U.S. Shipping Coordinating Committee - Meetings
The U.S. of State, will conduct two meetings in Washington, DC. Safety Committee. safety, bulk carrier safety, and measures to enhance maritime security. Conference…
ABS Confirms Prestige Casualty
of Greece. The society is encouraged by the latest reports indicating that the incident has been largely brought under control and is hopeful that the vessel and…
Wärtsilä Finalizes JMC Marine Acquisition
company JMC Marine A/S has been finalized. on propulsion system maintenance based on laser measuring technology. The turnover of the company is $3.61 M with 28 employees.
Conrad Awarded Ferry Contract
Conrad Industries, Inc. announced the award of a $9.5 million contract for the Alaska Marine Highway System. The contract award calls for the construction of a 181-ft.
Austal Signs Another Hong Kong Contract
Following the recent official handover of three new Austal passenger ferries to New World First Ferry (NWFF) of Hong Kong, Austal Ships has signed a contract for…
Bath Iron Works Wins Contract for Study
Bath Iron Works, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, has received a contract from the U.S. Navy to explore advanced concepts for a Focused Mission High-Speed Ship.
Clean-up Begins for Grounded Vessel
The Coast Guard Marine Safety Office in Anchorage continues to monitor the Genei Maru No. 7, which was reported aground in Kazakof Bay on Afognak Island Sunday.
Kronos and U.S. Navy Continue Collaboration
Kronos Air Technologies, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Kronos Advanced Technologies, Inc., and the United States Navy executed a Small Business Innovation Research…
INTERTANKO Launches 'Environmental Challenge'
In Hong Kong on November 6, INTERTANKO's Environmental Committee Chairman, Doctor Paolo d'Amico, announced the launch of the INTERTANKO Environmental Challenge.
Royal Caribbean Adds Another Cruise Ship at Port Canaveral
With the success of Sovereign of the Seas at Port Canaveral since May 2000, Royal Caribbean International has chosen to homeport its newest and largest vessel in the Central Florida market.
Opal Receives Awards
in the UK. ceremony in Annapolis, USA. past year. collected the “Golden Wrench” award. Packet sales in the UK. boat was making its world debut. January.
Navy Awards Ship Concepts Study to Gibbs & Cox
Gibbs & Cox has been awarded a contract for the U.S. Navy’s Ship Design Concepts Study. The purpose of the study is to assist the Navy in gaining greater insight…
DD(X) Tests Peripheral Vertical Launching System
The DD(X) system design team led by Northrop Grumman Corporation has executed a major risk reduction test on its peripheral vertical launching system (PVLS) magazine…
U.K. First to Provide VTS Supervisor Training
On October 18, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) accredited south Tyneside College (STC) for the training of Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) Operators. The…
SCA: Tanker Rates Justify Higher Construction Prices
U.S.-flag ocean-going tank barge fleet greater than 5,000 gross tons). causing charter rates to rise along with demand. According to the Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA)…
Schat-Harding Takes Over Mulder & Rijke
Lifeboat and davit specialist Schat-Harding has taken over Dutch lifeboat builder Mulder & Rijke. global after sales service for all Mulder &Rijke SOLAS products.
Cohen Appointed as European Sales Manager for Telaurus
Telaurus Communications LLC of Cedar Knolls New Jersey has announced the appointment of Faith Cohen as European Sales Manager. Cohen brings to the newly created…
LNG: Economics and Technology for North America
Strategic Research Institute will be conducting its third annual LNG: Economics and Technology conference on January 28 & 29 in Houston, Texas. The conference will…
Tom Crowley Jr., Honored with AOTOS Award
Norman Mineta, U.S. Secretary of Transportation, presented one of two United Seamen's Service 2002 Admiral of the Ocean Sea (AOTOS) Awards to Tom Crowley Jr., Chairman…
VT Halter Marine Secures OSV Contract
Vision Technologies Systems, Inc.'s (VTS) subsidiary, VT Halter Marine, Inc. has secured a contract to build an Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV) for an undisclosed interest.
