Dockworkers Vote on Contract
West Coast dockworkers began voting yesterday on a contract deal that was reached after labor disputes. ILWU last month suggested that the union approve the six…
LCA's Ryan Retires
George J. Ryan will end his 20-plus year career as President of Lake Carriers' Association on January 15. Ryan will retire as one of the longest serving President's…
Coast Guard Assists Fisherman
A Coast Guard helicopter crew from Air Station New Orleans airlifted a lone fisherman off his grounded 18 ft. fishing boat approximately 15 miles East of New Orleans near Bayou Delacroix, La.
Haji-Ioannou Named CMA Commodore
The Connecticut Maritime Association (CMA) announced that Stelios Haji-Ioannou has been named the 2003 recipient of the Association’s prestigious Commodore Award.
Coast Guard Analyzes Willapa Bay
The U.S. Coast Guard is conducting a Waterways Analysis and Management System (WAMS) study of Willapa Bay. Comments related to the study should be submitted by March 1, 2003.
SMIT Finalizes Preparations for Refloating Vermontborg
SMIT Salvage has made progress for preparations to refloat the Vermontborg. A helicopter is scheduled to transport the required pumps and generators to the stricken vessel.
Golar LNG Invests in System to Promote Safety
Responding to global demands for heightened environmental responsibility, ship safety and the desire to drive increased efficiency and profitability, Golar LNG will…
Drew Marine Releases Updated Version of CD
CD-ROM is now available. products; and sealing products. languages. Swedish. safety information in their language. Acrobat Reader format (pdf). product type. user.
Image to Build Vessels for Kuwait
Austal has announced that it has secured an order for three Coast Guard vessels from the Government of Kuwait, Ministry of Interior. The trio of 22 metre aluminium…
Legal Committee of IMO to Meet in London
The Legal Committee of IMO will meet in London on April 28 - May 2. Items on the provisional agenda include the draft convention on wreck removal; review of the…
NASSCO Awarded SeaRiver Deal
National Steel and Shipbuilding Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics, announced that it had reached an agreement with SeaRiver Maritime, Inc.