Jurong Shipyard Skids Hull in Rig Construction
Jurong Shipyard Pte Ltd (JSPL), a subsidiary of SembCorp Marine Ltd has skidded the massive 14,000 ton upper hull of a $285 million semi-submersible rig over the lower hull.
House Transportation Committee Approves CG Authorization Act
A $7.1 billion authorization for the U.S. Coast Guardās fiscal year 2004 activities was unanimously approved by the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on June 25.
Stewart, Wilson Promoted by Northrop Grumman NNS
Northrop Grumman Corporation's Newport News sector announced two promotions. and Submarine Fleet Maintenance and Veasey Wilson is promoted to vice president, Supply Chain Management.
Sea Containers Extends Exchange Offer
Sea Containers Ltd. marine container lessor, passenger and freight transport operator, and leisure industry investor, has extended the exchange offer for its outstandingā¦
Carnival Reports Second Quarter Results
Carnival Corporation & plc reported net income of $127.8 million ($0.19 Diluted EPS) on revenues of $1.33 billion for its second quarter ended May 31, 2003, comparedā¦
ABS President Calls For Class Overhaul
If class is to remain relevant, it must remake itself for the modern world, ABS President and CEO Robert D. Somerville told delegates to the World Maritime Forum in St. Petersburg today.
Washington State Approves Permits for Deepening of Columbia River
The Washington State Department of Ecology issued a Press Release stating that it has approved permits that will allow the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to deepenā¦
Canada Fines Vessel Owner for Dumping Oil
Transport Minister David Collenette today announced that the federal government has successfully prosecuted the M/V Cala Palamos, a Cypriot-registered container vesselā¦
IMO Code of Practice for Atmospheric Oil Mist Detectors
The IMO released a Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) Circular entitled Code of Practice for Atmospheric Oil Mist Detectors
EU-US Summit Overviews CSI
In anticipation of the EU-US Summit in Washington, DC, the European Union (EU) issued a paper on The EUs relations with the United States of America .
Panama Canal Administrator Briefs Asia
In a speech delivered to influential business leaders, the Administrator of the Panama Canal, Alberto Alemán Zubieta, briefed members of the American Institute forā¦
Harbor Maintenance Tax Allocation Bills Introduced
Senator Kerry (D-MA) and Representative Capuano (D-MA) introduced companion bills (S. 1310
Judiciary Committee Meeting on Asbestos Compensation Legislation
Statements were released by Senator Orrin Hatch
New Arctic 20 RIBs for the Hellenic Navy
The Hellenic Navy have specified VT Halmatic Arctic 20 rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) for use aboard their new class of fast attack craft. The first boats have nowā¦
Austal to Build Multihull Vessel
Australian shipbuilder Austal Ships and European ferry operator Fred. Olsen, S.A. are delighted to announce the signing of an historic contract for the worldās largestā¦
Stolt-Nielsen Transportation Group Executive
The Stolt-Nielsen Transportation Group (SNTG), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Stolt-Nielsen S.A. (NasdaqNM: SNSA; Oslo Stock Exchange: SNI), today confirmed that the U.S.
Nichols Brothers Launch Sternwheeler Cruise Ship
Nichols Brothers Boat Builders of Whidbey Island and Seattle-based American West Steamboat Company, owned by Henry Hillman, Jr., CEO of Oregon Rail Corp., have launchedā¦
U.S. and British Navies Save 27 Crew Members from Sinking Cargo Vessel
From U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. Twenty-seven crew members of a sinking Egyptian-flagged cargo vessel were saved approximately 350 miles off the coast of Oman June 24 by the U.S.
Telenor Signs with AUR
Telenor Satellite Services today announced the signing of a business agreement with Anders Utkilens Rederi (AUR) of Norway, one of northern Europe's largest maritime chemical transportation companies.
Eighth Crewmember Succumbs to Norway Injuries
The eighth crewmember has died as a result of the accident onboard the S/S Norway on May 25, 2003. Forty-four year old chef, Rolando Tejero, had been in intensive care since the accident.
