shipyards Releases First Quarter Results

Aug 14, 2002

Todd Shipyards Corporation announced financial results for the first quarter ending June 30, 2002. For the quarter, the company reported net income of $2.3 million or $0.

CSC Wins $25 Million U.S. Navy Order

Aug 14, 2002

Computer Sciences Corporation has won a task order from the U.S. Navy to continue its support of the Navy's Strategic Sealift program, including support for the

NOAA Agents Seize Illegal Bluefin Tuna

Aug 14, 2002

NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries) Office for Law Enforcement has seized a catch of 71 undersized Atlantic bluefin tuna onboard a commercial

President Opposes USCG Funding

Aug 14, 2002

On August 13, the President hosted the President's Economic Forum at Baylor University in Waco, Texas which brought together government policy makers, small investors,

NWC to Meet in New Orleans

Aug 14, 2002

The National Waterways Conference will hold its annual meeting in New Orleans at the Hilton Riverside Hotel on September 4-6 where some 350 business, civic and

New Workboat Facility Debuts in San Francisco

Aug 14, 2002

Shoreside facilities for commercial boats up to 350 ft. have become scarce on San Francisco Bay, but three veteran Bay Area boatyard owners have built an innovative new facility dubbed SugarDock.

Christenings & Deliveries

Aug 14, 2002

Trico Takes Delivery on New PSV Trico Marine Services, Inc., has taken delivery on the Northern Canyon, a 279-ft. UT 745 design platform supply vessel (PSV).

Breathing New Life into Old Workboats

Aug 14, 2002

By Larry Pearson There is no question that timely repairs and preventative maintenance can extend the life of almost any workboat. It is also true that changing

U.S.-Flag Carriage Inches Upward Again In June

Aug 14, 2002

U.S.-Flag shipments of dry-bulk cargo on the Great Lakes in June totaled 11.4 million net tons, a decrease of 3 percent compared to a year ago. However, the June

MSC Moves Vietnam-era MK1 PBR for Veterans Group

Aug 14, 2002

Lee Wahler saw a wrapped boat at the Washington Navy Yard that he thought he recognized. Wahler, an employee of the Navy's Military Sealift Command, headquartered on the yard,

U.K. Detained 14 Ships During July

Aug 14, 2002

The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that 14 foreign ships were under detention in UK ports during July 2002 after failing port state control safety inspection.

Maritime Research and Technology Development Releases Report

Aug 14, 2002

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) today released a report entitled, "Maritime Research and Technology Development." The report reviews U.

MSST to be Commissioned in Hampton Roads

Aug 14, 2002

The Coast Guard’s newest weapon against terrorism will be commissioned in a formal ceremony 9:30 a.m. Friday at Coast Guard Training Center Yorktown, Va. Representative

Transas Completes Installation at Meriturva

Aug 14, 2002

In July 2002, Transas completed the installation of a large-scale simulation complex at the Meriturva Seafarer Educational Center in Helsinki, Finland. The procurement

Blount Barker Delivers South Ferry Vessel

Aug 14, 2002

The 101-ft. double-ended ferryboat, Sunrise, was delivered to South Ferry, Shelter Island, Long Island on July 30th. The vessel began servicing the half-mile crossing

President Cuts USCG Funding

Aug 14, 2002

The White House issued a Statement of President Bush indicating that he will refuse to spend a $5 billion package included in the 2002 Supplemental Appropriations

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