GD Bath Iron Team Wins Pre Design for LCS
The U.S. Navy has awarded General Dynamics Bath Iron Works a $9 million contract to develop a preliminary design for the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS). With a focus on affordabilityā¦
Seabulk Issues 2Q Guidance
Seabulk International, Inc. stated that, for the second quarter ended June 30, 2003, it expects to report revenue of at least $78 million, income from operations of at least $10.5 millionā¦
TEN Announces Extension of Time Charter For Suezmax Silia T
Tsakos Energy Navigation Limited (TEN) announced an extension of the time-charter contract for the Suezmax Silia T with Navion, a Norwegian shipping concern. Theā¦
Qatar Petroleum and ConocoPhillips Agree to Develop LNG Project
Qatar Petroleum and ConocoPhillips has signed a Heads of Agreement for the development of Qatargas 3, a large-scale liquefied natural gas (LNG) project located in Qatar servicing the U.S.
Sea Containers Sells Isle of Man Steam Packet
Sea Containers has sold the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company to Montagu Private Equity Limited for $233 million, with effect on June 30, 2003. The profit on this transaction will be $100 millionā¦
MARAD Offers Cruise Passenger Stats
Cruise lines carried 11 percent more passengers from U.S. ports in the first quarter of 2003 than they did in the first quarter of 2002, the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) reported.
Electronic Filing of Certain Shipper's Export Declaration
The Bureau of the Census issued a final rule that will require, as of August 18, 2003, all shipper's export declarations (SEDs) for items on the Commerce Controlā¦
Busch Awarded the 2002 Thomas Crowley Trophy
ceremonies held last night in Anchorage, Alaska. founder. winners of the award. management team. General Manager, Latin America Services. years," said Crowley. outsideā¦
South Africa Joins CSI
The Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a Press Release
Federal Agreement on Missouri River
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued a News Release
SOCP Meeting Scheduled for October 7-8
The Ship Operations Cooperative Program
Alstom to Equip DP-Controlled Vessels
built when it goes into service in 2003. controlled vessels in the world - a 14.9 metre long multipurpose catamaran. Norway. environmental concerns about damage to the local eco-system.
Northrop Grumman to Christen Amphibious Ship
ships being built for the U.S. Navy, during a 10 a.m. Saturday, July 19, 2003. Operations, alongside the Mississippi River near New Orleans, La. Antonio, Texas. Hutchison, U.S.
Lake Express Partner Welds a Start to Ferry Construction
Key stakeholders involved in the landmark project to build a 192-ft. high-speed ferry for Milwaukee-based Lake Express LLC attended a ceremony on July 10 to celebrateā¦
Eric Greene Associates Awarded MARAD Contract
Eric Greene Associates, Inc. has just been awarded a 9-month, $65,000 contract from the Maritime Administration to investigate spray-applied insulation systems for marine transportation.
CSR Protests New Rule that Further Erodes Shore Leave in U.S. Ports
U.S. State Department. States. In December 2002, the U.S. eliminate crew list visas. said Mr. Douglas B. Stevenson, Esq. Rights. International Labor Organization on the identity card issue," said Mr.
Lubmarine Warning on High Sulphur Fuels
ship operators need to remain vigilant when dealing with high sulphur fuels. sulphur fuels will have on engine lubrication. climbing. says Ouvrier-Buffet. the rightā¦
FMC Petition Filed by SINOTRANS
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued a Notice stating that Sinotrans Container Lines Co., Ltd. (SINOTRANS) has petitioned for a limited exemption from theā¦
IMO Secretary-General Addresses MEPC Meeting
The IMO issued a summarized the address made by IMO Secretary-General William O'Neil at the commencement of the 49th session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC).
Anil Raj Leaves Top Spot at VT Halter
Anil Raj has resigned as president and COO of VT Halter Marine. According to Boyd King, the company's CEO, Raj has parted company with the firm to pursue other opportunities.
