Modern MFG Services Signs Letter of Intent
Modern MFG Services, Inc Signs Letter of Intent for the acquisition of Watercraft Military Defense Contractor. Modern MFG Services, Inc. (Modern) announces the signingā¦
Hearing on Implementation of National Invasive Species Act
will conduct a joint hearing on May 15, 2002 on implementation of the National Invasive Species Act of 1996. established a voluntary program for ballast water management by ships calling in U.S.
Hearing on Maritime Disaster Family Assistance Act
The Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure will conduct a hearing on June 12, 2002 onā¦
NSRC Launch Third Online Installment of Campaign
The National Ship Repair Coalition (NSRC) launched its third multi-media presentation to support the āWhat Have You Done for the Fleet Today?ā campaign. The latestā¦
New Director Proposed For Kværner ASA Board
The nomination committee of Kværner ASA has proposed Bjørn Flatgård as a new member of the company's Board. The proposal has been put forward after soundings wereā¦
Rolls-Royce Sets a First in Defense e-commerce
Rolls-Royce has become the first company to trade with the U.K. Ministry of Defense on a new e-business system. The company took an order for submarine mechanical spares using a new interconnectionā¦
USCG Issues Rule For Protection of Naval Vessels
The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a final rule regarding naval vessel protection zones in U.S. waters. The rule largely codifies the zones around large U.S. September 21, 2001.
MERPAC Will Meet in D.C.
A working group of the Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee(MERPAC), sponsored by the U.S. Coast Guard, will meet in Washington, D.C. on June 18, 2002 toā¦
Refunds of Harbor Maintenance Fees
The U.S. Customs Service issued a final rule establishing procedures for requesting refunds of export harbor maintenance fees. The procedure, which largely adopts the previous interim systemā¦
Navigation Safety Advisory Council to Meet
The Navigation Safety Advisory Council (NAVSAC), sponsored by the U.S. Coast Guard, will meet in Portland, Maine on June 6 and 7, 2002. Items on the agenda include maritime securityā¦
Philadelphia Gear Appoints Verget as CFO
Philadelphia Gear Corporation announces the hiring of Stephen Verget to the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Verget replaces Matt O'Reilly, and will beā¦
Northern Offshore Discusses Financial Situation
The Board of Northern Offshore met on May 13th to discuss the company's financial situation. As stated in the company's fourth quarter report the company will needā¦
Rolls-Royce Uses E-Commerce With Defense Customer
Rolls-Royce has become the first company to trade with the UK Ministry of Defense on a new e-business system. The company took an order for submarine mechanical spares using a new interconnectionā¦
Subsea Houston 2002 To be Held Sept. 24
Subsea Houston 2002 will be held Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2002 at the Houston Intercontinental Hotel. This, the 3rd annual conference, is expected to be attended by well in excess of 300 delegates.
VT: Business is Profitable
It appears that the trend toward consolidation and acquisition can be profitable, at least in the case of British shipbuilder Vosper Thornycroft Holdings Plc, whichā¦
