Tobin to Head Security Business Development at Thales
Thales North America has announced that Frank T. Tobin Jr., formerly Senior Vice President of Spectrum Solutions Group, has joined the company’s Business Development…
Mersey Maritime Seeks New Chief
steps down as planned at the end of this month (October). sector and act as a catalyst for business growth and investment. support from The Mersey Partnership. consideration…
Langh Ship and MacGREGOR Give Presentation
Boxship 2003 focused on operating, designing and securing containerships. Among the invited lecturers were Hans Langh, CEO of Oy Langh Ship Ab, and Kim Olin, naval architect from MacGREGOR (FIN) Oy…
Ship Departs Reserve Fleet for Dismantling in Texas
The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) issued a Press Release stating that another ship has been towed from the reserve fleet for dismantling in Texas. Source: HK Law
USCG to Commission New MSST
The U.S. Coast Guard issued a Press Release stating that it will commission a new Maritime Safety and Security Team (MSST) in Boston on October 30. The MSST enforces…
MMA and MPS to Offer Inernational Security Education
professionals. with the opening of the U.S. Convention Center in New York City. about their joint programming. Maine Maritime Academy, a U.S. education. comprehensive port…
CP Ships Report 3Q Results
CP Ships Ltd. was able to report a 37% increase in net income in the third quarter despite higher costs, due to continuing general improvement in industry conditions.
Todd Shipyards Announce Quarterly Results
Todd Shipyards Corporation announced financial results for the second quarter ended Sept. 28, 2003. For the quarter, the Company reported net income of $2.0 million…
Patrick Stevedores Goes All the Way
Based on the results achieved at the autostrad operation at Patrick’s Fisherman Island berth 7 in Brisbane, Australia, Patrick has now placed an order for 14 Kalmar…
Senior Shipping Lawyers Join P&I Club
Three experienced shipping lawyers have moved to the 45 million GT North of England P&I club, further confirming its status as one of the major players in the international…
Senators Urge Tracking of Containers from Points of Origin
Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Joseph Lieberman (D-CT) issued a Press Release urging the Department of Homeland Security to improve U.S. border protection by…
Northrop Grumman Reports 2003 Third Quarter Results
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) reported income from continuing operations of $224 million, or $1.21 per share for the 2003 third quarter, compared with $141 million…
Coast Guard Airlifts Stricken Diver
A Coast Guard rescue crew medevaced an injured diver after receiving a call at 9:09 a.m. from a crewmember on board the vessel Clearlight, near Wrangell. The Lady Becky…
Three Survive Capsizing in Hood Canal
Three people are alive tonight after their 58-foot fishing boat capsized in the Hood Canal near Foul Weather Bluff, forcing them to abandon ship and take refuge onboard their small skiff.
NY Waterway Christens New Ferry
Gloria Bennis, wife of the late Coast Guard Admiral Richard E. Bennis, USCG Captain Craig Bone and NY Waterway President Arthur E. Imperatore, Jr., christen The Admiral Richard E.
Golden Gate Ferry Welcomes New Deputy General Manager
James P. Swindler has been selected as the Deputy General Manger, Ferry Division Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District and will assume his October 28, 2003.
Maritime Exchange Urges Bush to Repeal Tariffs on Steel Imports
The Maritime Exchange for the Delaware River and Bay, in a coordinated effort with business leaders and local longshore unions, today called on President Bush to…
New Commander for Navy’s Carderock Division
Captain Charles D. Behrle USN relieved Captain Steven W. Petri USN as 32nd commander of the Naval Surface Warfare Center's Carderock Division October 28th, 2003.
Vector and MPS to Provide Joint Delivery of ISPS Services
The services start with practical security consultancy from which MPS develop the company specific ISPS documentation and manuals. The manuals are developed within…
Xantic to Deliver AMOS Maintenance to Chemikalien Seetransport Vessels
Xantic has announced the signing of a contract agreement with Chemikalien Seetransport, a Ship Owner and Management Company specialised in the transportation of chemicals, products and gas.
