Radiation Portal Monitors Sought for U.S. Ports
The House Committee on Energy and Commerce sent a Letter to the Secretary of Homeland Security
Supplemental Budget Request
The White House issued a News Release
Norwegian Ferry Company Upgrades
Star Information Systems (SIS) has been awarded a 14-vessel, planned maintenance system software upgrade with one of Norway’s coastal ferry operators, Helgelandske AS.
Fireboat Delivered to Port of Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Fire Department has accepted its new fireboat which is en route from Freeland, Wash. to its homeport. The fireboat left March 21, and is expected to take 5 to 6 days.
MEP Nominated For Seatrade Award
Marine Environmental Partners, Inc. (MEP), a Fort Lauderdale-based developer of ballast water and wastewater treatment systems, has been nominated for the 2003 Seatrade…
Manitowoc Assesses Impact From Marinette Work Stoppage
After assessing the effects of the recent strike at Marinette Marine Corporation along with difficult domestic crane markets, The Manitowoc Company, Inc. announced…
Alstom to Equip Platform Supply Vessels
platform supply vessels which are being built in the U.S. Bender Shipbuilding & Repair Co. Inc. electrical propulsion and control systems for the 210-ft. which will be based in the Gulf of Mexico.
Téllez Elected to Board at Global Industries
Luis Téllez has been elected to the Global Industries, Ltd. Board of Directors of the Company effective March 31, 2003. Téllez is Executive Vice-President and Chief Executive Officer of DESC, S.A.
Safety Pays Off for SCA Shipyards
Injury and illness incident rates at shipyards that belong to the Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) have, for the fifth consecutive year, stayed below the industry average.
Wärtsilä-Developed Engine Undergoes Test Program
The first electronically-controlled low-speed marine diesel engine built in Japan is currently completing its test program. Corporation by Diesel United Ltd at the Aioi works.
Furuno Announces Promotions
As a direct response to growing demands and the introduction of new products such as the GSA contracts with the U.S. government, Furuno U.S.A. has recently promoted four executives.
Conrad Welcomes New Facility
Conrad Industries held a ribbon cutting ceremony yesterday at its new repair and conversion facility in Amelia, La. Several local politicians were on hand including, Bill Cefalu, St.
Glerum Joins Multraship
Paul Glerum has joined the Dutch towage and salvage company, Multraship, as senior salvage master. director of Multraship. Sea. "I am very pleased to be joining the Multraship team," says Paul Glerum.
Goshawk Chooses Moore Stephens
Moore Stephens has been commissioned by Lloyd's insurance and reinsurance underwriter Goshawk Insurance Holdings to design and maintain an online business management system. information.
Furuno Celebrates 25 Years
Back in 1978, Furuno U.S.A. was formed to serve one of the largest markets in the world for marine electronics. Top management at Furuno Electric Company in Nishinomiya City…
Celebrity Initiates Jacksonville Sailings
Celebrity Cruises will present the industry's first cruises from Jacksonville, Fla., to the Southern and Western Caribbean beginning this Fall, from the Jacksonville…
Newport News Expands ABAQUS Implementation
Northrop Grumman Newport News has expanded its use of ABAQUS advanced finite element software. ABAQUS and other commercial software for finite element analysis.
Raytheon and Nauticast Combine Efforts
Raytheon has widened their product offering and is now also offering a SOLAS Class A ship borne AIS Transponder through their worldwide Reseller Network. The new…
VT to Utilize Latest Technology at New Shipyard
Vosper Thornycroft (VT) Group will open its naval shipbuilding facility in this spring. The $63M development is located within Portsmouth Naval Base, home of the U.K.
American Superconductor Completes Propulsion Motor Tests
electric ship propulsion motor. based motors at the same power and torque rating. AMSC's SuperMachines(TM) business unit under contract to the U.S. Office of Naval Research (ONR).
