Maritime Industry Top News
Vessel Cargo Manifest Information - Confidentiality Protection
The U.S. Customs Service is proposing to amend its regulations to provide that, in addition to the importer or consignee, parties that electronically transmit vessel…
Spain Agrees to Participate in CSI
The U.S. Customs Service issued a Press Release
Marcas Extends Membership in Norway and Greece
Marcas announced that IUM AS of Grimstad, Norway and Eletson Corporation of Piraeus, Greece, will join Marcas as of January 1 bringing the total of committed vessels…
CSX Lines Picks Ulysses
CSX Lines announced today its decision to deploy the Task Assistant™ Quality and Safety package from Ulysses Systems on all 17 vessels and in land-based offices.
SNAME and The Maritime Group Partner on IMExpo
Conference. Center, San Francisco, Calif. offshore industries and their suppliers. all control once the booths are sold. show, handle the Accounting, and plan all of the details.
Dresser-Rand Signs SSA with DLA
Dresser-Rand recently announced the signing of a Strategic Supplier Alliance (SSA) with the Navy's Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). In a recent letter to Dresser-Rand, Keith W.
Coast Guard Assist Injured Crewman
A Coast Guard helicopter crew from Air Station New Orleans airlifted an injured crewman suffering from a blow to the head aboard the fishing vessel MISS JADE, approximately…
Thales Offers New GPS Compass
Thales Navigation’s new 3011 GPS compass meets the requirements of modern navigation systems, including radar, ARPA radar, automatic pilot, data acquisition for bathymetry…
SOLAS and Mandatory Codes Go into Effect
competence of crews sailing on ships carrying solid bulk cargoes, entered into force on January 1. and assessment of damage to the cargo spaces, hatch covers and ballast tanks.
MPA Releases ANL Indonesia
The Singapore Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) have stated that the captain and crew of the ANL INDONESIA have been given permission to leave Singapore, following an undertaking by the employer…
Ridge Nominated as Secretary of Homeland Security
The White House sent to the Senate the Nominations of Thomas J. Ridge to be Secretary of Homeland Security and Gordon England to be Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security.
Blue Ridge Officers Complete Training
The U.S. Navy’s 7th Fleet command ship, USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19), is outfitted with the latest command, control, and communications technology in order to effectively…
Tonnage Tax Regime Tightens
The Inland Revenue issued new anti-avoidance legislation in December, which will have a significant impact on tonnage tax companies that lease vessels. "These changes…
Smedvig to Build New Tender Rig in Southeast Asia
Smedvig has entered into an agreement with Malaysia Shipyard and Engineering Sdn Bnd in South Malaysia for the purpose of building a new self erecting tender rig. including the derrick equipment set.
P&O Princess Closer to Carnival Deal
Carnival and P&O Princess have entered into an agreement to combine the two companies through a dual listed company structure. transaction to P&O Princess shareholders. satisfied. available capacity.
MITAGS to Offer Ship Security Officer Training
Glen Paine, Executive Director, the Maritime Institute of Technology & Graduate Studies (MITAGS) and Pacific Maritime Institute (PMI) has announced that a new training…
Dockworkers Vote on Contract
West Coast dockworkers began voting yesterday on a contract deal that was reached after labor disputes. ILWU last month suggested that the union approve the six…
LCA's Ryan Retires
George J. Ryan will end his 20-plus year career as President of Lake Carriers' Association on January 15. Ryan will retire as one of the longest serving President's…
Coast Guard Assists Fisherman
A Coast Guard helicopter crew from Air Station New Orleans airlifted a lone fisherman off his grounded 18 ft. fishing boat approximately 15 miles East of New Orleans near Bayou Delacroix, La.
Haji-Ioannou Named CMA Commodore
The Connecticut Maritime Association (CMA) announced that Stelios Haji-Ioannou has been named the 2003 recipient of the Association’s prestigious Commodore Award.
