Thursday, January 16, 2003 Maritime News

Galileo Must Proceed Financing Difficulties

Jan 16, 2003

The European Commission (EC) has stated that the Galileo satellite navigation system must go ahead on schedule despite financial contribution delays experienced by the European Space Agency (ESA).

NY/NJ Ferry Facilities to Receive Federal Funding

Jan 16, 2003

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) will provide approximately $54.8 million for ferry-related projects in the New York City-Northern New Jersey metropolitan

Ship Operator Pleads Guilty to River Dumping

Jan 16, 2003

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reported that a U.S. ship operator pled guilty in federal court to dumping wastes into the Mississippi River and has agreed to pay a fine of $200,

Imtech Wins Orders Worth $21M

Jan 16, 2003

Imtech N.V., technical service provider in Europe, has won orders worth $21 million to develop and build new technology for diesel-electric propulsion. The Imtech

LNG Carriers Receive Wynn Marine Retrofit

Jan 16, 2003

Wynn Marine, the leading manufacturer of wiper systems for the marine industry is often requested to retrofit their equipment for ship owners from around the world.

Simrad and Suzuki Collaborate on Distribution Deal

Jan 16, 2003

Simrad U.K. has been appointed as the official distributor of Suzuki Brand products into the U.K. and Ireland. The distribution deal allows Simrad to stock and

ConocoPhillips to Christen Towboat

Jan 16, 2003

Later this month, ConocoPhillips will christen a new towboat and, in the process, set higher standards for safety, environmental and design improvements within the inland towing industry.

Bonner to Head Delegation to OAS Conference on Terrorism

Jan 16, 2003

Customs Commissioner Robert C. Bonner will head the U.S. delegation to the Third Regular Session of the Inter-American Committee Against Terrorism (CICTE), which

Island Packers Orders Second Catamaran

Jan 16, 2003

"We’ve pretty much kept everything the same," says Mark Connally of Island Packers in reference to the sister ship to their two-year-old catamaran Islander. The new boat,

Reservists Provide Support to DOD

Jan 16, 2003

Coast Guard personnel from South Carolina, Georgia and Florida are providing waterborne and shoreside safety and security of military equipment loading operations in Savannah, Ga.

Cutter Long Island Slated for Valdez

Jan 16, 2003

The U.S. Coast Guard is changing the homeport assignment for the Coast Guard cutter Long Island (WPB - 1342) from San Diego to Valdez, Alaska. The 110-foot Island-class

ABS Expands Public Access to Fleet Information

Jan 16, 2003

Carrying through on its previously stated commitment to increased transparency within the maritime industry, ABS has created unrestricted public Internet access to technical,

U.S. Customs Service to Strictly Enforce 24-Hour Rule

Jan 16, 2003

U.S. Customs Service Commissioner Robert Bonner made a Speech

Halsey Appointed to Joint Management Committee for Thunder Bay

Jan 16, 2003

Dr. William Anderson, director of the Department of History, Arts and Libraries (HAL), today announced the appointment of State Archaeologist John R. Halsey to

GD Awarded $51M Contract Modification

Jan 16, 2003

The U.S. Navy has awarded General Dynamics Electric Boat a $51 million contract modification for nuclear-submarine work. Electric Boat is a wholly owned subsidiary

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