Tuesday, May 27, 2003 Maritime News

Senator Boxer Introduces High Tech Port Security Act

May 27, 2003

Senator Boxer (D-CA) introduced a bill (S. 1147) to protect United States ports, and for other purposes. The High Tech Port Security Act would require that all

EC Debuts Inland Waterways Observatory

May 27, 2003

The European Commission (EC) inaugurated its Inland Waterways Observatory. The Internet site is intended to enhance utilization of the European inland waterways.

Navy Awards GD $24M for SSGN Conversion Work

May 27, 2003

The U.S. Navy has awarded General Dynamics Electric Boat a $24 million contract modification to procure and manufacture long-lead time material for the Trident SSGN,

Texas Clipper II Honored In Galveston

May 27, 2003

Texas A&M University at Galveston was officially presented the "M" Award Friday from the U.S. Maritime Administration for outstanding performance and maintenance of the Texas Clipper II,

Chemoil to Re-enter Philadelphia Bunker Market

May 27, 2003

Chemoil Corporation will re-enter the Philadelphia bunker market the first week of June. In March of this year Chemoil commenced bunkering operations in Panama with great success.

Cunard Fleet to Feature Three Queens

May 27, 2003

For the first time in its long history Cunard Line will operate three luxury liners named for British monarchs. In 2005, the line's fleet will consist of the legendary Queen Elizabeth 2,

Northrop Grumman Begins Construction of LHD 8

May 27, 2003

Northrop Grumman Corporation's Ship Systems sector started fabrication May 22 on LHD 8, a multipurpose amphibious assault ship. U.S. Navy and Marine Corps representatives

WWII Landing Ship Restored as Floating Museum/Memorial

May 27, 2003

The LST-325 (Landing Ship, Tank), a World War II amphibious vessel designed to land battle-ready tanks, troops and supplies directly onto enemy shores, will once again be plying the waters,

AMSEC Acquires Planning Consultants

May 27, 2003

AMSEC LLC has completed the acquisition of Planning Consultants, Incorporated (PCI), a Navy combat systems engineering company with headquarters in Virginia Beach, Va.

MaritimeTV.com to Webcast SOCP Coverage

May 27, 2003

MaritimeTV.com, an Internet TV channel on the TVWorldwide.com network will provide live webcast coverage of the Ship Operations Cooperative Program (SOCP) meeting to be held June 3 in Pittsburgh, Pa.

Transas Simulators to Participate in EU Project Jamaica

May 27, 2003

Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) www.cmi.edu.jm, (located on the Polisadoes peninsula) has selected Transas to supply new marine simulation systems for their training center.

IMO Issues Preview for Maritime Safety Committee

May 27, 2003

A revised Annex B to the 1988 Load Lines Protocol and amendments to the enhanced survey programme for bulk carriers and oil tankers are expected to be adopted when

Image Marine on Display with Cool Cats for Norway

May 27, 2003

Designed and built specifically for harsh Norwegian weather conditions and to meet the service requirements of isolated communities, Image Marine’s first vessels

Blast on NCL Vessel Kills Four Crewmembers

May 27, 2003

The SS Norway is undergoing investigations conducted by the Coast Guard and the National Transportation Safety Board after a fatal accident involving a boiler yesterday morning.

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