A Rest For Joint Venture
Subsequent to various tests by the U.S. military, the 315-ft. (96-m) experimental vessel HSV-X1 Joint Venture that had been delivered by the U.S. Army to Bollinger Morgan City…
Engine Oil Analysis Kit Launched
Jet-Care International and its parent company Spectro Oil Analysis Co. Ltd. introduced a new engine oil analysis kit and service for the marine market that can save long delays and expensive repairs.
Volvo Penta Introduces D12 Heavy Duty Unit
Volvo Penta introduced the D12 Heavy Duty diesel engine, a 12-liter marine diesel that, with totally electronic control, is the first of a new generation of engines for heavy commercial operations.
Cummins Ups Power Range With QSK60
Cummins unveiled its QSK60 powerplant to the marine market at the Workboat Show in New Orleans, ushering in a new, more powerful age for the surging diesel engine manufacturer.
Delivers First of Four to ConocoPhillips
Conoco, Inc's Domestic Marine Division, Houston, Texas has taken delivery of the first of four 75-ft. by 30-ft. by 10-ft. towboats that feature design, safety and…
Alaska Awards Metlakatla Ferry Contract to Conrad Industries
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…
Miami Boat Show is Ready to Roll
What is touted as the world's largest boat show - the Miami International Boat Show - will cruise into Miami for a six-day run Feb. 13-18, 2003, at the Miami Beach…
VT Halter Marine Secures Contracts worth $121M
VT Halter Marine, Inc., a subsidiary of Vision Technologies Systems, Inc. (VT Systems), has finalized an agreement with the U.S. Government to complete two contracts…
Bollinger Completes 50-Boat Contract
Bollinger Shipyards has become an indelible mark on the U.S. Coast Guard, and vice versa. What began in 1996 as a contract from the U.S. Coast Guard to build one 87-ft.
Keppel and NUS Appoint Professor Moan to the Keppel Chair
Keppel Corporation Limited (Keppel) and the National University of Singapore (NUS) have jointly appointed eminent Norwegian marine structures expert Professor Torgeir…
CITGO Introduces Aquamarine Grease
CITGO Aquamarine Grease is the latest addition to CITGO Petroleum Corporation’s family of lubricants specifically designed to provide minimal environmental impact…
MSC Announces New Service
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) announced the start of a new service linking the East Coast of South America with the Mediterranean commencing January 10, 2003.
Cheng Purchases Open Hatch Bulk Carrier
In addition to the recently reported purchase of the Berge Fuji (299,000dwt VLCC), Fred Cheng’s Shinyo Group has also completed the purchase of a 28,000dwt, double hull…
MTS Development MOU is Signed
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) and the Maritime Information Service of North America, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to further develop the Marine Transportation System (MTS).
Customs Service Commissioner Issues Statement Regarding EU
The European Commission issued a statement in Brussels, saying that the Commission had started infringement proceedings against four member states for signing agreements…
Coast Guard Receives 25-ft. Christmas Present
Three of the Coast Guard’s newest response boats have arrived in Chicago. The 25-ft. Homeland Security Response Boat (RB-HS) is designed to support multiple missions such as homeland security…
M.V. !Gariep Arrives at Tyneside
The M.V. !Gariep has arrived at A&P’s Tyneside Hebburn Conversion Facility. The vessel departed Cape Town, South Africa on November 20 and will arrive Tyneside on December 23…
AmosConnect to be Implemented on P&O Nedlloyd fleet
Xantic has announced an agreement to provide P&O Nedlloyd with the its AmosConnect messaging service. P&O Nedlloyd Container Line, one of the premier global shipping…
Wärtsilä to Supply IRISL Containerships
Wismar, Germany. rev/min. of 1020 kW at the same speed. in Finland. 2003 and February 2004. Kvaerner Yards. 2004. of 29.8 m. They have stowage for 2478 TEU with 200 reefer sockets.
Port of Tacoma to Purchase Kaiser Aluminum Smelter
The Port of Tacoma Commission has approved a contract with Houston-based Kaiser Aluminum to purchase the company's aluminum smelter located near the Port for an initial cash payment of $12.1 million.
