Containerhsip ANL Excellence Cleared For Voyage
The containership ANL Excellence, which ran aground in Moreton Bay off Brisbane on July 21, has been given the all-clear to continue its voyage. The ship, whichā¦
FMC Dismisses Action Against SC State Port Authority
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued an Order dismissing the proceeding against the South Carolina State Port Authority based on the recent U.S. Supremeā¦
House of Representatives Issue Conference Report
The U.S. House of Representatives issued the Conference Report on H.R. 4775, the 2002 Supplemental Appropriations Act for Further Recovery from and Response to Terrorist Attacks on the United States.
First Tanker Gets RINA Green Star
Italian classification society RINA has issued its Green Star environmental logo to the 35,000 dwt Shogun, in what is believed to be the first time a chemical/productā¦
MCA Detains 14 Foreign Ships in June
The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced that 14 foreign ships were under detention in UK ports during June 2002 after failing port state control safety inspection.
Northrop Grumman To Supply Radar Systems For New U.S. Submarines
Northrop Grumman Corporation's Sperry Marine unit has been awarded a contract to supply new-generation radar systems for two new Virginia-class attack submarines.
Elliott Bay Design Lands Level of Effort Contract
Seattle-based Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) announces that it has secured another 4-year Level of Effort contract with Washington State Ferries (WSF). This isā¦
Transas Launches Enhanced Navi-Sailor
In mid-July, Transas commercially launched the latest version of its new-generation marine navigation and information system, Navi-Sailor 3000. The Navi-Sailor 3000ā¦
Adm. James M. Loy To Take Agency Helm
Secretary of Transportation Norman Y. Mineta today accepted the resignation of John W. Magaw, the Under Secretary of Transportation for Security. Magaw, who hasā¦
Commission Authorizes Italian State Aid
The Commission has decided to authorize an Italian aid scheme granting an incentive to shipowners for the elimination of single hull tankers over 20 years of age.
Pacific Oil Spill Task Force to Meet in Tacoma
The Pacific States/British Columbia Oil Spill Task Force will hold its 2002 annual meeting in Tacoma on July 23. The meeting will last from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Sheraton Tacoma Hotelā¦
Inland Shipping Company Jade Orders Tanker
Inland shipping company Jade ordered a tanker with a loading capacity of 10,000 tons. The inland vessel will be 135 m. long, 20 m. wide, gets a draught of 4.2 m and contains 28 tanks.
DOE Appoints Cast as VP of Sales and Marketing
Deep Ocean Engineering Inc. (DOE) appointed Kenneth Cast as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Cast, a veteran of the international offshore industry for over 25 yearsā¦
Carnival Declares Third Quarter Dividend
Carnival Corporation announced today that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of 10.5 cents per share for the third quarter ending August 31, 2002.
GAO Testimony re Homeland Security Design and Implementation Issues
The General Accounting Office released testimony that it delivered before the House Select Committee on Homeland Security. considered, among other things, challengesā¦
UK MAIB Report on Grounding of M/V LYSFOSS
Investigation Branch (MAIB) published the report of its investigation of the grounding of the M/V LYSFOSS in the Sound of Mull, Scotland on May 7, 2001. The investigationā¦
OāNeill Joins Knight & Carver
Knight & Carver YachtCenter has announced that Katherine (Kate) O'Neill has joined the companyās staff as a sales representative based in its Shelter Island (San Diego) satellite office.
Keppel Enhances Communication with Webcast
Keppel Corporation Limited (KCL) is maximizing its communication with the investment community and the media by providing a āliveā video webcast of its press andā¦
NYK Establishes European Unit
NYK Line has established an office in Rotterdam for the management of inland transport and equipment. This North Continental Office (NCO) employs some twenty logisticalā¦
New Center for Empty Containers
In June a dedicated terminal for empty containers was opened on the Maasvlakte. The company Delta Container Services (DCS) is a joint venture between Kramer Container Depots and ECT.