News: BV Backs Double-Hull Bulker Designs
Bureau Veritas has given preliminary approval to three designs for double-hull bulk carriers that are expected to meet future revisions to IACS and IMO regulations.
Editorial: Editor’s Note
As another year closes and thoughts turn to 2004 and beyond, every indication points to a strengthening maritime market in many sectors. Whether the gauge is decidedly unscientific…
Golar LNG Raises $51M
Golar LNG has completed a directed equity offering of 4,000,000 shares mainly towards international institutional investors. The equity offering was significantly oversubscribed.
E-Paint Gets USN Authroization
E Paint announced that the U.S. Navy has authorized E Paint SN-1 antifouling paint for use on small boats and craft. Use of E Paint's SN-1 Bottom Coating in Ocean…
Port of Houston Awards $12M Security Contract
The Port of Houston Authority (PHA) commission approved a recommendation to award a contract to TRC-ECON Capital, L.P. for security infrastructure enhancements.
Navy Installs New Multibeam Echo Sounders
In 2000 the Italian Navy Hydrographic Service installed two EM 300 multibeam echo sounder systems on their two new survey vessels, the "Galathea" and the "Arethusa".
New Software Enhances Underwater Mapping Ops
Triton Elics International (TEI) announces the release of new versions of its entire line of software products. TEI's seafloor imaging and mapping products continue…
Farstad Wins 5-Year Deals for PSVs
Farstad Shipping has been awarded two five year contracts by Esso Australia for the provision of two dynamic positioning platform supply vessels (Far Scandia and…
Hual Increases PCTC Order to 7 Ships
HUAL, the Ro/Ro vehicle carrying unit of Leif Höegh & Co, has placed an order for two additional car carriers (PCTC) with Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering…
Broström Sells 3 Chem Tankers
Broström sold the three chemical tankers BRO NADJA, BRO NELLY and BRO NORA with a capacity of 5,750 dwt each. The three sister vessels were built in 1996 and 1997…
V.Ships to Pilot Test New Software
Resurgence Software, Inc. said that V.Ships Group, Ltd. has agreed to pilot the Wave Equipment Optimization System for a portion of its fleet. The agreement, which covers both software and services…
TEN Announces Long Term Time Charter
Tsakos Energy Navigation Limited (TEN) announced a new long-term time-charter contract for the Suezmax Triathlon with Sun International Limited/Sunoco Inc. The seven-year contract…
Royal Olympic Cruises Files For Chapter 11 for Two Ship Owning Companies
Royal Olympic Cruise Lines, Inc., announced today that two out of its eight shipowning companies, Olympic World Cruises, Inc., the owner of the vessel Olympia Voyager, and Royal World Cruises, Inc.
Digital Antenna Wins Award
Digital Antenna Inc., was awarded The National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) 2003 product of the year in the marine antenna category for the 2nd straight year.
ACP Releases Principles
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) released today 11 principles that have guided its operations and the formulation of the Permanent Modernization Plan - the Authority's long-term…
Dutch Navy to Get Kongsberg EN 250
interfacing to the on-board computer systems. echo sounder system. Royal Dutch Navy. The system was delivered October 2003.
Italian Navy New Multibeam Echo Sounder Projects
Galathea and the Arethusa. sounder, a towed sidescan sonar, dynamic positioning system, etc. system. been contracted to Kongsberg Maritime. which are on the "Galathea" and the "Arethusa".
USS Eisenhower Contract Announced
Grumman Newport News (NGNN) have successfully renegotiated a modification to the refueling and complex overhaul (RCOH) contract for the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69).
Northrop Grumman Awarded ISO 14001
a third-party auditor of quality and environmental systems. achievements in environmental excellence. Schievelbein, president of Northrop Grumman Newport News. Bob Gilman, president of ABS QE.
MOL Establishes New Panama Vessel Operation Center
MOL hosted a party to celebrate the grand opening of its new Panama Vessel Operation Center in Panama City, Panama on December 9, 2003. Some of the guests in attendance included: Mr.
