McClure Acquires ShipConstructor Software
Alan C. McClure Associates (ACMA) has acquired ShipConstructor, a software package designed to run inside AutoCAD that promotes inter-company co-operation and simplifies communication.
MARAD Authorization Act Introduced
Senator McCain (R-AZ) introduced a bill (S. 1262) to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2004, 2005, and 2006 for certain maritime programs of the Department of Transportation…
Cruise Ship Strikes Bottom
A cruise ship with 72 passengers and 21 crewmembers headed to Whittier hit bottom Thursday night in Prince William Sound. The master of the cruise ship Spirit of…
Caporelli to Manage Crowley's Tug Dispatch Operation
Crowley Marine Services announced today that Elizabeth Caporelli will join the company's ship assist and escort services group as Manager of Tug Dispatch in Southern California. in San Diego.
Coast Guard Assists Boaters to Safety
A Coast Guard helicopter crew from Aviation Training Center Mobile, Ala., hoisted seven boaters who were stranded on Chandeleur Island, Miss., today. The helicopter…
Northrop Grumman Awarded Navigation Systems Contract
Pilots and crew of the U.S. Navy's F/A-18E/F and E-2C aircraft will continue to get accurate position and targeting information for carrier-based operations through…
NASSCO and TOTE Christen the M. V. North Star
National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO), a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics, has joined with Totem Ocean Trailer Express, Inc. (TOTE) to christen the M. V. North Star.
FMC Declines Reconsideration of $1.5M Penalty
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued an Order
American Club Reports Solid Performance
The American Club reported its results for 2002 at its annual meeting in New York. In addition to a further increase in entered tonnage, taking the club to a total of nearly 19m.
Agreement to Boost Asian Trade for Port of NY/NJ
and New Jersey at an 11 a.m. Club in downtown Newark, N.J. including furniture, sporting goods, footware and toys. through the Panama Canal.
Ameron’s Singapore Unit Awarded with Silver Q-Mark Certificate
At Samsung Quality Forum 2003 in Norway Samsung Quality Forum 2003 Highlighting a co-ordinated campaign to match SHI’s ambitious commercial strategy with a new drive…
East Isle Shipyard Secures $21 Million Contract
East Isle Shipyard, Prince Edward Island's largest shipbuilder, has secured a $21 million contract to construct two new tug boats for customers in the Dominican…
IACS Meeting Discussed Strategic Matters
The 47th meeting of Council of International Association of Classification Societies, held in London on June 10-12. The meeting, which was chaired by Alan Gavin of LR…
Royal Caribbean Looks to Order New Ultra-Voyager Ships
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., along with Finnish shipbuilder Kvaerner Masa-Yards, has developed a design for a new and even more spectacular ship, the "Ultra-Voyager…
FDGM Awarded U.S. Navy DVD Contract For Mine Warfare Fleet
FDGM, the Northern Virginia subsidiary of Italian engine manufacturer Isotta Fraschini, has been awarded a U.S. Department of Defense contract to supply spare parts…
Containership Grounds Near Singapore
The Singapore-registered container ship, MV APL Emerald (40,077 gross tons), reported that it ran aground at about 1.3km south of Horsburgh Lighthouse in the Singapore waters on June 12.
EU Requests Establishment of WTO Panel Over Korean Shipbuilding Practices
The European Commission has requested the WTO's Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) to set up a Panel over the unfair Korean shipbuilding practices, at its next regular meeting of 24 June.
SSES Conducting Technology Demonstration on Potential Submarine Fuel Cell Technology
dynamics. propulsion. solid oxide fuel cell/oxygen generator concept for submarines. carbon dioxide to produce oxygen and methane. stores the excess oxygen. dioxide electrolysis to form methane.
Commander Praises NSWC Dahlgren's Contributions to the Fleet
Freedom and the War on Terrorism. "I am keenly aware of your contributions," said Vice Adm. more than 1,000 Dahlgren Division employees. systems command commander. customer for 33 years.
COMNAVSEA Lauds NNSY Excellence as Part of One Shipyard for the Nation
In presenting the 2003 Commander-in-Chief's Installation of Excellence Award to Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) yesterday, Vice Adm. Phillip M. things necessary to build 21st century naval readiness.
