Coast Guard Celebrates Birthday
The U.S. Coast Guard will be celebrating its 213th birthday on Monday, Aug. 4., Coast Guard Day. On the same day in 1790, Congress authorized the building of theā¦
London P&I Club: Regulation Not Enough
all sides of the shipping industry. of a Panamax bulk carrier loading in the U.S. stretch of connecting walkway. inappropriately maintained. jeopardizing the safety of the entire structure.
Northrop Grumman Awarded $42.3M Contract for Destroyer Program
The U.S. Navy today awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation's Ship Systems sector a $42.3 million cost-plus contract option for services to the DDG 51 Class Aegis destroyer program.
Portland Set to Decommission
From Naval Surface Force, U. Amphibious Base, Little Creek, Va. under the command of Cmdr. Lawrence Creevy. Enduring Freedom and, subsequently, Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Senate Cuts 2 Navy Ships from Budget Request
budget request. from five to seven to shore up a rapidly sinking Navy. homeland,ā said Cynthia Brown, President of ASA. smart business practices and acquisitionā¦
SWM Wins $7.7M Navy Deal
(PSA) for the USS Mustin (DDG 89). homeported DDGs yet to be determined. manuals. to $37,708,983. completed by March 2004. fiscal year. Internet, with one offer received.
V.Ships Moves to LR from DNV
Over the past three months, V.Ships, the world's largest ship management company, has undertaken a comprehensive review and evaluation of the way in which its fleetā¦
IZAR Delivers LNG Inigo Tapias
IZAR Sestao Shipyard has delivered the LNG, Inigo Tapias, which will be operated by the company F. Tapias for Repsol YPF-Gas Natural. After conclusion of tests,ā¦
Coast Guard Reauthorization Act Reported
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation has adopted the Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2003, S. 733, as amended. Text of the amened bill is not yet available.
Five Indicted on Fraudulent Seamen Charges
The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida has stated that five people have been indicted for bringing aliens into the United States by falsely assertingā¦
Trico Marine 2Q Results to be Issued
Trico Marine Services, Inc. has scheduled a press release and a conference call to discuss its earnings for the second quarter ended June 30, 2003. The earningsā¦
A&P Tyne to Convert Ferry
A&P Tyne Limited has signed a contract with Mercy Ships Limited to convert a former Danish rail ferry now named Africa Mercy to a hospital ship for service in Africa.
Bollinger Modifies Vessel For Deeper Dredging
Two Bollinger shipyards have teamed to increase the dredging depth of the Pine Bluff Sand and Gravel Co. dustpan dredge, Wallace Mcgeorge, from 62-ft. to 75-ft.ā¦
Taylor Elected As Chairman of Tidewater Inc.
Dean E. Taylor has been elected as Chairman of its Board of Directors at Tidewater Inc. Taylor will also retain the positions of President and Chief Executive Officerā¦
China-U.S. Maritime Consultations to be Held in San Francisco
The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) issued a Press Release
MARAD Posts Draft for Plan
The draft strategic plan for the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) for fiscal years 2003-2008 and about which the agency is soliciting comments may be accessed at Draft Strategic Plan
Rodriquez Cantieri Navali Delivers The Princess
The newest Rodriquez fast ferry, The Princess, has been delivered Arab Bridge Maritime Company of Jordan in less than 12 months. Following the primary assembly andā¦
Todd Shipyards Reports 2Q Results
Todd Shipyards Corporation announced financial results for the first quarter ended June 29, 2003. For the quarter, the Company reported a net loss of $2.2 millionā¦
Nippon Paint and International to Operate Independently
Nippon Paint Co., Ltd (NP) and International Coatings Ltd (IC), part of Akzo Nobel, have mutually agreed to terminate their association in marine coatings from the end of October 2004.
First Cut of the Tricolor Successfully Completed
The āCombinatie Salvage Tricolorā has reporedt that the first cut of the Tricolor has been completed. This morning at 10.55 a.m the specially designed cutting wire sliced through the last centimetresā¦
