Trailing Suction Hopper Delivered
In January 2003 VOSTA LMG received an order from Hudong Zhonghua Shipyard for the design and supply of all dredging components for a Trailing Suction Hopper Dredgeā¦
Port of LA is Top Gateway
The Port of Los Angeles became the top U.S. international freight gateway by shipment value in 2003, according to a soon to be released report from the U.S. Departmentā¦
Fomer Suncruz Owner Pleads Guilty
Marcos Daniel Jiménez, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida; Jon Sall, Special Agent in Charge, United States Coast Guard Investigative Service; and Ricky D.
Electric Boat Gets Sub Funds
multi-year ships (SSN 781-783). Northrop Grumman's Newport News Shipbuilding. Conn. (30 percent), Quonset Point, R.I. (15 percent), Newport News, Va. States (40 percent)ā¦
Potential for Nuclear Attack Using Tankers
The Congressional Research Service issued a Report on the potential for a terrorist nuclear attack using oil tankers. The report discusses the possibility of terroristsā¦
Oil Match Confirmed in Dalco Passage Spill
Gov. Gary Locke and RADM Jeffrey Garrett announced today that tests conducted by both state and federal laboratories indicate the Polar Texas oil tanker, owned by ConocoPhillipsā¦
$166M Award for LPD 22/23 Advance Procurement
The U.S. 23), the sixth and seventh San Antonio class amphibious transport dock ships. shapes, pipe, cable and other major equipment. said Philip A. LPD ships. advanceā¦
Revised Load Lines Protocol Annex Enters Force January 1
Revisions to the 1988 Load Lines Protocol enter into force on 1 January 2005. Also entering into force on the same date are amendments to the Guidelines on the enhancedā¦
Panama Canal Celebrates 5 Years
Five years since the Panama Canal was handed over to the Panamanian people from the United States, the waterway is running better and safer than ever in its 90 years of operation.
Dorsett to Head Port Government Affairs
Dick Dorsett recently joined the Port of Tacoma as Governmental Affairs Manager. In this position, he manages the Portās State Legislative agenda and works withā¦
Report: LNG Ships are Safe
In response to the release of the Sandia National Laboratories and Department of Energy report on liquefied natural gas (LNG), Rear Adm. Thomas H. Gilmour, Coastā¦
National Cargo Security Strategy White Paper
A draft of the National Cargo Security Strategy White Paper has been posted on the Internet. The document, which was circulated at last weekās Cargo Security Summitā¦
City Will Bid to Buy Ferry
(Photo: Monica E. The fate of the Spirit of Ontario has taken yet another interesting turn. According to an article published in the Rochester Democrat & Chronicleā¦
Navy Awards Multi Ship/Multi Option Contract
The Navy awarded the East Coast Multi/Ship Multi Option (MS/MO) contract on Dec. 20 to Norfolk Shipbuilding and Drydock Corporation (NORSHIPCO) for DDG docking maintenanceā¦
Herma Selects Autoship Software
Autoship Systems Corporation sold its CAD/CAM software to Herma Shipbuilding, Inc. of Quezon City, Philippines. Herma's installation of Autoship Pro, Autopower, Autohydro Proā¦
Loy to Leave DHS
āFor more than 40 years, Admiral James Loy has dedicated himself to the protection of our country and its citizens. Following his retirement as Commandant of the U.S.
Samuelsson to Head MAN B&W Diesel AG
The supervisory board of MAN B&W Diesel AG, a subsidiary of MAN AG, Munich, has appointed Håkan Samuelsson as its new chairman, effective January 1, 2005. In this position he will follow Dr.
FDGM Wins USCG Repower Contract
FDGM, Inc., a U.S.-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Fincantieri of Italy, was selected to repower the United States Coast Guardās 75-ft. WLR and WLIC class cuttersā¦
Delaware Oil Spill Update
The Unified Command continues oil clean-up and recovery efforts, but inclement weather may affect operations, delaying or halting them in some instances to ensure the safety of clean-up workers.
Alaskan Ferry Sustains Damage
The Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) is cooperating with U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office Juneau to investigate and evaluate structural damage sustainedā¦
