Maritime Industry Top News
Ship Security Contracts Awarded
Integrating Systems & Technologies Inc., Crawfordsville, Ind., was awarded on June 20, 2005, a maximum value $10 million firm-fixed price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite…
Attorney’s Fees not Recoverable in action in rem
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit ruled that attorney’s fees may not be recovered in an action in rem. In the instant case, plaintiff salvor successfully…
Bill re benefits for WWII Merchant Mariners
Senator Nelson (D-NE) introduced a bill (S. 1272) to amend title 46, United States Code, and title II of the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individuals…
Guidance re waterway suitability for LNG marine traffic
The U.S. Coast Guard issued guidance on assessing the suitability of a waterway for liquefied natural gas (LNG) marine traffic. The guidance may be used by an applicant…
Super Post-Panamax Cranes Arrive at Port of Savannah
After 22 months of anticipation, two new Super Post-Panamax cranes finally arrived at the Port of Savannah’s Ocean Terminal on Saturday, June 18, 2005. Before reaching…
MAN B&W Extends Reach in China
Håkan Samuelsson (left), Executive Board Chairman of the MAN Group, and Li Changyin, CSIC President, signing the contract in Munich. The MAN B&W Diesel Group and…
Concordia Signs Charter with Hess
P-MAX tanker with the U.S. oil company Amerada Hess Corporation. rate will be $23,000 per day. run between the Caribbean and US East Coast. electricity. Production. ticker symbol AHC. freight economy.
Bonner Urges Support for Secure Global Trade
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner Robert C. Bonner will be heading to Brussels, Belgium, to urge the members of the World Customs Organization…
Hansa Hamburg to Christen MS Barmbek
Hansa Hamburg Shipping’s series of four container feeders will soon be complete, with the 1,600 TEU MS "BARMBEK” scheduled for christening on July 2 at a ceremony…
Chinese Patrol Boat Delivered
China is now ranked number three in worldwide shipbuilding. While this rating derives primarily from the large ship sector, the nation’s shipyards continue to produce…
Genoa Port Wins Green Recognition
for its Environmental Management System. structure. environment. provided by the Region of Liguria and the European Union. RINA ceo, at the award ceremony. "Obtaining…
Austal Gets Government Funds for Skills Training
A Letter of Intent has been signed between the Australian Government, Department of Defence and Austal regarding the Skilling Australia’s Defence Industry Program (SADI).
GlobalSantaFe SCORE Remain Strong
Worldwide oil and gas drilling contractor GlobalSantaFe Corporation reported that the company's worldwide SCORE, or Summary of Current Offshore Rig Economics, for…
This Day in Naval History - June 21
1898 - USS Charleston captures island of Guam from Spain. 1945 - Okinawa declared secure after most costly naval campaign in history. United States had 30 ships sunk and 223 damaged…
Court Protects Pacific Right Whale
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California issued an Order directing the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), no later than October 28…
Shipping Act does not Protect Blatant Anticompetitive Conspiracy
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit ruled that the immunity provisions of the Shipping Act of 1984 do not prevent conviction under the Sherman Act for…
AAPA Applauds Funding Bill
After approval of a nearly $31.25 billion funding bill that includes $5.29 billion for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Civil Works program, American Association…
Austal Wins Six Boat Contract
Austal won a contract for the design, construction and supply of six 16-m aluminium monohull boats for the Water Police in the Australian state of New South Wales.
Lundmark New CEO of KCI Konecranes
KCI Konecranes' Board of Directors appointed Pekka Lundmark as President and CEO of KCI Konecranes. Stig Gustavson has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors and Björn Saven…
Crowley Awards CMA Student
Crowley Maritime Corporation presented its annual Seamanship Award to California Maritime Academy student Christian Barron, from Benicia, California. The Seamanship…
