Coast Guard Increases Maritime Security
The Coast Guard has increased maritime security measures under Operation Liberty Shield. Operation Liberty Shield is a comprehensive national plan designed to increaseā¦
Elemica to Acquire Optimum Logistics
Elemica has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Stolt-Nielsenās subsidiary Optimum Logistics Ltd. Under the terms of the agreement, Elemica will acquire theā¦
Videotel Launches Training Course
association with The West of England Ship Owners Insurance Services. Facility Security (ISPS) Code". deputy managing director Chris Haughton. requirements in an efficient and cost-effective way.
MOUs to Govern Investigations
In December of last year, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the US Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) stated that the two agenciesā¦
Samson Ropes and JHRG Develop New Chafe Gear
JHRG has teamed with Samson Rope Technologies in the design, development and marketing of chafe gear products. The new product line made of patented materials offersā¦
Sanoyas Completes Panamax Bulk Carrier
Sanoyas Hishino Meisho Corp. has completed the Panamax bulk carrier, Orange Tiara, which was ordered by Handbell Shipping and delivered to Esmeralda Lines, at the Mizushima works and shipyard.
Ballast Convention Nears Completion
Last week the International Maritime Organization came a step closer in the completion of the long awaited international Convention on the control of Harmful Organisms in Ships' Ballast Water.
Department of Homeland Security Implements Operation Liberty Shield
The Department of Homeland Security in consultation with the Homeland Security Council, has made the decision to raise the national threat level from an Elevatedā¦
LSM Implements Wave Software System
Resurgence Software, Inc. announced that London Ship Managers, Ltd. (LSM) has implemented its Wave Software System in a portion of its fleet. This agreement is aā¦
Corrosion Likely Cause of Pacific Skyās Problems
P&O Cruisesā Pacific Sky is undergoing repairs to its ducting system and will be ready to depart for its next cruise on March 23. According to reports, severe corrosionā¦
OECD Issues Report on Ownership and Control
The Maritime Transport Committee of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) issued a report entitled Ownership and Control of Ships
UNCTAD Releases Review of Maritime Transport 2002
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) released its Review of Maritime Transport, 2002
MSO Issues Safety Bulletin
USCG Marine Safety Office (MSO) New Orleans issued a Marine Safety Bulletin reminding mariners to exercise extreme caution during the high water levels currentlyā¦
MPA Issues Marine Circular on SOLAS
The Singapore Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) issued a Marine Circular
Shipping Solutions Form Partnership With NextLinx
Shipping Solutions is teaming up with NextLinx Corporation to offer NextLinx's compliance database in an upcoming release of its export documentation software due out in April 2003.
Austal Releases Statement on MES
The fatal accident during a marine evacuation system (MES) deployment drill in Dover Harbour last October, and the subsequent Safety Bulletin issued by the UK Marineā¦
Sean Connery Checks out Panama Canal
Actor Sean "007" Connery visited the historic Panama Canal and check out one of its locks, the Miraflores Locks. Connery took a look at Panama Canal operations duringā¦
EC Clears Port Terminal IT Venture
The European Commission has authorized a joint venture between Maersk Data (USA) Inc. and Eurogate IT Services GmbH (Germany) to provide information technology (IT)ā¦
Crowley Appointed as VP at Inland Marine
Inland Marine Service, Hebron, KY has announced the appointment of Captain A. Steven Crowley as Vice President of Operations, where he will oversee management on all line haul boats and harbor boats.
Toner Succeeds Welch at General Dynamics
General Dynamics announced the appointment of Michael W. Toner, 59, as executive vice president of the Marine Systems group, reporting to the chairman and CEO. He succeeds John K.
