Bath Iron Works to Christen Newest Destroyer
General Dynamics Bath Iron Works will christen the newest DDG 51 Class destroyer, MOMSEN (DDG 92) on Saturday, August 9 at its shipbuilding facility. DDG 92 is BIW's 23rd DDG 51 Class destroyerā¦
MCTF Opposed to Jones Act Repeal Efforts
the Jones Act. According to MCTF, bills introduced by Rep. for (1) all non-contiguous U.S. alone; and (3) Hawaii agriculture and livestock. addition of new, stateā¦
Sonsub and Torch Offshore Sign Frame Agreement
Sonsub has signed a one year Frame Agreement with Torch Offshore, L.L.C to provide ROV support onboard the Midnight Wrangler. Sonsub will be supplying our 200 Hpā¦
Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2003
The U.S. House of Representatives has posted on the Internet the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2003. The bill was reported out of the Committeeā¦
China Joins CSI
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security today announced that the People's Republic of China formally joined the Container Security Initiative (CSI). U.S. Customsā¦
Remembering Bob Hope
The Department of Defense issued a statement memorializing Bob Hope, the legendary comic who was well known for entertaining many audiences laugh and for entertaining troops through the ages.
Canada Maritime Introduces New Vessels
catalyst for a significant redeployment of tonnage in Canada Maritime's three different weekly services in the North America-Europe trade lane via the Montreal Gateway. Le Havre.
Cutter DEPENDABLE Completes Patrol off the Northeast Coast of the U.S.
The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter DEPENDABLE will be returning to homeport, Cape May, New Jersey, on Monday, July 28, 2003, following a 56-day deployment. DEPENDABLEā¦
Northrop Grumman Commissions USS Mustin
The U.S. Navy commissioned the Aegis guided missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) in a twilight ceremony on Saturday, July 26, at Naval Air Station North Island. Systems sector in Pascagoula, Miss.
Concordia Leads Tanker Innovation
Concordia Maritime of the Stena Group has again taken the industry lead announcing firm contracts for four (with two options) for an innovative new series of 49,900 dwt tankers dubbed P-MAX.
Coast Guard Assists Sick Boy
Horizon about 80-miles southeast of Atlantic City. abdominal pain and may need to be evacuated for care. the coast. helicopter and crew from Group Air Station Atlantic City.
RCCL Reports 2Q Results
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. announced that net income for the second quarter of 2003 was $55.7 million, or $0.28 per share. This compares to $66.7 million, or $0.34 per shareā¦
Northrop Grumman Reports 2Q Results
Northrop Grumman Corporation reported income from continuing operations of $207 million, or $1.09 per share, compared with $181 million, or $1.52 per share, for the same period of 2002.
OMI Takes Delivery of Tamar
OMI Corporation of Stamford, Conn., has taken delivery of the vessel TAMAR, a 70,100 dwt product carrier built by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd. charter to a subsidiary of BP.
ENSCO Appoints New V.P and CFO
James "Jay" W. Swent has been named by ENSCOās Board of Directors to serve as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Swent previouslyā¦
Vessel Tied off to Mooring Buoy Must Comply with Anchor Rules
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit ruled that a vessel tied off to a mooring buoy is anchored, rather than moored. In the instant case, defendant'sā¦
Sperry Marine Releases New VDR
Northrop Grumman Corporation's Sperry Marine business unit has released its new Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) Communication Manager software as part of the iFleetā¦
SENESCO Gives NOAA Research Vessel a Facelift
almost unheard-of. maritime rule. back out to sea for another 5-7 years of ocean exploration. Point headquarters in December 2002. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
New Acquisition Keeps Marine Travelift In Sturgeon Bay
On Monday, July 21, the Marine Travelift family of companies, international leaders in the production and sales of marine and industrial lifting products, was purchasedā¦
General Maritime Signs Contract With LukOil
General Maritime Corporation has entered into a contract of affreightment (COA) agreement with LukOil, Russia's number one oil refinery. The contract gives Generalā¦
