What Should be the Role of Class?
The role of vessel classification societies continues to change dramatically. As the role and relevance of class is hotly debated, MR/EN picked the brains of theā¦
Power to the Surveyor
In a bold move to simplify and expedite the entire ship surveying process, Germanischer Lloyd (GL) has implemented a new, information technology (IT) tool for use by its stations around the world.
ConocoPhilips to Christen Towboat Liberty
Liberty, the fourth and final of ConocoPhilips newly designed and ABS classed towboats, will be christened at the Lake Charles Civic Center on Wednesday, August 13.
PVA Develops Security Standard for Passenger Vessels and Ferries
The Passenger Vessel Association (PVA) this week officially submitted to the U.S. Coast Guard a comprehensive security standard for domestic passenger vessels and ferries.
Littoral Combat Ship: Itās Down to 3
The multi-billion contract to build a new family of Navy ships took one giant step last month with the awarding of development contracts to three industry teams.
CACI Introduces New Methodology for Monitoring Containers
CACI International has filed a patent application for monitoring the contents of sealed shipping containers using ultra wideband (UWB) techniques. This marks theā¦
ABS Classes New-Build GSF āConstellation Iā Jack-Up
Continued frontier development is driving industry's need to refurbish and significantly modify many of the world's 388 active jack-up units for novel projects,ā¦
New coatings safer, last longer Bottom Line: It's Not Just A Paint Job
On the surface, the subject of paint seems simple. After all, it's just a paint job, right? For maritime applications, however, beauty is much more than skin deep.
Confused Seas
Navigating through U.S. By Dennis L. Holland & Knight, Washington, D.C. The U.S. Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) imposes various maritime security requirementsā¦
Bollinger Delivers Supply Boat to Seacor
Bollinger Shipyards Lockport, La., has delivered the Seacor Madison, the first of three 207-ft., 4,750 bhp supply boats to Seacor Marine, Inc., Houston, Tex. Itā¦
Admiral Loy, Grace Allen Receive Silver Bell Honors
Some of the industry's biggest players and supporters were present to honor Admiral James Loy and Grace Allen at the 26th Annual Silver Bell Awards Dinner on June 17 at Chelsea Piers in Manhattan.
Letter to the Editor
Clayton Cook's article on the U.S. shipbuilding market was a thoughtful review, as one would expect from such a knowledgeable source whose contribution and commitmentā¦
U.S. Sub, the Virginia, to be Christened August 16
With a length of 377 ft., a beam of 34 ft. and a displacement of 7,800 tons, the Virginia is the first U.S. submarine designed to satisfy the requirements of regionalā¦
Marine Response Alliance Member Titan Maritime Wins Award
the recovery of oil from the sunken vessel S/S JACOB LUCKENBACH. award at the annual meeting of the Task Force in Honolulu July 22. response resulting in enhanced environmental protection.
Mzamo Named Port Manager at Port of Richards Bay
Hlubi Mzamo, new port manager of the Port of Richards Bay, did not expect to find himself at the helm of the port with the largest cargo volumes in South Africa whenā¦
ExxonMobil Introduces Feed Rate Optimization Program
marine propulsion. changes in the condition of an engine¹s cylinders. technique pioneered by ExxonMobil. cylinder condition. Lubricants. maintenance and operating costs. . Signum Oil Analysis.
Lockheed Martin Restructures Maritime Unit
In a move it describes to strengthen its competitive advantage in design and integration of combat systems and sensors for maritime and related markets, Lockheedā¦
Iridium Launches Short Messaging Service
Iridium Satellite LLC, provider of global satellite voice and data communications, announced that it has launched Short Messaging Services (SMS) to commercial Iridium subscribers.
Navy Announces DD(X) S-Band Radar Decision
The Navy decided this week to use S-Band rather than L-Band technology for the volume search radar that will be on the next-generation destroyer, DD(X). This higherā¦
Bodewig Awarded the 2002 Thomas Crowley Trophy
Jose Roberto Bodewig, Crowley's General Manager in El Salvador, was awarded the 2002 Thomas Crowley Trophy, Crowley Maritime Corporation's highest honor, at ceremonies held last week in New Orleans.
