Friday, January 02, 2004 Maritime News

ConocoPhillips Signs Agreement with Freeport LNG

Jan 02, 2004

ConocoPhillips announced the signing of an agreement with Freeport LNG Development, L.P. to participate in its proposed liquefied natural gas (LNG) receiving terminal in Quintana, Texas.

Rotterdam Sets Records in 2003

Jan 02, 2004

This year, the port of Rotterdam handled 328 million tons of goods, 2% more than in 2002. This surpassed the record year of 2000 by 6 million tons. The provisional

Golar LNG Acquires 9.9 % of Korea Line

Jan 02, 2004

Golar LNG Ltd. has acquired 9.9 % of the shares in the Korean shipping company Korea Line. Korea Line is listed on the Seoul Stock Exchange and has a market capitalisation of around $130 million.

Misplacing Benton Harbor results in dismissal of action

Jan 02, 2004

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit upheld the trial court’s decision to dismiss an admiralty action filed in the wrong district. In the instant case,

Towing Vessel License Changes

Jan 02, 2004

The U.S. Coast Guard issued a reminder to U.S. mariners that the "grandfather" clause allowing persons who began service or training in the towing industry before May 21,

Increased Vigilance Recommended for Offshore Platforms

Jan 02, 2004

The U.S. Coast Guard issued a Marine Safety Bulletin recommending that offshore platforms and vessels and aircraft operating in their vicinity exercise increased

Mulholland Retires from Matson and A&B

Jan 02, 2004

After more than 38 years of service, C. Bradley Mulholland will retire, effective January 1, 2004, from both Matson Navigation Company, Inc., which he serves as vice chairman of the board.

Eastern Wins Casino Vessel Contract

Jan 02, 2004

The Big M Casino, Inc of Fort Myers, Fla., has awarded a contract to Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Panama City, Florida to construct a casino vessel. The as yet unnamed

Bean Dredging Awarded Contract

Jan 02, 2004

The US Army Corps of Engineers Division Office in Mobile, Alabama has awarded a dredging contract at Pascagoula, Mississippi to Bean Dredging L.L.C. of New Orleans.

Treasury Changes Terrorism Risk Insurance Program

Jan 02, 2004

The Treasury Department reminded all participants and observers of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program that there will be two important changes in the program’s administration in 2004.

Seacor McCall Honors Engineer Colin Black

Jan 02, 2004

Colin Black addressing the guests at the new vessel's commissioning. The Colin B. McCall, named for noted mechanical engineer Colin Black, is a 160 by 30 ft.

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