Ruling on Border Inspections
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Executive Branch has plenary authority to conduct suspicionless inspections at the border. In the instant case, Customs officials…
Claim Upset by Lack of Jurisdiction and Res Judicata
In an unpublished decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed summary judgment in favor of a ship management company over claims for personal…
Port Captains, Port Engineers Not Managerial Employees
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled that port captains and port engineers are not managerial employees for purpose of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).
Conrad Appoints John P. Conrad, Jr. as President and CEO
Conrad Industries, Inc. has appointed John P. Conrad, Jr. as its President and CEO. Mr. Chairman of the Company's Board of Directors. The Company has accepted the resignation of Kenneth G.
NNS Wins Sub Development Deal
Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Co. was awarded on Mar. a $17,212,146 cost-plus-fixed-fee modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-01-C-2104) to…
Stolt-Nielsen Delays Bond Issue
Stolt-Nielsen S.A. has delayed its previously announced plan to issue a new five-year senior unsecured bond loan. The company said it intends to resume marketing…
MAN B&W Names New Technical Director
Dr. Georg Wachtmeister, Technical Director of MAN B&W Diesel AG, takes over professorship for internal combustion engines at the renowned Munich Technical University as of April 1, 2004.
First Sulzer RT-flex50 Engines Ordered
Wärtsilä Corporation has been awarded a contract to supply the first Sulzer RT-flex50 low-speed marine diesel engines. The RT-flex50 is the latest in the Sulzer RT-flex engine series which…
HUAL AS Honored by GM
HUAL AS was named as a General Motors Supplier of the Year for its overall business performance in providing GM with parts and services. The award was given during ceremonies Saturday…
Graig expands into Germany
Cardiff and Shanghai-based Graig Group is expanding into Germany. Graig has established a ship management company in Hamburg, and has sold and chartered back seven…
40 Ships Get Connected
After spending almost a year evaluating the various systems available, Broströms in Sweden with its partners have awarded Virtek Communications a contract to install CommBox on 40 vessels.
Keppel, Smedvig Cooperate on New Drilling Tender
Keppel FELS Limited has entered into a cooperation agreement with Smedvig Asia Limited (Smedvig Asia) to build a Semisubmersible Drilling Tender (SSDT) with Keppel…
Gas to Solid Transport Tech Coming
Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co. reported that it is about to develop a practical technology to convert natural gas into a solid for low-cost maritime transportation.
NSA Applauds Government Plan For Shipowners
The Norwegian Shipowners Association (NSA), which for many years has bemoaned its government’s shipping policy, takes a positive view of a White Paper presented on April 2, 2004.
Port Authority Of NY and NJ to Build a Permanent Ferry Terminal
The Port Authority will build a new permanent ferry terminal in Battery Park City in response to an increase in ferry service in the New York-New Jersey region.
Ship Sinks off of Sentosa
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) received a report that a Vietnam-flagged freighter, Thanh Da (1,066 GT), had sunk at Western Working Anchorage, about 1 km west of Sentosa Island.
UK Detains 10 Ships in February
The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced that 10 foreign ships were under detention in UK ports during February2004 after failing Port State Control safety inspection.
Canada CG Asked to Expand Security Role
Mr. Tom Wappel, Chairman of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans, tabled today in the House of Commons the Committee’s unanimous report on the Canadian Coast Guard.
Safety Alert: Loss of INMARSAT C Safety Messages
The U.S. Coast Guard issued a Safety Alert reporting that users of INMARSAT C ship earth stations risk losing messages if the printer is not connected to and maintained…
Inquiry re Chinese Shipping Restrictions
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued a Notice of Inquiry regarding the current status of shipping in the U.S. trade with the People’s Republic of China and…
