NTSB To Meet in Washington
The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will hold a public meeting in Washington, DC on June 11, 2002. Among items on the agenda is the Marine Accident…
House Removes
Supplemental Appropriations Bill, which includes $128 million for the U.S. Engineers to help improve security at Corps' facilities. monitoring systems" as a possible…
NAVSAC Plans June Meeting
The Navigation Safety Advisory Council (NAVSAC) will meet June 6-8 in Portland, Maine. marine information, diving safety, and aids to navigation systems. Overview/update on navigation technology.
Austal USA Signs Contract for Sale of Stock Vessel
Austal USA has signed a contract with Lighthouse Fast Ferry of New York (also known as New York Fast Ferry) for the sale of the 86 ft. (26 m) passenger catamaran…
EL Paso Corporation Responds to Trading Activity
El Paso Corporation issued a statement responding to the unusual trading activity in its stock. "The death of our corporate treasurer, Charles Dana Rice, has been…
Ms Prinsendam Arrives in NY
The ms Prinsendam, newest vessel in Holland America Line's fleet of 11 premium cruise ships, arrived in New York accompanied by the retired New York City fireboat John J. Harvey.
Manitowac Appoints Tellock President of Crane Group
The Manitowac Company, Inc. named senior vice president and chief financial officer Glen E. Tellock as president and general manager of Manitowac’s Crane Group, effective immediately.
ACR Electronics Promotes Wahler to Director of Marketing
ACR Electronics Inc., has promoted Chris Wahler to Director of Marketing. A 16-year veteran in marine industry merchandise management, Wahler had served as the company’s…
Horizon Offshore Names John T. Mills as Director
Horizon Offshore, Inc. announced the election of John T. Mills to its board of directors. John T. Mills is senior vice president and chief financial officer of Marathon Oil Corporation.
Horizon Offshore Names Frank as Chairman of the Board
Horizon Offshore, Inc. announced the board of directors has elected J. Louis Frank as chairman of the board of the Houston-based marine construction company. Replacing outgoing chairman…
Vancover Shipyards and Washington Marine Sign Contract with Acomarin
Vancouver Shipyards together with their parent corporation Washington Marine Group has signed a contract with Acomarin Engineering to purchase their JAK-400 Pushpin® ATB coupling system.
MaritimeTV.com Will Broadcast SOCP Meeting
MaritimeTV.com, an Internet TV channel on the TVWorldwide.com network, announced today that it will provide live web coverage of the Ship Operations Cooperative…
SOCP's Philadelphia Agenda Includes Maritime Security
The Ship Operations Cooperative Program (SOCP) invites maritime industry representatives to attend the SOCP's June 11-12, 2002, meeting in Philadelphia, PA. Join…
Global Industries Makes Additions
Global Industries, Ltd. announces the appointment of Craig Milburn as operations manager for Global Divers, based in New Iberia, LA. As Operations Manager, Milburn…
JHC Pushes Ahead with Clause Review
The Joint Hull Committee in London (JHC) is pushing ahead with ambitious plans to review the existing Institute Hull Clauses in order to bring them into line with current market practice.
Grand Banks Announces Appointments to Management
Grand Banks Yachts, Ltd., recently appointed two members to their worldwide corporate management team. Rob Livingston has been named vice president of marketing…
Sea Containers Introduce New Fast Craft
Sea Containers introduced the Ancona, Italy to Split, Croatia route operated by its joint venture with SNAV, a subsidiary of the Mediterranean Shipping Company.
European Commission Clears Take Over of HDW
The European Commission has authorized the proposed acquisition of the German submarine producer Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft (HDW) by the American banking company, Bank One Corporation.
Port of Corpus Christi Cold Storage Adds New Repack Line
The Port of Corpus Christi Cold Storage has an improved feature, a new repack line. Already in the repacking business with pork bellies and hams, the Port of Corpus…
Northrop Grumman Delivers Second Double-Hulled Tanker
Northrop Grumman Corporation's Ship Systems sector delivered the tanker Polar Resolution in a brief ceremony at its Avondale Operations in New Orleans, La. Polar Resolution is the second of five 140…
