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Bollinger Delivers Z-Drive Tug Savannah
Bollinger Shipyards, Inc., Lockport, La., has delivered the 4,000 HP, Z-Drive tug Savannah, to Crescent Towing, New Orleans. It is the second Z-Drive tug in the Crescent Towing fleet…
Kvichak Delivers L.A. Fireboat
The Port of Los Angeles recently welcomed the arrival of Fireboat #1, the first of three 39 ft. boats constructed by Kvichak Marine Industries and designed by Jensen Maritime Consultants.
Ship Explodes 30 Miles off of Alaska
The 180-ft. fishing vessel Galaxy exploded and erupted into flames 30 miles southwest of St. Paul Island, Alaska Sunday afternoon forcing 20 of its 26 crewmembers to abandon ship.
SCA Signs Alliance Agreement with OSHA Region X
Administration (OSHA) Region X. a culture of injury prevention while sharing best practices and technical knowledge. training resources. and Fire Protection. Safety…
Crowley to Christen its Newest ATB This Friday
Vessel Management Services, Inc., a Crowley Maritime Corporation subsidiary and part of its corporate services segment, will christen its newest Articulated Tug…
Ieva And Cassaras Promoted At Ashland Specialty Chemical
Drew Marine, a division of Ashland Specialty Chemical Company, recently announced two promotions in its Boonton, N.J., headquarters. Ron Ieva, who has held positions…
SMIT Salvage Removes Hazardous Cargo From Jolly Rubino
Approximately half of the hazardous cargo onboard the grounded ‘Jolly Rubino’ has been airlifted off the casualty in the last 9 days. SMIT Salvage personnel have…
Unitor Provides Fire Protection System for Malaysian LNGs
Unitor is now providing a ‘smart’ solution to onboard fire protection for three large LNG carriers operated by Malaysian International Shipping Corp (MISC), a subsidiary of Petronas.
Investigation into Fire on M/V SSG CARTER Released
The U.S. fire on board the SSG EDWARD A. CARTER JR on July 14, 2001. Two mariners died during the fire. of heavy fuel oil from the overflow tanks to the settling tank.
MHI to Continue Construction of Diamond Princess
The Diamond Princess, which is currently under construction in Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' Nagasaki Shipyard, suffered a major fire on October 1.P&O Princess Cruises…
Titan Leads Fire Call for MRA
At just after 0100hrs EDT July 22nd, 2002 the M/V Patriot, a 710-ft., 35,000-ton tanker was in the Florida Straits off West Palm Beach, having sailed from New York bound for Texas…
NYFD Marine Division Answers the Call
Just after 10 o'clock on a Tuesday morning in July the call came that a car had rolled off Randall's Island into the East River. Chief Bill Siegel, at his desk at…
Boston Whaler Commemorates September 11
Boston Whaler Commercial & Government Products participated in the Sept. 11 "Bridge of Hope" event in Ormond Beach, Fla. The ceremony was held to mark the one-year…
JHC: Recent Hull Losses Will Increase Pressure For Rate Increases
The Joint Hull Committee in London (JHC) estimates that the total cost of recent marine hull losses to the global insurance market could be as much as $750m. in…
Horizon Offshore Reports 3Q Results
Horizon Offshore, Inc. reported net income for the quarter ended September 30, 2002, of $1.8 million, which compares to a net income of $2.8 million for the third quarter of 2001.
Passenger Ship Grounds and Takes on water
Swansea Coastguard are currently coordinating the evacuation of 15 crew from the passenger vessel Balmoral which has hit an underwater object and is taking water.
Bordelon Boosts Fleet
The ground swell is well underway. For the past few months the undeniable signs of another boom period in the offshore oil and gas business are all around the Louisiana bayous.
Crowley to Build Four ATBs
Crowley's Vessel Management Services subsidiary signed a contract with VT Halter Marine Inc. to build another four articulated tug-barge (ATB), 185,000-barrel tank vessels.
Crowley to Build Four ATBs
Crowley's Vessel Management Services subsidiary signed a contract with VT Halter Marine Inc. to build another four articulated tug-barge (ATB), 185,000-barrel tank vessels. million.
Port of New Orleans Damaged But Still Workable
In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, the Mississippi River is now open in one direction to ships with a draft of 35 feet during daylight hours. Now that a route has…