Cutter Visits NYC
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Spencer, homeported in Boston, visits New York City April 26 for a mid-patrol break. The Spencer's crew spent four weeks conducting fisheriesā¦
Copenhagen Malmö Port Taps Tideworks Technology
Tideworks Technology announced an agreement with Copenhagen Malmö Port (CMP) to provide terminal operations systems solutions and professional services aimed at managing the activities of CMP.
USS Enterprise Flight Deck Gets Face Lift
Nicholas C. USS Enterprise (CVN 65) (Big E) is currently undergoing one of its most visible rehabilitation efforts during its current extended yard period at theā¦
Integrated Systems Awarded Navy Contract
$64,073,299 ceiling-priced cost-plus-fixed-fee, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract for research and development services to increase the governmentāsā¦
Todd Shipyards to Overhaul and Drydock USCGC Polar Star
Todd Shipyards Corporation announced that the U.S. Coast Guard has awarded to its wholly owned subsidiary, Todd Pacific Shipyards Corporation ("Todd Pacific" or the "Company")ā¦
Ferry Director Pleads Guilty to Seamanās Manslaughter
The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York issued a Statement saying that the Director of the Staten Island Ferry Service has pleaded guilty to seamanāsā¦
Jeffboat Appoints Linzey
Jeffboat LLC appointed Jerry R. Linzey as its Senior Vice President, Manufacturing. Mr. Linzey brings over 20 years of manufacturing and leadership skills to theā¦
Portuguese Navy Orders Two āFuel Cellā Submarines
Siemens is fitting two new U 209mod submarines for Portugalās navy with the latest propulsion and I&C equipment. The order is worth EUR 58 million and handover ofā¦
Siemens Gets Two Cruise Ship Contracts
The Siemens Industrial Solutions and Services Group (I&S) will equip two cruise ships of the Caribbean Princess class with power-supply, propulsion and automation systems.
Panama Canal Security Plan
The Panama Canal Authority issued an Advisory stating that, effective May 1, container ships must have their General Arrangement Plans and Cargo Securing Manualsā¦
Washington State to Establish Advisory Council
The Washington Legislature adopted Senate Bill 5432 to establish an independent oil spill advisory council, reporting directly to the Governor. The council, consistingā¦
New Bill on Cruise Ship Discharge
Representative Farr (D-CA) introduced the Clean Cruise Ship Act of 2005 (H.R. 1636) to establish national standards for discharges from cruise vessels into the waters of the United Statesā¦
FMC Discontinues Proceedings on PRC
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued an Order discontinuing its proceeding regarding shipping restrictions, requirements, and practices of the Peopleās Republic of China (PRC).
Finalists for Heyerdahl Award Announced
The Expert Committee announced a short list of two candidates for The Thor Heyerdahl International Maritime Environmental Award. This year the awarding ceremony takes place in Japanā¦
Bills Introduced to Import Port Security
Representative Harman (D-CA) and Senator Collins (R-ME) introduced companion bills (H.R. 1731 and S. 855) to improve the security of the Nationās ports by providingā¦
Vessel Tonnage Measurement Interpretation
The U.S. Coast Guard issued a Notice advising of the availability of the revised Tonnage Technical Policy, which has been issued as a cover letter and five enclosures.
TSAC Meeting Announced
The Towing Vessel Inspection Working Group of the Towing Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC), sponsored by the U.S. Coast Guard, will meet in Arlington, Virginia onā¦
VT Halmatic Names New Tech Director
VT Halmatic said that Professor Bob Cripps, currently Engineering Manager at the RNLI, will be joining VT Halmatic as Technical Director as of May 9, 2005. Professorā¦
Transas Group Demos New Tech
On the April 11, 2005, Transas presented Virtual Ship, created and based on the latest developments in the field of three-dimensional technologies, at the St. Petersburgā¦
France Telecom Offers Improved SkyFile
France Telecom Mobile Satellite Communications designed new features for its free SkyFile software package, making e-mailing at sea even easier and more practicalā¦
