Maritime Industry Top News
Transas Group Demos New Tech
On the April 11, 2005, Transas presented Virtual Ship, created and based on the latest developments in the field of three-dimensional technologies, at the St. Petersburgā¦
France Telecom Offers Improved SkyFile
France Telecom Mobile Satellite Communications designed new features for its free SkyFile software package, making e-mailing at sea even easier and more practicalā¦
Telenor Selected as Premier Provider
Telenor Satellite Services was chosen as a premier service provider of the next generation of mobile satellite communications, Inmarsat's Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN).
Normand Clipper Converted to Pipe-Lay Vessel
Last December, Ulstein Verft AS won the contract to convert shipowner Solstadās cable-laying vessel Normand Clipper into a pipe-laying and offshore construction vessel.
Honey, they Shrunk the Fleet!
The Congressional Shipbuilding Caucus met yesterday with shipbuilding industry officials to discuss commercial and military shipbuilding priorities. The event wasā¦
This Day in Naval History - April 21
1861 - USS Saratoga captures the slaver Nightingale. 1898 - U.S. declares war on Spain. 1952 - USS Horace A. Bass (APD 124) commences a series of eight amphibiousā¦
Carrier Ex-America Departs Philadelphia
The decommissioned aircraft carrier, ex-America (CV 66) departed the Navyās Inactive Fleet Facility April 19 for its final and vital mission as a live-fire test and evaluationā¦
Marine Security Funding Program Open for Applications
Transport Canada is now accepting applications for the second round of funding under the Marine Security Contribution Program, announced in May 2004. The three-yearā¦
Bill To Reauthorize Ballast Water Law
Senator Levin (D-MI) introduced the National Aquatic Invasive Species Act of 2005 (S. 770) to amend the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 to amend and improve that Act.
Oversight Hearing On Deepwater
The Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure conducted an oversight hearing on Deepwater Implementation.
Pearl Crossing LNG Terminal ā Enviro Statement
The U.S. Coast Guard and the Maritime Administration (MARAD) issued a Notice stating that the draft environmental impact statement (DEIS) for the proposed Pearlā¦
Taylor Reacts to DD(X) Decision
The Department of Defense announced that they would back off a previously announced Navy proposal to conduct a winner-take-all competition between shipyards forā¦
New Tug Named
Adsteam Marine Limited has named the first of three new tugs that are an integral part of a phased capital program to upgrade the companyās fleet in its United Kingdom ports.
STC Orders Simulation Suite
premises in Rotterdam. STC is the largest maritime training institution in Holland and one of the world leaders in educational and training programs for operationalā¦
GL Offers New Bulk Carrier Database
Shipping companies and owners of bulk carriers can now use a new database developed by Germanischer Lloyd to obtain comprehensive information about all requirementsā¦
TT Club Outlook Improved
TT Clubās improving financial position has been acknowledged by industry ratings agency AM Best, which has revised its outlook on the mutual insurerās rating from āstableā to āpositiveā.
Knoy to Head Waterways Council
Waterways Council, Inc. (WCI) named Mark Knoy, President of AEP Memco LLC as its next Chairman of the Board. Knoy succeeds Berdon Lawrence, Chairman of Kirby Corporation, as WCIās Chairman. Mr.
NASSCO Lays Keel for BP Tanker
National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) held a keel-laying ceremony for Hull 487, the fourth ship of the Alaska Class double-hull oil tankers being constructed for BP Oil Shipping Companyā¦
Wärtsilä Propulsion for New Ulstein AHTS
The new Anchor Handling Tug Supply vessel of Ulstein AX104 design will be equipped with generating sets, tunnel thruster, steerable thrusters, control system and seals from Wärtsilä.
CVF Future Carrier Program
A&P Group are delighted to have the opportunity to bid for packages of work on the CVF Future Carrier Program. With the possibility of five super blocks to be constructedā¦
