FMC Upheld on Claim of Unreasonably Refusing to Deal or Negotiate
In an unpublished decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit denied a petition for review sought by a stevedoring company of a decisionā¦
EU Adopts Accelerated Phase-Out of Single-Hull Tankers
Taking a page from OPA 90, the European Union has officially adopted its unilateral plan for accelerated phase-out of single-hull tankers. The regulation was publishedā¦
IMOās GloBallast Program Wins
The GEF/UNDP/IMO GloBallast Program, a project, executed by IMO which is aimed at preventing the spread of unwanted alien organisms in ballast water, has won the Institute of Marine Engineeringā¦
International Ship Sewage Regulations Enter into Force
International regulations for the prevention of pollution by sewage from ships enter into force on 27 September 2003 - nearly 30 years after their adoption. Theā¦
BP Exercises Option for Leiv Eiriksson
Ocean Rig announces that BP Exploration (Angola) Limited has exercised the 4th option well under the present contract in Angola for Leiv Eiriksson. This well, which will last for an estimated 50 daysā¦
CSC Wins $27M Navy Training Order
Computer Sciences Corporation has received a task order from the Navy Program Executive Officer for Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS) to develop shiphandlingā¦
Bath Iron Works Awarded $40M Navy Contract
The U.S. Navy has awarded Bath Iron Works, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, a $40 million modification to a previously awarded contract for DDG 51 and FFG 7 Class planning yard services.
Ports Honored at AAPA Awards Luncheon
Twenty seven ports were recognized today for exemplary projects and initiatives at the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) annual Awards Luncheon, heldā¦
TEN Announces New Time Charters For Suezmaxes
Tsakos Energy Navigation Limited has announced new time-charter contracts for the suezmaxes Decathlon and Pentathlon with Petrobras, a state oil Company. Each contractā¦
Naval Vessel Rules Agreement Signed Between ABS and NAVSEA
ABS has signed a formal Cooperative Agreement with the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) further strengthening its longstanding relationship with the US Navy. Theā¦
Bay Shipbuilding Picks ATB Design
Stamford, CT. Tug/Barge design. 12-710G main engines, for a total of 6,000 BHP. barges. Robert P. any connection system, yet was simple to build and outfit. smallerā¦
Telaurus Wins Tidewater Contract
Telaurus Communications LLC of Cedar Knolls, N.J., has been awarded a two-year contract to provide Tidewater Inc. with Telaurus Communicationsā se@COMM family of communications solutions softwareā¦
Maitland Addresses Mandatory Data Collection by Flag States
A mandatory system of data collection by flag states is the best way to lift the veil of secrecy from the shipping industry without interfering with the normal process of ship salesā¦
Lloydās Register Sponsors Human Element Awareness Initiative
Lloydās Register is sponsoring a āhuman element awarenessā initiative, to be run by The Nautical Institute. The initiative is expected to run for three years andā¦
New Board Member Appointed for Kvaerner Masa-Yards
Kvaerner Masa-Yards Inc.. Niemi, a Finnish citizen, has broad Finnish and international industry experience. During the years 1989-1997 he was Managing Directorā¦
Drake Named as FTZ Director at Schenker
President Imports. the industry. He most recently held the position as Foreign Trade Zone Consultant with Ernst & Young, LLP Global Customs and International Trade Practice of Chicago Illinois.
Vessel grounds, Refloats on Columbia River
The Coast Guard responded to a vessel grounded at the mouth of the Columbia River earlier this week. The motor vessel Apollon was grounded at the mouth of the Columbia River.
Product: Advanced Monitor Solutions
As the information age firmly roots onboard vessels of all shapes and sizes - from tugboats to tankers - there is a glaring need for enhanced information processingā¦
Product: Yanmar Introduces a 16-Liter Unit
Yanmar Marine announced the second in its new SY-STP series of big-capacity diesel engines for high performance cruisers and motor yachts, this time at 900 hp. Theā¦
Naval Architecture: The Future is Now Forget Gas & Diesel ... Break Out the Limbs!
The David Taylor Model Basin was homeport for some curious looking contraptions recently, human powered submarines, which were designed and built by perhaps theā¦
