Monday, June 21, 2004 Maritime News

Whittel Criticizes Port Security

Jun 21, 2004

Robert Whittel expressed his serious concern that, with only two weeks until the International Ship and Port Security (ISPS) code goes into effect, most American

EnerSea Advances CNG Projects

Jun 21, 2004

EnerSea Transport LLC (EnerSea) is advancing its efforts into the next phase of two international gas development and import project proposals for the Philippines

Stratos Debuts MPDS for Fleet F33

Jun 21, 2004

Stratos Global Corp. announced the availability of Mobile Packet Data Service (MPDS) for Inmarsat Fleet F33, bringing the benefits of always-on connectivity and

Moody's affirms General Maritime's Ratings

Jun 21, 2004

Moody's Investors Service has confirmed the debt ratings of General Maritime Corporation ("General Maritime"), completing a review for possible downgrade that was initiated on March 29, 2004.

Carrier Steam Turbine Contract Awarded

Jun 21, 2004

DRS Technologies, Inc. has been awarded a contract to continue to design advanced propulsion steam turbines for the U.S. Navy's next-generation CVN-78 class of aircraft carriers.

Congressman Hunter Wins Bateman Award

Jun 21, 2004

The American Shipbuilding Association (ASA) announced on June 21, 2004 that Congressman Duncan Hunter (R-CA) would be the 2004 recipient of the Herbert H. Bateman Award.

IMO Waves the Flag about Shipping

Jun 21, 2004

ICCL and Cunard present Queen Mary 2 replica model and cheque for international SAR fund to IMO It is time to promote the image of shipping, IMO Secretary-General Mr.

Ensure Strategic Shipping Lanes are Secure

Jun 21, 2004

IMO Secretary-General Mr. Efthimios Mitropoulos has stressed the importance of ensuring that strategically important international shipping lanes are protected

US Navy Orders Gavia AUV

Jun 21, 2004

The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Centre (SPAWAR), San Diego has placed its initial order for a Gavia AUV for testing in mine countermeasures (MCM) applications,

USS George Washington Contract Awarded

Jun 21, 2004

Northrop Grumman Corporation was awarded a $35.6 million contract from the U.S. Navy for planning work on the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). Northrop

Avik Joins Petroleum Services Fleet in Alaska

Jun 21, 2004

Crowley's petroleum services group has taken delivery of its newest tug, Avik, to serve in the company's oil transportation and distribution fleet. The 76-foot

Austal Delivers for U.S.

Jun 21, 2004

The new Austal Auto Express 58 catamaran “Lake Express” entered service on June 1. Operating between Milwaukee, Wis., and Muskegon, Mich., “Lake Express” provides a crossing time of 2.

CSR to UN: Halt Criminalization of Ship Crews

Jun 21, 2004

Douglas B. Stevenson, Esq., the Director of the Seamen's Church Institute's (SCI) Center for Seafarers' Rights, recenlty urged delegates attending the week-long

Rickmers-Linie Secures Tonnage

Jun 21, 2004

Rickmers-Linie, the Hamburg based global breakbulk, heavylift and project cargo specialist, has extended the charter parties of three vessels formerly used on its round-the-world service,

Sealift Wins Military Contract

Jun 21, 2004

Sealift, Inc., Oyster Bay, N.Y., is being awarded a $10,566,750 firm-fixed-price contract for the charter of the containership M/V Major Bernard Fisher to carry Air Force ammunition.

Advisory re: Iraqi Oil Terminals

Jun 21, 2004

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) issued an Advisory recommending that oil tankers preparing for lift operations at Iraq’s offshore

Reduction of attorney’s fee contract to protect seaman

Jun 21, 2004

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled that a court sitting in admiralty has inherent authority to alter a contingent fee contract for legal services

DHS Appropriations Act, 2005

Jun 21, 2004

The Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2005 (H.R. 4567) has passed both the House of Representatives and the Senate and is being forwarded

U.S. signs RMS Titanic Protection Agreement

Jun 21, 2004

The U.S. Department of State issued a Media Note saying that the United States has signed an international agreement that will lead to increased protection of the wreck site of the RMS Titanic.

MERPAC Vacancies

Jun 21, 2004

The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking applications for appointment to membership on the Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee (MERPAC). This committee

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