Rickmers Announces New Surcharges
Rickmers-Linie, the Hamburg-based global project liner and heavy lift specialist, has announced that it is implementing a Panama Canal Surcharge. It will also be…
IBIA Welcomes EU Air Pollution Strategy
The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) says that it broadly welcomes the EU strategy for controlling air pollution from ships. go beyond international regulations…
EMMF Takes Delivery of Vessel at Southampton
Exxonmobil Marine Fuels (EMMF) has further improved its delivery capability on the UK south coast by taking under exclusive contract from Whitaker Tankers a new…
Intertanko Calls for Release of Prestige Captain
Intertanko has expressed concern in regards to the detention of the Master of the tanker M/T Prestige that sank off Spain November 19 is impeding a full, prompt…
First Transas ARPA Simulator Launched in Turkey
At the beginning of November 2002, Transas Marine (UK) installed the first Transas ARPA simulator system in Turkey, at the School of Maritime Business and Management (SMBM) in IZMIR.
Ports Applaud Signing of Security Legislation
for protecting the United States from maritime terrorism. Act were both signed into law at the White House yesterday. such as the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Security…
Lerchbacker Leads Austal USA to the Top
When Austal Ltd. of Henderson, Western Australia, started looking last year for a CEO to lead its U.S.-based operations, the job description must have been daunting.
Interesting Repair Jobs in GOM
Today's commercial vessel owners are becoming increasingly creative in order to extend the life of existing vessels. Typically, a commercial steel hull can last for more than 50 years.
Sick Cruise Ships
A bout with an unknown illness aboard cruise ships has again reared its ugly head, this time affecting the highly image conciscious Disney aboard its Disney Magic ship.
Bechtel Wins Navy Contract
nuclear propulsion components. be completed by September 2009. at the end of the current fiscal year. competitively procured. Naval Nuclear Propulsion efforts. (N00024-03-C-2906).
Grounded RoRo Catches Fire
The RoRo, Hual Europe, rolled over yesterday and split into two parts as it caught fire in Asian waters. The Marine Disaster Prevention Center is currently working…
Ports Praise President’s Signing of Security Legislation
Public Port Authorities are commending President Bush for signing two key pieces of legislation that combined establish a framework for protecting the United States from maritime terrorism.
Cutter Returns to Charleston
The crew of the 378-ft. Coast Guard Cutter Gallatin returned to their homeport of Charleston, S.C. Sunday after a three-month deployment to the Caribbean Sea in…
FGH Anticipates Sale Completion
Friede Goldman Halter, Inc. announced that the purchaser has completed financing arrangements for the sale of its Friede Goldman Offshore division based in Pascagoula, Mississippi.
Transas To Introduce New Developments at APTS 2002
At the Airport, Port & Terminal Security (APTS) Exhibition in London on December 3-5, Transas (Stand No. D110 ) will showcase its latest IT solutions in the field of marine safety and security.
Kurz to be Honored with Award
Seafarers' House at Port Everglades, Florida, announces plans to recognize Gerhard E. International Golden Compass Award. Gerhard E. prestigious gala dinner in Fort Lauderdale, April 5, 2003.
President Signs MTS Act of 2002
In addition to signing the Homeland Security Act yesterday, President Bush also signed the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002. This Act will strengthen…
Honolulu Shipyard Awarded Contract
Availability for USS Hopper. and is to be completed by March 2003. expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Shipbuilding, Conversion and Repair, U.S. Detachment Pearl Harbor…
Customs and DOT Launch 'Operation Safe Commerce' Program
Associate Deputy Secretary of Transportation Jeffrey Shane and Deputy Customs Commissioner Douglas Browning jointly announced the launch of Operation Safe Commerce (OSC)…
Canada Maritime Newbuildings Make Progress
making progress. The names for the vessels have also been released. 14th. Canmar Spirit. Spirit in late July 2003. wide and have a draught of 10.78 metres. with a service speed of 22 knots.
