Bullfrog Boats Reports Record Year
According to Bullfrog Boats, 2002 proved to be a record-breaking year at the Bellingham, Wash.,-based builder of rigid hull, inflatable-style (RIB) boats. Business surpassed expectations…
Ports Praise Funding But Need More
measures but cited government figures indicating that the sum represents just a fraction of what ports need to secure the nation's water borders. "U.S. ports are…
C-TPAT Expanded to Include Domestic Ports
Customs will begin taking applications on January 21 from domestic port authorities and marine terminal operators for participation in the Customs-Trade Partnership program.
FMC Issues Order on Status of Hai Hua Shipping
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued an Order with regard to various petitions and requests filed by Hai Hua Shipping Co., Ltd. (HASCO). The company…
Dangers of Conflicting Actions in Collision Avoidance
The IMO issued Safety of Navigation Circular 226 entitled Dangers of Conflicting Actions in Collision Avoidance
EDS Secures Contracts with German Shipyards
EDS announced product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services contracts with three leading German shipyards. Valued at $10 million, the contracts with Blohm + Voss…
Faroe Islands becomes Associate Member of IMO
The Faroe Islands has become an Associate Member of IMO, following the deposit with the United Nations of notification to this effect by Denmark. IMO now has 162…
Loran Station Kodiak to Hold Change of Command
The Coast Guard Loran Station here will hold a Change of Command Ceremony at 9 a.m. Tuesday. Senior Chief Robert A. Merick will relieve Chief Richard J. Isabelle…
Heinz-Werner Hof Joins IAU Board
board. Hof was co-opted to the board at its meeting in December. Austria, responsible for the property & casualty division. chairman's position from 1999-2000. in 1977.
Coast Guard Detains Ship in Seward for Safety Violations
The Coast Guard detained the Arctic Transport in Seward Wednesday for five safety violations. Tom Rebar, skipper of the Arctic Transport, informed the Coast Guard…
Rautaruukki Gets Order For Kvaerner Masa-Yards Project
Rautaruukki Oyj will to deliver 25,000 tonnes of shipbuilding plate to Kvaerner Masa-Yards Oy. Rautaruukki will begin delivering the steel in April to Masa-Yards' shipyards in Helsinki and Turku…
Sperry Marine to Supply For Vessels in Brazil
Northrop Grumman Corporation's Sperry Marine business unit has recently won orders to supply navigation electronics for four new marine vessels in Brazil. 2,500…
AAPA Adds Security Seminar to Schedule of Programs
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has added a seminar on port security to its industry-leading schedule of education and training programs. This AAPA Security Seminar…
Waterfront Commission Grants Joint-Recommendation
The Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor announced that it granted the joint-recommendation of the New York Shipping Association-International Longshoremen's…
Sea Technology:Halmatic Building World's Tallest Yacht Mast
295-ft. (89.9-m) Mast to support 2,900 sq. Halmatic is manufacturing a 295-ft. (90-m) mast that will be fitted on the world's biggest sloop, currently under construction…
Sea Technology:Underwater Intervention 2003 Set for New Orleans
Dubbed "the most important three days for Underwater Contracting," Underwater Intervention is slated to convene from February 10-12 in New Orleans at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
Government Update:The Maritime Transportation Security Act 101
After a series of procedural maneuvers, the 107th Congress adopted the Maritime Transportation Security Act as one of its final bills prior to adjournment. President…
SeaWave Makes Maritime Communication Seamless
SeaWave LLC's marine communications suite includes SeaWave Navigator 2.0 and SeaWave Integrator, the later is a hardware device that comes bundled with SeaWave Communicator 3.0.
Marine Communications:Sending Screws, Pistons and Lube Oil via Satellite
At the Rudolf Schepers shipping line based in Elsfleth in the Oldenburg region, shipping is a business with traditions. While the owners' grandfather sailed on inland waterways…
Satcom:Southbury LES:
If you are concerned about the effects of Satellite Communication service provider consolidation, you will like the Telenor/Comsat hook-up. If you care nothing about corporate takeovers…