Lockheed Martin Delivers Coast Guard HC-130J
Lockheed Martin formally delivered the first HC-130J Super Hercules airlifters to the Coast Guard in ceremonies here today. The new aircraft will serve in a number of roles for the Coast Guard…
Northrop Grumman Awarded Shipboard
The crews of U.S. Navigation Systems Division. or replies to, a shipboard weapons system. to requests for priority target identification. Aegis destroyers, and the…
Coast Guard Holding Public Meetings on AIS Requirements
December to facilitate discussion on this issue. vessels that are on international voyages. also required to have AIS when they are operating in U.S. Vessel Traffic…
EC Supports Short Sea Shipping
The European Commission (EC) issued a Press Release stating that it has issued revised guidelines regarding state aid to maritime transport. The guidelines emphasize…
Elbe to Feature New Product
Elbe & Sohn, Incorporated will exhibit its full range of drive shafts, universal joints, power transmission yokes and more in Booth Number 674 at The International Workboat Show…
New Compensation Limits for Oil Pollution Disasters
victims of pollution by oil from oil tankers enter into force on November 1, 2003. October 2000. (US$85 million) established in the 1992 Protocol. million SDR (US$192 million). SDR (US$285million).
Xantic Offers Free Airtime
Xantic, the first global provider of Inmarsat Fleet 33 and Fleet 55 for all four-ocean regions, announced a unique offer on these recently launched services. Together…
I.M. Skaugen Completes Newbuild Program
I.M. Skaugen ASA, Oslo (IMSK) will take delivery of its sixth vessel in the newbuilding program, MV "Norgas Napa", on October 31, 2003. The vessel is built by the…
Tobin to Head Security Business Development at Thales
Thales North America has announced that Frank T. Tobin Jr., formerly Senior Vice President of Spectrum Solutions Group, has joined the company’s Business Development…
Mersey Maritime Seeks New Chief
steps down as planned at the end of this month (October). sector and act as a catalyst for business growth and investment. support from The Mersey Partnership. consideration…
Langh Ship and MacGREGOR Give Presentation
Boxship 2003 focused on operating, designing and securing containerships. Among the invited lecturers were Hans Langh, CEO of Oy Langh Ship Ab, and Kim Olin, naval architect from MacGREGOR (FIN) Oy…
Ship Departs Reserve Fleet for Dismantling in Texas
The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) issued a Press Release stating that another ship has been towed from the reserve fleet for dismantling in Texas. Source: HK Law
USCG to Commission New MSST
The U.S. Coast Guard issued a Press Release stating that it will commission a new Maritime Safety and Security Team (MSST) in Boston on October 30. The MSST enforces…
MMA and MPS to Offer Inernational Security Education
professionals. with the opening of the U.S. Convention Center in New York City. about their joint programming. Maine Maritime Academy, a U.S. education. comprehensive port…
CP Ships Report 3Q Results
CP Ships Ltd. was able to report a 37% increase in net income in the third quarter despite higher costs, due to continuing general improvement in industry conditions.
Todd Shipyards Announce Quarterly Results
Todd Shipyards Corporation announced financial results for the second quarter ended Sept. 28, 2003. For the quarter, the Company reported net income of $2.0 million…
Patrick Stevedores Goes All the Way
Based on the results achieved at the autostrad operation at Patrick’s Fisherman Island berth 7 in Brisbane, Australia, Patrick has now placed an order for 14 Kalmar…
Senior Shipping Lawyers Join P&I Club
Three experienced shipping lawyers have moved to the 45 million GT North of England P&I club, further confirming its status as one of the major players in the international…
Senators Urge Tracking of Containers from Points of Origin
Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Joseph Lieberman (D-CT) issued a Press Release urging the Department of Homeland Security to improve U.S. border protection by…
Northrop Grumman Reports 2003 Third Quarter Results
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) reported income from continuing operations of $224 million, or $1.21 per share for the 2003 third quarter, compared with $141 million…
