Friday, March 14, 2003 Maritime News

Austal Releases Statement on MES

Mar 14, 2003

The fatal accident during a marine evacuation system (MES) deployment drill in Dover Harbour last October, and the subsequent Safety Bulletin issued by the UK Marine

Sean Connery Checks out Panama Canal

Mar 14, 2003

Actor Sean "007" Connery visited the historic Panama Canal and check out one of its locks, the Miraflores Locks. Connery took a look at Panama Canal operations

EC Clears Port Terminal IT Venture

Mar 14, 2003

The European Commission has authorized a joint venture between Maersk Data (USA) Inc. and Eurogate IT Services GmbH (Germany) to provide information technology

Crowley Appointed as VP at Inland Marine

Mar 14, 2003

Inland Marine Service, Hebron, KY has announced the appointment of Captain A. Steven Crowley as Vice President of Operations, where he will oversee management on all line haul boats and harbor boats.

Toner Succeeds Welch at General Dynamics

Mar 14, 2003

General Dynamics announced the appointment of Michael W. Toner, 59, as executive vice president of the Marine Systems group, reporting to the chairman and CEO. He succeeds John K.

Nominations Approved

Mar 14, 2003

The Senate Commerce Committee has approved a number of nominations, including Ellen Engleman to be a Member and Chairman of the NTSB, Richard Healing and Mark Rosenker to be Members of the NTSB,

NTSB Reauthorization Act Approved

Mar 14, 2003

The Senate Commerce Committee has approved S. 579, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Reauthorization Act of 2003. The bill would authorize appropriations for the NTSB through 2006,

Multiport Launches ShipTrak

Mar 14, 2003

Multiport has launched its internet-based system, ShipTrak. ShipTrak enables Multiport's members to offer their principals a centrally-controlled bespoke system

Cooney Joins Graig Group Board

Mar 14, 2003

The Graig Group has appointed Peter Cooney as a non-executive director. "Graig is at an important stage of its development as a broad-based international shipowning and shipping services group,

Smedvig Secures Contract for West Alpha

Mar 14, 2003

A letter of intent has been awarded to Smedvig by Statoil for the assignment of the fourth generation drilling rig West Alpha. The contract includes drilling

U.K. Prosecutes Owner for Pollution

Mar 14, 2003

The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) issued a Press Release

VT Halter Marine Lays Keel for LSV

Mar 14, 2003

At a keel-laying ceremony on March 13, VT Halter Marine Inc., began the construction of the U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armament Command’s (TACOM) newest Logistic Support Vessel.

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