ABS Council Supports Maritime Security Initiative
Strong support for a proposed comprehensive series of maritime security initiatives was expressed by the ABS Council at its semi-annual meeting in New York on November 12…
London Club Confirms General Increase
The London Club has announced a general increase of 25 percent in its advance call for the 2003/04 policy year. confirmed that supplementary calls for all open underwriting years remain unchanged.
Keys Coral Reefs First In U.S. To Receive International Protection
historic steps through the International Maritime Organization to create the first U.S. and collisions from large international ships. square nautical miles and…
Vessel Sinks Along Coast
Coast Guard units from Mass., have assisted a leaking fishing vessel today, resulting in three fisherman being evacuated from their craft shortly before it sank. Coast Guard assistance began at 3 a.m.
Cross Harbor Freight Movement Project EIS, New York City
the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed Cross Harbor Freight Movement Project. tunnel under New York Harbor to link piers in Brooklyn with the rail head in New Jersey.
Florida Keys' Particularly Sensitive Sea Area
The U.S. states that, commencing December 1, 2002, vessels in excess of 50 meters must avoid coral reefs in the Florida Keys. designation of those reefs as the Florida…
U.S. Shipping Coordinating Committee - Meetings
The U.S. of State, will conduct two meetings in Washington, DC. Safety Committee. safety, bulk carrier safety, and measures to enhance maritime security. Conference…
ABS Confirms Prestige Casualty
of Greece. The society is encouraged by the latest reports indicating that the incident has been largely brought under control and is hopeful that the vessel and…
Wärtsilä Finalizes JMC Marine Acquisition
company JMC Marine A/S has been finalized. on propulsion system maintenance based on laser measuring technology. The turnover of the company is $3.61 M with 28 employees.
Conrad Awarded Ferry Contract
Conrad Industries, Inc. announced the award of a $9.5 million contract for the Alaska Marine Highway System. The contract award calls for the construction of a 181-ft.