TEN Expands Newbuilding Program
Tsakos Energy Navigation Limited (TEN) has entered into contracts with Hyundai Heavy Industries of South Korea for the building of two ice-class suezmax tankers.
Coast Guard Cutter to Welcome New Commanding Officer
The Vigorous, homeported in Cape May N.J., will welcome a new commanding officer during an onboard change-of-command ceremony at 6 p.m. Friday in Cape May. Cmdr. Michael C.
CP Ships to Announce 2Q Results
community on 31st July at 9:30 am Eastern time, 2:30 pm London, UK time. through the CP Ships website (www.cpships.com). 2003.
RCCLās Mariner of the Seas to Debut in November
Royal Caribbean International announced that its 3,114-passenger Mariner of the Seas now will debut in Port Canaveral on November 16, 2003, a week earlier than originally scheduled.
MAIB Issues Report on QE2 Casualty
The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) released its report on the investigation of the escape of steam and hot water on board the Queen Elizabeth 2
Hearing on Disposal of Ghost Fleet
The Senate Commerce Committee released testimony of various witnesses who spoke at the hearing conducted by the Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Subcommittee on July 7, 2003.
ILO Body Updates Minimum Wage for Seafarers
A Sub-Committee of the Joint Maritime Commission (JMC) of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) today agreed to extend the validity of the current ILO minimumā¦
Sonsub Makes New Appointments
Sonsub announced that Massimo āMaxā Ferraris has been confirmed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sonsub Incorporated as well as Saipemās Manager of the Subsea Robotics Business line.
Stewart & Stevenson Completes Emergency Diesel Generator Sets for Carrier
Stewart & Stevenson Services, Inc., announced that the company's Distributed Energy Solutions Division in Houston has successfully completed production and testingā¦
MITAGS/PMIās Offers New Security Officer Training Program
Glen Paine, Executive Director, the Maritime Institute of Technology & Graduate Studies (MITAGS) and Pacific Maritime Institute (PMI) has announced an upgrade inā¦
EBDG-Designed M/V HENRY ISLAND Launched
A new vessel is operating on the waters of the Puget Sound. Last April, San Juan Ferry & Barge selected Seattle-based Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) to completeā¦
Sperry Marine to Install System on New Color Line Cruise Ferry
Color Line, an Oslo-based ferry operator, has selected Northrop Grumman Corporation's Sperry Marine business unit to supply navigation and communication systems for the world's largest cruise ferryā¦
Local Boater Rescued off NJ Coast
A local Coast Guard unit rescued a disorientated boater this morning off the New Jersey coast ending a two-day search. p.m. the Coast Guard for help. communicating distress to the Coast Guard.
Port Authority of NY/NJ Seeks Proposals for Red Hook Container Terminal
The Port Authority announced today that the agency is seeking proposals for maritime uses at the Red Hook Container Terminal, on Piers 9-11 in Brooklyn, to helpā¦
J. Ray McDermott Selects ABS Nautical Systems Software
systems worldwide, marine constructor J. as cranes and specialized offshore equipment. fleet manager's day-to-day business functions. the offshore industry. futureā¦
American Club Announces New Appointments
Dr William H Moore will shortly be joining Shipowners Claims Bureau Inc. (SCB), managers of the American P&I Club, to take charge of its growing technical, safety and loss prevention activities.
AAPA Engages Outside Legislative Counsel
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has retained Jay Grant & Associates (JG&A), a government affairs lobbying and public affairs firm with offices in Seattle, WA. and Washington, D.C.
Coast Guard Crews Respond to Deep-Gulf Distress Call
Coast Guard rescue crews are en route to a distress call involving an injured crewman about 180 miles southwest of New Orleans. The man, a crewman on the Liberian-flagged United Sunriseā¦
RCCL, Celebrity to Call at Alaskaās Icy Strait Point
and Mercury for the Alaska cruise season beginning in May 2004. destination currently has 33 ship calls slated. wildlife tours and native Indian experiences. Developmentā¦
Simpler Structure Strengthens MacGREGOR
"Service is the primary area of future growth for MacGREGOR," said the Group's president and CEO, Hans Pettersson, announcing a plan that will simplify the organisation'sā¦
