Sea Technology:Halmatic Building World's Tallest Yacht Mast
295-ft. (89.9-m) Mast to support 2,900 sq. Halmatic is manufacturing a 295-ft. (90-m) mast that will be fitted on the world's biggest sloop, currently under construction…
Sea Technology:Underwater Intervention 2003 Set for New Orleans
Dubbed "the most important three days for Underwater Contracting," Underwater Intervention is slated to convene from February 10-12 in New Orleans at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
Government Update:The Maritime Transportation Security Act 101
After a series of procedural maneuvers, the 107th Congress adopted the Maritime Transportation Security Act as one of its final bills prior to adjournment. President…
SeaWave Makes Maritime Communication Seamless
SeaWave LLC's marine communications suite includes SeaWave Navigator 2.0 and SeaWave Integrator, the later is a hardware device that comes bundled with SeaWave Communicator 3.0.
Marine Communications:Sending Screws, Pistons and Lube Oil via Satellite
At the Rudolf Schepers shipping line based in Elsfleth in the Oldenburg region, shipping is a business with traditions. While the owners' grandfather sailed on inland waterways…
Satcom:Southbury LES:
If you are concerned about the effects of Satellite Communication service provider consolidation, you will like the Telenor/Comsat hook-up. If you care nothing about corporate takeovers…
Tinsley:Air-to-Sea Technology Transfer
As a response to the marine market's demand for higher power concentrations and increased plant reliability, deliverable at competitive cost, the new offering from…
New & Notable:Bollinger Delivers Ms. Sara Jane
Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. last month delivered the latest in a line of innovative vessels — and the first of Bollinger's new 220 'super shelf' series. Ms. Sara Jane…
New & Notable:Halmatic Pilot Boats for Spain's Atlantic Coast
Two of VT Halmatic's new Optimized 35 Pilot Boats entered service with the pilots of La Coruna and Algeciras. Based at opposite ends of Spain's Atlantic Coast these…
People and Company:King Named CEO for VT Halter Marine
Boyd E. (Butch) King was appointed CEO of VT Halter Marine Inc. at the beginning of the month. King most recently served as a senior associate with Booz Allen and Hamilton…
New & Notable:Alaska Awards Metlakatla Ferry Contract to Conrad
Conrad Industries emerged as the winner to build a new ferry for the high profile customers Alaska Marine Highway. AMH sees the signing as the ushering in of a new…
RTCM Ship Navigation Equipment Guide
The Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Service (RTCM), a non-profit association affiliated with the U.S. Coast Guard, has posted its Ship Navigation Equipment Guide
FMC Orders re Canaveral Port Authority
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued two orders relating to its Order to Show Cause issued to Canaveral Port Authority (CPA) for alleged violations of the…
Hearing on Phase-Out of Single Hull Tankers
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New Aegis Destroyer Christened at Northrop Grumman
said Adm. Walter F. Doran, USN, commander of the U.S. Northrop Grumman Corporation's Ingalls Operations. displayed by Gordon Pai'ea Chung-Hoon. 78), and USS Preble (DDG 88). Adm.
Marzano Named President of the Port of Tacoma Commission
Dick Marzano Thursday was appointed President of the Port of Tacoma Commission by his fellow commissioners at the Port's first Commission of the year, held Thursday, January 9. President.
RC Receives Extension on Options for Radiance-Class Ships
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. announced it has deferred options to purchase a fifth and sixth Radiance-class ship. 2005 and 2006. 2003. Caribbean. Both options were to have expired on January 10, 2003.
Port of Le Havre Reports Record Year for Containers
A strong flow of container traffic at the Port of Le Havre in 2002 was responsible for a new record of 20 million metric tons (MT) in the category of general cargo for both import and export…
Textron Systems Awarded $61M Navy Contract
Textron Systems’ Marine and Land Operations based in New Orleans, La., was awarded a contract by the U.S. Navy valued at over $61 million. Life Extension Program (SLEP).
London Club Urges Members to Review Security Plans
Security (ISPS) Code. Organizations for the auditing and certification of security plans. the vessel's employment and business. which is also the date on which the ISPS Code comes into force.
